You are going to love this striped crochet pattern for a crochet Creation cardigan.
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The Yarn
The yarn I used for my design is Lion Brand’s Feels Like Butta yarn, but any medium (4) will work. The reason I chose this is because it has the most velvety yarn without being a pain to work with. Oh, and the drape is amazing, so if you can get your hands on it I highly recommend using this specifically.
THE PERFECT FALL, WINTER & SPRING CROCHET PROJECT
This cardigan is essentially perfect for fall, winter, and spring. You could layer it with a cute long sleeve under and a triangle shawl on top or all on its own as something to keep that cool breeze at bay. Personally, it’s my favorite to wear when I am working because it reminds me of a blanket and who doesn’t want to be wrapped up in a blanket 24/7.
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CREATION CARDIGAN – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
The Creation Cardigan is perfect for any beginner crocheter looking to push their skills a little bit. My cardigan took me about 14 hours to make, some of my testers finished two (almost 3) in a week, and some were hitting the two week deadline on their first. It really just depends on how long you crochet, how quick you are, and a variety of other variables. This is an oversized cardigan (by about 2 sizes) so if you want a more fitted look, drop down a size. I am normally a size medium (6/8) in women’s tops and I made it in size medium.
Project Level
I say this by saying if you can work in the round, know the basic stitches, and are comfortable working with a new stitch you should be good to go.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Yarn in Pink, White, and Charcoal
Yarn amount used:
Small- 1545 yards (8 balls)
Medium- 1775 yards (9 balls)
Large- 2020 yards (10 balls)
XL- 2280 yards (11 balls)
2X- 2560 yards (12 balls)
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 medium yarn
- 100 % polyester
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Measuring tape
Gauge
Measured with double crochets rows:
13 stitches & 7 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms (more details).
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- I did a color chart for Medium only which I have added to the paid version. This also looks lovely in a solid color so it gives you the flexibility for whatever you have enough yarn for.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger (more details).
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge (more details).
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size & Measurements
- Small – 21” wide, 28” long, 17” sleeve & 19” arm hole
- Medium- 23” wide, 30” long, 18” sleeve & 20” arm hole
- Large- 25” wide, 32” long, 19” sleeve & 21” arm hole
- XL- 27” wide, 34” long, 20” sleeve & 22” arm hole
- 2X- 29” wide, 36” long, 21” sleeve & 23” arm hole
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- x st = modified X stitch
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Modified X Stitch:
Dc in the 1st stitch, skip the 2nd st and dc in the 3rd st, then go behind the dc in the 3rd st and dc into the skipped spot
Creation Cardigan Pattern Instructions
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