The cardigan has a loose oversized fit and can be worn with a wide range of outfits and occasions. It’s a really versatile piece that can be worn as a jacket when its warmer or as a comfy cardigan on those chilly days. When designing this piece I envisioned it being ideal for the autumn season, but really it’s proven to be a great piece all year round.

This cardigan is an advanced beginner pattern written in US terms. You can use up to five different colors in this pattern giving the cardigan the look that suits you most.

The pattern uses the half double crochet (hdc) and the long caramel stitch (lcst). A detailed step-by-step picture instruction of the long caramel stitch is provided.
The long caramel stitch is a stitch that I designed especially for the Marigold Cardigan. It was inspired by the bleeding of one color into the next, like in a drip cake.

This pattern has been pattern tested!

Sizes

This pattern is available in 8 sizes and is designed to be worn with 10- 20 cm of positive ease around the bust.

Bust measurements of the finished product are;
XS - 90 cm (35.5 inch)
S - 100 cm (39 inch)
M - 110 cm (43 inch)
L - 120 cm (47 inch)
XL - 130 cm (51 inch)
2XL - 140 cm (55 inch)
3XL - 150 cm (59 inch)
4 XL - 160 cm (63 inch)

I designed this cardigan while pregnant and went one size up
from my normal size. The cardigan fit perfectly until my due date and has a nice oversized look afterwards.

Materials

• Weight 3 yarn (DK), 1250 (1400, 1500, 1650) (1850, 2100, 2200, 2350) meters or 1370 (1550, 1650, 1800) (2030, 2300, 2400, 2570) yards. Sample (size M) is made with Chesapeake DK by Terrapin Fiberworks in the colors Honey (A) Sideling Hill (B), Pumpkin (C), Historic District (D) and Balsamic (E)
• 3.5 and 4 mm hook, or hook to obtain gauge
• 4 stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Contact

Please let me know if you have any further questions or feedback when making this sweater. I’m happy to help!
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