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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!

Learn more about our Guest Designer Andrea Cretu HERE!

Coming Aug 4th!

Pattern Information

Pattern
Information

Yarn: Fingering Weight
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.

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.

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