Unadilla Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Unadilla Cardigan in Berroco Farro

What is Being Made

The Unadilla Cardigan is a crocheted garment designed by the Berroco Design Team, featured in Book #415. This intermediate-level cardigan is available in eight sizes, ranging from 36" to 64" bust (closed), with finished lengths between 22½" and 26½". The cardigan is shown in size 40" and is designed with 4–8" of positive ease for comfortable wearing. This versatile piece combines decorative stitch work with structured shaping, making it suitable for various occasions and body types.

Techniques Used

The Unadilla Cardigan employs several essential crochet techniques to create its finished structure. The pattern incorporates decreasing to shape the garment and achieve proper fit across different sizes. Blocking is recommended after completion to ensure accurate measurements and professional finishing. The construction involves establishing a pattern stitch foundation and then working in rows to build the back, front, and sleeve sections. Gauge checking is emphasized as critical to the project's success, with specific measurements required both in double crochet and in the pattern stitch to ensure the garment meets finished dimensions.

Stitches Used

The Unadilla Cardigan features a distinctive repeating pattern stitch worked over 12 stitches. The primary stitches employed include:

• Double crochet (dc) – forms the foundation and structural elements throughout the garment
• Single crochet (sc) – used within the decorative pattern stitch sections
• Chain stitches (ch) – create the open, lacy spaces that define the pattern's visual character

The Pattern Stitch itself is a four-row repeat that alternates between rows featuring chain-5 spaces with single crochet accents and rows of clustered double crochets. This creates an openwork design with textural variation. Row 1 of the Pattern Stitch establishes the foundation with double crochet, chain-5 spaces, and single crochets. Row 2 incorporates chain-2 spaces flanking single crochets in the chain-5 spaces. Row 3 densifies the pattern by working 9 double crochets into a chain-5 space. Row 4 returns to the chain-5 and single crochet structure, mirroring Row 1. Rows 2–4 are then repeated to create the continuous pattern throughout the garment.

Materials

The Unadilla Cardigan is crafted using Berroco Farro yarn, a yarn weight that works at a gauge of 16 double crochets and 8 rows equaling 4" after blocking. The yardage requirement varies by size, ranging from 9 balls for the smallest size (36" bust) to 17 balls for the largest size (64" bust). Each ball contains 50 grams of yarn. The cardigan shown in the pattern is worked in #6421 Copper, a warm, earthy colorway. Construction requires a 4.00 mm (size G) crochet hook, or the appropriate size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Removeable markers are recommended notions to help track pattern repeats and shaping decreases throughout the project.