The Maisie Crochet Cardi is a colorful, vintage garment with a retro feel. Designed with an oversized fit, this cardigan is formed entirely by large granny squares using a variety of yarn. Granny squares are perfect for beginner crocheters and the possibilities for them are endless. They are also quite addicting, making this a quick pattern and something you will enjoy creating in different color combos to go with everything in your wardrobe!

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Pattern details:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Hook Size:

Size M/N US 13 (9mm) crochet hook 

Adjust needle sizes as necessary to match gauge. 

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished Measurements:

44 (53, 62, 70)” / 110 (132.5, 155, 175) cm finished chest circumference

22 (26.5, 31, 35)” / 55 (66.5, 77.5, 87.5) cm finished sleeve circumference

Fit Note:

To fit chest circumferences:
32-38 (41-47, 50-56, 58-64)” / 80-95 (102.5-117.5, 125-140, 145-160) cm Recommended to be worn with 6-12” / 15-30 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in Size 1 on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 12” / 30 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:

Rnds 1-5 of Granny Square (worked using Wildflower and Spun Cloud) = 11” / 27.5 cm, steam blocked

Materials: 

Main Color (MC): 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in Orchid

Contrast Colors (CC):
CC1: 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins Wildflower (100% cotton; approx. 60 yds (55m) / 70g) shown in Beatnik
CC2: 2 (2, 2, 2) skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in Fuchsia
CC3: 2 (2, 2, 2) skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in Lavender Dust
CC4: 1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s) Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in Fog Heather
CC5: - (2, 2, 2) skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)
CC6: - (-, 2, 2) skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

**Please note: Size 1 has 4 CC's, size 2 has 5 CC's and sizes 3-4 have 6 CC's. Any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn. **

Pattern Designer: Jo Wadler