What you'll need
| Finished Bust Measurement, in: | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 54 |
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Euroflax -
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3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Product Description
Designed with spring daisies in mind, the crochet lace border enriches the stockinette cardigan by adding beautiful detailing to the back neck and open fronts. Wear this airy knit/crochet combo piece to effortlessly define or complement your outfit. The cardigan is worked in two halves, with each worked sideways from the center out to the sleeve. The unique construction requires no sewing and allows you to customize the body length and width, as well as armhole depth as you go.
Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern includes full written instructions and a chart for the crochet borders. Supplementary video tutorials are also provided for the: • crochet border swatch • modified 3-needle BO
Finished bust measurements: 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54” / 86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137 cm (size 38” / 96.5 cm is shown, with 3” / 7.5 cm positive ease)
Crochet hook: For crochet border: 2.75mm(US-C/2)
Knitting needles: 4.5mm(US-7): 80cm/32” circular and 1 set of double pointed
Katie Cardigan by Vicky Chan Designs
Project Overview
Katie is an intermediate-level cardigan pattern that combines knitting and crochet techniques to create a sophisticated spring garment. Designed by Vicky Chan, this cardigan features a stockinette knit body enriched with delicate crochet lace detailing inspired by spring daisies. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and offers a unique construction method that eliminates the need for seaming while providing customization options throughout the building process.
What Is Being Made
Katie is a knitted cardigan with an open front and crochet lace borders. The garment features beautiful lace detailing along the back neck and open front edges, creating an airy, elegant piece suitable for layering and defining or complementing various outfits. The cardigan is available in six finished bust sizes ranging from 86.5 cm (34 inches) to 137 cm (54 inches), accommodating a wide range of body measurements.
Construction Technique
This cardigan employs a distinctive sideways construction method that sets it apart from traditional cardigan patterns. Rather than working the pieces vertically, each half of the cardigan is worked sideways from the center outward toward the sleeve. This innovative approach offers significant advantages: the pattern requires no sewing, as pieces are constructed to join seamlessly, and it allows makers to customize the body length, width, and armhole depth as they progress through the knitting. This flexibility makes Katie an excellent choice for achieving a personalized fit.
Knitting Stitches and Techniques
The primary stitch used throughout the cardigan body is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and a bumpy texture on the wrong side. This fundamental knitting stitch provides an elegant canvas that allows the crochet lace borders to stand out as decorative focal points.
Crochet Details
Crochet lace borders are strategically placed along the back neck and open front edges of the cardigan, adding intricate detailing and visual interest. The use of American crochet terms throughout the pattern ensures clarity for English-speaking crocheters. These lace elements provide a delicate contrast to the stockinette body and contribute to the garment's spring-inspired aesthetic.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Katie is designed to be worked in Euroflax Sport Weight yarn by LoftyFiber, a 100% linen fiber. Sport weight yarn is a lightweight option that creates an appropriately airy fabric for a spring cardigan. Linen fiber is particularly suitable for warm-weather garments, offering breathability and a natural drape that enhances the cardigan's elegant silhouette. The pattern notes that the linen lace fabric will drape approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) longer when worn compared to flat measurements, a characteristic of linen's fluid nature.
Skill Level and Pattern Notes
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it appropriate for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex construction methods. The pattern requires careful reading before beginning, and makers should familiarize themselves with the entire instructions prior to starting work. The use of American crochet terminology is consistent throughout, and the pattern provides finished measurements with positive ease recommendations to guide sizing decisions.
Sizing Information
- 86.5 cm / 34 inches finished bust
- 96.5 cm / 38 inches finished bust (shown in pattern photography with 7.5 cm / 3 inches positive ease)
- 106.5 cm / 42 inches finished bust
- 117 cm / 46 inches finished bust
- 127 cm / 50 inches finished bust
- 137 cm / 54 inches finished bust
Body length measurements are provided for flat pieces; the linen fabric will drape longer when worn on the body.
Designer Information
Katie is designed by Vicky Chan of Vicky Chan Designs, an independent pattern designer. Additional patterns and design work by this designer can be found on Ravelry under the designer profile Vicky Chan.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Vicky Chan Designs |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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