This crochet cardi is sure to turn heads! A crochet mesh base is created, then latch hooked into with a rainbow of colors for the look and flow of a piñata!

SKILLS USED
Basic Crochet
Cow Hitch Knotting (also known as Larks Head Knot)

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

SIZES: S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
Samples shown in size 2X

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)
Finished Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)“

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

YARN
(Cropped) Sample uses Berroco Modern Cotton (60% Pima Cotton/40% Modal Rayon; 3.5 ounces/100g = 209 yards/191 m): CROPPED 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) hanks in color Longspur #16342142 CYCA 4
FABRIC
Cropped Sample uses Cherrywood Fabrics 12 Step Medium Rainbow ½ yarn Bundle. See Note 1. Fabric measurements are based on 44’’ width. CROPPED 4½ (4½, 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8) yards
HOOK
5.5 mm (size I-9) or size to obtain gauge
Fabric Scissors or Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
Yarn needle

BLOCKED GAUGE
4 Open Squares x 5 Rows = 4’’