Coventina: A rippled crochet cardigan pattern
Coventina is a relaxed fit cardigan with wide mid-length floaty sleeves which is made in one piece. With gentle ripples and linked stitches throughout, it’s an elegant crochet cardigan which can take you through the seasons.
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Skills used
This is an intermediate level pattern. It assumes knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology. It uses linked stitches and working in the back loops. There is some seaming required. A stitch diagram of the main pattern repeat is included in the pattern.
This pattern was originally designed for Issue 2 of Moorit Magazine. The images are provided by and used with permission from Moorit.
This PDF version of the pattern uses US crochet terms with UK equivalents given in the abbreviations section. The original pattern, available in Moorit Issue 2, is written in UK terms.
Sizing
The cardigan is designed with positive ease for a relaxed fit.
The pattern is written in 10 women’s sizes to fit chest size from 76-167.5cm. Approximate finished measurements of each size are included in the pattern to help you choose a suitable size.
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Materials
Crochet hook
The pattern uses a 5mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. This is larger than the typical size worked with 4ply / fingering weight yarn. The pattern uses linked crochet stitches which create much better drape when worked with a larger hook.
I used a Clover Amour Crochet Hook for this project – one of my favourites – learn more about different crochet hooks here.
Yarn
Depending on the size you choose, you will need; 1360 (1450, 1780, 1870, 1970)(2340, 2420, 2780, 2900)m 4ply / fingering weight yarn.
The item pictured uses Fyberspates Scrumptious 4-ply/fingering (55% Merino wool, 45% silk; 365m / 399yd per 100g) in shade 306 Baby Pink- 4(5, 5, 5, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9, 9) balls / hanks.
Substitution Options
A similar 4ply or fingering weight yarn will create a similar result. Different fibres and yarns will produce a different finished result.
You may find this post useful when choosing yarn.
Other Materials & Notions
- Yarn needle, scissors and a tape measure
- 2 stitch markers
- You may wish to block this project, in which case I recommend a Blocking board and pins.
You can Learn more about blocking here.
You can purchase the Coventina cardigan pattern now from Etsy, Ravelry or Lovecrafts.
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Happy Hooking
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