Varsity Cardi Mini
The Varsity Cardi Mini is a quick, easy pattern that features lace work and customizable color options. The Varsity Cardi Mini pattern was constructed in a way that minimizes seaming. The cardigan is worked as one piece that is seamed only at the shoulders to create the armholes for the sweater. Sleeves are then crocheted in the round. Intermittent lacework makes this a lightweight sweater perfect for layering.
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Difficulty
This pattern uses single and double crochet stitches. You will need to know how to single crochet decrease and how to single crochet in the back loop only. In addition, this pattern requires knowledge of color changes. Pictures are provided demonstrating the proper technique for changing colors, and for any difficult steps.
Sizes
2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12
Finished Measurements
Centimeters (given as 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)
Bust: 53.5, 60, 66, 72.5, 79, 85
Armhole Depth: 12.5, 14.5, 17, 19, 19, 19
Sleeve Length: 29, 31, 35, 40, 44, 48
Length: 47, 43, 51, 56.5, 61, 66.5
Inches (given as 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)
Bust: 21, 23.5, 26, 28.5, 31, 33.5
Armhole Depth: 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5
Sleeve Length: 11.5, 12, 13.5, 16, 17, 19
Length: 14.5, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26
Yarn
Sample was made using the following amounts of Knit Picks Comfy Fingering Weight yarn, a fingering weight (1) yarn that contains 200 meters (218 yards) per 50 grams (1.76 ounces). (given as 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)
Color A (white): 350, 450, 550, 650, 700, 800 yards
Color B (flamingo): 70, 90, 110, 150, 150, 170 yards
Color C (holly berry): 70, 90, 110, 150, 150, 170 yards
Suggested Hook Size & Notions
3.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Techniques Used
Single crochet, double crochet, single crochet in the back loop only, single crochet decrease, crocheting in the round, color changes, and seaming using a whip stitch
