Starlight Cardigan

$12.00

The Starlight Cardigan is an intermediate Tunisian crochet design that combines a simple silhouette with eye-catching colorwork. It features snowflake-shaped mosaic motifs dancing along the cuffs and bottom hem, with a flattering modified drop-shoulder shaping. With 12 inclusive sizes, shoulder shaping and optional bust shaping built, you’re guaranteed a great fit. Grab your hooks, pick your favorite contrasting yarns, and stitch up your new favorite cozy staple!

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Pattern Information

Pattern
Information

Yarn: Fingering Weight

Languages: en

Level: Intermediate

Sizes & Fit

This pattern comes in 12 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color-coded and in the order shown here: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] {10, 11, 12}.
This pattern was designed with 10 cm / 4 in of positive ease at the upper bust.

Bust shaping instructions are included for a better fit over the front of the body. Two cup sizes are provided, one with a 2.5 cm or 1” and the other with 5 cm or 2” of vertical difference across the front of the body.

Sizes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Bust (cm)	90	98	107	115	124	133	141	149	157	165	174	182
Bust (in)	36	39	43	46	49½	53	56½	59½	63	66	69½	73
These are the finished garment measurements,

Material Requirements

YARN

Size 2 or fingering weight wool or wool mix yarn at 340-400 m (375-440 yd) per 100 g or yarn with 12 WPI, in two contrasting colors: MC (light) and CC (dark)

Of MC:
Approx 820, 920, 1020 (1170, 1260, 1340) [1470, 1640, 1750] {1890, 2070, 2250} m / 900, 1010, 1120 (1280, 1380, 1470) [1610, 1790, 1910] {2070, 2260, 2460} yds total for a cardigan as schematics.

Of CC:
Approx 1020, 1150, 1280 (1460, 1570, 1670) [1840, 2050, 2180] {2360, 2590, 2810} m / 1120, 1260, 1390 (1600, 1720, 1830) [2010, 2240, 2380] {2580, 2830, 3070} yds total for a cardigan as schematics.

Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length.

Hooks

• 5 mm Tunisian crochet hook, or size needed to meet gauge, using a 80 cm / 32 in cable.

Notions

tapestry needle • scissors • tape measure • blocking mats • stitch markers

Yarn used in the sample:

Drops, Alpaca, (100% alpaca, 167 m per 50 g) in colors MC: 9037, light sea green and CC: 6360, midnight blue.

Alternative Yarns

Any fingering weight yarn will work – keep in mind that yarn content will affect drape and warmth levels.

Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic)
Knit Picks, Twill Fingering (100% Merino Superwash Wool)
Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)

gauge

20 sts x 20 rows = 10 cm / 4in

In Tss worked flat after blocking

Swatch Instructions

Row 1. Ch 25, pick up 25 loops in the back bumps of the chains, R (26 loops)

Row 2. 24 Tss, Ls, R (26 loops)

Repeat Row 2 24 more times for a total of 26 rows.

Block the swatch by washing it and laying it flat to dry.

Measure a 10 by 10 cm (4″ by 4″) square in the middle of the swatch and count the stitches and rows.

Color Guide

– Curated by Sandra Gutierrez

Starlight Cardigan

Color Guide

Color is one of the best forms of self-expression in clothing. It allows you to be bold or keep things safe. Either way, it is a great way to play with yarn!

Use this Color Guide forinspiration as you select your palette for the Starlight Cardigan. And remember to have fun choosing colors for this one-of-a-kind garment!

The Starlight Color Guide

How to choose the right colors?

As a basic rule-of-thumb when deciding on colors for a colorwork garment, you should look for colors with good contrast between them. This ensures that the colors won't blend with each other - instead, that they will pop and create a striking effect.
An easy way to know if your chosen colors have the necessary contrast between them is to take a picture with your phone and convert it to grayscale (or black-and-white).
If you can still tell that they are different colors when all the saturation has been stripped of the images, then you have a winning pair!