Sandstone Cardigan by Salena Baca

Sandstone Cardigan

Crochet
December 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
762 - 1270 yards (697 - 1161 m)
Small (Medium, Large, x Large, xx Large)
English
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YARN
Bernat Softee Cotton, light weight #3 yarn (60% cotton + 40% Acrylic; 254 yds/232 m per 4.2 oz/120 g skein)
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Sandstone

MATERIALS
US Size G/6 / 4 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers

STITCH KEY
ch(s) = chain(s)
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

SPECIALTY STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
BLO = Back Loops Only.
Sew: Thread length of yarn through needle, fold yarn in half, sew with doubled strand for extra strength.

GAUGE
Gauge and Finished Dimensions are unblocked fabric.
20 pattern sts = 4”
8 pattern rows = 5”

SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Schematic on first page. Bust x Length
Small: 42.5” x 16”
Medium: 47.5” x 18”
Large: 52.5” x 20”
X Large: 58.75” x 22”
XX Large: 63.75” x 24”

NOTES
Model is 5’8”, 38” around, wearing a Large: 52.5” x 20” size.
Cardigan worked in sections: Hexagon Motif (rounds), Back (rows), Seams (Sew), Border (rounds).
Tassel is optional. To mimic example, weave ends of tassel evenly in front of cardigan, beginning at bottom edge and working upward until half of length is reached.
To measure for your desired fit:
Around: Measure the fullest part of the torso.
Size selection: Pick size with Torso that is roughly 10-20” larger than actual measurement.