This cozy crochet cardigan is inspired by a beautiful rainbow color palette. It’s the perfect piece for any casual occasion. It features an oversized fit, a comfortable length, long and comfy straight sleeves, and a roomy hood.

This pattern is worked top down, the hood is optional, picked up from around the neckline and worked from the bottom up.

The cardigan can easily be modified to any length, and the pattern works quickly with no seaming. The interesting shell stitch is easy, but will hold your interest throughout the entire project.

This cardigan represents the ability to create your own happiness from within yourself.

LEVEL:
Advanced

SKILLS:
Chain stitches | single crochets | half double crochets | double crochets | slip stitches| crocheting in rows | crocheting in rounds (by turning your work)

WHAT YOU WILL GET:
The pattern (15 pages) includes:

• very detailed step-by-step instructions & additional tipps
• professional charts
• photos and illustrations
• schematics for all measurements
• stitch numbers for each section
• very clear and structured pattern, professional layout

SIZES:
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Sample shown in size 2 on a 92 cm | 36.25” bust with approx. 26 cm | 10.25” of positive ease.

Finished bust:
96.5 / 118 / 139.5 / 161 / 182.5 cm |
38 / 46.5 / 55 / 63.5 / 72”

20–30 cm | 8–12” positive ease recommended.

Choose size by adding the recommended positive ease to your bust.

FIT:
Straight and casual fit. There is no shaping in this garment. Designed to be worn open. Add buttons if you like.

YARN SUGGESTION.
Papatya ”Mouline Chunky” | 100 % acrylic | 100 g = 160 m | 3.52 oz. = 175 yards | colorway 5351

You can find yarn alternatives in the written pattern.
Or use any other yarn you like (which meets gauge).

ESTIMATED YARDAGE:
You will need approx.:
900 / 1,100 / 1,300 / 1,500 / 1,700 m |
984 / 1,203 / 1,422 / 1,640 / 1,859 yards

NOTIONS:
6.0 mm (US 4 | UK J/10) crochet hook | scissors | tapestry needle | tape measure | some open stitch markers | blocking tools

Use hook size recommended for your chosen yarn or work a swatch and adjust hook size to achieve gauge.