A breezy, stretchy cotton mesh cardigan with loose mesh bell sleeves. The bodice is cropped by default, but you’ll find instructions for increasing the length for each size.

Sizes XS to XXL. This pattern is incredibly forgiving of size, which was my goal in creating it. I wanted to make something that was inclusive and easy to modify, regardless of your size or build.

The pattern is worked in three major parts: the halves of the sweater, then the strip to connect these halves in the back. The construction steps are as follows:

1. Create the mesh sleeve

   Start crocheting the front/back flaps right onto the top of each sleeve, chaining at the armpit to achieve the desired bodice length.

   1. Crochet in rows, working into your chain stitches around the back of your sweater until the fabric sits on your shoulder.

   2. Create a slim back panel following one of several patterns.

   3. Join each half of the sweater to the back panel.

   4. Add sc and front post SC stitches to the lapels and bottom to add a bit of structure.

Yarn & Tools

• Color 1: One cone Lily Sugar n’ Cream

  Color 2: One Cone Lily Sugar n’ Cream

  5mm Hook

  Scissors

  Tapestry Needle

  (Optional: Buttons or ribbon for closure)

Stitches Used

• Sl - Slip stitch

  Ch - chain

  Sc - Single Crochet

  Dc - double crochet

  Tr - Treble crochet (y/o twice, insert hook, pull through 3 times)

  Fp Sl - Front post slip stitch

  Fp tr - Front post treble crochet