Laura Cardigan
Design by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK.
The Laura Cardigan is the perfect layering option when you need that something extra over your t-shirt or a blouse. The Diamond stitch pattern is deceptively easy to crochet and memorize, so your stitches will be flying off the hook, and your piece will be finished before you know it.
When I designed this piece, I aimed to create a simple garment with the easiest possible construction, while adding a little sophistication using the diamond stitch pattern. This is done using chains, single and double crochet, so even crochet beginners can have a go at this pattern, as these are the stitches that new crocheters learn at first.
Finished Sizes:
- The final measurements (blocked): XSmall (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
- Neckline 3.75 (5.5, 6.75, 5.5, 5.5, 6.75, 5.5, 6.75, 5.5)”
- Bust 37.5 (42, 46.5, 51.5, 51.5, 56, 60.5, 65.5, 70)”; garment is meant to be worn with 5.5-9.5” of positive ease
- Length 22.5 (22.75, 23.25, 22.75, 22.75, 23.25, 22.75, 23.25, 22.75)”
Materials and tools
- Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic | sport weight yarn | 50 g (1.75 oz) = 130 m (142 yds), Axinite (#831) 9 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) balls
- 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Skill Level: Intermediate
