Craft: Crochet
Skill: Intermediate
Materials: DK weight yarn (amounts listed below), US 7/4.5mm hook (or hook needed to meet gauge), stitch markers

The Dahlia Cardi is made up of three panels that are seamed together along the shoulders and the sides. These panels, worked from the bottom up, have increases along the sides that create the “batwing” shape of the final piece. It is the perfect piece for cuddling up on the couch or sitting around the fire during those chilly spring evenings!

Measurements in the schematic (see images) are based on the Standard Body Measurement charts provided by the Craft Yarn Council. The bottom full circumference is written with 10-12” of positive ease added to your bust size. The Back Panel Top Width is written with 7-8” of negative ease in reference to the neck-to-wrist measurements listed on the CYC website.
Tips on measuring your wrist-to-wrist length: Measure from the center of your neck down to your wrist while your arm is hanging at an angle toward the ground, not while holding it parallel to the ground - double that measurement and subtract 7-8”. If your final measurement is close to the one listed in the chart in row A, then your cardi will be the perfect width!

Estimated Yardage Needed:
XS (actual bust: 28-30”): 1805 yards
S (actual bust: 32-34”): 1920 yards
M (actual bust: 36-38”): 2095 yards
L (actual bust: 40-42”): 2215 yards
XL (actual bust: 44-46”): 2355 yards
2X (actual bust: 48-50”): 2475 yards
3X (actual bust: 52-54”): 2635 yards
4X (actual bust: 56-58”): 2760 yards
5X (actual bust: 60-62”): 2840 yards
There are notes on how to customize your cardi (length and width) in the pattern. Please note that any customization to the pattern will result in a different yardage needed.

The Dahlia Cardi was tested by a super talented group of testers! The majority of sizes were tested, but I was unable to find testers for sizes 3X and 4X.

The photos show a size 2X on a 47” bust.

This ad-free PDF is 17 pages that includes materials, gauge, pattern notes, and the pattern. This pattern is in ENGLISH only.