An everyday crochet cardigan made with a simple stitch pattern full of texture and drape. Includes short row set-in sleeves worked directly from the shaped armholes to create a tailored feel and a classic layering piece.

Skills Used:
This is an intermediate - experienced level pattern requiring the ability to read and closely follow written patterns.

The majority opt the pattern is worked using the extended single crochet stitch (instructions and link to tutorial included), as well as other simple stitches. I have classed it as intermediate because the pattern includes some uncommon construction and shaping techniques to create the short row set-in sleeves.

The pattern requires working in rows and rounds, increases, decreases, shaping, blocking, seaming, short rows, rib stitches and adding buttons and button holes.

The pattern includes complete written instructions, two sizing schematics, a photo guide for the construction and short rows and links to a video tutorial demonstrating the short row technique used for the shoulder / sleeve.

Sizes 2x-5x also use foundation single crochet stitches (technique described along with a link to a written and video tutorial).

Sizing:
The pattern is written in 9 sizes covering women’s standard sizes XS-5XL; to fit chest 76-158cm / 30-63in. It is intended to be worn with 7-10cm / 3-4in positive ease on the body with closer fitting sleeves.

The design is gender neutral.

Detailed measurements, including 2 schematics are included in the pattern to assist you in choosing the most suitable size, along with some suggestions on how to adjust for a customised fit.

Materials:
I recommend a 4mm crochet hook for the body with a 3.5mm hook for the ribbed sections (or size needed to achieve correct tension)
You will need approximately 1100(1190, 1300, 1450, 1600, 1775, 2000, 2200, 2350)m of 4ply / fingering weight yarn for sizes XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) respectively.

The samples pictured used the following yarns:
Teal: Approximately 7(8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15) balls of Drops Nord; 45% Alpaca, 30% Polyamide, 25% Wool. 50g ball = 170m/186yds.
Shade 09, Deep Ocean Mix.
Cream: Approximately 3(4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls Paintbox Yarns Socks, Solids 75% wool, 25% polyamide, 100g ball = 390m
Shade 1402, Champagne White

You will also need 7 x 10mm buttons, 7 stitch markers (one for each button with a minimum of 4), blocking board and pins, yarn needle, scissors and a tape measure.
The pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terminology.

The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Copyright Dora Does Limited, registered in England No. 13992263.