Ingredients
- Bernat® Softee Cotton™ yarn in Fuchsia (quantity unspecified)
- Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook, U.S. E/4 (1)
- Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook, U.S. G/6 (1)
- Susan Bates® steel yarn needle (1)
Instructions
- Make the foundation chain.
- Using the U.S. E/4 hook, create a foundation chain of 175 stitches. Keep the chain relaxed rather than pulling the yarn tightly.
- Work the first row.
- Work one row of half double crochet (hdc) across the foundation chain.
- Change to the larger hook.
- Switch to the U.S. G/6 hook after completing the first row. Begin working the X-stitch mesh pattern according to the pattern instructions.
- Check the measurement.
- Measure the crocheted piece as you work. It should reach 12 inches at the specified point.
- Shape the right front and V-neck.
- Follow the pattern’s shaping instructions for the right front. Separate the stitches as directed to create the V-neckline.
- Create the sleeves.
- Crochet the sleeves using the specified stitches and hook changes.
- Assemble the cardigan.
- Lay the crocheted pieces flat and align the edges. Sew the shoulders together according to the pattern instructions. Attach the sleeves carefully.
- Add the neck and front edging.
- Finish the neckline and front edges as instructed. Work evenly around the edges.
- Finish the ends.
- Weave in all yarn tails securely on the wrong side of the cardigan.
Notes
The cardigan construction makes it suitable for relaxed weekend crochet and can be a thoughtful gift when customized to the recipient’s preferences.
