Weekend Waffle Cardigan

*A closet staple for cold weather as a cardigan, coat, or somewhere in between - the Weekend Waffle Cardigan is versatile in dressing up or down. This project combines easy crochet stitches for a beautifully textured, squishy, and meditative project. If you are feeling color adventurous, have fun with color blocking or make the sleeves in a different color than the body.* **CONSTRUCTION** — The panels and sleeves are worked flat from side to side in rows, creating the waffle stitch and the hem slip stitches in the same row. All pieces are sewn together inside out, turning right side out when all sewn and ends are woven in. Lastly, the slip stitch ribbing is added around the cardigan opening. There are written modification instructions for buttonholes and pockets. **SUPPLIES** — Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool in color Oatmeal (100% wool, 8oz / 267g / 465yds) or other worsted Weight yarn that meets gauge. **Short length:** 1415 (1525) 1640 (1750) 1860 (1990) 2100 (2230) 2340 (2450) yds // 1295 (1395) 1500 (1600) 1700 (1820) 1920 (2040) 2140 (2240) meters **Medium length:** 1650 (1780) 1920 (2060) 2195 (2345) 2480 (2630) 2770 (2900) yds // 1505 (1625) 1755 (1880) 2005 (2145) 2265 (2405) 2530 (2650) meters **Long length:** 1965 (2130) 2300 (2470) 2635 (2820) 2990 (3175) 3340 (3500) yds // 1795 (1945) 2105 (2260) 2410 (2575) 2735 (2900) 3055 (3200) meters 5.5mm(I9) crochet hook, or hook size to obtain gauge 6mm(J10) crochet hook, or 1 size bigger than above 6.5mm(K10.5) crochet hook, or 1 size bigger than above Notions: 3 Stitch markers, Yarn needle, Scissors, Measuring tape and/or Gauge Ruler, Optional: Stitch/Row counter **SIZES** — 0 (1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) Finished bust measurement: 37 (41) 45 (49) 53 (57) 61 (65) 69 (73)" [[94 (104) 114 (124.5) 134.5 (145) 155 (165) 175 (185.5) cm]] *Measure fullest point of torso and add recommended ease to find the ideal finished bust measurement* This is an oversized, boxy design with dropped shoulders and 10" (25.5 cm) of positive ease. **GAUGE** — (5.5mm) 16 stitches x 16 rows = 4x4” (10x10 cm) in Waffle Stitch pattern **SKILLS** — This is a written pattern assuming intermediate crochet knowledge and is not intended to be beginner friendly. Supplemental research or practice to learn new skills may be required to complete this project. This pattern requires a working knowledge of: crocheting flat in rows and seaming pieces together, increasing, decreasing, working in the back loop and working slip stitch ribbing. Previous experience with working speciality stitches like the 2 stitch combinations stitch may be helpful. The hem, sleeve cuffs and edging are made with larger hooks in order to create stretchy slip stitches.