What you'll need
| Finished chest, cm: | 92 | 100 | 112 | 118 | 132 | 138 | 145 | 158 | 172 |
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Knitted Wit DK - Bespeckled Lavender
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Product Description
Scraps. We all have them. We're all guilty of letting those odd balls of DK fall to the back of the cupboard once we're done with a big project. But then what? Do we live our lives ruled by the odds and ends of projects past? I say no more! We bust them! And we use the Blockbuster patterns to do it!
Made from a simple, repetitive stitch repeat, the Blockbuster Cardi and Jumper pattern is the perfect way to use up all those odds and ends. Go completely rogue with mismatched sleeves and pops of random colours, or plan your colour scheme perfectly using the template provide. Whatever you choose to do, you know your new cosy make will be completely unique and tailor made to you.
Graded for sizes XS-XL and completely customisable in length, your Blockbuster will be your go to statement piece for when you want to feel a bit snazzy. PLUS there is the matching Mini Blockbuster for all the mini people in your life.
Enjoy!
Blockbuster 2-in-1 Cardi & Jumper by Manatee_Squares
What is Being Made
The Blockbuster is a versatile 2-in-1 crochet design that functions as both a cardigan and a jumper, offering crafters flexibility in how they complete and wear the finished garment. This project is specifically engineered to use up DK weight scrap yarn, making it an ideal stash-busting pattern regardless of yarn color coordination or fiber content variation. Available in nine sizes ranging from XS to 5XL, with finished chest measurements from 92cm to 172cm and finished lengths from 48cm to 64cm, the Blockbuster accommodates a wide range of body sizes and fit preferences.
Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level crochet project employs block-based construction methods that allow crafters to work through multiple yarn colors and types without concern for matching or consistency. The modular approach makes the pattern forgiving of scrap yarn variations, as the design intentionally celebrates color and fiber mixing rather than requiring uniformity. The construction method enables crafters to incorporate leftover yarn from previous projects seamlessly into the final garment.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch details are referenced in the pattern instructions, the Blockbuster utilizes fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for DK weight yarn and intermediate skill levels. The block-based construction suggests the use of structured stitches that create defined geometric sections, allowing for easy color changes and yarn transitions throughout the project.
Materials Required
- Yarn: DK weight yarn in scrap quantities. Approximate yardage requirements vary by size: XS requires approximately 1110m for the jumper or 1060m for the cardigan version, increasing to 2010m for the jumper or corresponding yardage for the cardigan in size 5XL.
- Tools: Appropriate crochet hook for DK weight yarn (specific hook size detailed in pattern instructions).
Pattern Flexibility
The 2-in-1 design offers crafters the choice between completing a finished jumper or cardigan version from the same pattern base, providing adaptability for different seasonal needs and styling preferences. The scrap yarn focus makes this an economical and sustainable project for clearing yarn stashes while creating a wearable, finished garment.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 20 |
| Designer: | Manatee_Squares |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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