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    March 22, 2019

    Double Stranded Chunky Crochet Cardigan + Video Tutorial

    Hi everyone!

    This wonderfully marled crochet cardigan is the perfect transition piece in between seasons!

    This pattern is accompanied by a YouTube video tutorial and you can get the Valerie Cardigan pdf printable pattern on ETSY.

    grey and white cropped crochet cardigan with blue jeans and forest background

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    Design Inspiration

    Here in Auckland, we’ve had our first rainy week after months of sun! I love summer but my favourite part of living in Auckland is the changing of the seasons. We are really lucky to have 4 defined seasons (although you can get all 4 seasons within a week at any time of the year!) and I love bundling up and wearing more layers. This also means we’re approaching wool season so its time to add more yarn to my stash!

    close up of model crossing arms in double strand marled crochet cardigan

    The Valerie cardigan is made with 2 strands of aran (worsted) merino wool. The double stranded technique creates a wonderfully chunky, squishy cardigan while being lighter and airier. It makes this crochet cardigan perfect for the transition from winter to spring or summer to fall.

    The Valerie Cardigan is easy level crochet project and works up very quickly! This cropped cardigan pattern available in sizes XS to size 3XL.

    skeins of millamia naturally soft aran merino yarn in grey and white

    Yarn

    I used MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran and my gosh is it true to its name! The quality of this yarn is incredible – it’s so soft, smooth and never splits! It comes in a wide variety of neutrals with a few pops of colour. I found mine at LoveCrochet.com.

    Using 2 strands will give you a marled effect, a bit like a tweed jacket, or you can use 2 strands of the same colour for a monochromatic piece.

    One thing to note is that this yarn is on thinner side for an aran/worsted weight yarn (in my opinion). So, you could probably use 2 strands of DK weight yarn and as long as you meet the gauge it should be fine. Using DK weight yarn will also give the cardigan more drape and makes it airier – perfect if you’re moving into warmer weather

    easy merino cropped crochet cardigan with forest background

    Add the Valerie Cardigan to your Ravelry Queue!

    Get the printable, pdf version of the Valerie Cardigan on Etsy!

    Video Tutorial

    Materials

    Yarn – MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran – Aran/Worsted (10 ply), 80m/50g, 100% Merino Wool

    Colours – Ice (224) and Stone (202)

    9mm (US M/N-13) Crochet Hook

    Scissors

    Darning Needle

    Stitch markers

    Crochet Skill Level: Easy

    Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

    This pattern is written in English and uses US crochet terms.

    close up of marled white and grey crochet crop sweater

    Happy crocheting!

    Please show off your #wip on Instagram and tag me @fothefrills or use the hashtag #forthefrills !

    pin image of chunky cropped crochet cardigan

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    Comments

    1. Natalie says

      May 16, 2020 at 12:48 am

      Hi Grace,
      This is a really lovely cardigan! I am looking forward to making it and I am wondering how many skeins of each colour you used to make a size XS.

      Reply
      • Grace says

        May 16, 2020 at 8:48 am

        Hi Natalie, all the yarn amounts are in the printable pdf pattern that's available in my Etsy store 🙂 Grace

        Reply
    2. Terry says

      May 20, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Hi. I am trying to find the size pattern for a medium sweater please. Thanks Terry

      Reply
      • Grace says

        May 22, 2020 at 2:26 am

        Hi Terry, you can find the printable pdf pattern (sizes XS-3XL) in my Etsy store 🙂 Grace

        Reply

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