This pattern is written using U.K. Crochet terms.

Sizes: S, M, L. Cardigan is designed to be oversized and worn with 8 to 25cm positive ease. The cardigan is open and does not have buttons or a closure. These 3 sizes cover UK 8-20 and are calculated by measuring your bust circumference then choosing your finished size.

Skill level: Easy. If you can make a granny square you can do this. It uses chains, trebles, and some double crochet stitches. A Magic Ring is optional as an alternative is provided and there is a Techniques section to help you learn new crochet methods. There are crochet charts and diagrams for every stage along with written instructions.

Tools Needed:

• 4mm crochet hook.
• 350-450g assorted DK yarns. I used a rainbow gradient of colours alternated with black yarn for contrast. You can use 1 colour or variegated yarn for the whole thing if you prefer.
• Large needle for weaving in ends &/or sewing up.
• Scissors or snips.
• Stitch marker if you need to keep place of rounds.

Yarn used for Photographed Sample:
Hayfield Bonus DK in the following colours: All sizes: 2 x balls 965 Black .
Size S uses 8 colours, Size M uses 9 colours, Size L (sample shown) uses 1 x ball each of these 11 colours: 824 Azure, 603 Fern Green, 819 Bright Lemon, 577 Cantaloupe, 570 Flame, 554 Tomato, 572 Electric Pink, 568 Grape, 840 Purple, 611 Sapphire Blue, 839 Bottle Green.

Yarn Alternatives:
2 x 100g balls of the main colour & 25-50g approx each of 8/9/11 different colours of Double Knit yarn with a length to weight ratio of around 250-300m per 100g. Or use one solid colour/variegated yarn if you prefer.

Gauge: A 4 round granny square should be 10cm square. Gauge is not overly critical in this design as the cardigan is designed to have an oversize fit, and blocking will correct any misshaped stitches, but if you are aware that you crochet particularly loosely I would suggest using a smaller crochet hook, e.g. 3.5mm, otherwise you may run out of yarn.

This pattern is also available for free on my blog:

https://folkestoneharbouryarn.com/post/1291783773229/gran...