This pattern is currently only available in the book Tunisian Crochet Tops: 14 Beginner-Friendly Patterns for Colorful Sweaters, Tanks, and Tees by Ashley Rivas.

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About

This textured cardigan will be one of the coziest you’ll ever make! Named after that magical time of day when the sun is setting and the light is golden, the cardigan itself is warm without sacrificing style. The design was slightly inspired by letterman’s jackets you might see at American football games, but instead of a contrast in color between the body and sleeves, this cardigan has a beautiful contrast in texture. This contrast is eye-catching yet easy to make, as the entire cardigan is made from 5 simple rectangular panels. It will soon be a classic for your cold-weather closet.

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Bust:

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

for bust sizes 30” (34”, 38”, 42”, 46”) (50”, 54”, 58”, 62”)

96.5 cm (106.5 cm, 117 cm, 126 cm, 137 cm) (147.5 cm, 157.5 cm, 166.5 cm, 178 cm)

Recommended Ease: 7.5” to 10” (19 cm to 25 cm)

Yarn

Aran weight, Twill Worsted by KnitPicks (100% superwash merino wool), 149 yds (136 m) per 100-g skein, Serpent Heather colorway

Yardage/Meterage

10 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17) hanks of Twill Worsted or 1390 (1475, 1600, 1755, 1860) (2055, 2180, 2360, 2455) yds / 1275 (1350, 1465, 1605, 1700) (1870, 1995, 2160, 2245) m

Hooks

Note: Use hook sizes below or sizes needed to meet gauge

Body: US L-11 (8 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with 10” to 24” cord

Sleeves: US L-11 (8 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with 10” to 12” cord

Ribbing: US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Notions

Stitch markers (3 minimum)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

3 buttons, 1” (2.5 cm) in diameter

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