Strata Cardigan is a semi-fitted, drop shoulder cardigan - perfect with jeans over a strappy top, or as an extra layer when you are snuggling in the house. It has deliberately long sleeves so you can double over the cuff if you need to and keep the chill out.

The cardigan is crocheted sideways in rows to create panels and sleeves, which are then joined together before a trim is added for extra length and warmth. Using a simple two-row repeat of Herringbone half trebles and double slip stitches, you will make this aran/worsted weight cardigan in no time at all.

Yarns: Yarnadelic Worsted by John Arbon Textiles; 100g/ 216m/ 236yds; 100% Corriedale. Sample photographed is a size 2 in shade ‘The Beautiful Ones’.

Size 1 - 565g/ 1220m/ 1335yds

Size 2 - 630g/ 1360m/ 1490yds

Size 3 - 700g/ 1510m/ 1655yds

Size 4 - 790g/ 1705m/ 1865yds

Size 5 - 870g/ 1880m/ 2055yds

Size 6 - 940g/ 2030m/ 2220yds

Size 7 - 1020g/ 2205m/ 2410yds

Size 8 - 1120g/ 2420m/ 2645yds

Size 9 - 1185g/ 2560m/ 2800yds

Yarn substitutes: Something with the same or very similar meterage. It can be a different blend but be aware that meterage requirements will change if you substitute yarns.

Materials:
strong text
5mm hook (US H/8)

4 x place markers & 1 x stitch marker (to secure stitch when putting project aside)

Blocking equipment and tapestry needle

Stitches used: double crochet (US single crochet), herringbone half treble (US Herringbone half double crochet), herringbone half treble (US Herringbone half double crochet) two sts together, starting htr - starting half treble (US starting half double crochet), ss - slip stitch

Tutorials: pattern has links to short video tutorials for the special stitches used.

Tension/Gauge: Unblocked on RS 18.75 sts and 15 rows over 10cm/ 4”. Blocked on RS 18 sts and 16 rows over 10cm/ 4”.

Finished measurements: Strata Cardigan is designed to be worn with 7-14cm/ 2.75-5.5” of positive ease around the full bust.

Full bust - 82 (92, 102, 117) 127, 137, 147 {162, 172}cm
32.25 36.25. 40.25, 46) 50, 54, 58 {63.75, 67.75}“

Pattern format

Strata Cardigan is a fourteen-page document.