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Lacy Cocoon Cardigan
This is a Great Beginner Crochet Cardigan Pattern for the Summer Months if you want to make Light Weight Cardigans and are new to crochet. This unique crochet pattern is made from one large rectangle, uses minimal seaming and only two basic crochet stitches. Read more below about this Lacy Crochet Cardigan Pattern in the blog post linked below.
Free Pattern
DIY Crochet Kit from Lion Brand (Free PDF Download and Yarn)
Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
To create this Easy Crochet Cardigan Pattern all you will need to do make one simple rectangle, two small seams and then add your double crochet trim, it’s really that easy of pattern. Let’s go into a bit more detail.
This crochet pattern is perfect for warm weather. This easy crochet pattern is made in one piece with two seams to create the arm opening for age semi short sleeves.
If you look at how this lacy crochet cardigan pattern fits you may notice it wears a bit like a kimono with its oversized fist and wide sleeves.
Once you make your seams that essentially forms the front panels and back panel you will reattach your yarn on the body and arm openings to create the trim.
• Written in American Standard Terms •
• MATERIALS •
4.00 mm Crochet Hook
3 (3, 4) Skeins of Lion Brand Mandala String in Ballad #557-216AA
#1 Super Fine Weight - 875 (1050, 1225) yards
• SKILL LEVEL •
Intermediate
•SIZING •
Petit (Standard, Plus) - Petit (xs/s/m) Standard (s/m/l) Plus (m/l/xl/2xl)
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