This
easy crocheted sweater features waist shaping and set-in sleeves, as well as
one-piece construction to the armhole for a seamless granny-stitch border. The
body of this cardigan is worked in simple double crochet front loop only.
Designer: Annette Petavy
Finished Size: 36 (39½, 45, 48½, 52, 55½)", buttoned.
To be worn with 0–3" of ease. Garment shown measures 36", modeled
with 2" ease.
Yarn: Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% silk, 49% merino; 150 yd
[137 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #430 smoke (MC) 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #63 natural
(CC1), 1 skein; #433 acorn (CC2), 1 skein; #181 marron oscuro (CC3), 1 (1, 1,
1, 1, 2) skeins.
Hook Size: G-6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to
obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St markers (m); yarn needle; five ½" buttons;
sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge: 18 sts and 10 rows = 4" wide and 4¾" tall in
dc flo.
