The Varsity Cardi is a beginner-friendly pattern that works up quickly. The pattern is crocheted as one piece that is seamed at the shoulders to create the armholes for the sweater. Sleeves are then crocheted in the round.

Difficulty

This pattern uses single and double crochet stitches. You will need to know how to single crochet decrease and how to single crochet in the back loop only. In addition, this pattern requires knowledge of color changes. Pictures are provided demonstrating the proper technique for changing colors, and for any difficult steps.

Sizes

2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12

Finished Measurements

Centimeters (given as 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Bust: 53.5, 60, 66, 72.5, 79, 85
Armhole Depth: 12.5, 14.5, 17, 19, 19, 19
Sleeve Length: 29, 31, 35, 40, 44, 48
Length: 37, 43, 51, 56.5, 61, 66.5

Inches (given as 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Bust: 21, 23.5, 26, 28.5, 31, 33.5
Armhole Depth: 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5
Sleeve Length: 11.5, 12, 13.5, 16, 17, 19
Length: 14.5, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26

Yarn

Sample was made using the following amounts of Knit Picks Comfy Fingering Weight yarn (given as 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Color A (white): 350, 450, 550, 650, 700, 800 yards
Color B (flamingo): 70, 90, 110, 150, 150, 170 yards
Color C (holly berry): 70, 90, 110, 150, 150, 170 yards

for yarn substitutions, use any fingering weight (1) cotton acrylic blend

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

3.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Techniques Used

Single crochet, double crochet, single crochet in the back loop only, single crochet decrease, crocheting in the round, color changes, and seaming using a whip stitch