Tucker Cardigan in Berroco Corsica - Downloadable PDF

Tucker Cardigan Crochet Pattern by Alison Green in Berroco Corsica – Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Tucker Cardigan is an intermediate-level crochet pattern designed by Alison Green and published by Berroco as a downloadable PDF. This elegant, feminine cardigan features an intricate lace-style pattern stitch that creates a beautifully textured fabric, making it a rewarding project for crocheters who are comfortable moving beyond basic stitches and are ready to work with multi-row repeating stitch patterns. The garment is shown in size 34" and is designed with approximately 4 to 6 inches of ease, so crocheters are encouraged to take that into account when selecting their size.

Finished Measurements

The Tucker Cardigan is offered in four sizes with the following finished measurements:

• Bust (closed): 34", 39½", 45", and 50½"
• Length (including edging): 17", 17½", 18", and 18½"

The generous ease built into this design gives the cardigan a relaxed, drapey silhouette that flatters a wide range of body types.

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Berroco Corsica, a DK weight yarn, in colorway #3620 Shark Eye. The quantity needed ranges from 6 to 10 balls (each 50 grams) depending on the size being made:

• Size 34": 6 balls
• Size 39½": 7 balls
• Size 45": 8 balls
• Size 50½": 10 balls

The recommended hook is a 3.50 mm (size E) crochet hook, or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge. As with all Berroco patterns, crocheters are strongly encouraged to check gauge before beginning.

Gauge

Achieving accurate gauge is essential for this pattern. The specified gauges are:

• 21 single crochet and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
• 2 repeats of Pattern Stitch = 5½ inches
• 13 rows = 3¾ inches in Pattern Stitch

Techniques and Construction

The Tucker Cardigan is a crochet project worked using a combination of structural and decorative techniques. The body of the cardigan features a repeating lace pattern stitch worked over a multiple of 16 stitches plus 1, creating an open, airy fabric with a rhythmic, elegant texture. This type of pattern stitch requires careful attention to stitch counts and row-by-row instructions, which is why the pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty.

The construction includes shaped decreases worked at both the beginning and end of rows using two specific techniques defined in the pattern's stitch glossary:

• Dec A – Worked at the beginning of a row by slip stitching into the first 2 chains of a chain-5 space
• Dec B – Worked at the end of a row by ending with a single crochet in the last chain-5 space

These custom decrease methods allow the lace pattern to be shaped cleanly without disrupting the integrity of the stitch repeat, a hallmark of well-drafted intermediate crochet design.

Stitches Used

The Tucker Cardigan employs a variety of crochet stitches that work together to create its signature lace texture:

• Single crochet (sc) – used as both a structural stitch and as a component of the lace pattern
• Double crochet (dc) – used in fan-style clusters, including groups of 5 dc and 8 dc worked into chain spaces, which create the flared, shell-like motifs within the pattern
• Chain-