Laura Cardigan

"The Cardigan is the perfect layering option when you need that something extra over your t-shirt or a blouse. The Diamond stitch pattern is deceptively easy to crochet and memorize, so your stitches will be flying off the hook, and your piece will be finished before you know it. When I designed this piece, I aimed to create a simple garment with the easiest possible construction, while adding a little sophistication using the diamond stitch pattern. This is done using chains, single and double crochet, so even crochet beginners can have a go at this pattern, as these are the stitches that new crocheters learn at first. "

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeBlocked Gauge:
17 sc and 15 rows = 4”/10 cm
1 horizontal st pattern repeat = 2.33”/6 cm
1 vertical st pattern repeat = 2”/5 cm

Finished SizeThe final measurements (blocked): XSmall (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Neckline 3.75 (5.5, 6.75, 5.5, 5.5, 6.75, 5.5, 6.75, 5.5)” Bust 37.5 (42, 46.5, 51.5, 51.5, 56, 60.5, 65.5, 70)”; garment is meant to be worn with 5.5-9.5” of positive ea

Materials List

• Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic | sport weight yarn | 50 g (1.75 oz) = 130 m (142 yds), Axinite (#831) 9 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) balls
• 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook or size to obtain the gauge
• Tapestry needle