DIFFICULTY LEVEL: advanced beginner
This pattern explains how to make the Izma crochet cardigan in size XS to 5XL. The cardigan is made top-down, raglan style; we will begin with the yoke, then we will continue down the bust, the details, and then sleeves and ribbing.
The whole piece will be worked in rows or rounds of UK treble crochet stitches US double crochet; the only exception is the beginning of the yoke and the ribbing.

This design features three colourwork motifs, alternated with 5 rows in the main colour only. For one colourwork motif you’ll find a link to a video tutorial for extra clarity.
Instructions for each size are indicated with different colour font.

As this cardigan features three colorwork motifs, it is important that you choose your palette and colour combinations wisely to make the motifs truly stand and pop out. You will need six colours in total. A base colour to start with. Then, I recommend picking two colours that are similar to the base colour, with one a few tones lighter and the other a few tones darker. Finally, you’ll need three contrasting colours.

YARN I USED
For this project I used a 4-ply Cascade 220 Fingering, Cascade Yarns, 100% wool, 50g (1.8oz) - 250m (273yds), in the following colours:

• Highland Green (9430) – BASE colour (B)
• Lemon Pepper (1079) – LIGHTER base (L)
• Midnight (1032) – DARKER base (D)
• Beige (8021) – CONTRASTING colour #1 (C1)
• Ember Heather (9619) – CONTRASTING colour #2 (C2)
• Goldenrod (7827) – CONTRASTING colour #3 (C3)

A perfect alternative in cotton is Scheepjes Catona - 100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.8oz), 4 Ply.

You can choose between 3 different lengths: short cardi (waist length), mid-length cardi (hip lenght) and beach robe (long). The yarn needed depends on the size and length you choose.

For example, for a size M, mid-length cardi, I used 6 skeins of Cascade 220 Fingering in base colour and 1 (or less) skein for each contrasting colours.

As a reference, here an overview of how many skeins you would need in the main colour for each size: XS: 4; S: 4 and half; M: 5 and half; L: 5 and half; XL:6; 2XL: 7; 3XL: 8; 4XL: 9; 5XL: 10

OTHER MATERIALS

• 3.00 and 3.50 mm hooks
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends
• Scissors
• Stitch holders (if used).

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