Peppermint Plaid Cardigan - Crochet Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Nell

Peppermint Plaid Cardigan – Crochet Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Nell

The Peppermint Plaid Cardigan is a women's crochet cardigan pattern published by Debbie Bliss Limited in 2023. Worked in a striking two-colour plaid design using Debbie Bliss Nell chunky yarn, this cardigan combines classic structure with bold colour blocking to create a cosy, statement-making layering piece. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to crocheters who are comfortable with shaping, post stitches, and working in multiple colours but are ready to advance their skills further.

Garment Overview

The Peppermint Plaid Cardigan is a seamed, worked-flat crochet cardigan featuring a plaid colourwork design created through the interplay of two contrasting shades of Debbie Bliss Nell. The finished garment includes set-in or structured sleeves, a neat button band, and a classic open-front silhouette. It is designed to fit a wide range of chest sizes, from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 142–147 cm (56–58 in), with finished chest measurements ranging from 108 cm (42½ in) to 168 cm (66 in). The length to back neck measures between 57 cm and 63 cm depending on size, and the sleeve seam is a consistent 41 cm (16¼ in) across all sizes.

Materials Required

Yarn

• Debbie Bliss Nell – a chunky weight yarn sold in 50g / 1¾ oz balls
• Jade 07 (Colour A): 7(8:8:9:9:10:11) balls
• Cloud 01 (Colour B): 6(7:7:8:8:9:10) balls
• Yarn quantities are listed as approximate and based on average requirements

Hooks and Notions

• 7mm (US K-10.5) crochet hook – used for the main fabric
• 6mm (US J-10) crochet hook – used for finishing or edging sections
• 5 buttons for the front button band closure

Tension

The stated tension is 12 stitches and 10 rows to a 10 cm / 4 in square, worked in half treble crochet (htr / hdc) using the 7mm (US K-10.5) hook. Achieving correct tension is especially important in a sized garment like this cardigan, as even small variations can significantly affect the finished chest measurement across the seven available sizes.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a range of crochet techniques that place it firmly in the intermediate category:

• Worked flat: All pieces are crocheted in flat rows rather than in the round, allowing for precise shaping and clean colourwork
• Seamed construction: The individual pieces – body panels and sleeves – are joined together using seaming, a traditional garment construction method that gives the finished cardigan structure and durability
• Buttonhole technique: Buttonholes are worked into the front band to accommodate the 5 buttons, requiring careful placement and consistent sizing
• Button band: A neat button band is worked as part of the front opening finish
• Post stitch crochet: The pattern uses both front post treble crochet (fptr / fpdc) and back post treble crochet (bptr / bpdc), which are worked by inserting the hook around the upright post of a stitch rather than through the top loops. These stitches create raised, textured surface detail and are a hallmark of more advanced crochet fabric construction