Warm weather calls for light layers! If your cardigan collection includes only thick winter sweaters, be sure to make this project. The Boxy Blooms Cardigan by Rachel Misner boasts a cropped fit, buttoned front, and gorgeous lace texture, which makes it just perfect for spring and summer. Layer it with your favorite tops and jeans for a lovely lightweight look.
Can I Make The Boxy Blooms Cardigan?
This lacy crochet cardigan pattern is a great intermediate project. It’s worked in separate panels and uses a combination of stitches, such as double crochets, front post double crochets, puffs, and picots, that produce beautiful openwork texture. Apart from written instructions, the designer includes a helpful video tutorial for beginners and visual learners.
How Much Yarn Will You Need?
The cardigan visible in the photos was made with Lion Brand Coboo. It’s a soft, lightweight blend of cotton and bamboo fibers with a delightful silky feel and good breathability. You will need about 620 yards of this DK-weight yarn to create this cardigan in the smallest size.
How to Make the Cardigan Longer
The pattern provides instructions for all women’s sizes ranging from XS to 4X/5X. You can also adjust the length of your cardigan if cropped cuts are not really your thing. To make it longer, add more rows in multiples of 4 to the back panel. Don’t forget to do the same thing to both front panels. In such a case, add the rows just before the neckline shaping.
