As soon as I saw this pattern in the Sept/Oct 2010 issue of Crochet Today! I knew I’d have to make it.

Eeerck, look at that humidity hair! I crocheted the size Medium in 10ply Luxury yarn from Bendigo Woollen Mills, with a 6.5mm hook. It was easy to crochet and has lovely texture. The body is crocheted in (US) double crochets in groups of two, with raglan increases in a shell pattern that continue down the front and back of the cardigan. Like the Chloe Cardigan, it is crocheted top down – my new favourite construction method.

Surprisingly, this was a quick crocheting project! The large hook size combined with 10 ply yarn and a straightforward pattern enabled me to finish it only five days after I’d started it (although Tracy finished hers in less than three!).  I did have plenty of car crochet time to help its progress along.

I think I’ll get lots of wear out of this in winter over long-sleeved t-shirts. My lifestyle really does call for a casual wardrobe, and this cardi will keep me warm in winter without being too hot. Love it!

Details ravelled here.

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