Plymouth Yarn Crochet Waterfall Cardigan Pattern

Plymouth Yarn Crochet Waterfall Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Plymouth Yarn Crochet Waterfall Cardigan (Pattern No. 3457) is a sophisticated open-front cardigan designed in eight sizes ranging from Small to 4X. The finished chest measurement spans from 36 inches for size S to 60 inches for size 4X, with an overall length of 29 inches. The cardigan features a waterfall construction style, creating elegant draping lines characteristic of this design approach. The width measurement from edge to edge across the front spans from 44 inches to 72 inches depending on size selection.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using lace techniques combined with seaming and is worked flat rather than in the round. The lace patterning creates openwork sections that contribute to the waterfall aesthetic. The garment is worked side to side, beginning with the right front, continuing across the back, and finishing with the left front. This construction method allows for seamless integration of the lace pattern throughout the piece. Once all sections are completed, they are seamed together to form the finished cardigan. The pattern includes specific shaping for armholes worked into the side-to-side construction.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in this pattern are double crochet (DC) stitches and chain stitches (CH). The lace pattern is created through a combination of double crochets worked into chain spaces, alternating with skipped stitches and chain-1 spaces. Row 2 establishes a foundational lace repeat using the pattern: skip next double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet, chain 1. Row 3 works double crochets into the chain-1 spaces created in the previous row, building density. Row 4 introduces a more complex lace pattern with double crochets worked in groups of three, separated by chain-1 spaces. Row 5 maintains the pattern by working double crochets into chain-1 spaces and working groups of three double crochets consecutively. This stitch combination creates the open, flowing lace characteristic of waterfall cardigans.

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for Shades of Sockotta yarn in color 7 Blue Steel. The yardage requirements vary by size: 5 balls for size S, 6 balls for size M, 7 balls for size L, 8 balls for size XL, 9 balls for size 1X, 10 balls for size 2X, 11 balls for size 3X, and 12 balls for size 4X. Each ball weighs 100 grams. The recommended hook is a US Size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 double crochets measured over 4 inches after blocking, ensuring proper fit and drape. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming the finished pieces together.