Spring Beaded Cardigan

Looking to branch out and try using beads in your crochet projects? I am so happy to introduce the Spring Beaded cardigan! For this project, you will use DK weight yarn and small glass beads to create a spring look that is cozy yet subtly fun. The cardigan is worked bottom up, in rows, and sewn up together with a crochet hook. The sample shown is size XL.

This pattern is an intermediate level pattern. All levels of crocheters are welcome to apply but please be aware it is not a beginner pattern! :)

The current due date for this pattern is May 7th. This should be enough time for all sizes to complete the pattern, however I am open to moving the due date if the group decides everyone needs more time. 

The name for this pattern is also not finalized! Any suggestions are welcome :)

Size Chart

* 4 inches positive ease is included in the design

Choose the size closest to your true bust size.

Size counts are written as: XS, S, M, (L, XL, 2XL), (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust- 28, 32, 36, (40, 44, 48), (52, 56, 60)

Bust with positive ease- 32, 36, 40, (44, 48, 52), (56, 60, 64)

Body length- 41, 41, 41, (41, 41, 41), (41, 41, 41)

Sleeve length- 18.5, 19, 19, (19.5, 19.5, 20), (20, 20.5, 20.5)

Sleeve circumference at widest point- 16, 18, 20, (22, 24, 26), (28, 30, 32)

Yarn Information

Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK

4 oz/478 yards

Color: Linen

Yardage- 1600, 1800, 2000, (2,200, 2,400, 2,600), (2,800, 3,000, 3,200)

Bead Information

Bead Treasures

6/0 Glass Seed Beads

White Ceylon

2.9oz per container

Bead Amount (oz/containers)- 11.6/4, 11.6/4, 11.6/4, (14.5/5, 14.5/5, 14.5/5), (17.4/6, 17.4/6, 17.4/6)

Needles & Notions

3.75mm crochet hook

1mm crochet hook

13mm circular knitting needles or 2 dowels

Note: You will not be knitting with the needle! It will be used to slip stitches on and off. This pattern can be worked with two regular knitting needles/dowels, but using a circular knitting needle will make adding the beads easier

Stitch Markers-2

Scissors

Sewing Needle

Gauge

20 sts x 16 rows = 4 inch x 4 inch

3.75mm crochet hook

Gauge made in Main Stitch Pattern

16 sts x 20 rows = 4 inch x 4 inch

3.75mm crochet hook

Gauge made in Sc stitch

A photo tutorial for the Crochet Drop Stitch (DS) and attatching beads is included. You can also see a video tutorial on my instagram page ComfortingCrafts.

Size Chart

* 4 inches positive ease is included in the design

Choose the size closest to your true bust size.

Size counts are written as: XS, S, M, (L, XL, 2XL), (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust- 28, 32, 36, (40, 44, 48), (52, 56, 60)

Bust with positive ease- 32, 36, 40, (44, 48, 52), (56, 60, 64)

Body length- 41, 41, 41, (41, 41, 41), (41, 41, 41)

Sleeve length- 18.5, 19, 19, (19.5, 19.5, 20), (20, 20.5, 20.5)

Sleeve circumference at widest point- 16, 18, 20, (22, 24, 26), (28, 30, 32)

For this test, you will need to be able to: 

- Work basic crochet stitches

- Work the Crochet Drop Stitch (a video & photo tutorial for this is included)

- Add beads to your project (a video & photo tutorial for this is included)

Needles & Notions

3.75mm crochet hook

1mm crochet hook

13mm circular knitting needles or 2 dowels

Note: You will not be knitting with the needle! It will be used to slip stitches on and off. This pattern can be worked with two regular knitting needles/dowels, but using a circular knitting needle will make adding the beads easier

Stitch Markers-2

Scissors

Sewing Needle

To complete this test, I ask that you:

- Complete 1 Spring Beaded Cardigan with beads

- Add your project to Ravelry & link using the tester code

- Upload at least 1 photo of your finished cardigan to Ravelry

- Complete the feedback from on Yarnpond

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
The designer is offering yarn, notions, or other goodies to testers

For completing this test, I will send you:

- A finished PDF copy of this pattern

- A code for one free pattern of choice from Ravelry

- A discount code for 25% off stitch markers in my Etsy shop