Product Description
This openwork cardigan is exactly what you need for those days when you want to layer your look. This sweater is made with minimal shaping (and heavy blocking) so that an advanced beginner could tackle it.
Materials: #4 - worsted weight Sample used: Knit Picks Brava (Paintbox Simply Aran is a good equivalent)
Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm)
Finished Sizes: XS, SML, MED, LRG, XL
FinishedBust Circumference:
XS – 32” Small – 36” Medium – 40” Large – 44” XL – 48”
Skill Level: This is a advanced beginner/intermediate level pattern with easy to follow instructions. You will need to be familiar with basic crochet stitches. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.
Earl Grey Cardigan by Kristine Mullen
What Is Being Made
The Earl Grey Cardigan is a crocheted cardigan sweater designed by Kristine Mullen and available in five finished sizes: XS (32"), Small (36"), Medium (40"), Large (44"), and Extra Large (48"). This garment is worked from the bottom up using worsted weight yarn and is suitable for crocheters with beginner to advanced beginner skill levels.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
This cardigan employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginner crafters. The pattern uses single crochet stitches combined with chain-3 repeats as its primary stitch structure. A key technique featured in this design is aggressive blocking, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and garment drape. The blocking process causes the stitches to open up significantly, transforming the appearance and fit of the completed cardigan. The pattern includes a gauge swatch section that allows crocheters to practice their tension and verify their gauge matches the designer's specifications before committing to the full project.
Stitches Used
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain stitches (ch)
- Chain-3 repeats (ch-3) as primary stitch pattern element
Materials Required
The Earl Grey Cardigan requires worsted weight yarn (also classified as #4 weight). Yardage varies by size: XS requires 625 yards, Small requires 750 yards, Medium requires 850 yards, Large requires 1000 yards, and Extra Large requires 1250 yards. The sample cardigan shown in the pattern was created using Knit Picks Brava worsted yarn in the Dove Heather colorway.
Two crochet hooks are needed: a Size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook and a Size J/10 (6 mm) hook. Additional notions include a yarn needle for weaving in ends. The pattern also references a schematic for sizing reference.
Gauge and Sizing Information
The specified gauge is 3 single crochet and chain-3 repeats by 9 rows, measuring 3.5 inches when blocked. Achieving proper gauge is critical for this pattern, as the aggressive blocking technique significantly alters the final dimensions of the sweater. The inclusion of a gauge swatch allows crafters to test their tension before beginning the full cardigan.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kristine Mullen |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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