Brighten the winter gloom with a stylish cardi hooked up in cool pastel shades, the cover star of the latest issue of Simply Crochet. Throw it over a thin jumper or tee and step out into the winter sunshine (we live in hope!)

Advertisement

Designed by Fran Morgan, the soft and super-smart jacket works well whether you’re dressing up or dressing down, at the office or the pub. To hook up this fantastic pattern, you’ll need:

Rowan Cotton Cashmere yarn (85% cotton, 15% cashmere, 50g/125m) in colours:

Vintage Claret (217)
Pearly Pink (216)
Coral Spice (214)
Golden Dunes (213)

A 4mm (US G/6) hook

For yarn stockists see www.knitrowan.com

You’ll find the full pattern, yarn quantities and measurements for this gorgeous cardi, including four size options, in issue 79. Alternatively you can download the pattern from Ravelry here!

Advertisement

Simply Crochet issue 79 is available as a digital edition, for Apple phones and tablets, Android phones and tablets, the Barnes & Noble Nook, and to read through Zinio as PDFs. Click here to find the right version for you.

Simply_Crochet_issue79_pastel_cardi_pin

Authors

Fran Morgan
Fran MorganKnitting & Crochet Designer

Fran Morgan is an independent Knitwear and Crochet Designer, with over 55 years of knitting and crocheting experience. Her patterns have been published in Simply Crochet, Simply Knitting, Let's Knit magazines and many more.

Comments, questions and tips

Rate this recipe

What is your star rating out of 5?

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Overall rating

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement