My new crochet cardigan is finished…
This cardigan is based on this free pattern. I say based because although I really liked the overall look and style, it became apparent very quickly that I wouldn’t need to make the number of increases indicated even though I chose the smallest size. Although the yarn I purchased was 8ply, I think its more like a worsted weight so that probably contributed to it growing so quickly making the high number of increases and rows for the yoke unnecessary.
So I just increased as I felt it needed (trying on every few rows) to ensure the perfect fit and stopping once I thought it was long enough before beginning the clusters for the bottom section.
The pattern for the arms should have had a 25 stitch panel through the inside which I didn’t bother with, instead choosing to have the clusters all the way around the arm.Because of the weight of the yarn it grew really quickly, taking less than a week to finish (also a good measure of a great project in my book), so no time to get bored and quick gratification!I love crochet cardigans that are worked in one piece, like this one… and the others I have made for myself… You can see them here, here and here.
Would I make it again? Yes, I think so. I think it would be really nice in cotton with cap sleeves for summer – without any clusters.
What do you think? Have you made a crochet cardigan you love? Do you have any crochet garments?
I’d love to make one of these – just lovely 🙂
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This is simply GORGEOUS !
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Very nice!
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The sweater is beautiful and I love the color. love Carol
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I’m definitely going to try and make a version of this after seeing your’s 🙂
I’ve needed a new cardi for ages, and this looks like a great one to crochet 🙂
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Turned out beautifully xxx
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Te salio igualito !!! felicitaciones
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Absolutely beautiful!!! You did a fabulous job!
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Love it! Congratulations on your beautiful work!
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Exquisite!! It looks so lovely on you! Makes me want to make one too! But I have several projects going…must finish those first!! Grest job on this!
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Beautiful work
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Gorgeous cardi.
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Reblogged this on starfire8me and commented:
this is so beautiful. : )
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Beautiful, just beautiful!
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That is gorgeous! I love the color and good choice of buttons 😉
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I love all of the cardigans you have made thank you for sharing. As always I really enjoyed this post!
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I’ve looked at this pattern a few times – now you’ve made me want to make it! Your cardigan looks great!
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Such a beautiful cardigan. Love the colour.
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So pretty! The shape looks so nice on.
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Love it! Maybe someday I’ll work up the courage to go outside of my beanie, scarf, towel and blanket comfort zone 😜
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So beautiful….
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Oh, it’s lovely! I’ve looked at this pattern a few times, but so far I’ve shied away from making clothing. It looks fab though!
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I love your cardigan so much! I am going to make one for myself too.
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Beautiful. Is on my To do list 🙂
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They were all fun to look at. Thank you for showing us. :)They are lovely. I particularly like the one you posted today. I have a few nice crochet cardis and one I got tired of and pulled it out (it was great yarn) and I am making another out of it. Crochet vests are nice too.
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That’s a really cute cardigan. I think I might make it myself!
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That’d be a great coloured cardi with blue jeans! Plus I’d never heard of ‘one piece’ cardis before, nice!
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That Chevron Cardigan has been in my queue forever – it is time! I love this blue one too – the buttons are perfect!
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Well done Janette – you have made a gorgeous cardigan – you’re so industrious – bless you! Thanks for sharing.
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A lovely cardi in crochet that doesn’t look too twee. You should be very pleased. I love it.
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oh wow i like this pattern. will the pattern be available ?
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I love it!
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Beautiful! I’ve been looking for something like this 🙂 (and the Easy Cardi you posted of). Gorgeous work!
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Thanks so much, let me know how you get on!
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love it & it comes in 3x… if I can figure out the pattern 🙂
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With this pattern I can’t figure out the part that says insert markers in the piece as follows, could you help with this one too.
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love this would love to make it
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