“Wild Child Cardi’ Or “WildCard” is a beginner level pattern. This pattern is size inclusive and customizable so you can make a long/short version for any age. There is a photo tutorial accompanying the written pattern.

There are 3 panels: The 2 front panels and the back. When all 3 are made, they seamed together using a Mattress Stitch (or sl st). Upon joining, the arm holes are finished and the fringe is added at the bottom along with the border around the front and neckline.
The pattern is worked flat and turned on each row.

The main stitch is the mesh stitch and 2DCtog.

-- Chain
-- Single Crochet
-- Double Crochet
-- See Instructions Below
-- 3 Double Crochet Together
-- 2 Double Crochet Together
-- Slip Stitch
-- Fringe

Instructions are written is US terminology, in “made to measure” format, meaning you will use your own measurements.

While the recommended yarn is lace weight (Circulo Yarns Clea), any yarn weight and hook can be used.

MATERIALS USED

3.75mm hook (F)
CirculoYarns Clea (this yarn has a lot of yardage. 1 skein has about 750m. This would be sufficient for most mid sized cardis. 2Skeins should be sufficient for long Cardis

Below, you can find a general idea of amount of yarn use for different sizes. Use this as a guide. Yardage varies with length you choose to make.

S/ Fingering weight/ Crop length (400m)
M/ DK weight/ long length (750m)
L/ Fingering weight/ Mid length (500m)
XL/ Fingering weight/ Mid length (700m)
XL/ Lace weight/ Mid length (800m)
XL/ Crochet Thread/ Mid length (1200m)
XXL/ Sport weight? Mid Length (600m)