Hey guys!
Today I’m sharing a new cardigan design with you – the Inglewood Cardi! Click here to go straight to the pattern or continue reading for more info + a pattern coupon code!
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About
Sometimes my favourite designs aren’t even planned and are just magically crocheted into existence while I binge watch a Netflix series. This cardigan was worked up while I watched Season 2 of the Mindy Project (I can’t be the only one who remembers what they were watching/listening to for each design they create??) and I had no plan in mind. I finished my work for the day and then started crocheting for fun (not work crochet, just fun crochet :p). I found a cool stitch in my fav stitch dictionary and just started working up a rectangle and somehow it turned into this cool cardigan.
This pattern is a totally SHAPELESS cardigan. I can hear you now – What?? Aren’t you supposed to at least shape the arms? Well folks, I am breaking the rules, I guess. This cardigan has absolutely zero shaping, and it works. I had it tested in each size, and the shapeless sleeves looked just as cute on the size S as it did on the size 4X, without looking boxy. The fit just works.
It’s created in 5 rectangles: 1 back panel, 2 front panels, 2 sleeves.
This is such a beginner-friendly pattern. The entire thing is a 1-row repeat! It looks intricate, but it’s deceivingly simple. If you can double crochet.. you can make this.
I called it the Inglewood Cardi because one of our favourite restaurants is in Inglewood, Calgary. (FYI it’s called Madison 1212 and it’s a gourmet nacho restaurant – you need to try the Lobster Nachos!) It just seemed fitting. This is an easy layering piece that you can make as long or as short as you want. I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (are you even surprised?) and it works up incredibly fast! If you love this yarn as much as I do, I have like 9984623 other patterns that also use it. I also wrote a blog post a while ago about why I love it so much here.
Construction
This pattern is written in US crochet terms and graded from size XS-5X. If you fall outside of this range, I’m always happy to help you tailor it to your own measurements!
Adjustments you could make include length, colour, and bust/sleeve measurements – so if your bust measures as a size M but your arm measures as a S, you can follow the sleeve instructions for size S but make the front/back panels for size M.
First, we work the back panel, then the 2 front panels, then the sleeves, and instructions are included on how to seam this piece together. I also included a diagram so that it’s crystal clear where everything should be!
All you’ll need is your 5mm hook, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins of 24/7 Cotton for sizes XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X, 5X), and a few stitch markers or scrap yarn to help line up the panels when seaming together.
The only stitch you need to know is double crochet! Each panel starts off with a foundation row, but please don’t let that scare you if you’ve never done it before! I include instructions on how to do it and once you get the hang of it, it’s really simple!
Yarn:
I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton for this project. I chose the colour White and you will need 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins for sizes XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X, 5X). You can click here for the link to the skeins! There are so many colours to choose from in 24/7 Cotton! I love that it’s inexpensive and you can machine wash it. If you live in Canada, your best bet is to order online or check your local yarn stores to see if they carry it.
The fiber composition is 100% mercerized cotton. It’s a chainette yarn, which means your hook won’t split the plies. This is my favourite style of yarn. 24/7 Cotton is great for this project because it’s on the heavier side, meaning it will give this cardigan some really nice drape.
You can find the pattern in these places:
On my website here
On Ravelry here.
On Etsy here.
(Use the code “PATTERN10” for 10% off all patterns)
I can’t wait to see your WIPs! Make sure to tag me @knitsnknotswpg and use the pattern hashtag #InglewoodCardi so that everyone can see your projects!
Happy crocheting,
Janine xo
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