Would like to crochet yourself an outfit that’s modern, comfy, and fashionable? Check out this Lacy Chocolate TieUp Cardigan pattern from Kiks + Jack Crochet! It’s a cute lace sweater with a trendy chocolate-colored design. It features an open front with ties, wide sleeves, and a slightly oversized fit. It will work perfectly as an overtop piece, so be sure to add it to your summer wardrobe!
What Yarn Works Best For This Lacy Crochet Cardigan?
As the cardigan is intended for spring and summer wear, consider using 100% cotton fibers. For this specific pattern, you need DK-weight yarn, so Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK makes a fantastic choice. The sample visible in the images was made using Cacao shade and ate up about 4 skeins (854 yards / 780 m).
How Do You Pick The Right Size Before Starting?
It’s a made-to-measure pattern, so you can create a lacy crochet cardigan that fits your body shape perfectly. Before you get started, take your bust/chest measurement and divide that number in half. This will determine the length of your foundation chain for the front and back panels.
For the sleeves, you need to take your armhole depth measurement and double it. The pattern provides detailed instructions on how many stitches you will need to achieve a desired size.
How Do You Add The Tie Closure To The Front?
Once you assemble the cardigan pieces, it’s time to add the final touches, including the tie closure. For this, you need to switch to a smaller hook (3.5 mm) and make a chain that’s long enough to comfortably tie a bow at the center front.
Then work a row of single crochets across the chain. Now you can thread the finished tie through the decorative spaces along the front edging of the cardigan and secure it with a bow.
