Craspedia Cropped Cardigan by Linda Permann

Craspedia Cropped Cardigan

Crochet
May 2013
Light Fingering ?
18.66 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in 28 sts over 11 rows measures 6" wide x 4" high, blocked. See How to Make a Gauge Swatch.
3.5 mm (E)
800 - 1600 yards (732 - 1463 m)
S (M, L, XL, 2XL) measuring 34.5 (39.5, 43.5, 47.5, 51.5)" in bust circumference
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  • Bust Circumference (including edging): 34.5 (39.5, 43.5, 47.5, 51.5)“
  • Length (from back neck): 15.5 (16.5, 17, 19, 19.5)“
  • You’ll need approx 800 (1000, 1200, 1400, 1600) yards of fingering or heavy laceweight yarn

Crochet simple V-stitch lace with sock yarn to create a lightweight garment perfect for layering over summer dresses. This cropped cardigan is worked from the bottom-up in five pieces, which
are sewn together and edged in scallops. Feminine shaping nips in at the waistline, while puffed inset sleeves provide full coverage for upper arms.

Named for the popular “Billy Ball” flower….because of it’s repetitive shape and yellow-green color.