How to Crochet a Stylish Cotton Cardigan

You’ll need:

450g of brown Coco Vita Cotton yarn (100% cotton; 240m/50g);

Crochet hook 1.3.

Size

M.

Instructions

Make 180 chain stitches and create a rectangular cloth of double crochets, matching with the pattern design. Make 3 chain stitch increases at the beginning of every row. Fold your work in half along the line. Sew the sides together 20 cm from the edge of the work, leaving the armhole open. Fasten it with 2 circular rows of single crochets to form the sleeve.

Next Row Instructions

Next row: * 5 double crochets, skip 2 stitches of the previous row, 3 chain stitches*.

Lace Work Instructions

After that, continue with double crochets, making 4 double crochets in the arches of the 3 chain stitches.

Make lace according to scheme 1. Fasten it along the edge with * 1 single crochet, 4 chain stitches, skip 3 base stitches*.

For connecting the sides of the cardigan, insert a cord of 60 chain stitches.