The Happy Days cardigan is a fun, practical cropped crochet cardigan, designed with a nod to the nostalgia of the 1950’s hey days.

Skill Level
Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed. The pattern is made with a simple stitch pattern which uses the extended single crochet (which is described in the pattern along with a video tutorial link). It has minimal sewing and uses the back loop ribbing section to create the shape.
The pattern includes a photo tutorial to assist with construction and a schematic.

Sizing
The pattern is written in 9 women’s sizes from XS-5XL to fit chest 76-158cm
Approximate finished measurements of each size are included in the pattern to help you choose which size best suits. Tips for adjusting the size in various places are also included throughout the pattern.

Materials
Crochet Hook: 6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. I used a 5.5mm hook for the blue sample used in the construction images after using a 6mm hook for the pink and orange sample
Yarn: Depending on size chosen, you will need 750, 800, 880, 1000, 1060, 1190, 1310, 1400, 1530m of heavy worsted / aran weight or light chunky yarn which matches gauge with a suitable drape. The pattern has a breakdown of the yarn requirements by size and colour split.
The orange and pink item pictured uses Knitcraft In The Zone yarn which has now been discontinued. The blue sample pictured usesThis blue version uses a currently available yarn; Wendy Aran with Wool Tweed in colourway River (5703), 77% acrylic, 20% wool, 3% viscose. (Easily substituted with Stylecraft Special Aran with wool nepp.)

The pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terminology.

The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Copyright Dora Does Limited, registered in England No. 13992263.