I love the look of oversized V-neck button up cardigans. There’s just something about them that I find so appealing! They give me such comforting “grandpa” vibes haha. I knew I had to make one but put my own trendy spin on it. The Carl Cardigan is my cropped and a bit more girly version of this!
The Carl Cardigan is worked in separate panels from the bottom up. When you break it down into each piece tackling this sweater is a breeze. I used the same stitch throughout and have very beginner friendly shaping. I used Feels Like Butta which is one of my favorite soft yarns. It’s very smooth to work with and frogs back easily if you make a mistake!
I know some of us prefer to have our cardigans longer instead of cropped. Good news, it is super easy to make this longer! Just add as many rows as you would like to the back panel (in multiples of 2). Then, when you make the front panels, add the same amount of rows before you start decreasing! Remember, you will need extra yarn!
You might recognize the ribbing technique around this cardigan. I did the cuffs from The Pemberly Pullover the same way! You will be working the trim of the cardigan directly off the sides of the front panel. It might look a little intimidating at first, but when it comes down to it, you are just slip stitching to the panels as you go! If you are new to this technique be sure to check out my video tutorial where I show you exactly how to do it.
Valentine’s Day is on it’s way so I thought I would put together a fun round up of free crochet patterns and tutorials! I don’t normally go all out with V-Day decorations but every single one of these patterns is making me want to pull out my pink yarn and get to hookin’!
To start us off I found this SUPER adorable Fuzzy Love Monster from Spin A Yarn Crochet. I really want to make one of these for each of the girls to give them on Valentine’s Day morning!
Have you ever tried a mandala yarn before? I’m sure the answer to that question is probably a yes, right? 😉 Well, when I saw the Mandala Tweed Stripes from Lion Brand I knew I had to check it out. I don’t normally gravitate towards striping yarns but something about these colors were calling to me. I’m a sucker for tweed! Somebody mentioned in my Instagram comments that the colors remind them of strata layers and I have to say, I definitely agree! The Strata Beanie pattern is fun and quick to make.
I incorporated some surface stitching which I think gives it the perfect finishing touch. Plus there are so many different colors you can use for different holidays! Red and green for a christmas beanie, white and pink for Valentines day, or maybe even make it in your school colors! I think it would be great in your team’s colors too!
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Description: This Strata Beanie Pattern is worked from the bottom up. The brim incorporates slip stitching for the perfect amount of stretch. The surface stitches add just enough detail for a fun and unique look. It’s also super easy to adjust length for your desired fit.
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Materials:
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Worsted Weight (4) yarn. Lion Brand Mandala Tweed stripes “Knock On Wood”. 190(200,215) yards
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5.5mm Crochet Hook
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Yarn Needle
Have you ever tried Landscapes yarn by Lion Brand? I remember buying some a few years ago to make a hat but never designed anything on a bigger scale with it. I’m so excited to finally share the Skyscape Shrug with you all! Its very simple. If you can make a rectangle then you can make this sweater! It’s the perfect project to work on while binging your favorite show on Netflix because you repeat the same few rows over and over! It is also super easy to customize. You can make it longer by starting with more foundation single crochet stitches. If you want a shorter wingspan, just take out a row repeat!
Kit and PDF’s-
You can find the kit to make this shrug HERE! It includes all the yarn you need (in 5 different color options) plus the ad-free printed PDF pattern!
You can find the ad-free printable PDF pattern HERE on Etsy or HERE on Ravelry.Â
Description: This cardigan was inspired by the beautiful striped serape style blankets. It’s constructed in one large rectangle with a fun group of repeats. It’s perfect for beginners and works up quickly.
Materials:
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Worsted Weight (4) yarn. Lion Brand Landscapes. Amount needed- 6(6,6,6,7,7,7,8,8) Skeins. 775(800,835,875,925,950,1015,1090,1110) Yards.
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6.00mm (J) crochet hook
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Yarn Needle
Sizes: XS(S,M,L,XL,2X,3X,4X 5X)
I was recently given some gorgeous rainbow cotton yarn from Hobbii Yarn! I decided something with granny stripes would look super cute with all of the colors! This mini table runner fits perfectly on the playroom table. You can easily adjust the width and length to make it any size! I was soooo close to changing my mind and making a little blanket but I didn’t have enough yarn. 🙂
Materials:
- Hobbii Cotton Yarn- Weight of (3). I used less than 1 skein of each color. (about 160 yards of 5 different colors)
- 4.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
It’s time for another blog hop! I’m excited to be a part of the bunny blog hop with some very talented crochet designers. We have a whole bunch of fun and free, spring patterns coming to you this week! I had a bunch of Comfy Cotton yarn on hand and knew I wanted to design a bag with it. My goal was to make it easy and quick. This pattern uses 2 strands of yarn held together at the same time. You could also use a bigger weight yarn and hold just 1 strand too! The bag closes with a drawstring so you don’t have to worry about buttons or clasps. I hope you guys like it! Be sure to scroll down and see the other free patterns available!
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Materials:
- Light (3) weight cotton yarn, held double stranded. Approximately 300 yards. Pattern uses Lion Brand- Comfy Cotton
- 8.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Beads (optional)
Are you looking for a super quick pattern you can make in half an hour? Do you only have one skein of super bulky yarn? Do you want a fun and cute satisfying make? Then The Latte Cowl is perfect for you. 🙂 I was recently gifted some of the new Funfetti Yarn from Wool And The Gang. Let me tell ya. It is ahhh-mazing. Crazy Sexy Wool has always been one of my favorites, so when I was told there was going to be some new color options with cute sprinkles, I jumped at the chance to try it out! The colorway I was given is called “Latte”, hence the “Latte Cowl.” I hope you guys like it!
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Materials:
- 1 Skein of Wool And The Gang, Crazy Sexy Wool- Funfetti. Color used- Latte (87 yards)
- 15.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
Is it summer yet?! Nope, it’s not even spring yet. lol. I’m hoping that if I make all of the warm weather things it will force the sunshine to come. Let’s see if it works. 🙂 The Summer Nights Shawl is a super fun and quick make to work up while you’re netflixing. It’s a very easy mesh stitch with a simple repeat row. It’s worked up double stranded with the light and superfine yarn. If you don’t have both yarns available, I recommend using just a basic worsted weight yarn!
Be sure to follow me on Instagram and tag me with your finished shawl! I love to share your work with my followers. 🙂
Materials:
- Light (3) weight cotton yarn. Pattern uses Lion Brand Comfy Cotton in “whipped Cream”. 200 yards.
- Superfine (1) weight yarn. Pattern uses Lion Brand Summer Nights in “blue Lagoon”. 215 yards.
- 5.00mm Crochet Hook
- Optional- If you add tassels or fringe, you will need more yarn then noted above.
My friends over at Becozi sent me this really cool jumbo tube yarn! This is my first time using a yarn this big and I loved it. I ended up using my hands/arms to crochet the floor pouf instead of a hook. If you would rather use a hook instead, a 30.00mm size should work perfectly! This pouf works up super quickly…like 20 minutes quickly. It’s also easy to customize for a larger pouf. 🙂
Materials:
- Chunky Cotton Tube Yarn from BecoziÂ
- 30.00mm Crochet Hook or larger if you can find one. (or 2 hands)
- Poly-Fil
Valentine’s Day is approaching and i’m super excited to be included in the blog hop hosted by the super talented Amber of Divine Debris! She gathered up an awesome group of talented designers to bring you all some amazing free patterns! Be sure to head on over to her blog to take a look at all of the other patterns that will be available! For now, I hope you enjoy the Evie Pullover! 🙂 I would love if you Pin to your Pinterest boards for me and if you make one, be sure to tag me on Instagram!
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Materials:
- Worsted (4) weight yarn. Pattern uses Lion Brand Vel-Luxe. Feel free to use any yarn that meets gauge! Yards needed- 330(380,430,480,530)
- 5.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
