Tove Cardigan

Tove Cardigan by Jackie Carreira (find the full pattern in issue 58 of Inside Crochet magazine)

This chic, retro cardigan has a lovely quilted effect created by the doucle crochet joins – perfect for snuggling in on chilly nights out.

MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative Bamboo, 60% viscose/40% polyamide, 100g/228m/250yds
Yarn A: Black 08 x 7 (9, 10) balls
Yarn B: Fuchsia 04 x 1 (2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn C: Blue 06 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Coral 03 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Lime 02 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm (4mm, 4.5mm) hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
For a luxury feel try Millamia Naturally Soft Merino in rich shades.

TENSION
Each square measures:

Size S/M: 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm hook.
Size M/L: 11 x 11cm/4¼ x 4¼in using 4mm hook.
Size L/XL: 12 x 12cm/4¾ x 4¾in using 4.5mm hook.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jackie is a writer, musician, philosopher and part-time crochet designer – a true renaissance woman! Visit her website at www.jackiecarreira.co.uk.

PATTERN NOTES
The instructions are identical for all three sizes. Use 3.5mm hook for size S/M, 4mm hook for size M/L and 4.5mm hook for size L/XL.