Colorfully Modern Cardigan by Lion Brand Yarn

Colorfully Modern Cardigan

Crochet
August 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in Post Stitch Pattern
9.0 mm (M/N)
1770 - 3431 yards (1618 - 3137 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This stylish striped jacket features front post stitches that give it a rich texture. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L32045

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X

Finished Bust, closed
36 (39, 42, 45, 49, 54, 60) in.
91.5 (99, 106.5, 114.5, 124.5, 137, 152.5) cm

Finished Length
29 (29 1/2, 30, 30 1/2, 31, 31 1/2, 32) in.
73.5 (75, 76, 77.5, 79, 80, 81.5) cm

Yarn:

Unique Yarn: Oceania
Quantity: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls (A)

Unique Yarn: Passion Fruit
Quantity: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls (B)

Vanna’s Choice Yarn: Charcoal Grey
Quantity: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls (C)

Unique Yarn: Harvest
Quantity: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls (D)

Vanna’s Choice Yarn: Chocolate
Quantity: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls (E)

Crochet Hook - Size N-13 (9 mm)
One large snap fastener

Special Stitches:
FPDC (front post double crochet)
Surface Slip Stitch (worked on the WS)

Post St Pattern - 2-row repeat
(worked over a multiple of 4 sts + 3 additional sts)

Coat is worked in 5 pieces: Back, 2 Fronts, and 2 Sleeves.

Pocket linings are worked separately.

Color is changed on every other row following the Stripe Sequence.

Design features A-line shape extending from shoulder to bottom edge.

Construction schematics are provided.

Kits that include yarn and pattern are also available on the Lion Brand site: Article # L32045K