Product Description
Description: Classic stitches, airy eyelets, and basic shapes come together to create this cozy cardigan. Designed with worsted weight yarn, this pattern works up quickly and easily, is versatile for many climates, and can be customized to your perfect shape and size.
Sizes: XS(S,M,L,XL)(2X,3X,4X,5X) for bust sizes 32”(36”,40”,44”,48”)(52”,56”,60”,64”)
Materials: -1133(1213,1308,1357,1556)(1708,1805,1959,2072) of Worsted Category #4 Weight Yarn (Sample used Heartland in the color King’s Canyon by Lion Brand Yarn) -US J/6mm Crochet Hook, or hook to obtain gauge -Scissors -Stitch Markers -Tape Measure -Tapestry Needle -Blocking Mats & T-Pins (optional)
Occhio Cardigan by Gianna of Little Red Knits
What is Being Made
The Occhio Cardigan is a modern crochet cardigan designed by Gianna Gaizi of Little Red Knits. This garment combines classic crochet stitches with airy eyelets to create a versatile, cozy cardigan suitable for various climates. The pattern is available in multiple sizes and can be customized to achieve your desired fit and shape.
Craft and Primary Technique
This is a crochet project designed for beginners. The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet techniques and classic stitches that work up quickly and easily, making it an accessible project for those new to crochet. The incorporation of eyelet details adds visual interest while remaining beginner-friendly in execution.
Stitches Used
The Occhio Cardigan pattern employs classic crochet stitches including:
- Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used throughout the pattern
- Chain space (chsp) – spaces created between stitches for the airy eyelet details
- Double crochet (dc) – a fundamental stitch that forms the body of the garment
The combination of these basic stitches with strategic chain spaces creates the characteristic airy eyelets that define this cardigan's modern aesthetic.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Occhio Cardigan is designed to work with Worsted Weight yarn (Category #4). The pattern requires approximately 1133 to 2072 yards of yarn depending on size selection, with the yardage increasing across the range of available sizes. The designer's sample was created using Heartland yarn in the King's Canyon colorway, providing a reference for finished appearance and drape.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Gianna | Little Red Knits |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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