Pastel Harvest Cardigan

Pastel Harvest Cardigan by Crochet Bouquet

What is Being Made

The Pastel Harvest Cardigan is a downloadable crochet pattern designed to create a wearable cardigan sweater in five size options ranging from Small to XXL. This intermediate-level project produces a finished garment with customizable fit, making it suitable for a wide range of body types and measurements.

Sizing and Fit

The cardigan is available in five sizes with the following approximate chest measurements:

• Small: 70 cm chest, 40 cm length, 30 cm arm circumference
• Medium: 90 cm chest, 50 cm length, 40 cm arm circumference
• Large: 110 cm chest, 60 cm length, 50 cm arm circumference
• XL: 130 cm chest, 70 cm length, 60 cm arm circumference
• XXL: 150 cm chest, 80 cm length, 70 cm arm circumference

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern uses a modular construction method, requiring the crocheter to make 44 individual squares that are subsequently joined together to form the cardigan body. This technique is popular in crochet design as it allows for easier color work and provides natural stopping points during the project. The squares are worked in rounds from the center outward, a common approach for creating geometric motifs in crochet.

Stitches Used

The Pastel Harvest Cardigan employs several fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for an intermediate skill level:

• Treble Crochet (TR): A tall stitch that creates an open, airy fabric
• Double Crochet (DC): A medium-height stitch providing structure and density
• Reverse Double Crochet (RDC): A decorative edging stitch that creates a finished, textured border
• Chain (CH): The foundation stitch used to begin rounds and create spaces
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and connect stitches without adding height

Color Work and Design

The cardigan features a multi-color design using three distinct yarn colors worked in a planned color sequence across the square motifs. The color chart indicates that different rounds of each square are worked in different colors, creating a harvest-inspired pastel palette. The color distribution varies slightly by size, with the main color (MC) appearing most frequently, while two contrast colors (CC1 and CC2) are strategically placed to create visual interest and depth.

Materials Required

The Pastel Harvest Cardigan is worked using Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran weight yarn in three colorways:

• Misty Grey (MC): The main color, requiring 7 to 8 balls depending on size
• Washed Teal (CC1): A contrast color, requiring 2 balls for all sizes
• Ballet Pink (CC2): A second contrast color, requiring 2 balls for all sizes

Additional notions include a 5mm crochet hook for working with the aran weight yarn and a darning needle for weaving in ends and assembling the finished squares into the cardigan shape.

Pattern Format and Language

This is a downloadable PDF pattern that uses UK crochet terminology, which differs from US terminology in stitch naming conventions. Crocheters familiar with US terms will need to convert the abbreviations accordingly, or those experienced with UK terms can follow the pattern directly. The pattern includes a comprehensive abbreviations section and a tension guide to ensure proper gauge and fit.