Chloe Cardigan Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Crocheted seamlessly from the neck down in silky bamboo blend yarn, this cardigan features a simple but pretty lacy stitch pattern and deep V front neck. The body-skimming fit and shaping are sleek and subtle, with a textured ribbed band that buttons at high waist and a gently flaring skirt that covers the hip.

Finished Size 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54)” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 36″, modeled with 1 ½” negative ease.
Yarn Naturally Caron Spa (75% microdenier acrylic, 25% rayon from bamboo; 251 yd [230 m]/3 oz [85 g]; ): #0008 misty taupe, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Yarn Weight #3 – Light
Hook Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Two ½” plastic bone rings or two ¾” diameter buttons; yarn needle; st markers (m) or scrap yarn for m.
Gauge 16 sts = 4″ in fsc; 2 reps = 3″ and 8 rows = 3 ¼” in sh st patt; 18 sts and 12 rows = 4″ in ribbing. Note: Lace fabric will relax in all directions to give finished blocked measurements of garment; length will grow to 8 rows = 3 ½” or more.
Originally Published Interweave Crochet Spring 2010