Arista is an extra-cozy cardigan in harvest hues. The variety of stripes in different widths keeps this cardigan visually interesting and stylish.
Time:3 Week Project
Skill Level: Easy
Size: This cardigan is designed to be very oversized. Given the amount of positive ease the three sizes written in the pattern are designed with the following sizing and measurements: XS/S fits bust 29-33”, M/L fits bust 37-41”, XL/2XL fits bust 45-49”.
Gauge: 9 sts and 9 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Lana Grande (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 87.5 yards [80 meters]/100 grams): Beige (CC1, 7 (7, 8) balls), Natural Chocolate (CC2, 2 (3, 3) balls), Pomegranate (CC3, 1 (2, 2) balls), Golden Brown (CC4, 2 (2, 3) balls), Sienna (CC5, 1 (2, 2) balls), Hot Rod Pink (CC6, 1 (2, 2) balls)
Hook/Needles: US sizes L (8.0mm) and M (9.0mm) crochet hook
Notions: Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
The cardigan is constructed of one back panel and two front panels worked in rows, bottom up, and sleeves worked in the round, bottom up.
To avoid a lot of ends to weave in, it is recommended to work over the ends as you go.
Pattern
Front Panels (Make 2)
Ribbing
With M hook and CC1, ch 9
Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)
Row 2-16 (19, 22): 1 hdc in the BLO of every st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)
Body
All sts are worked in the third AND back loop of every st.
Row 1: Evenly work 21 (25, 29) hdc across the long side of the ribbing. Ch 1, turn. (21, 25, 29 sts).
Row 2-43: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
Back Panel (Make 1)
Ribbing
With M hook,
Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts).
Row 2-42 (45, 48): 1 hdc in the BLO of every st. Ch 1, turn.
Body
All sts are worked in the third AND back loop of every st.
Row 1: Evenly work 52 (56, 60) hdc across the long side of the ribbing. Ch 1, turn. (52, 56, 60 sts).
Row 2-43: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
Color Changes for Front and Back Panels
Ribbing: CC1
Row 1-4: CC1
Row 5: CC 2
Row 6-9: CC1
Row 10: CC3
Row 11: CC2
Row 12-13: CC1
Row 14-15: CC4
Row 16: CC5
Row 17-19: CC2
Row 20: CC3
Row 21: CC1
Row 22: CC6
Row 23: CC5
Row 24-25: CC6
Row 26: CC2
Row 27-29: CC4
Row 30: CC6
Row 31-32: CC3
Row 33-34: CC5
Row 35: CC2
Row 36: CC1
Row 37: CC4
Row 38-39: CC1
Row 40: CC6
Row 41-43: CC1
Sleeves (Make 2)
Ribbing
With L hook, ch 7
Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2-13 (14, 15): 1 hdc in the BLO of every st. Ch 1, turn.
Sl st the two sides together to form a cuff.
Sleeve
All sts are worked in the third AND back loop of every st.
Switch to M hook, ch 1.
Round 1: Evenly work 18 (20, 22) hdc around the top of the cuff. Ch 1, turn. (18, 20, 22 sts)
Round 2: *1 hdc in 8 (9, 10) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat 1 more time. Ch 1, turn. (20, 22, 24 sts).
Round 3: *1 hdc in 9 (10, 11) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat 1 more time. Ch 1, turn. (22, 24, 26 sts).
Round 4-5: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
Round 6: *1 hdc in 10 (11, 12) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat 1 more time. Ch 1, turn. (24, 26, 28 sts).
Round 7: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
Round 8: *1 hdc in 11 (12, 13) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat 1 more time. Ch 1, turn. (26, 28, 30 sts).
Round 9-11: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
Round 12: *1 hdc in 12 (13, 14) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat 1 more time. Ch 1, turn. (28, 30, 32 sts).
Round 13: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
Round 14: *1 hdc in 13 (14, 15) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat 1 more time. Ch 1, turn. (30, 32, 34 sts).
Round 15-22: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Color Changes for Sleeves
Ribbing: CC1
Row 1-4: CC1
Row 5: CC2
Row 6-9: CC1
Row 10: CC3
Row 11: CC2
Row 12-13: CC1
Row 14-15: CC4
Row 16: CC5
Row 17-19: CC2
Row 20: CC3
Row 21: CC1
Row 22: CC6
Assembling
Block front and back panels.
Lay the two front panels on top of the back panel. Seam on the shoulders together. Seam up the side seams leaving 8 (9, 10)” for the arm hole.
With the two right sides together, sew the sleeve into the armhole.
Collar
With M hook, attach CC1, attach the yarn at the bottom front corner of the ribbing. Ch 1, evenly hdc around the front, fast off at the other front corner.
Weave in any loose ends.
I want to download and print it, nice and large! Do these issues of patterns offer downloads somewhere on website? Maybe on a desktop instead of mobile?
Hello Tamara! We currently do not allow downloads of our patterns, but are exploring options in the near future. You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
nice pattern, I’m making one now. I have a question, about:
Body
All sts are worked in the third AND back loop of every st.
Do you pick up both the back and third loops or just crochet in the 3rd loop? thanks Dawn
Hello Dawn! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
From the designer: Yes, both the back and third loops should be picked up for every st, unless otherwise specified.
Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Thank you very much this beautiful pattern!
Unfortunately I’m allergic to wool…
Have you an idea what kind of yarn would best for this cardigan, please?
Have a nice week!
Marianne Kiss
Hi Marianne! I recommend YarnSub for all yarn substitution needs:
https://yarnsub.com/yarns/cascade_yarns/lana_grande
You can uncheck the “animal fibers” box and it will show you suitable yarn that will not include wool. Hope this help! – Nicola, Editor