This wise top-down crochet cardigan, designed for serious play, features a colorwork yoke and increases at the front for easier wear and a snappy look. Seed stitch in the crochet stripes is made by alternating single crochet and double crochet.

FINISHED SIZE 193/4 (21, 221/4, 231/2, 251/4)“ chest circumference. Garment shown measures 251/4”, modeled with 31/4” ease.

YARN Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Collection Everyday Soft Worsted (100% acrylic; 203 yd 186 m/4 oz 113 g; ): #1024 steel (MC) 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins, #2028 plum jam (CC1) and #1001 snow white (CC2), 1 skein each. www.premieryarns.com

HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle; safety pins (optional); marker (m); 1/2” buttons, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8).

GAUGE 10 sts and 10 rows = 3” in seed stitch patt; 10 sts and 8 rows = 3” in hdc.