Beechnut Cardigan by Moon Eldridge

Beechnut Cardigan

Crochet
August 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in mesh patt. with larger hook, blocked
3.75 mm (F)
5.5 mm (I)
1640 - 2296 yards (1500 - 2099 m)
36½ (39¾, 44½, 47¾, 52½)" bust circumference, buttoned.
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Top down and seamless, this layering cardigan is a no-brainer for your fall wardrobe. Yoke increases are worked directly into the single-crochet mesh pattern for an uninterrupted design. Contrasting color stripes and buttons provide lots of opportunities to customize this piece.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 36½ (39¾, 44½, 47¾, 52½)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Sample shown measures 36½”.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Aegean Tweed (100% organic wool, 328 yd 300 m/3½ oz 100 g): #08 tannin (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls; #07 cream (CC), 1 ball.

Hook Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions 1” buttons, 5; yarn needle; optional: 5⁄8” buttons, 2.

Gauge 22 sts and 19 rows = 4” in mesh patt with larger hook, blocked.

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NOTES

  • The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece with a circular yoke and a back extension for a better fit. The short sleeves are worked from the armhole down after the body is complete.

  • Chains count as stitches unless otherwise noted.

For more information, see: https://www.interweave.com/store/interweave-crochet-fall-2020-digital-edition