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SIZES:

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL): 32 (36, 40, 45, 49) (53, 58, 62, 66)” / 81 (91, 102, 114, 124) (135, 147, 157, 168) cm

FINISHED BICEPS CIRCUMFERENCE: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL): 13 (14, 15, 16, 17) (18, 18, 19, 20)” / 33 (36, 38, 41, 43) (46, 46, 48, 51) cm

FINISHED LENGTH: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL): 22 (23, 24, 25, 26) (27, 28, 29, 30)” / 56 (58, 61, 64, 66) (69, 71, 74, 76) cm

Designed to be worn with 3” (7.5 cm) of positive ease. The sample is shown in size Small and is modeled on a 34” (86 cm) bust.

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Dewy DK yarn

The updated samples are shown in colors: Scarlet and Mermaid Harbor.

5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins needed.

1250 (1500, 1500, 1750, 2000) (2250, 2500, 2750, 3000) total yards / 1150 (1380, 1380, 1610, 1840) (2070, 2300, 2530, 2760) total meters

Yardages and skein numbers provided ONLY for the long-sleeve version.

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

HOOKS:

Updated Versions: US size G (4.0 mm) hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Original Versions: US size H (5.0 mm) hook or size needed to obtain gauge

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate to Advanced: For the adventurous crocheter who loves to tackle an embellished garment. Techniques include Front and Back Post stitches, puff stitches, and combining them to make cables.

Notes from the Designer:

A cozy cardigan with a row of geometric cables along each side. This cardigan is a reversible design. It’s true! Turn it inside out, and you’ll have a slightly different look. I designed this cardigan to be comfortable enough to wear with your favorite pair of jeans while exploring your favorite apple orchard or pumpkin patch.

Once you block your cardigan and pin the cables open, the cable pattern on each side of the front panels resembles leaves from the trees. The back side of these cables contains rows of puff or popcorn stitch, making the cardigan reversible. I’m a huge fan of textured stitches and incorporated them into the main design feature and also into the border. This pattern is totally customizable. More rows may be added to the body and to each sleeve for a fuller or longer version.

• Click here to watch a video demonstrating how to work the special stitches featured in this pattern.
• The original version was made with two strands of Pearlescent Fingering held together throughout in color Elven Grove. The original version was only available in sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL). No yardage totals are available, but all sizes in the original version can be made with six skeins.
• Alternating skeins every two rows to blend the variations in hand-dyed yarn is recommended.
• Gauge is important in this pattern to ensure fit.
• To increase the overall length, work additional rows of the body section. Increasing the length will increase the yardage requirements.

Designed by Kristina Smiley and the EFA Design Team

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Enjoy your crocheting!

Chandi

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