Be My Valentine Cardi by Maria Teresa Trujillo

Be My Valentine Cardi

Crochet
February 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 5 rows = 4 inches
in SC
5.5 mm (I)
600 - 2000 yards (549 - 1829 m)
Made to Measure
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Materials:
Measuring tape
Handful of stitch markers
Any #3 or #4 Yarn of choice
I used 4 (230 yard) skeins of a discontinued Red Heart yarn in my stash and about half a skein of the contrasting colored yarn.
5 Buttons 1.5”/4 cm wide

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
SL ST- slip stitch
CH- chain
SC- single crochet
DC- double crochet
FPDC- front post double crochet
BPDC- back post double crochet
CC-contrasting color
MC-main color
BOR- beginning of round
SM- stitch marker
- links for tutorials
Hook: I recommend using the hook size suggested on the label of the yarn you choose.
Widths:
Custom to your body.
Gauge:
Worked as you go.