Strata Cardigan crochet pattern - digital or hard copy

Strata Cardigan is a  semi-fitted, drop shoulder cardigan - perfect with jeans over a strappy top, or as an extra layer when you are snuggling in the house. It has deliberately long sleeves so you can double over the cuff if you need to and keep the chill out.

The cardigan is crocheted sideways in rows to create panels and sleeves, which are then joined together before a trim is added for extra length and warmth. Using a simple two-row repeat of Herringbone half trebles and double slip stitches, you will make this aran/worsted weight cardigan in no time at all.

Yarns: Yarnadelic Worsted by John Arbon Textiles; 100g/ 216m/ 236yds; 100% Corriedale. Sample photographed is a size 2 in shade 'The Beautiful Ones'.

Size 1 - 565g/ 1220m/ 1335yds

Size 2 - 630g/ 1360m/ 1490yds

Size 3 - 700g/ 1510m/ 1655yds

Size 4 - 790g/ 1705m/ 1865yds

Size 5 - 870g/ 1880m/ 2055yds

Size 6 - 940g/ 2030m/ 2220yds

Size 7 - 1020g/ 2205m/ 2410yds

Size 8 - 1120g/ 2420m/ 2645yds

Size 9 - 1185g/ 2560m/ 2800yds

Yarn substitutes: Something with the same or very similar meterage.  It can be a different blend but be aware that meterage requirements will change if you substitute yarns.  

Materials:

5mm hook (US H/8)

4 x place markers & 1 x stitch marker (to secure stitch when putting project aside)

Blocking equipment and tapestry needle 

Stitches used: double crochet (US single crochet), herringbone half treble (US Herringbone half double crochet), herringbone half treble (US Herringbone half double crochet) two sts together, starting htr - starting half treble (US starting half double crochet), ss - slip stitch

Tutorials: pattern has links to short video tutorials for the special stitches used.   

Tension/Gauge: Unblocked on RS 18.75 sts and 15 rows over 10cm/ 4". Blocked on RS 18 sts and 16 rows over 10cm/ 4". 

Finished measurements: Strata Cardigan is designed to be worn with 7-14cm/ 2.75-5.5" of positive ease around the full bust.

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Pattern Pricing

I now operate a ‘pay what you can’ scale for my electronic/downloadable single patterns.  I usually charge £7.50 for garment patterns and to encourage access for all crafters, these are now available on a scale of £5.50 - £9.50 and you chose what you can afford within that scale. 

Please note that this doesn’t apply to my hard copy patterns, which remain priced at £7.50 and come with an automatic digital download.

Pattern format

Strata Cardigan is a fourteen-page document.  If you are purchasing a printed copy, it is A4 sized with large, clear text.

Weights given are approximated to provide the best estimate for postage and packaging costs only.

Product materials, sourcing and PoM Rating

This product was originated by me at Fay Dashper-Hughes Designs.  This pattern was printed by me on paper made from 100% recycled fibre, using wind power.

Postage and Packaging

You can read all about P&P here.

The P&P costs applied are very transparent.  No additional costs are added on, you simply pay for the cost of packaging and the cost of postage.  I don't offer free P&P because what that usually means is that the cost of P&P has been added to the cost of goods.  I think it is better to assume that my customers aren't daft and would rather have transparent P&P costs than the pretence of 'Free P&P' with inflated prices on the items that they are buying.