Crimson Cardigan

This cozy, versatile crochet cardigan is made in one piece! Crochet your own Crimson Cardigan with this #sizeinclusive PDF crochet cardigan pattern. [**CLICK HERE to view the FREE version of the written pattern.**][1] [**Or, CLICK HERE to grab the Large-Print, Ad-Free, Printable PDF version of the pattern in my shop.**][2] **NOTE: Pattern has been UPDATED August 23, 2024 to improve the fit of the sleeves.** If you have purchased the PDF version of the pattern before this date, please contact me with your order info and I will be happy to send you the updated version of the PDF pattern. Sizing: - Sizing follows the Craft Yarn Council’s standards for Women’s sizes. - This sweater has a classic fit, with 4-5” (10.2-12.7 cm) of positive ease. If you are between sizes, size up if you want a looser-fit sweater, or size down if you want a more fitted sweater. Measure the bust of the wearer, and choose the size that is closest to the wearer’s bust measurement, under the title, “To Fit Bust”. - Instructions and yarn requirements for size X-Small are given outside the parentheses, with Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X given inside the parentheses, like this: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). - When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. **To Fit Bust:** 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm **Finished Bust:** 35 (38, 42, 47, 51, 54, 58, 63, 67)” / 89 (96.5, 106.5, 119.5, 130, 137, 147.5, 160, 170) cm **Back Length:** 25 (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)” / 63.5 (66, 68.5, 71, 73.5, 76, 79, 81, 84) cm **Please Note:** Cardigan length will fall differently on individuals of different heights. To see how long the cardigan will fall, measure the back length measurement against the wearer. **Skill Level:** Intermediate **You Will Need:** - 1098 (1224, 1371, 1656, 1826, 1985, 2164, 2521, 2720) yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundle in Crimson, 90% Acrylic, 10% Alpaca, 7oz / 200g or 415 yds / 380m per skein, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins, if using the 3.5oz / 100g skeins, you’ll need 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins) - US Size I / 5.5mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge) - Scissors - Measuring Tape - Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle - 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) Buttons, 1 ⅛” in diameter **This pattern is intended for your personal use only. You may not share it, copy it, sell it, give it away, or mass-produce the finished product. However, you may sell the finished items on a small scale, as long as you convey in your item description that you used a Yay For Yarn pattern. Yay For Yarn Copyright© 2021 – Current. All patterns and photos are owned by Yay For Yarn.** [1]: https://yayforyarn.com/crimson-cardigan/ [2]: https://shop.yayforyarn.com/products/crimson-cardigan-womens-sweater-pdf-crochet-pattern-video-tutorial