The Happy Dance Cardi is all about the Happy Dance Yarn! Embrace this fun, unique yarn in a simple, wear-everywhere design. This design has an oversized cocoon-like fit that is cozy to throw over any outfit!

Materials:
Shorter Version
Main Color (MC): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7)8, 8, 9, 10 skeins Happy
Dance (97% wool / 1% cotton / 1% poly / 1% recycled
sari silk, approx. 35 yds (22 m) / 100 g) shown in
Under the Sea

Longer Version
Main Color (MC): 7 (7, 8, 9, 10)11, 12, 13, 13 skeins Happy
Dance (98% wool / 1% cotton / 1% poly, approx. 35
yds (22 m) / 100 g) shown in Wild Heart
Contrast Color (CC): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3)3, 3, 4, 4 skeins Happy
Dance (98% wool / 1% cotton / 1% poly, approx. 35
yds (22 m) / 100 g) shown in Studio 54

Please note any modifications to size or length
may require additional yarn.

Needle and Hook Sizes:
Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular
needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Additional needle of same size for 3-needle bind-off

Size N/P / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook for provisional
cast-on

Note: See Gauge for adjusting needle/hook sizes.

Materials Continued:
Stitch holders or smooth scrap yarn (2)
Stitch markers (2)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn for Provisional Cast-On (See Pattern Notes)

Gauge:
5.25 sts and 7 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat using knitting needles, steam blocked.

Note: Adjust needle sizes as needed to achieve gauge. Then use a crochet hook approx. 2.5-3mm smaller than knitting needle.

Finished Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Measurements:
39.5 (44.5, 49, 54, 58.5)63, 67.5, 72.5, 77” / 100.5 (112.5, 124, 135.5, 147.5)159, 170, 181.5, 193.5 cm finished chest circumference

Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 6-15” / 15-37.5 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit.

Both the shorter and longer samples are shown in size 2 on a 34” / 85 cm chest with 15” / 37.5 cm of positive ease.
This cardigan is intended to have a relaxed and oversized fit. Choose a size that works best for you!

Pattern Designer: Amy Small