Make all your retro wardrobe dreams come true with the Desert Highway Cardi! A perfect blend of knit and crochet, this cardigan mixes the best of both disciplines to create a one-of-a-kind, “statement piece” to add to your collection. A pieced mosaic of crocheted hexagons comprises the back of the cardigan, adding structure and giving funky art yarns their chance to really shine. The remainder of the cardigan is worked using Spun Cloud yarn, giving it that cozy feeling. Don’t let the unique construction intimidate you! Beginner crocheters and knitters alike can absolutely tackle this design! Pattern details: Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Needle Size: Size US 15 (10 mm) 32-40’’ / 80-100 cm circular needles for button band knit flat and magic loop technique for ribbing on cuffs (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting) Size US 17 (12 mm) 32-40’’ / 80-100 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge for magic loop (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting) Size N/P / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Adjust needle / hook sizes as necessary to match gauge. If you adjust your larger needle size, the crochet hook and smaller needle should both be approximately 2 mm smaller than the knitting needle when gauge is met. Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9] Finished Measurements: 38 (42, 46, 50, 55)[59, 63, 67, 71]” / 95 (105, 115, 125, 137.5)[147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 177.5] cm finished chest circumference Total Body Length (shoulder to hem) – 19 (19, 19, 19, 19)[21, 21, 21, 21]” / 47.5 (47.5, 47.5, 47.5, 47.5) [52.5, 52.5, 52.5, 52.5] cm Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 4-8’’ / 10-20 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in a Size 1 on a 34’’ / 85 cm chest with 4’’ / 10 cm of positive ease. Gauge: 7.5 sts and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat using larger knitting needles and Spun Cloud 7 sts and 7.5 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch worked flat using larger knitting needles and Spun Cloud Rnds 1-3 of Crochet Hexagon = 7” / 17.5 cm measured from flat side to flat side; 7.5’’ / 19 cm measured from point to point. All gauges measured after steam blocking Materials: Main Color (MC): 4 (4, 4, 5, 6)[6, 6, 7, 7] skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in French Vanilla Contrast Colors (CC1-CC5): 1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approx. 85 yds (78m) / 164-170 g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein) shown in Aurora CC1: Spun Cloud; CC2: Cast Away; CC3: Dreamland; CC4: Daisy Chain; CC5: Wildflower Contrast Color 6 (CC6): 1 skein Daisy Chain (95% wool / 4% silk / 1% polyester; approx. 60 yds (55 m) / 100 g) shown in Natural Aura Pattern Designer: Julia Norris Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Desert Highway Cardi on a range of beautiful bodies!
