This modernized version of a classic granny square cardigan features a cropped silhouette, dropped shoulders, and unique gusset style construction that allows for a great fit! Choose a couple colors or many, this cardigan is a beautiful statement piece for your warm weather wardrobe!

This cardigan is shaped by working 4” x 4” granny squares and seaming them together.

This cardigan is available as a kit with Lion Brand Yarn. Click here to shop the kit.

A free version of this pattern can be viewed on my blog.

A step by step video tutorial is available on YouTube for help making the squares.

This cardigan is designed in 4 sizes:
XS/S, (M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X)
Bust: 40, (48, 56, 64)”
Finished Width: 20, (24, 28, 32)”
Finished Length: 20, (22, 24, 26)”

This top is designed to be worn with 0-6” of positive ease at the bust. Model is 6’ tall, has a 33” bust, and is wearing a size small with 3” of positive ease. For best fit, choose a size that is 0-6” larger than your corresponding bust measurement.

MATERIALS:
9, (14, 16, 18) skeins / 1413, (2198, 2512, 2826) yards Lion Brand Nuboo Yarn:

• 3, (5, 6, 7) skeins Main Color (shown in White)
• 2, (2, 2, 3) skeins accent color 1 (shown in Blush)
• 1, (2, 2, 3) skeins accent color 2 (shown in Peach)
• 1, (2, 2, 3) skeins accent color 3 (shown in Mocha)
• 1, (2, 2, 2) skeins accent color 4 (shown in Walnut)
• 1, (1, 2, 2) skeins accent color 5 (shown in Salmon) Size US 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook Tapestry Needle to weave in ends

GAUGE: 15 sts and 10 rows = 4” in granny stitch

This pattern is written in US English terms.

This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely. This pattern, photos, and design are subject to copyright and are for personal use only. All commercial use is strictly prohibited. You may not produce or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.