Estella Crochet Hexagon Cardigan by Cassie Ward in Retreat Twist Chunky

Estella Crochet Hexagon Cardigan by Cassie Ward

Garment Overview

The Estella Crochet Hexagon Cardigan is an intermediate-level crochet design created by Cassie Ward and crafted using West Yorkshire Spinners' Retreat Twist Chunky yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a structured cardigan featuring a distinctive hexagon motif throughout the design. The garment combines geometric patterning with accessible intermediate crochet techniques, making it suitable for crafters with foundational crochet experience who are ready to explore more complex stitch arrangements.

Construction Techniques

This cardigan is constructed using crochet methodology, with the hexagon pattern forming the primary design element. The pattern employs mattress stitch for seaming, which creates nearly invisible seams ideal for joining completed crochet sections together. The geometric hexagon motif is worked throughout the body and sleeves, requiring attention to stitch placement and pattern repeats to maintain the design integrity across the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While specific stitch abbreviations are detailed within the full pattern instructions, the hexagon construction relies on fundamental crochet stitches arranged in a geometric formation. The pattern requires working in the round and in rows to create the hexagonal shapes, with careful attention to stitch counts and tension to ensure the motifs align properly. Crafters will need to understand basic crochet increases and decreases to shape the hexagons and transition between pattern sections.

Yarn and Materials

The Estella Crochet Hexagon Cardigan is designed specifically for Retreat Twist Chunky yarn by West Yorkshire Spinners. This yarn is 100% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, offering natural fiber qualities with excellent stitch definition. The yarn is supplied in 100-gram balls with approximately 140 metres (153 yards) per ball. The pattern specifies 6.5mm crochet hooks (US 10.5) for working with this chunky weight yarn.

Gauge and Tension

The recommended tension for this project is 14 stitches over 10 centimetres (4 inches) square using 6.5mm hooks with Retreat Twist Chunky yarn. Achieving proper gauge is essential for the hexagon motifs to work correctly and for the finished cardigan to reach the intended finished measurements. Crafters should complete a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure accurate sizing.

Color Options

Retreat Twist Chunky is available in multiple colorways suitable for this design, including Summer Sky, Azure, Solar Flare, Winter Night, Aurora, and Golden Hour. Each color option provides different aesthetic possibilities while maintaining the same yarn specifications and crochet requirements.

Pattern Notes

This is a copyrighted design by Cassie Ward with technical editing by Helen Birch and Sharon Carter. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be reproduced or made for resale. Yarn quantities listed are approximate based on average usage. For pattern clarifications or errata, West Yorkshire Spinners maintains an errata page at wyspinners.com/errata or can be contacted at knitting@wyspinners.com.