Retro Cardigan by Simona Merchant-Dest

Retro Cardigan

Crochet
June 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 7.5 rows = 4 inches
in shell pattern
3.75 mm (F)
757 - 1328 yards (692 - 1214 m)
29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)" bust
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
  • Finished Size: 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)“ bust circumference. Garment shown measures 33” and is modeled with 1” negative ease.

  • Yarn: Classic Elite Sundance (50% cotton, 50% microfiber; 83 yd 76 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #6254 keepsake lilac, 9 (10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) balls.

  • Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

  • Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; eight ½“ buttons.

  • Gauge: 16 sts and 7½ rows = 4” in sh patt; 16 sts and 20 rows = 4” in sc.