Product Description
Boho Cardigan "Vanessa" is an open cardigan with kimono look and 3/4 sleeves.
MATERIALS: Crochet hook: E (3.5 mm) Yarn: 100 % Cotton; Sport, 5 ply Finished Measurements: S/M: Length: 31.5” (80 cm); Width: 46” (117 cm) L/XL: Length: 35.5” (90 cm); Width: 51.5” (131 cm)
LEVEL: Intermediate
You have to know basic stitches. Others are described in details.
The PDF file includes many pictures and STEP-BY-STEP PHOTO TUTORIAL,measures,abbreviations,number of stitches, extra notes and is written in Standard American Terms. If you have any questions about the pattern please feel free to contact me.
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Boho Cardigan "Vanessa" - Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
The Boho Cardigan "Vanessa" is a lightweight, open-front cardigan designed by Beauty Crochet Pattern. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a relaxed, bohemian-style garment available in two sizes: S/M and L/XL. The finished cardigan measures 31.5" in length and 46" in width for size S/M, or 35.5" in length and 51.5" in width for size L/XL, making it suitable for layering and versatile styling.
Construction and Techniques
The Boho Cardigan "Vanessa" is constructed using a straightforward panel-based approach, consisting of three main components: two identical front panels and one back panel, plus two sleeves. This modular construction method simplifies the building process and allows for easier customization of fit. The pattern is worked in rounds and rows, combining fundamental crochet techniques with decorative spacing elements to create the boho aesthetic.
The design features an openwork construction created through strategic chain spaces and double crochet stitches, which produces a breathable, airy fabric characteristic of bohemian cardigan styling. The gauge is set at 6 stitches and 2 rows per 1 inch when worked in double crochet, providing a consistent fabric density throughout the garment.
Stitches Used
- Double crochet (dc) - The primary stitch forming the body of the cardigan
- Single crochet (sc) - Used for finishing and joining sections
- Chain stitch (ch) - Creates the foundation and spacing elements throughout the pattern
- Slip stitch (sl st) - Used to join rounds and connect panels
- Chain spaces (sp) - Decorative gaps created by chaining and skipping stitches, contributing to the openwork boho effect
Materials and Tools
This crochet cardigan pattern requires sport-weight yarn in a 5-ply construction. The total yardage needed ranges from 1500 to 1800 yards depending on the size selected. A size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook is used throughout the project to achieve the specified gauge. A sewing needle is also required for seaming the panels together and finishing the garment.
Difficulty Level and Skill Requirements
Rated as Easy to Intermediate, the Boho Cardigan "Vanessa" is accessible to crocheters with some foundational experience. The pattern assumes familiarity with basic crochet stitches and the ability to read pattern abbreviations and repeat instructions. The modular panel construction and straightforward stitch combinations make this an ideal project for intermediate crafters looking to expand their garment-making skills without excessive complexity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Beauty Crochet Pattern |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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