This pattern is currently only available in the book Tunisian Crochet Tops: 14 Beginner-Friendly Patterns for Colorful Sweaters, Tanks, and Tees by Ashley Rivas.

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About

Comfort meets style with the Ronnie Cardi! Named after a grandpa I love dearly, this “grandpa cardigan” fits oversized for just the right amount of coziness.

The goal of the Ronnie Cardi was to design something as cute as it is functional. It features working pockets that appear seamless, four large buttons to close the front when needed, and balloon sleeves that taper at the very end. It will easily become a go-to layering piece when the weather is cool.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Bust:

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

39” (43”, 47.75”, 50.5”, 55”) (59”, 63.75”, 66.5”, 71”)

98 cm (108 cm, 119 cm, 126 cm, 138 cm) (148 cm, 159 cm, 166 cm, 178 cm)

Recommended Ease: 8.5” to 11.75” (21 cm to 29 cm)

Yarn

DK weight, LB Collection Superwash Merino by Lion Brand (100% Extra Fine Wool), 306 yds (280 m) per 100-g skein

Yardage/Meterage

6 (7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins of Superwash Merino or 1700 (1870, 2000, 2160, 2300) (2580, 2770, 3010, 3100) yds / 1555 (1710, 1830, 1975, 2105) (2360, 2535, 2755, 2835) m

Hooks

Note: Use hook sizes below or sizes needed to meet gauge

Body: US J-10 (6 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with 10” to 24” (25 cm to 60 cm) cord

Sleeves: US J-10 (6 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with 10” to 12” (25 cm to 30 cm) cord

Ribbing: US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Notions

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

4 buttons, 1” (2.5 cm) in diameter (optional)

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