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SIZES:

Chest Circumference (finished circumference): XS: 28-30” (33”), S: 32-34” (37”), M: 36-38” (41”), L: 40-42” (45”), XL: 44-46” (49”), 2X: 48-50” (53”), 3X: 52-54” (57”), 4X: 56-58” (61”), 5X: 60-62” (65”)

Sample shown in size Small modeled on a 34” (86 cm) bust with 3” (8 cm) of positive ease.

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Crema Sock yarn

Shown in color: Fable

Yardage (Skeins): 990 (3), 1110 (4), 1230 (4), 1350 (4), 1470 (5), 1590 (5), 1710 (5), 1830 (6), 1950 (6)

If that color isn’t available, any from this category will work.

HOOK:

US size ​​F (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

SKILL LEVEL:

Beginner: For any crocheter who can work basic crochet stitches, including single crochet, half double, and double. A small amount of sewing at the shoulders is required, as well.

Notes from the Designer:

The Cauley Cardigan is a beginner friendly, short sleeved cardigan. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece with just a tiny bit of seaming at the shoulders. You’ll find just basic crochet stitches used in this simple, but beautiful cardigan!

• Click here to watch a video showing how to work the repeating stitch pattern in this design.
• Turning chain DOES count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.
• Pattern is worked from the bottom up with trim added at the end.
• When joining in the round, join to first stitch with a slip stitch.
• Garment has 3-5” of positive ease.
• For more length, add rows before starting panels.
• When using hand-dyed yarn, alternate 2-3 skeins every 1-2 rows.
• Use a stitch marker to help keep track of row numbers.
• Pattern is written in smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Final stitch count for all sizes will be in parentheses at the end of each row/round. If only one stitch count is given, it is for all sizes.

Designed by Michelle Ferguson

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Happy crocheting!

Chandi

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