Collegiate

Bursting with rich texture and accented with bold hues, the Collegiate cardigan takes preppy chic to the next level. Perfect for dressing up or down, this cabled cardi will keep you nice and warm while looking oh-so-cool. Customize the trim with your team colors for a look that’s uniquely yours, and show off your school pride in style. **SKILL** Crochet **DIFFICULTY** Intermediate **SIZES** Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Shown in Small size with approx. 9¾” of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference (buttoned): 37¾ (41¾, 46½, 50½, 54¼) (58¼, 62, 66, 70¾)” Length: 20¼ (21, 21¾, 22¼, 23) (23½, 24¼, 24½, 25)” **MATERIALS** [**Universal Yarn** *Deluxe Worsted Superwash*][1] (100% superwash wool; 100g/218 yds) • 749 Smoke Heather (MC) – 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls • 715 Teal Viper (CC2) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) [**Universal Yarn** *Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash*][2] (90% superwash wool, 3% viscose, 7% acrylic; 100g/218 yds) • 909 Raisin (CC1) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) Hook: US Size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge US Size H/8 (5 mm) Notions: Tapestry needle, removable stitch markers, 5 (5, 5, 5, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) 1” buttons, sewing needle and thread **GAUGE** 16.5 sts x 19 rows = 4” in single crochet (sc) with smaller hk after blocking 16.5 sts x 18 rows = 4” in Moss Stitch with larger hk after blocking Save time, check your gauge. **PATTERN NOTES** This cardigan is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. After seaming, the button band and front edging are worked directly onto the assembled sweater. This pattern is both written and charted for your convenience. This pattern uses U.S. crochet terminology. This cardigan is intended to fit with approximately 8-10” of positive ease. [1]: https://universalyarn.com/products/dw-swash [2]: https://universalyarn.com/products/dw-tweed