Unburdened Cardigan by Dora Ohrenstein

Unburdened Cardigan

Crochet
March 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in yoke patt with E hook
3.25 mm (D)
3.5 mm (E)
2.75 mm (C)
2640 yards (2414 m)
36 (40, 43, 48, 50, 56)" bust circumference
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

This cardigan features triangles that face every which way to create a geometric labyrinth. It requires making numerous rectangular motifs in two colors, then sewing them together and crocheting the yoke and sleeves across the front and back.

Difficulty Fair Amount of Focus Required

Finished Size 36 (40, 43, 48, 50, 56)“ bust circumference. Sample shown is 36”, modeled with .25” negative ease.

Yarn Fibra Natura Whisper Lace (distributed by Universal Yarn): #101 mallow (cream; A), #207 fairy dust (variegated purple; B), 3 balls each.

Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm) for sizes 36 (43, 50)“ only, E/4 (3.5 mm) for all sizes, C/2 (2.75 mm) for trim only.

Notions Yarn needle; stitch markers.

Gauge 24 sts and 10 rows = 4” in yoke patt with E hook; Rectangle motif = 7.5” × 3.5” with D hook; 8” × 4” with E hook; blocked.