✿ A wearable love letter to crochet

This long, lacy cardigan has an open lace design, an airy fabric and a beautiful drape. It looks fancy but it is simple to make.

The size inclusive cardi (XS to 5X) is crocheted flat, seamed along the arms and sides, then finished with ribbing around the edge to tie everything together.

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✨ What makes it work

• Crocheted flat. Simple panels, then seamed along the arms and sides.
• Ribbed edging. Added last for a polished finish.
• Guided diagrams and stitch charts. For every section, plus written instructions.
• Style suggestions and customizations. Make it yours.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Comfy Sport, WeCrochet (75% pima cotton, 25% acrylic, 136 yds/50g)
• Yardage: 1450 (1550, 1775, 1975, 2150) (2350, 2500, 2700, 2800) yds, 11 (12, 14, 15, 16) (18, 19, 20, 21) balls. This is for the longest length; shorter lengths use less yarn.
• Hook: G (4.0mm) or size to meet gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
• To fit chest: 32 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Advanced Beginner
• Special stitch: Stacked Single Crochet
• Gauge: 18 sts and 15 rows = 4” x 4”, unblocked · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie