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Cropped Sarasota Cardi
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Cascade Yarns Sarasota
Turquoise (05)
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Product Description
A spring inspired "T" style cardigan with 3/4 length sleeves designed as part of the Spring Colors Blog Hop. This cardigan is easy to customize to make longer or with more coverage across the front.
Materials You'll Need: 982, (982, 982, 1570, 1570, 1884, 1884) Yards of a Cotton/Acrylic Blend Lightweight #3 Yarn - I used Cascade Sarasota (purchased through LoveCrafts) in Turquoise [3 (3, 3, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins], an H8/5mm Crochet Hook and Tapestry Needle.
Yarn Alternatives: Bernat's Softee Baby Cotton, Lion Brand's Comfy Cotton; I made the size Medium, and used three full skeins. The rest is estimated based on this sample.
Time Spent for Medium: Just under 16 hours.
Sizes Included: Women's XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X [Finished Bust Size (2” Larger/Positive Ease): 30”, 34”, 38”, 42”, 46”, 50”, 54”]
Gauge: 17 DC = 4” Wide
Abbreviations: DC, FDC (Foundation Double Crochet - Explained)
PDF is 4 pages with 1 photo. Available to view for free on EyeLoveKnots blog.
Cropped Sarasota Cardi by Alexandra EyeLoveKnots
What is Being Made
The Cropped Sarasota Cardi is a spring-inspired crochet cardigan designed as part of the Spring Colors Blog Hop. This cropped-length cardigan offers a contemporary silhouette perfect for layering during transitional seasons. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and comes in multiple sizes to accommodate different body measurements.
Craft and Technique
This project is created entirely using crochet techniques, making it accessible for beginner-level crocheters. The designer, Alexandra EyeLoveKnots, has structured the pattern to be completed in approximately 16 hours for the medium size. The straightforward construction and beginner-friendly approach make this an ideal project for those new to cardigan construction or looking to expand their crochet skills with a wearable garment.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, the Cropped Sarasota Cardi employs fundamental crochet stitches suitable for creating a structured yet flexible garment. The pattern includes detailed instructions for assembling multiple pieces and finishing the cardigan with a tapestry needle for a polished final product.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This cardigan is worked in DK weight yarn, specifically a Cotton/Acrylic Blend Lightweight #3 yarn. The yardage requirements vary by size:
- Sizes XS, S, M: 982 yards (3 skeins recommended)
- Sizes L, XL: 1570 yards (5 skeins recommended)
- Sizes 2XL, 3XL: 1884 yards (6 skeins recommended)
The designer used Cascade Sarasota in Turquoise for the sample cardigan. Alternative yarn options that work well for this project include Bernat's Softee Baby Cotton Yarn and Lion Brand Comfy Cotton, both offering similar weight and fiber content characteristics.
The pattern calls for an H8/5mm crochet hook and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends. The cotton-acrylic blend provides durability and breathability, making this cardigan suitable for spring and summer wear while maintaining structure and shape.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns Sarasota |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Alexandra EyeLoveKnots |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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