Violetta Cardigan
By Annelies Baes
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #85
This cosy, oversized cardigan would make a great first garment project, and uses this issue’s free 12mm hook.
Materials
* Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino Aran, 100% wool, 50g/100m/109yds
Yarn A: Jeans 28 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Fuchsia 15 x 2 (2, 3, 3) balls
Yarn C: Lilac 09 x 2 (2, 3, 3) balls
Yarn D: Azure 27 x 2 (2, 2, 3) balls
Yarn E: Melon 06 x 2 balls
* Rico Design Essentials Mohair, 73% mohair/22% wool/5% polyamide, 50g/90m/98yds
Yarn F: Cream 01 x 6 (7, 8, 9) balls
* 12mm hook
* Five buttons, 2.5cm/1in
Yarn Alternatives
Use other yarn or yarn combinations suitable for a 12mm hook. Make sure to choose light and fluffy yarns, with enough yardage, to keep the fabric from getting too heavy.
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