Glittery Marled Cardigan

This wonderfully marled crochet cardigan is the perfect transition piece to take you from summer to fall or winter to spring. It's made with 2 strands of yarn, which means it works up super quickly, and the double-stranded technique gives it a wonderfully squishy texture while still being light and airy. Using 2 strands of different colors like I've done here will give a marled effect, but if you'd like a monochromatic piece, just use 2 strands of the same color!

For an extra je ne sais quoi, you can also use yarn with glitter or sparkle in one of the strands like I did. Doing so gives the cardigan a subtle glittery tint that is both elegant and eye-catching!

Materials:

Medium (#4) yarn, 2 strands

I'm a big believer in the versatility of yarn; as long as you can achieve or adjust the gauge and the quality, drape, etc. of the fabric is to your liking, feel free to substitute with any yarn you like! For this cardigan, I would recommend using a merino wool yarn to make it extra soft and cozy.

Size M/N (9mm) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stitch markers

Measurements:

XS: Fits 32-34" Bust; 18.5" Length, 17.5" Sleeve Length

S: Fits 34-36" Bust; 19.5" Length, 17.5" Sleeve Length

M: Fits 36-38" Bust; 20.5" Length, 18" Sleeve Length

L: Fits 38-40" Bust; 21.5" Length, 18.5" Sleeve Length

XL: Fits 40-42" Bust; 22.5" Length, 18.5" Sleeve Length

Gauge:

4" square = 8 stitches x 6.5 rows in hdc

Stitches & Abbreviations:

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)

inc = increase

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Notes:

-This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

-Turning ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

-"10 hdc" means 1 hdc in the next 10 stitches.

-This pattern is written in sizes XS/S/M/L/XL (e.g.: "5/7/9/11/13 hdc" means 5 hdc for XS, 7 hdc for S, 9 hdc for M, 11 hdc for L, and 13 hdc for XL). If there is only one number, it applies to all sizes.

-The foundation ch runs the width of the cardigan; to make the cardigan shorter/longer, simply remove/add the same number of rows to the back panel and both front panels.

-Model is 5'3" with a 33" bust and 24" waist; model is wearing size XS.

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Pattern

Body - Back Panel:

Foundation: Using 2 strands of yarn, make a slip knot, then ch 32/34/36/38/40

R1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (30/32/34/36/38)

R2-30/32/34/36/38: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in each st (30/32/34/36/38)

Do not fasten off; proceed to Body - Front Panel #1.

Body - Front Panel #1:

R1: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in next 14/15/16/17/18 sts (14/15/16/17/18)

R2-30/32/34/36/38: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in each st (14/15/16/17/18)

Fold cardigan in half to ensure that back and front panels are equally long. Fasten off.

Body - Front Panel #2:

Insert hook 2 sts left of 14th st, add 2 strands of yarn, and pull up a loop.

R1: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st (14/15/16/17/18)

R2-30/32/34/36/38: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in each st (14/15/16/17/18)

Fold cardigan in half to ensure that all panels are equally long. Fasten off.

Sleeves (make 2):

Foundation: Using 2 strands of yarn, make a slip knot, then ch 20/20/22/24/24

R1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (18/18/20/22/22)

R2-3: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in each st (18/18/20/22/22)

R4: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc in each st until last st, 1 hdc inc (20/20/22/24/24)

R5-8: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in each st (20/20/22/24/24)

R9-13: Repeat R4-8 (22/22/24/26/26)

R14-18: Repeat R4-8 (24/24/26/28.28)

R19-23: Repeat R4-6 (26/26/28/30/30)

R24-28: Repeat R4-6 (28/28/30/32/32)

Sizes XS/S only:

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Size M:

R29: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in each st (30)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sizes L/XL only:

R29-30: Repeat R4-5 (34)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Assembly & Finishing:

Whip stitch a sleeve to each side of the cardigan. Then, fold the cardigan in half, and whip stitch the sides of the sleeves and body together.

Turn work upside down. Insert hook 1 st right of the right panel corner, add 2 strands of yarn, and pull up a loop.

R1: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc inc in corner st, 1 sc in each row of the right panel, turn, 1 sc in each st along the back until the left panel, turn, 1 sc in each row of the left panel, 1 sc inc in corner st, 1 sc in each st along bottom of cardigan, 1 sl st in 1st st of this round

R2: Ch 1, 1 sc BLO in each st that was just worked, 1 sl st in 1st st of this round

Fasten off.

Insert hook in any st along the cuff of one sleeve, add 2 strands of yarn, and pull up a loop.

R1: Ch 1, 1 sl st in each st, 1 sl st in 1st ch (18)

Fasten off. Repeat for the other sleeve.

Weave in all ends, and you're done!