Textured Three-Dimensional Floral Motif Cardigan

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (approximately 1200 yards)
• Hook: Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Buttons: 5 medium-sized
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Gauge:

12 double crochets x 7 rows = 4 inches in flower motif.

Sizes:

This cardigan is available in sizes S, M, L, and XL. Adjustments can be made for length as needed.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• tr = treble crochet

Cardigan Body:

1. With the main color, chain 80 (for size S; adjust as necessary for other sizes).
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, and in each ch across (78 dc total). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until work measures 22 inches from the beginning (or desired length). Fasten off.

Floral Motif:

Make 16 floral motifs:

1. Make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as first tr), 11 tr in the ring. Pull tight and join with sl st to top of ch 3.
2. Round 2: Ch 1, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next tr, skip 1 tr; repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
3. Attach motifs to the cardigan by placing them as desired on the body, using a slip stitch to secure.

Sleeves:

1. With the main color, chain 40.
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across (38 dc). Turn.
3. Continue in pattern until sleeve measures 18 inches. Fasten off.

Assembly:

1. Attach the sleeves to the body of the cardigan.
2. For the ribbing, switch to a complementary color yarn:
3. For cuffs, add a round of *ch 1, sc in each st; repeat* until desired length.
4. Add buttons to the front for closure.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block the cardigan gently.