Paintbrush Cardigan by Liz Salazar

Paintbrush Cardigan

Crochet
September 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in hdc
6.0 mm (J)
1200 - 2600 yards (1097 - 2377 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Cardigan is worked in pieces from the bottom up and
seamed. The Hem and Cuffs are worked sideways. Body
pieces and sleeves are worked upward directly off the
side of Hem and Cuffs. A Button Band is worked onto the
Cardigan after seaming.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)” (buttoned)
Length: 23¼ (23¾, 24, 24½, 24½) (25½, 25¾, 26¼, 26¼)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Elle by Me Charlotte Multi (60% Acrylic,
40% Wool; 4.4 oz/125g, 164yds/150m)
• MC: EL7003-04 Goldenrod Multi 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8,
9) balls
Premier® Yarns Elle by Me Charlotte (60% Acrylic, 40%
Wool; 5.29 oz/150g, 196yds/180m)
• CC1: EL7002-03 Goldenrod 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s)
• CC2: EL7002-36 Lapis 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s)
• CC3: EL7002-37 Merlot 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
Hook: US Size J-10 (6 mm) and K-10½ (6.5 mm), or size
needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 5 - 1” buttons, needle and thread
for sewing on buttons

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Chain, slip stitches, single and half double crochet
stitches.
• Yarn over slip stitch ribbing.
• Seaming panels together with mattress stitch.
• Making buttonholes and a button band.
• Sewing buttons on.
• Working in back loops only.