Varpa Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Vārpa Cardigan: Sculpted Texture, Couture Fit 🧶✨

Design your statement V-neck with architectural columns, crisp ribs, and a polished button band—an heirloom layer you’ll wear for years. 💫

Elevate your wardrobe with a refined, textured cardigan worked in elegant sideways columns—tailored, modern, and endlessly wearable. 👌 Enjoy precision construction: seamless hem ribbing, set-in sleeves, and a button band crocheted on for a clean, ready-to-wear finish. 🧥 Written, tech-clear instructions (US terms) + a helpful gauge-swatch video support an advanced, satisfying make. 🎯🎥

Pattern Details:

• Level: Advanced (experience with written patterns, slip stitches, blocking, and garment seaming recommended)
• Language & Format: English; written pattern (no chart); includes video for gauge swatch; digital download (1 PDF)
• Construction: Worked sideways in columns; hem ribbing integrated; back and fronts crocheted separately; sleeves made separately and sewn on; button band worked onto front opening
• Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) — designed for up to 15.5" / 39 cm positive ease
  • Finished bust: 40.5 (49.25, 57.75, 66.5, 75.25) in / 103 (125, 147, 169, 191) cm
  • To fit bust: 25–33 (33.75–42, 42.25–50, 51–59, 59.75–67) in / 63.5–84 (85.5–106.5, 107.5–127, 129.5–150, 151.5–170) cm
• Gauge: 12 sts = 2.75" / 7 cm (2 leaves at base); 2 rows (1 column) = 2.25" / 5.5 cm in main stitch pattern
• Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
• Yarn: Worsted / CYC #4 (chainette wool-cotton blend suggested)
  • Concept by Katia Lagom, 47% virgin wool / 40% cotton / 13% polyamide; 218 yds / 200 m per 50 g
  • Estimated yardage: 1210 (1660, 2170, 2495, 2955) yds / 1110 (1520, 1990, 2290, 2710) m
• Notions: 4–5 buttons, tapestry needle
• Terms & Notes: US terms; consultations/pattern assistance not included; block according to fiber type

🧶 Sophisticated sideways columns + integrated hem ribbing