Two shades of purple play in this long crochet cardigan, perfect for tossing on just before dashing to class. A mix of double crochet and crochet cluster stitches give this crochet cardigan lots of fun texture and interest.

FINISHED SIZE 33 (36 3/4, 40 1/4, 43 3/4, 47 1/4)“ bust circumference. Garment shown measures 33”, modeled with 1/2” negative ease.

YARN Crystal Palace Yarns Panda Silk (52% bamboo, 43% machine washable merino wool, 5% combed silk; 204 yd 187 m/13/4 oz 50 g; ): #3043 purple magic (A), 6 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls, #3032 byzantium (B), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls. www.straw.com/crystalpalaceyarns

HOOK Size E/4 (3.5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle; nine 5⁄8” buttons.

GAUGE 27 sts and 10 rows = 4” in stacked blocks patt. 24 sts and 11 rows = 4” in ric rac stripes patt.