Adult Grandpa Cardigan

This shawl collar cardigan is made from the top down using a simple half double crochet stitch. Then joining to make the sleeves and edging in a single crochet rib. It is quick and easy to work up.

Pictured with the child’s version sold separately.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

WRITTEN IN ENGLISH US CROCHET TERMS WITH ABBREVIATIONS FOR UK

MATERIALS

Aran / weight 4 yarn I used Women’s Institute Soft and Smooth Tweed Yarn (600 metres per 400g)

5 and 4.5 mm crochet hooks

5-8 x 20-25 mm buttons

GAUGE

With 5mm hook

14 hdc x 9 rows = 4” x 4”

The PDF is 34 pages with a handy size chart and plenty of progress photos.