Best Friend Cardi

By Sierra Fontaine from Sierra’s Crafty Creations.

The best friend cardi is a great open lace crochet top perfect for spring and summer! It features an open vest style.

This is an intermediate-level pattern using the Broom Stick style stitch.

Finished Sizes: This pattern is written for children and adult sizes! Child Sizes 2T-10 Adult Sizes XS-3XL

Child sizes (SIZE LENGTH CHEST):

• 2T 15 in 21”
• 3T 15 in 22”
• 4T 15 in 23.5”
• 5 17 in 25”
• 6 17 in 27”
• 7 17 in 27”
• 8 21 in 28”
• 10 21 in 30”

Chest sizing in inches for adults

• XSmall 32 in
• Small 36 in
• Medium 39 in
• Large 43 in
• XL 47 in
• 2XL 56 in

Materials

• Size 4 worsted weight yarn (cotton is preferred, but you can use any fiber you would like!) *yardage will be listed in sizing groups below*
• 5 mm H hook
• 15.75 mm Q hook (or any object/utensil that is 1 inch in width/height. This will be used to measure the height of the “Broom Stick” style stitches throughout the pattern. Other objects you can use: a ruler, or a 15 mm knitting needle)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (1-2 total)
• Measuring tape *Optional*

Skill Level: Intermediate

More Summer Cardigans to Try:

• Elba Cardigan
• Selene Crochet Cardigan
• The Lyndie Cardi
• Veranda Cardi
• Midsummer Night Lace Cardigan

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