What you'll need
| Bust, in: | S/M 40" | L/XL 48" | 2X/3X 56" |
|---|---|---|---|
Montana Crochet Aran Tweed -
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5 | 6 | 7 |
Product Description
Let the coziness begin when you slip on the French Press Cardi, a casual, open-front crochet cardigan. This is a great reason to treat yourself with beautiful hand-dyed yarn in your favorite color.
-Practice new techniques and skills like extended stitches, applied ribbing, and picking up stitches to change crochet direction.
-This is considered a beginner-to-intermediate level pattern and includes a helpful supplemental video to help with some tricky parts.
-Pattern is written for 2-8” positive ease and includes directions for Small/Medium (40” bust), Large/XL (48” bust), and 2XL/3XL (56” bust).
French Press Cardi by TL Yarn Crafts
What Is Being Made
The French Press Cardi is a cropped open-front bolero cardigan designed as a casual, comfortable sweater perfect for transitioning between spring and fall seasons. This relaxed-fit garment combines comfort with contemporary style, offering a versatile layering piece that works across multiple seasons.
Construction Method
This crochet cardigan is constructed in two sections, which simplifies the building process and makes it accessible for beginners. The two-piece construction approach allows crafters to work on manageable portions before joining them together, reducing the complexity of managing a large project on the hook at once.
Crochet Stitches and Techniques
The French Press Cardi features two primary stitch patterns that work together to create its distinctive look and feel:
- Ribbing: Ample cozy ribbing is incorporated throughout the design, providing structure, elasticity, and a polished finish to the garment. The ribbing helps define edges and creates a tailored appearance.
- Mesh stitch: A breathable mesh stitch pattern forms the main body of the cardigan, offering an open, airy construction that allows for ventilation and creates visual interest through its textured appearance.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Montana Crochet Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn (category #4). The recommended yarn is a premium blend of 85% superwash merino and 15% Donegal nep, which provides softness, durability, and visual texture. The yardage requirements are approximately 750 yards (890 yards, 1000 yards) depending on size, equivalent to 5, 5, or 6 skeins of 3.5 oz./183 yards per skein. The sample shown uses Montana Crochet yarn in the Mocha colorway.
Skill Level
Rated as a beginner-friendly project, the French Press Cardi is accessible to crocheters new to garment construction. The straightforward two-section assembly, combined with fundamental stitch patterns, makes this an ideal introduction to creating wearable pieces.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Heavy Worsted, Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | TL Yarn Crafts |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Montana Crochet Aran Tweed or other aran or worsted yarn; CHECK YOUR GAUGE! |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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