Plaid Cardigan

[Sign up for my newsletter here to receive a discount on all new patterns!][1] This pattern is also available as a [Lion Brand crochet kit][2]! The kit comes with a free copy of the PDF pattern as well as all the yarn required for your size in your chosen colourways. ---------- **ABOUT** Designed to bring you the warmth and comfort of the holiday season, the unique Plaid Cardigan features a generously oversized fit and the timeless charm of classic plaid created using a beginner-friendly weaving technique applied to your crocheted fabric (plenty of tutorial photos included). Whether you’re curling up with a book by the fire or taking a brisk outdoor stroll, this cardigan is sure to become your new cool-weather staple. **IS IT HEAVY?** No! The base of this cardigan is comprised of double crochet stitches for a nice and airy fabric, and the weaving hardly adds any weight at all to create a lightweight cardigan with great drape! [Read more at knitsnknots.ca/plaid-cardigan][3] **MATERIALS** **Yarn:** Worsted—[Lion Brand Wool-Ease][4] in 4 colorways: Denim, Forest Green Heather, Thrush, Linen * 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool * 197 yds (180 m) per 3 oz (85 g) skein * Find this yarn on [lionbrand.com][5] or visit [yarnsub.com][6] to find comparable substitutes available in your region. **Yardage Required for Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X):** (See Full Sizing Chart in Ravelry Photos) **Color A (Denim)** 5 (6, 6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 7) skeins 950 (1000, 1050, 1075, 1125) (1175, 1225, 1285, 1325) yds 869 (914, 960, 983, 1029) (1074, 1120, 1175, 1212) m **Color B (Forest Green Heather)** 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins 275 (315, 335, 360, 375) (400, 425, 450, 475) yds 251 (288, 306, 329, 343) (366, 389, 411, 434) m **Color C (Thrush)** 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins 250 (275, 275, 300, 325) (425, 435, 475, 490) yds 229 (251, 251, 274, 297) (389, 398, 434, 448) m **Color D (Linen)** 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins 275 (300, 300, 325, 350) (350, 360, 375, 395) yds 251 (274, 274, 297, 320) (320, 329, 343, 361) m **Yarn Substitution:** Substitute [Lion Brand Wool-Ease][7] with any similar worsted weight (category #4), medium weight yarn that matches gauge. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric. **Hook:** Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge (the Double Crochet Gauge below) **Notions:** Tapestry needle, scissors, several locking stitch markers to help with seaming [See more Gauge info at knitsnknots.ca/plaid-cardigan.][8] **PATTERN NOTES** **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Sizing:** This cardigan is written in nine sizes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only. View full sizing chart in Ravelry photos to determine your correct size. **Right Side/Wrong Side:** There is no right side or wrong side to this fabric until you begin the weaving. Once the weaving is added, there is a right side and a wrong side. **Stitch Counts:** Stitch counts are listed after each row in italics. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row. If only one number is provided, it applies to all sizes. **Turning Chain:** The ch-3 turning chain counts as the first dc. You will need each row to begin with a ch-3 when weaving the plaid, so be sure to count your turning chain as the first stitch. **Woven Plaid Effect:** Photo tutorials for weaving the plaid are included within the instructions for each section. The color patterns required for each size are illustrated on pages 15 and 16. **Construction:** This cardigan is crocheted flat in three pieces: one body and two sleeves. You will begin with the back panel, working a rectangle from the bottom-up that splits into two rectangular front panels, creating one large U-shaped body panel. The unique weaving technique is worked next, creating the plaid effect. Next, the body panel is folded in half, hinging at the shoulders, and partially seamed along the sides, leaving openings for the sleeves. The bottom ribbing is worked next, then a matching collar. Lastly, two sleeves are crocheted flat. The plaid effect is added to each sleeve before seaming them closed and attaching them to the sleeve openings on your body panel. **TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS** *Written in U.S. Crochet Terms* **ch:** chain **dc:** double crochet **rep:** repeat **RS:** right side **sc:** single crochet **scBLO:** single crochet through the back loop only **sk:** skip **sl st:** slip stitch **st(s):** stitch(es) **WS:** wrong side ---------- [Shop my first book, Modern Crochet Sweaters, here or wherever you buy your books!][9] [Pre-order my second book, Summer Crochet, here or wherever you buy your books!][10] [1]: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6138c9e57accb4c0210200f0 [2]: https://shrsl.com/3m2po [3]: https://knitsnknots.ca/plaid-cardigan [4]: https://shrsl.com/2550z [5]: https://shrsl.com/2550z [6]: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/lion_brand/wool-ease_solids_heathers_and_twists [7]: https://shrsl.com/2550z [8]: https://knitsnknots.ca/plaid-cardigan [9]: https://amzn.to/4dITbMj [10]: https://amzn.to/3zRL7Lg