Pattern Description
The Hayden Cardigan has been created from a beautiful crochet shell puff motif and I am totally in love! The cardigan is made in one piece with only two side seams to sew. First the back panel is stitched, followed by two front panels worked directly onto the back panel. Sleeves are crocheted onto the armholes. A single crochet edging around each sleeve cuff, along the bottom and inside edges completes the look. This cozy cardigan is perfect to wear with jeans, leggings or a dress. I have included six handy video tutorials to help you through the pattern, though this design requires basic crochet skills and knowledge. Keep in mind that I have used a cotton yarn so if you choose some other material, the drape may be different. Make sure to check out the Hayden Bonnet!

Materials:
4.00mm (U.S. G-6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
DK yarn. I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in the colour Vintage Heather (469).125m/137yds/50g per skein.
stitch markers

Gauge:
19 sts/11 rows= 10cmX10cm (4X4 inch) in shell puff stitch pattern (explanation in pattern notes)

Stitches and abbreviations used:
hdc- half double crochet
n/a- not applicable
puff stitch- see pattern notes
shell puff- see pattern notes
sk- skip
sl st- slip stitch
st or sts- stitch or stitches
RS- right side
WS- wrong side