Ciottolo

> **Let’s stay connected!** Sign up for email updates [on the site][1], and receive new, free knit and crochet patterns weekly, exclusive coupons, and free goodies you won’t find anywhere else! ***New email subscribers also receive a coupon for 15% off of their first order!*** It’s our happy, positive place on the Internet! xoxo Just add to cart and complete checkout to receive the download. For more info, click [here][2]. FINISHED SIZE: XS- 28-30”, Small- 32-34”, Medium- 36-38”, Large- 40-42”, XL- 44-46”, 2X- 48-50”, 3X - 52-54”, 4X- 56-58”, 5X - 60-62” Measurements are given in bust body size. Finished cardigan will have 2-3” positive ease. MATERIALS: Expression Fiber Arts [CashSilk Sock][3] Shown in colors: (A) Island: 310 (398, 442, 486, 530, 575, 619, 663, 707) yds. (B) Time Traveler: 512 (576, 640, 704, 768, 832, 896, 960, 1024) yds. (C) New York at Night: 618 (696, 773, 850, 928, 1000, 1082, 1160, 1237) yds. Yardage chart provided on page 9 of pattern. If those colors aren't available, any from [this category][4] will work. The sample shown used 1670 yards total and is shown in size Small on 34” bust. Hook: US size F (3.75mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Any size that is appropriate for the yarn selected. Refer to the tag/label for the recommended sizes. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate- This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include: several steps, repeats, and simple color changes, seaming. [**New to crocheting garments or need some extra help with them? Sign up for the FREE Ultimate Guide to Crocheting Garments email series!**][5] Notes From the Designer: Ciottolo is an Italian word for pebbles or cobblestone. The colors of the cardigan, as they fade into each other, and the brick stitch used throughout the garment reminds me of an old cobblestone road. This delightful cardigan is worked with CashSilk Sock yarn for an extra bit of warmth and luxury. Working stitches into the front loops and into rows below, like you would a spike stitch, provides beautiful surface texture. It is worked in panels and then seamed together before adding the sleeves, trim, and buttons. Designed by Michelle Ferguson * Click [here][6] to watch a tutorial on how to crochet the ribbing and how to crochet mattress stitch. * Pattern is written in smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Final stitch count for all sizes will be in parentheses at the end of each row/round. If only one stitch count is given, it is for all sizes. * Correct gauge is important to the fit of this pattern. Please take the time to make a gauge swatch. Directions for this swatch are on p. 4 of pattern. * Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern. * Pattern is worked in rows, except for the sleeves, which are worked in the round. * Pattern is worked in a multiple of 4. * Garment has 2-3" positive ease. Go up a size for an oversized look. * Cardigan is slightly cropped and falls right at the top of the hips. To make it longer, add more rows before splitting into the three top panels. * Work the last stitch of each row of ribbed trim into both loops for a nice, clean, and even edge. You'll receive a digital file only (instantly downloadable as a PDF) and won't be shipped anything. Please allow a few minutes for the download link to be emailed to you. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, just log into your account on our site and you'll see your Completed Orders. From there, you'll find the download link. Enjoy your crocheting! Chandi New? Read about our pattern download process [here][7]. "Il riso fa buon sangue." (Laughter is the best medicine.) - Italian Proverb [1]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/ [2]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/faqs/ [3]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/fingering/cashsilk-sock.html [4]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/fingering/cashsilk-sock.html [5]: https://www.twobrothersblankets.com/subscribe/ [6]: https://blog.expressionfiberarts.com/2021/10/15/cuddle-up-in-this-crochet-cardigan-ciottolo/ [7]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/faqs/