SweetGeorgia Medallion Cardigan Crochet Pattern

SweetGeorgia Medallion Crochet Cardigan

What is Being Made

The SweetGeorgia Medallion is a chic duster-length cardigan designed by Kirsten Joel. This eye-catching garment features a motif-based construction using medallion square elements and is suitable for layering outdoors or wearing casually at home. The cardigan is available in five sizes, ranging from 31 ¾ inches to 53 inches in finished bust circumference, and is intended to be worn with 0 to 4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Crochet Techniques

This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs lace and flat construction techniques to create a soft, textural sweater. The garment is worked flat using an H-8 US (5 mm) crochet hook, allowing for straightforward assembly and customization. The design incorporates medallion square motifs that measure 5 ½ inches square after blocking, which are assembled to form the body of the cardigan. The lace elements create visual interest and contribute to the duster's lightweight, breathable quality.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is the Mesh Stitch, which repeats over a multiple of 2 stitches. The Mesh Stitch pattern is worked over multiple rows, alternating between double crochet and chain stitches on right-side rows, and single crochet stitches on wrong-side rows. This creates an open, airy fabric with consistent texture. Additional stitches employed throughout the pattern include:

• Single crochet (sc) and single crochet 2 together (sc2tog) for shaping and joining
• Double crochet (dc) and double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) for structure and decreasing
• Chain stitch (ch) for creating spaces and openwork
• Slip stitch (sl st) for joining rounds and finishing edges
• Treble crochet (tr) for added height in select areas

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The SweetGeorgia Medallion cardigan is designed to be worked in SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash One, a worsted-weight yarn in the colorway Walnut. This yarn is composed of 100% Superwash Merino, offering softness and easy care. Each skein contains 200 yards (182 meters) and weighs 4 ounces (115 grams). Yarn quantities vary by size: the smallest size requires 8 skeins, while the largest size requires 12 skeins, providing approximately 1,600 to 2,400 yards of yarn depending on the finished garment size.

Tools and Notions

To complete this project, you will need an H-8 US (5 mm) crochet hook, which may be adjusted if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Additional notions include removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together if required. Proper gauge is essential; the pattern specifies 15 stitches and 10 rows equal 4 inches in the Mesh Stitch pattern after blocking.

Skill Level and Construction Notes

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and pattern reading. The flat construction method simplifies the building process compared to in-the-round techniques. Blocking is recommended after completing the medallion squares and the finished garment to achieve proper dimensions and even texture, particularly important for lace patterns where blocking enhances stitch definition and drape.