This Claddagh Cardigan puts a modern twist on classic Irish Aran sweater. The centre panel cabling on the back is ornamented with the Claddagh ring symbols of heart and crown, held within cabled arms. The heart represents love, the crown, loyalty, and the encircling arms holding them up represents friendship, three promises for your loved one to carry with them. Claddagh rings are meant to be gifted, making the Claddagh cardigan a perfect present idea for a special human in your life. The cropped design with bubbly shaping and details adds a touch of whimsy to this fun, relaxed fit cardigan. I hope you enjoy!

Sizes
2T (3T, 4-5T)
This design creates a relaxed fit cropped cardigan for layering. For a closer fit, size down. For a coat length cardigan, include a second repeat of the Saxon Braid cable before separating for the armscyes.

Materials:
200 (250, 300) g bulky weight yarn
i.e. Berroco Vintage Chunky
4.5 mm (US7) needles
6mm (US10) needles
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
3 large bobbins
4 (6, 6) 14mm / .5” snaps
or desired fastener
Sewing needle & thread.

Gauge:
21sts and 18 rows = 10cm / 4” in Blackberry (RS: purl, WS: PKP, p3tog) to last stitch, PKP) stitch with larger needles, after blocking.

Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Includes both charts and written pattern instructions.