Knit Cardigan with Crochet Cherry by Red Heart Design Team

Knit Cardigan with Crochet Cherry

Knitting
May 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
US 8 - 5.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL
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Create this knit cardigan with cherries, or create the cherries separately and adorn your own sweater! Either way, this fun pattern is a joy to make. Stitched in vibrant shades of Red Heart Super Saver, you’ll practice knit, purl, decreases, increases, plus making crochet cherries in single crochet, and crocheting in rounds. Tip: use a cherry to cleverly cover any imperfections in your garment, extending its life while adding a touch of whimsy. If you’re into 90s cottagecore aesthetics, this pattern is perfect for you.

MATERIALS
Red Heart® Super Saver® (7 oz/198 g; 364 yds/333 m)

Sizes XS/S M L
Main Color (MC) Aran (0313) 5 5 6 balls

Sizes XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
Main Color (MC) Aran (0313) 6 7 7 balls

Contrast A Cherry Red (0319) 1 ball or 45 yds/40 m
Contrast B Tea Leaf (0624) 1 ball or 22 yds/20 m

GAUGES
17 sts and 23 rows = 4” 10 cm in stocking st.
14 sc and 16 rows = 4” 10 cm with U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.

MEASUREMENTS
To fit chest measurement
XS/S 28-34” 71-86.5 cm
M 36-38” 91.5-96.5 cm
L 40-42” 101.5-106.5 cm
XL 44-46” 112-117 cm
2/3XL 48-54” 122-137 cm
4/5XL 56-62” 142-157.5 cm