This cardigan is worked from the top down with the sleeves crocheted directly onto the body, as is the ribbed band, button bands, & neckline edging The hood & pockets are crocheted separately & then attached. You can choose neckline or hood, long sleeves or short, pockets or none. You can also use as few or as many colours as you like.

Skill level: Advanced beginner/intermediate.

This is a written pattern with photos & videos to guide you through any potentially tricky parts.

The pattern has been thoroughly tested by a large group of fabulous testers who have tested every size to ensure accuracy & clarity. It’s important to me that you have a pattern you love. Please reach out to me if you have any issues.

You will need:

Yarn: 729-1607 yards / 667-1469 metres of #3 weight dk / light worsted yarn. Please note that not all #3 weight yarns are equal & some thinner yarns may not hold the ‘bobbles’ well. Recommended yarns include Hobbii Kind Feather, Patons Fab dk & Deramores Studio dk.

Hook: 4mm (G-6) crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)

Notions: Stitch markers, buttons, tapestry needle, tape measure & scissors

Gauge: With a 4mm (G-6) hook (or hook size to obtain gauge) in 6 row pattern repeat, 15sts x 13 rows = 4” square.

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A huge thank you to my wonderful testers:
Amy Horal
Anju Mani
Jane Morton
Jeannie Hubbard
Kirsty Walker
Lorraine Smith
Mahi Kulendran
Nazia Aziz
Nicole Nyky Lopez
Pamela Reed Stangland
Priyadharshini Murugesan
Peggy Nolan
Vikki Turner

Release date 30th May 2023