Hello, my beautiful sunflower! I have a sweet, customizable crochet cardigan pattern to share with you, and I hope you’ll read on to learn more about it!

Collette was designed by Jane Vanselous. When asked about this pattern, Jane said, “With the nostalgic charm of lace and a modern silhouette, Collette is a cardigan that is easily adaptable to a wide range of styles. Make it your own with a choice of close fitting or loose, short or long, with or without sleeves. Choose a soft pastel color, or something bold and bright, to create a sweater that best reflects your personality.”

“The sweater is worked from the bottom up, allowing for two places to make adjustments to the length. Sleeves are worked separately and stitched to the body after the fronts and back have been joined at the shoulder. The main lace pattern used throughout the sweater is easily memorized. Designing for 10 sizes requires a rather long pattern, but don’t let that sway you. The sweater is suitable for an intermediate to advanced crocheter, requiring no difficult stitches.”

Collette is shown here in our Limited Edition Signature Fingering yarn, which is a soft and breathable blend of 30% Linen, 30% Mulberry Silk, and 40% Baby Alpaca. The linen fiber in each colorway is dyed in our signature aqua blue color, which ties all of the shades together, while the other fibers are dyed in complementary colors. This collection is meant to symbolize our journey as a company. Things may shift and change, but like the linen running throughout the skeins, we strive to stay true to our values of positivity, joy, and the pursuit of constant improvement. 448 yd/410 m per skein.

Collette comes in sizes 1-10 (31.5″-68″/80-173 cm finished bust) and uses 600 – 2500 yards (550 – 2285 m) based on the version and size selected. The sample with sleeves is a Size 3 (39.5”/100 cm), and the sleeveless version is a Size 2 (35”/89 cm). Both are shown on a 34” (86.5 cm) bust. Both versions are shown in the color Dream Higher Signature Fingering.

Be sure to purchase all the yarn you need for your project because once these Limited Edition colors are gone, they’re gone!

This Intermediate to Advanced level pattern is for those who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include good pattern reading skills and basic sc and dc with the addition of a picot and 2 dc puff stitch.

We made a video showing you how to work the lace pattern. Take a look!

This pattern includes written instructions and charts, as well as a schematic.

 

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Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO Chandi