Olive You Cardigan

Olive You Cardigan by Moogly

Project Overview

The Olive You Cardigan is a beginner-friendly crochet cardigan designed by Tamara Kelly for Stitch Makers Live 2019. This downloadable PDF pattern offers crafters the opportunity to create a stylish, wearable garment featuring an elegant diamond lace filet pattern. The cardigan is designed with an oversized fit that prioritizes comfort and ease of wear, making it an excellent project for those looking to expand their crochet wardrobe with a sophisticated piece.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a complete cardigan sweater available in multiple sizes: S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X, and 4X/5X. The finished cardigan measures 29.25 to 39.5 inches wide (depending on size) and 27.25 to 30.5 inches long, providing generous coverage with its oversized silhouette. The cardigan features a button closure and is designed to be worn as a comfortable layering piece or standalone garment.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Olive You Cardigan employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners while creating visually striking results. The primary construction method uses a main stitch pattern worked in rows, with the pattern instructions beginning from the back of the sweater piece.

• Double Crochet (dc): Forms the foundation of the main stitch pattern and creates the structure of the cardigan body
• Half Double Crochet (hdc): The pattern includes a specialized 3rd loop half double crochet technique, with tutorial references provided for proper execution
• Chain Stitches (ch): Used for foundation chains and spacing throughout the pattern
• Diamond Lace Filet Pattern: The signature design element features an open filet construction with chain-2 spaces (ch-2 sp) that create the decorative diamond lace appearance while maintaining an airy, lightweight fabric
• Standing Double Crochet Join: A special joining technique referenced in the pattern instructions for seamless construction

Materials and Tools Required

The Olive You Cardigan pattern specifies particular materials to achieve the intended gauge and drape:

• Yarn: Red Heart Soft yarn in Medium weight (4-ply), a soft and durable acrylic option. Yardage requirements vary by size: 1210 yards for S/M, 1350 yards for L/XL, 1675 yards for 2X/3X, and 1827 yards for 4X/5X. Each skein of Red Heart Soft contains 256 yards and weighs 141 grams
• Hook: US-J (6.0mm) crochet hook for working with the Aran-weight yarn
• Gauge: 14 stitches by 7 rows equals 4 inches in the main stitch pattern, essential for achieving the correct finished measurements
• Additional Notions: One 1-inch diameter button for the cardigan closure, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembling pieces

Pattern Difficulty and Suitability

Rated as a beginner-level project, the Olive You Cardigan makes garment construction accessible to newer crocheters. The pattern uses basic stitches and straightforward row-by-row construction, with special techniques explained through referenced tutorials on the Moogly blog. The oversized fit provides forgiving shaping, and the diamond lace filet pattern creates impressive visual impact without requiring advanced techniques.

Pattern copyright 2019 by Tamara Kelly. All rights reserved.