Pixie Tie Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Pixie Tie Cardigan in Fable Brushed Aran

What is Being Made

The Pixie Tie Cardigan is a crocheted cardigan garment designed by Cassie Ward. This intermediate-level project creates a finished cardigan suitable for various sizes, with the pattern providing yardage and ball quantities for multiple garment dimensions.

Craft and Technique

This is a crochet project worked with a 5mm crochet hook (US size 8). The pattern is provided in downloadable PDF format from West Yorkshire Spinners and includes detailed instructions for achieving proper garment construction and fit.

Stitches and Tension

Proper tension is essential for this cardigan project. The specified tension is 18 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) square when working with the recommended yarn and hook size. Crocheters should work a tension swatch before beginning the full garment to ensure accurate stitch gauge. Adjusting hook size up or down may be necessary to achieve the correct tension: use a smaller hook if you have fewer stitches than specified, or a larger hook if you have more stitches.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Pixie Tie Cardigan is designed to be worked in Fable Brushed Aran, a premium yarn blend from West Yorkshire Spinners. This yarn contains:

• 50% Falkland Wool
• 35% British Alpaca
• 15% British Mohair

The yarn is gently brushed to enhance a beautiful halo effect, creating a magical fabric with a timeless colour palette featuring natural, earthy, and rich tones. Available colours include Phoenix, Rubus, Fjord, Shadow, Feather, Elder, Siren, Willow, Faun, Oak, Titan, and Moss.

Fable Brushed Aran is supplied in 100g balls, with each ball containing 166 metres (182 yards). Pattern quantities are based on average usage and are approximate. West Yorkshire Spinners recommends using only the specified yarn for best results and cannot accept responsibility for finished items made with alternative yarns.

Care Instructions

The Pixie Tie Cardigan requires hand washing only and should not be tumble dried. The garment should be reshaped whilst damp to maintain its intended shape and appearance.

Pattern Information

This is a copyrighted design intended for non-commercial, personal use only. The pattern must not be knitted or crocheted for resale. Technical editing was completed by Helen Birch and Sharon Carter. For any pattern queries or errata, crocheters can visit wyspinners.com/errata or contact knitting@wyspinners.com.