Perfect for completing your outfit, this Alexia cardigan is crocheted using half double crochet stitches.

Required Materials

To make the Alexia cardigan, you will need:

• Crochet hooks no. 4 and no. 5 (or others depending on your sample)

• Stitch markers

• 1 wool needle

• 5 half-shiny DAIM color buttons Ø 20 mm ref.: 070222 1170

Instructions available in the following sizes: 34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52

Techniques Used

• Half double crochet

• 2 half double crochets worked together

• Half double crochet ribbing

• Single crochet ribbing

• 1 chain stitch = 2 half double crochets worked together

• 1 increase = 2 half double crochets in the same stitch

Pieces to make:

• Back

• Right front panel

• Left front panel

• Sleeves

• Pocket linings

• Collar band

• Button bands