Rowan Kiara Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Rowan Kiara Crochet Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Rowan Kiara is a crochet cardigan designed by the Rowan Design Team. This garment is available in eight sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 147-157 cm (58-62 inches), with actual finished bust measurements from 77 cm to 161 cm. The cardigan features a structured construction with button closures, using seven shell buttons measuring 1.5 cm each.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Kiara cardigan employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The pattern utilizes treble crochet stitches worked in groups to form decorative clusters, combined with double crochet stitches for structure and definition. The design incorporates chain spaces that are strategically skipped and worked into, creating an openwork effect throughout the garment. Slip stitches are used to join rounds and shape the construction, while turning chains establish the foundation for each new row. The pattern involves working in rows with careful stitch counting and shaping, requiring attention to pattern repeats that vary by size.

Stitches Used

• Treble crochet (tr): Worked individually and in groups of seven to create textured clusters
• Double crochet (dc): Used for structure and to separate decorative elements
• Chain stitch (ch): Forms the foundation and creates openwork spaces throughout the pattern
• Slip stitch (ss): Joins stitches and shapes the garment construction

Materials and Tools

The Kiara cardigan is worked using Rowan Handknit Cotton yarn in 50-gram balls. The pattern shown is photographed in the colorway Ecru 251. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 11 balls for the smallest size to 24 balls for the largest size. The project requires a 4.00mm (US G6) crochet hook. Finishing is completed with seven shell buttons measuring 1.5 cm.

Tension and Difficulty Level

The Kiara is classified as an intermediate difficulty project. Proper tension is essential for success: the pattern specifies that 2 pattern repeats should measure 7 cm, and 10 rows should measure 10 cm when worked over the stitch pattern using the 4.00mm crochet hook. Maintaining consistent tension throughout ensures the cardigan will fit correctly across the range of sizes available.

Pattern Structure

The cardigan is constructed using a repeating pattern sequence that combines clusters of treble stitches with chain spaces and double crochet stitches. The pattern repeats vary depending on the size being made, with some rows containing between 2 and 7 pattern repeats. The design requires careful attention to stitch placement, particularly when working into chain spaces and maintaining the correct number of stitches between pattern elements. Right-side and wrong-side rows alternate, with specific instructions for shaping and creating the cardigan's silhouette.