Bari Cardigan by Markéta Videcká

Bari Cardigan

Crochet
July 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in Double crochet
5.0 mm (H)
984 - 1969 yards (900 - 1800 m)
XS - 4XL
US
English
This pattern is available from artsymaki.etsy.com for €7.00.

Pattern with both crew neck and V-neck: https://artsymaki.etsy.com/listing/4338787292

The Bari Cardigan is an easy, modern crochet cardigan featuring mesh stitch, a crew neck, and a classic button-up front. It has a comfy, oversized fit while remaining lightweight and breathable. Instructions for making a cropped version are included.

This cardigan is worked flat in panels, then seamed together before you add the ribbed hem, button bands, and neckline trim. The sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. This pattern has a clear, row-by-row instructions which walk you through each part of the construction, with stitch counts, decrease breakdowns by size, and charts to help you stay on track.

• Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

• Materials
- DK weight yarn, approx.
900 (1000) 1100 (1300) 1400 (1600) 1700 (1800) m
985 (1094) 1203 (1421) 1531 (1749) 1859 yrd
or 450 (500) 550 (650) 700 (800) 850 (900) g

  • 5 mm crochet hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • 6 buttons (2–2.5 cm diameter) (5 if making cropped version)

• Size Guide
The Bari Cardigan is designed with approx. 20 cm / 8 in of positive ease, meaning it will fit loosely around the body.
Choose a size based on your actual bust measurement, or size down for a more fitted look.

Intended bust fit:
80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) 120–130 (130–140) cm
31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5) 35.5–37.5 (37.5–39.5) 39.5–43.5 (43.5–47.5) 47.5–51 (51–55) in

• Finished Measurements
Circumference:
103 (108) 113 (118) 122 (132) 142 (152) cm
40.5 (42.5) 44.5 (46.5) 48 (52) 56 (59.75) in

Length:
53 (55) 56 (58) 60 (62) 64 (67) cm
20.75 (21.75) 22 (22.75) 23.5 (24.5) 25.25 (26.5) in

• Gauge (after blocking)
16 dc x 8 rows of dc = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in)

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
The pattern includes detailed explanations and video links for special stitches, plus clear shaping instructions written for each size.

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