Description:
Butterfly Lace Crochet Cardigan – Digital PDF Pattern

Lightweight, elegant, and full of delicate detail, the Butterfly Lace Cardigan is a summer-ready crochet garment featuring a stunning filet butterfly motif, flattering tie-front neckline, and soft flare sleeves. It’s designed to be breathable, form-fitting, and effortlessly stylish — perfect for layering over your favorite warm-weather outfits.

✨ Want a sleeveless version? This pattern can also be made as a lace vest by simply stopping before the sleeve section — perfect for warmer climates or a lighter look.

This pattern is ideal for intermediate crocheters or brave beginners ready to explore V-stitches, filet crochet, and linked double crochet. It is worked flat in panels, then seamed, with sleeves worked in the round.

Pattern Includes:

• Sizes XS–XL
• Step-by-step written instructions with shaping and stitch counts for every
  size
• Filet crochet chart with a butterfly
  motif
• A detailed explanation of how to read filet crochet charts, how to work
  linked double crochet, and how to
  calculate stitch counts across squares
• Instructions for creating a crocheted i-cord tie, including a full breakdown for beginners
• Sizing chart, construction overview,
  and assembly guidance
• Customization tips to adjust length or looseness

Recommended Yarn:
Designed for lace weight yarn. The sample is made using double-stranded cotton thread equivalent to lace weight.

Best yarn types: Cotton, Rayon, Bamboo
These fibers offer beautiful drape and definition, perfect for a breathable lace cardigan.

✨ For best results, use a light-colored yarn to highlight the butterfly motif.

Approximate yards: XS - 160g, S - 180g, M - 210g, L - 250g, XL - 280g

⚠️ If using wool or acrylic, your project may come out smaller. In that case, size up your hook even if your gauge swatch is larger.

Pattern Details:
Sizes Included: XS (30–32”) to XL (42–44”)

Gauge: 8 V-sts x 12 rows = 4” x 4”

Hook Size: 1.75mm

Format: PDF Digital Download

Language: English (US crochet terms)

Note: This listing is for a digital crochet pattern. No physical item will be shipped.

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