Ravishing in Red Wrap Cardigan by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Ravishing in Red Wrap Cardigan

Crochet
September 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
3.75 mm (F)
1652 - 3422 yards (1511 - 3129 m)
Instructions given fit size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in [ ].
English

This beautiful asymmetrical wrap cardigan features a sleek style, clean lines and an overall look that is dramatically impressive.

Skill Level:
Experienced

Finished Garment Measurements:
Bust: 32 inches (X-small) 36 inches (small), 40 inches (medium), 44 inches (large), 47 1/2 inches (X-large), 51 1/2 inches (2X-large), 56 inches (3X-large), 58 1/2 inches (4X-large), 63 inches (5X-large)

Materials:

  • Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo light (light worsted) weight wool/bamboo viscose yarn1 (1 3/4 oz/118 yds/50g per ball): 14 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 balls #1658 tomato
  • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Decorative 1-inch button
  • 1/2-inch flat button
  • Tapestry needle

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  • NaturallyCaron.com Spa light (DK) weight acrylic/bamboo rayon yarn (3 oz/251 yds/85g per ball): 7 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13 balls color of choice

ERRATA
Gather Stitch: sk next st, work long hdc in next st 2 rows below, hdc in next 5 sts, work long hdc in same stitch as previous long hdc.
Long Hdc: yo, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and pull up a long loop to height even with current working row, yo, draw through all three loops on hook.