Light and Airy Cardigan Crochet Pattern

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This comfy, bright and airy cardigan is the perfect spring sweater! What’s even better is that it is INCREDIBLY easy to make – it’s comprised of just a few blocks of double crochet! If you’re looking for an easy project that combines both style and comfort, then you’re in for a treat with this pattern!

If you’re looking for an autumnal twist on this cardigan, I recommend using the colorway “Sunny Days” of Lion Brand cupcake – it’s what I used to make this “Fall Festival” edition of my Cardigan, and I love how fall-tastic the colors are!

I’m so excited to announce that on February 23, 2021 my Light and Airy Cardigan was featured in the February edition of Made With a Twist’s blog burst! The theme was Spring Garments, and I’m honored to have been featured alongside of many talented designers and their beautiful springy projects!

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I discovered the perfect yarn for this project! I knew I wanted cheery colors for spring and summer, but wanted to keep the yarn weight light, as well. I’ve experimented with making sweaters using bulky yarns in the past, and although they’re warm, they can be a bit cumbersome to wear! I came across this lovely yarn by Lion Brand called “Cupcake”. How could I resist a yarn with a name like that?! The colorways are all bright and cheerful, and named after desserts as an added bonus! This cardigan is made using “Gelato”, a blend of soft pastels. It’s a yummy sounding name, and the colors also remind me a little bit of a sunset on the beach! Find some of this delicious yarn on Amazon HERE!

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Supplies
Lion Brand Cupcake in “Gelato” – 3 skeins
Size H/8 5.00 mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
Rep = repeat
St = stitch(es)

Gauge
3 dc and 2 rows = 1”

Size
One Size Fits Most (Ladies’ Small through Large); about 26-27” wide (without sleeves), 31” length. Size can be adjusted by adding/removing stitches from initial foundation chains and subsequent rows.

Instructions
Back
Ch 100.
Row 1 – dc in 3rd ch from hook, and in each st across. Ch 2, turn (98 dc)
Row 2 – dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (98 dc)
Rows 3 – 47 – Rep Row 2. Do not ch 2 at end of Row 47.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Front (make 2)
Ch 100.
Row 1 – dc in 3rd ch from hook, and in each st across. Ch 2, turn (98 dc)
Row 2 – dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn (98 dc)
Rows 3 – 14 – Rep Row 2.
Row 15 – dc in next 96 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn (97 dc)

Row 16 – dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn (97 dc)
Row 17 – dc in next 95 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn (96 dc)
Row 18 – dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn (96 dc)
Row 19 – dc in next 94 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn (95 dc)
Row 20 – dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn (95 dc)
Row 21 – dc in next 93 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn (94 dc)
Row 22 – dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn (94 dc)
Row 23 – dc in next 92 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn (93 dc)
Row 24 – dc in each st across. (93 dc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sleeve (make 2)
Ch 60.
Row 1 – dc in 3rd ch from hook, and in each st across. Ch 2, turn (58 dc)
Row 2 – dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn (58 dc)
Rows 3 – 30 – Rep Row 2. Do not ch 2 at end of Row 30 (58 dc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Finishing
Piece should be sewn together with right sides facing each other (so that piece is sewn inside out, and seams do not show when piece is turned right side out); except for one of the Fronts, which should be placed opposite of the other Front, so that decreased edges match. Photo below shows areas that should be sewn together.

Fold Sleeve in half with right sides facing each other and sew together; repeat for other Sleeve.

Sew Fronts to Back across top edges.

Sew Sleeves on sides of piece, sewing one half of Sleeve to Front, and one half to Back, for armhole.

Sew Fronts to Back up to where Sleeves begin. Weave in all ends.

Here is the finished Cardigan!

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