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FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL): 32" (36", 40", 44", 48") (52”, 56", 60", 64”) / 81 (91, 101, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 162) cm

See table for additional measurements per size.

Size Small sample modeled on 34” bust with approximately 2” of positive ease.

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Luster Sport yarn (See table for additional information.)

Shown in Dried Herb Hues Mini Kit and Fanciful

1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) Dried Herb Hues Mini Kits [160 m 175 yds (1120 m/ 1225 yds total in kit); 50 g/1.75 oz (350 g/12.25 oz total per kit)] 

and

2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins Fanciful (361 m/395 yds; 113 g 4 oz per skein) 

See table on page 8 for yardage breakdown.

If those colors aren't available, any from this category will work.

HOOK:

US size​​ F (3.75 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge ​​

SKILL LEVEL:

Adventurous Beginner: For crocheters who know how to work basic stitches and are ready to make a garment. Techniques include joining rounds and optional single crochet decreases and double crochet post stitches for ribbed cuffs.

Notes from the Designer:

Classic granny squares become fashionable in a beginner-friendly cardigan with no sewing. Work two hexagons instead of squares in granny stitch, and then join them with rows of granny stitch at the center back. Lengthen the sleeves with more rounds of granny stitch, and add optional ribbed cuffs if desired. Increase body length with more rows of granny stitch if you wish. Finish by working granny stitches around the hem, front, and neckline. Weave in the ends (If you change colors often, you may want to tackle these in batches as you go), and snuggle into your cozy cardigan!

• Click the Videos tab to watch a tutorial on how to get started making this cardigan.
• The sample shown in size S used approximately 1,297 m / 1,418 yds total: MC 480 m / 525 yds, CC1 145 m / 158 yds, CC2 96 m / 105 yds, CC3 128 m / 140 yds, CC4 96 m / 105 yds, CC5 96 m / 105 yds, CC6 128 m / 140 yds, CC7 128 m / 140 yds.
• The sample shown is worked in a main color [MC] with seven contrasting colors [CC], but can be worked in any number of colors.
• Be sure to purchase enough yarn to accommodate any alterations, such as increasing overall length or enlarging shawl collar.
• Gauge is important in this pattern to ensure fit.
• To work gauge swatch, work first 7 rounds of Body Pattern.
• Rounds are joined and then turned, alternating right side and wrong side each round, rather than working continuously in the round with right side always facing.
• Body hexagons will not lie flat until they are folded in half. 

Designed by Janica York Carter

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Chandi

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