This cozy, versatile crochet cardigan is made in one piece! Crochet your own Crimson Cardigan with this #sizeinclusive PDF crochet cardigan pattern.

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NOTE: Pattern has been UPDATED August 23, 2024 to improve the fit of the sleeves. If you have purchased the PDF version of the pattern before this date, please contact me with your order info and I will be happy to send you the updated version of the PDF pattern.

Sizing:

• Sizing follows the Craft Yarn Council’s standards for Women’s sizes.
• This sweater has a classic fit, with 4-5” (10.2-12.7 cm) of positive ease. If you are between sizes, size up if you want a looser-fit sweater, or size down if you want a more fitted sweater. Measure the bust of the wearer, and choose the size that is closest to the wearer’s bust measurement, under the title, “To Fit Bust”.
• Instructions and yarn requirements for size X-Small are given outside the parentheses, with Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X given inside the parentheses, like this: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
• When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

To Fit Bust:
30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
Finished Bust:
35 (38, 42, 47, 51, 54, 58, 63, 67)” / 89 (96.5, 106.5, 119.5, 130, 137, 147.5, 160, 170) cm
Back Length:
25 (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)” / 63.5 (66, 68.5, 71, 73.5, 76, 79, 81, 84) cm
Please Note: Cardigan length will fall differently on individuals of different heights. To see how long the cardigan will fall, measure the back length measurement against the wearer.

Skill Level: Intermediate

You Will Need:

• 1098 (1224, 1371, 1656, 1826, 1985, 2164, 2521, 2720) yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundle in Crimson, 90% Acrylic, 10% Alpaca, 7oz / 200g or 415 yds / 380m per skein, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins, if using the 3.5oz / 100g skeins, you’ll need 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins)
• US Size I / 5.5mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape
• Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
• 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) Buttons, 1 ⅛” in diameter

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