amberblissthis It’s a great time to begin thinking about transitioning to your fall wardrobe which, of course, means that you need to start thinking about making a few new garments! The Barbarelli Cardi is a quick-to-make, fun cardigan that gets you through that transition from warm to cool days and nights. This pattern is a free download on August 20th. Scroll to the bottom of the post to find out how to get yours!
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The Barbarelli Cardi is the perfect oversized cardi for seasonal transitions. This pattern uses worsted weight yarn. It is constructed in a long rectangle with a split for the neck. It’s then seamed at the sides and post stitches are used to create a ribbing for the short sleeves and around the collar/front and bottom. You can also turn the cardi inside out for a completely different look! It’s reversible!
Materials
• Lion Brand Mandala Ombre or any worsted weight (4) yarn
• 6mm / J hook
• Needle
• Blocking board
• Blocking pins
Sizes – Yards / Meters
All sizes are included in one pattern.
2 ~ 380 yd (330 m)
4 ~ 420 yd (384 m)
6 ~ 500 yd (457 m)
8 ~ 600 yd (549 m)
10 ~ 700 (640 m)
12 ~ 850 (777 m)
XS/S ~1032 yds (944 m)
M/L ~1197 yds (1095 m)
XL ~1362 yds (1246 m)
2X/3X ~1527 yds (1397 m)
4X/5X ~1692 yds (1548 m)
This is an INTERMEDIATE level pattern.
Stitches used in this pattern:
ch = chain stitch
ehdc = extended half double crochet
fpehdc = front post extended half double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
3L = third loop
YO = yarn over
Notes about this pattern
• All directions are written in US Crochet Terms.
• Adjust hook size if necessary in order to meet gauge.
• You are creating a long rectangle, crocheting the garment vertically. You will split for the neck in the middle and then fold lengthwise and seam the sides, leaving armholes. Finally, you will add ribbing around the sleeves and the neck, front, and bottom edging.
• Ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as ehdc.
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a st.
• When working sc rows (even numbered rows), you are working on the “wrong side” of the cardi. You will work the sc sts into the 3L of the ehdc sts. The 3L is in front of and below the front loop. This creates the faux knit sts on the other side (right side) of the cardi.
• This piece requires blocking. If not blocked, the stitches slant toward one side which will give your piece a lopsided look.
HOW TO GET THE PATTERN FREE!
On August 20th, you can get this pattern free through the Two Brothers Blankets Blog Hop!
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