Colour block Cardigan Pattern | Kimberly Cardigan
Kim Cardi is a versatile chic free pattern that is easy to dress up or down which provides an amazing layer for spring, summer, fall or winter. Cardigans are stylish while they keep you cozy.
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About
Kimberly cardigan is a simple 1 row repeat that is a perfect layering item to your closet. It’s simple constructions is from 5 rectangles seamed together and it makes a beautiful staple.
I feel in love with this stitch a few months ago and I just had to make something with it. Kim cardi was a perfect project for it being it that it is now summer. Kim cardigan has instructions for XS to 5XL. It is a 1 row repeat which makes is easy to follow, you can watch TV while crocheting
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Inspirations
Warmer weather is a layering season and light cardigan is a best way to do that. Summer and spring is the best time for a best hairdos so you have less to worry about ruining your style with Kim cardigan.
Kimberly is a simple cardi that uses only double crochet stitch to create the shells.
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Yarn
I have been holding on this yarn for few years and finally found the perfect project for it. I used Loops and Threads silk which is now discontinued but it is amazing, I love the colour transitions. It is silk and acrylic blend and I like that it is machine washable so I don’t have to worry about cleaning it. It is quite stretchy so it was easy to manipulate when I blocked my cardigan.
I think Lion Brand Mandala, and Ice cream, Bernat Soft baby would be great yarn substitutions.
ok guys, let get started and have fun with Kim Cardi
MATERIALS
4.5mm hook
Blocking mats
Blocking pins
Scissors
Yarn needle
Locking stitch markers
Weight no 3 yarn/DK.
NOTES
1.Patterns uses multiples of 6 + 3.
2.Pattern is designed to have approximately 2” of positive ease.
3.It is graded for 9 sizes, (XS, S, M, L,) [XL, 2XL, 3XL], 4XL & 5XL.
4.Shells are made in the chain 2 space.
5.Ch 3 counts as dc throughout the pattern, so you will work into the top chain.
GAUGE
3 shells= 18 stitches by 6 rows= 4”/10cm square. blocked
Shell stitch
(3dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same stitch
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Ch-2 sp Chain 2 space
Dc double crochet
Ch(s) chain(es)
Sk skip
St(es) stitch(es)
Sc single crochet
Yardage
1668/1527, 1842/1685, 2078/1900, 2157/1973, 2512/2297, 2676/2447,, 2949/2697, 3087/2823, 3308/3025 yards/ meters
Bust measurements inches/cm
XS - 32/81, S - 34/86, M - 40/101, L - 44/111, XL - 48/122, 2XL - 52/132, 3XL - 56/142, 4XL - 60/152, 5XL- 62/157
Pattern
BACK PANEL
Chain (75, 87, 93, 99,) [ 111, 117,129,]135,141.
Row 1: sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch to end of row, Ch 3 & turn. (74, 86, 92, 98, 110, 116, 128, 134, 140)
Row 2:sk 3 sts, (shell st) in the same st in the fourth st.* sk 5 sts, shell st in the 6th st, sk 5 sts*
Repeat until the last 4 sts, sk 3 sts, dc in the last st.
Row 3: ch 3 & turn. * shell st in the ch-2 sp.* repeat until the last st, dc in the last st.
Repeat row 3 until you reach rows (49, 49, 51,) [51, 53, 53,]53, 53
Rows (50, 50, 52, 52,) [54, 54, 54,] 54, 54: ch 3 & turn.ch 3 and *sc in the ch-2 sp & ch 5. Repeat from *until the last shell st, ch 3 and sc in the last st. ch 1 & turn
Rows (51, 51, 53, 53,) [55, 55, 55, ]55, 55: sc in the first st and each st across. Cut yarn and fasten off.
FRONT PANELS
Make 2
Chain (33, 33, 39, 39,) [ 45, 51, 57,] 57, 63.
Row 1: sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch to end of row, Ch 3 & turn (32, 32, 38, 38, 44, 50, 56, 56, 62)
Row 2: sk 3 sts, shell st in the same st in the fourth st.* sk 5 sts, shell st in the 6th st, sk 5 sts*
Repeat until the last 4 sts, sk 3 sts, dc in the last st.
Row 3: ch 3 & turn. * shell st in the ch-2 sp.* repeat until the last st, dc in the last st.
Repeat row 3 until you reach rows (49, 49, 51, 51,) [ 53, 53, 53,] 53, 53.
Rows (50, 50, 52, 52,) [54, 54, 54,] 54, 54: ch 3 & turn.ch 3 and *sc in the ch-2 sp & ch 5. Repeat from *until the last shell st, ch 3 and sc in the last st. ch 1 & turn.
Rows (51, 51, 53, 53,) [55, 55, 55,] 55, 55: sc in the first st and each st across. Leave long enough yarn to sew shoulders to back panel later. Cut yarn and fasten off.
SLEEVES
Make 2
Chain (57, 63, 63, 69,) [ 75, 75, 81,] 87, 93.
Row 1: sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch to end of row. Ch 3 & turn. (56, 62, 62, 68,) [ 74, 74, 80,] 86,92)
Row 2: sk 3 sts, shell st in the same st in the fourth st.* sk 5 sts, shell st in the 6th st, sk 5 sts*. Repeat until the last 4 sts, sk 3 sts, dc in the last st.
Row 3: ch 3 & turn. *shell st in the ch-2 sp.* repeat until the last st, dc in the last st.
Repeat row 3 until you reach rows (25, 26, 26, 26,) [ 27, 27, 27,] 28, 28. Leave a long enough tail to sew the sleeve later. Cut yarn and fasten off.
FINISHING
Sleeves
Fold the sleeve in half, use the long tail, seam the edges together using your seaming method of choice.
Panels
Use the locking stitch markers to hold front and back panels together.
Shoulders
Put front panels on top of the back panel, align the shell stitches together. Use the long tail and sew shoulders to the back panel
Bring sleeves and panels together, pin them together. Cut 60” yarn and sew the sleeve around the armholes, continue to seam the sides together. Cut yarn and weave in the ends.
VOILA!!! YOU ARE DONE. I hope you had fun making this top.
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