About
This cardigan is crocheted in 3 panels: 1 back panel + 2 front panels that get seamed together. One of the great things about this piece is that the sleeves are worked into these panels to avoid any seams where a sleeve attachment would usually take place. This shell stitch pattern is not interrupted by a seam, but it continues seamlessly from one sleeve across to the other. Read more about this design here.

As these 3 panels are seamed together, a special method is used to attach at the shoulders so that the seam is invisible and the panels just blend into one another.

Sizing
The Grand Arches Cardi is meant to be a very oversized fit with up to 14” positive ease. I wanted a really loose-fitting, flowy, robe-style piece that could be layered over top of any outfit.

This pattern is #sizeinclusive fitting up to a 62” bust. I want every body to be able to wear this! It’s written for 4 sizes: S/M (L/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X) and has been tested to ensure the best fit!

Materials
Yarn: 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins of Lion Brand Beautiful You in Porcini or 1990 (1380, 1775, 3100) yds / 1820 (1262, 1624, 2835) m of similar sport weight yarn.
If you like using this yarn, you might also like my Granite Yoke Tee.

Sadly Beautiful You has since been discontinued, but WeCrochet Paragon Sport has a similar shine and prominent twist just like Beautiful You.

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