Create a statement crochet cardigan from beautiful oversized snowflake motifs. The Snowflake Batwing Cardigan combines airy lace, dramatic batwing sleeves and a relaxed oversized fit for a cardigan that looks intricate but becomes wonderfully repetitive once you learn the motif.
Skill Level
Intermediate
You should be comfortable working lace motifs, reading written crochet instructions and joining motifs.
Sizes
S (M, L)
Recommended bust:
30 to 38 (42 to 50, 54 to 62) inches
Finished bust:
40 (52, 60) inches
Finished length:
Approximately 20 inches
The photographed cardigan is shown in size Medium with approximately 10 inches of positive ease.
Yarn
Any DK / #3 weight yarn in colours of your choice.
The prototype was made by holding two strands of #2 weight yarn together to create approximately DK weight.
Estimated Yardage
700 (900, 1100) yards
Hook
5 mm crochet hook
Adjust hook size as needed to achieve gauge.
Gauge
One completed snowflake motif measures approximately 9 inches across.
Other Materials
Stitch markers
Darning needle