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Free Calypso Crochet Cardigan Pattern

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Pattern Details
This flattering vest with fun fringe peplum will put you in a happy frame of mind.
Sizing Notes

Making the right size is important! To make sure your project turns out the size described, always make a gauge swatch to match your tension. First time swatching? Learn more about crocheting a gauge swatch!  

Finished Measurements

You can view the finished size for this pattern by downloading the pdf.

Care

Treat your finished project right! Make sure you read the care directions closely so your hard work ages gracefully.

  • Machine Wash in Warm Water, Gentle Cycle
  • Tumble Dry, Low
  • Do Not Bleach
  • Do Not Iron
  • Dry-Cleanable
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Free Easy Crochet Sweater/Cardigan Pattern for Women

This flattering vest with fun fringe peplum will put you in a happy frame of mind. Crochet it in colors shown or in all one color. It works over tanks in warm weather or longer sleeves in cold weather.

  • Reviews & Ratings

    3.552

    I need help!

    “Fringe Peplum With right side facing, 6.5mm [US K-10½] hook and holding 2 strands of A together, join yarn at lower edge of Left Front, ch 70, slip st in next 2 hdc; repeat from * across, ch 70, slip st in last st. Fasten off.” I’ve been having fun making this pattern. So far the instructions have been great except for the part where you add the fringed peplum. Part of the instructions are missing. It says to repeat what’s in the*but there are no*designating anything to repeat. Can you please look at?

    Chickaboo451
    Quality of Product
    5
    Value of Product
    5
    • I need help! (Image 49895249)“Fringe Peplum With right side facing, 6.5mm [US K-10½] hook and holding 2 strands of A together, join yarn at lower edge of Left Front, ch 70, slip st in next 2 hdc; repeat from * across, ch 70, slip st in last st. Fasten off.” I’ve been having fun making this pattern. So far the instructions have been great except for the part where you add the fringed peplum. Part of the instructions are missing. It says to repeat what’s in the*but there are no*designating anything to repeat. Can you please look at?https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/3cfb0443-15c5-5b0e-9c61-3fabc38cae2a
    • I need help! (Image 49895250)“Fringe Peplum With right side facing, 6.5mm [US K-10½] hook and holding 2 strands of A together, join yarn at lower edge of Left Front, ch 70, slip st in next 2 hdc; repeat from * across, ch 70, slip st in last st. Fasten off.” I’ve been having fun making this pattern. So far the instructions have been great except for the part where you add the fringed peplum. Part of the instructions are missing. It says to repeat what’s in the*but there are no*designating anything to repeat. Can you please look at?https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/3daf5932-c821-5a91-98cc-6c2794be6f9d

    need photos of front and back. not an angle

    I am not all that experienced but adept enough to read patterns and stitches my gripe is that the pattern later revealed the reverse coloration that is not obvious in the picture of the model standing at an angle. also, it does not give a photo representation of the back, which it should as the pattern leaves you to guess what it is coming out like.. needless to say when constructing it and 2/3 through pattern I gave up as body seemed big and arm holes small and it left a back neck after slip stitched together just not right. I frogged what I could. waste of time, so giving it 3 stars as 2 stars are for my potential lack of years of experience

    xmastwish3511
    • We’re sorry that you struggled through the Calypso Cardigan. In terms of how the size was turning out, you want to always be careful to match your tension/gauge to what the pattern recommends. The gauge for this pattern is as follows: GAUGE: 12 dc = 4”; 8 rows = 4” using 5mm [US H-8] hook. You may need to change the size of your hook to match gauge. As far as construction goes, the pattern begins at one sleeve and then half of the Back is worked vertically. The opposite side is done and the Back is joined at the center. Then, the Lower Back is worked across the horizontal. Next, each of the front portions is worked from the front half of each sleeve and the shoulders are joined. Then, the waistband is worked horizontally followed by the fringe peplum. Finally, the edging is added as well as the frog closure in the front. While this is rated easy, it may be a better choice to have worked at least one cardigan prior to this to have an understanding of the general construction process of a cardigan down. However, this piece does have some unique design features which makes it a little less than straightforward for someone without previous experience. We would encourage you to choose another cardigan to gain experience (unless this description has given you the courage to try again).

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