Crochet Flower Cardigan

Crochet Flowers Cardigan by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

This is an intermediate-level crochet cardigan pattern designed by Sian Brown featuring a floral theme. The cardigan is a wearable garment available in six sizes, ranging from bust measurements of 76-81 cm (30-32 inches) up to 127-132 cm (50-52 inches). The finished garment lengths range from 45 to 50 cm (17¾ to 19¾ inches), making it a versatile piece suitable for various body types and proportions.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Crochet Flowers Cardigan employs several key crochet techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The primary construction method uses a mesh stitch pattern, which creates an open, airy fabric ideal for a cardigan. This stitch pattern is based on a multiple of 2 chains plus 1, and features alternating treble stitches with chain spaces that create the characteristic mesh openwork. The pattern also incorporates picot edging, a decorative finishing technique that adds delicate detail to the edges of the garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches to construct the cardigan:

• Treble (tr) – the primary stitch used throughout the mesh pattern
• Half treble (htr) – provides structural support and variation
• Double crochet (dc) – used for shaping and detail work
• Chain (ch) – creates the foundation and spaces within the mesh pattern
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds and creating the picot edging finish

Materials and Tools

The cardigan is crafted using Rowan Fine Milk Cotton, a natural fiber yarn that provides breathability and drape ideal for a cardigan. The main color (MC) is Apple Pips, requiring 8 to 11 balls of 50 gm depending on size selection. Two contrast colors (CC1 and CC2) are incorporated for the floral elements: Jelly Baby and Water Bomb, each requiring 2 balls. A 3mm crochet hook is used throughout the project.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 26 stitches by 12 rows over a 10 x 10 cm square worked in the mesh stitch pattern, with chain spaces counting as 1 stitch. This gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished bust measurements, which range from 100 cm (39½ inches) to 152 cm (59¾ inches) across the six available sizes.