![]() ![]() Remember, this is a rectangle that will be the same size from top to bottom, so it just needs to be wide enough to accommodate the widest part of your body. If this is not the case, then you may want to use whichever measurement is largest (of bust, waist, or hips) to select your size. I only listed hip size because typically, hips are bigger than waist and bust. ![]() If you are in between sizes, go up a size. Use your hip measurement to determine which size to make. This section is lengthy, but it is important to read through before you begin. *I highly recommend rolling all your skeins into cakes or balls before you begin, to prevent future tangles and frustration. In fact, I have another cardigan I’ll be sharing soon that uses cotton yarn. If you use a yarn with cotton in it, beware that it will likely be denser/heavier and therefore it will drape and wear a little differently, but should still work great. I think it works up similarly to yarns with wool in them. It is very soft and because it is synthetic, it is machine washable and pretty affordable. *I used “Feels Like Alpaca” yarn in Taupe from Lion Brand. I recommend over buying the amount of yarn you will need in the same color lot (so that the color won’t change if you need to go get another skein) and then return what you don’t use. For reference, I made a size small and used about 24 ounces or 1,900 yards of yarn. *You will need about 23-31 ounces or about 1,800 to 2,500 yards of yarn. If you want more color choices, I recommend shopping online on Lion Brand’s site or at (aka Knit Picks). *This yarn is thinner and lighter than worsted weight yarn and can be a little more of a challenge to find than thicker yarns, especially in chain stores, but their DK offerings are getting better. Note: There are also some fitting things to go over…you’ll see that the sizing section is a bit wordy )…but it’s worth the read to make sure you get a cardigan that fits. It covers how to hold your hook and how to tie a slip knot, then builds your skills up from that point with fun, easy projects. Now, if you are brand brand new to crochet, I have a Crochet Basics series that you may want to check out first. We’ll go over seaming with single crochet as well, which is like sewing with crochet. ![]() If that technique is new to you, don’t worry, I break it down in the video (scroll down to right before the written pattern). To get the textured ribbing around the collar and hems, I show you how to work those double crochets in the front and back posts. If you can double crochet and single crochet, that is mostly what this project uses. Are you a beginner at crochet and think you can only make scarves and hats? Think again! As the name implies, this cardigan is made up of easy to crochet rectangles. ![]()
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