The Bowden Cardigan by Meghan Ballmer

The Bowden Cardigan

Crochet
October 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet front loop only
4.0 mm (G)
1403 - 2220 yards (1283 - 2030 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
US
English
This pattern is available for $5.50 USD
buy it now or visit pattern website

Join us for The Bowden Cardigan Crochet along starting November 17th!

https://www.meghanmakesdo.com/blog/the-bowden-cardigan-cr...

The Bowden Cardigan is a cozy crochet design made with Lion Brand Feels Like Butta for an ultra-soft, velvety feel. Featuring playful colorwork bows throughout, this drop-shoulder cardigan combines comfort with a touch of whimsy. Finished with ribbed edges and a clean collar, it’s the perfect statement piece for layering year-round.

Pattern is written in English using US terms.

Materials:

1227-1921 yards (6-9 skeins) of Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Color A (Black)

176-299 yards (1-2 skeins) of Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Color B (White)

US size G(4mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure

Size:

XS: fits bust 28-30” (approx. 1227 yards/6 skeins Color A; 175 yards/1 skein Color B)

S: fits bust 32-34” (approx. 1246 yards/6 skeins Color A; 175 yards/1 skein Color B)

M: fits bust 36-38” (approx. 1351 yards/7 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)

L: fits bust 40-42” (approx. 1467 yards/7 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)

XL: fits bust 44-46” (approx. 1531 yards/8 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)

2X: fits bust 48-50” (approx. 1645 yards/8 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)

3X: fits bust 52-54” (approx. 1710 yards/8 skeins Color A; 299 yards/2 skeins Color B)

4X: fits bust 56-58” (approx. 1864 yards/9 skeins Color A; 299yards/2 skeins Color B)

5X: fits bust 60-62” (approx. 1921 yards/9 skeins Color A; 299 yards/2 skeins Color B)

The Bowden Cardigan is also available as a kit from Lion Brand Yarn.