Sweet Cecilia Cardigan

Sweet Cecilia Cardigan by The Moule Hole

What is Being Made

The Sweet Cecilia Cardigan is a crocheted button-front cardigan designed by The Moule Hole. This intermediate-level garment features a classic cardigan silhouette suitable for various occasions and body types. The design incorporates a distinctive stitch pattern that creates visual interest while remaining accessible to crocheters with some experience.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This cardigan is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The pattern employs a structured approach to shaping and garment assembly, with careful attention to gauge and stitch placement to ensure proper fit and drape. The construction method allows for customization of fit through gauge adjustment and yarn selection.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Sweet Cecilia Cardigan is the Sweet Cecilia Stitch, which consists of alternating rows of half double crochet and half double crochet with chain-one skip-one stitch. This combination creates a textured, open fabric with excellent drape. All half double crochet stitches are worked beneath the three loops of the previous row, ensuring consistent stitch definition and a polished finished appearance.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Sweet Cecilia Cardigan is designed to be worked in DK weight or Lightweight number 3 yarn. The designer used Rico Essentials Cotton DK in two colorways: Nude (52) and Violet (97), though crafters may substitute any DK weight yarn of their choice. Yarn yardage requirements vary by size; refer to the pattern chart for specific yardage needed for your desired dimensions.

The pattern requires a 3.5mm (U.S. size E-4) crochet hook or the size necessary to achieve proper gauge. Gauge is critical for this project: 22 stitches and 16 rows should measure 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches) when worked in the Sweet Cecilia Stitch pattern.

Additional Materials

• 4 to 6 buttons measuring 1.5cm (0.75 inches) in diameter for the front closure

Pattern Format and Support

The Sweet Cecilia Cardigan is provided as a downloadable PDF document. The pattern includes written instructions in US crochet terms and is accompanied by instructional video tutorials to assist crafters through the construction process. This combination of written and video guidance makes the pattern accessible and supportive for intermediate-level crocheters.