So True Cardigan by Annelies Baes

So True Cardigan

Crochet
January 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
5.5 mm (I)
984 - 1969 yards (900 - 1800 m)
7 sizes : XS - S - M - L - XL - 2XL - 3XL
both US and UK
Dutch English
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So True Cardigan is a crochet pattern for a roomy cardigan in 7 sizes (from XS up to 3XL) featuring a ribbed upper section and a lovely ‘textured’ lower hem part.

Pattern construction : The cardigan is worked in separate pieces.
The upper part of the cardigan is worked in 2 pieces and consists of both sleeves, upper back, and upper part of both front sections.
Start by working first sleeve from cuff to shoulder. Continue and shape upper side of first front and back.
Newt work second sleeve, second front and back the same way.
Both back sections are seamed together.
Sleeve seams are closed.
This finishes the upper cardigan part.
The bottom body section is worked on to the upper part and worked downwards in rows.
Finish with bottom edging, sleeve cuffs and large front edging.

7 sizes : (finished back width - total circumference)
XS : 40 cm/16 in - 80 cm/31,75 in
S : 42m/16,75 in - 84 cm/33,50 in
M : 48 cm/19 in - 96 cm/38 in
L : 53 cm/21 in - 106 cm/42 in
XL : 57 cm/22,50 in - 114 cm/45 in
2XL : 62 cm/24,50 in - 124 cm/49 in
3XL : 66,50 cm/26,50 in - 133 cm/53 in

Written instructions in English (both UK and US terms) and in Dutch.
A schematic is included.

Yarn : worsted weight yarn : 900 (975, 1100, 1250, 1400, 1575, 1800)m yarn.

Samples made using :

Lang Yarns Amira, 93 % cotton & 7 % nylon, 50g/100m/109yds, colour 78, 9 (10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18) balls.

Lang Yarns Malou Light, 72 % Alpaca & 17 % Nylon & 12 % Wool, 50g/190m/208yds, colour 887.0161, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls.

Crochet hook : 6 mm (and 5,5 mm for finishing)

Skill level : intermediate.

This pattern has been tested and tech edited.