{"product_id":"product-14","title":"Checkerboard Crochet Cardigan Pattern | Cropped Colour Block Cardigan in Green \u0026 Cream | Sizes XS–[XX] | PDF Instant Download","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePDF crochet pattern · Sizes XS–[XX] · Advanced beginner · Written instructions with stitch counts and photos · Instant download — no physical item shipped\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour shades of green and a cream. That's the entire palette, and it's why this cardigan looks considered rather than scrappy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe squares are solid — no holes, no motifs, no lacework. Just dense fabric in blocks, arranged so no two adjacent squares are the same shade. That density is what gives the cardigan real weight and makes it hang like a jacket instead of draping like a shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCropped and boxy, with a wide cream border framing the fronts and hem, dropped shoulders and full balloon sleeves built from the same squares. Open front, no closure, no buttonholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo shaping anywhere. You make squares, join them into panels, seam. Which is what makes a garment this substantial achievable for someone who has never made one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🧶 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull written pattern in sizes XS–[XX]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid square pattern, round by round with stitch counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour placement chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare layout diagrams per size — body, fronts, sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining instructions [verify: join-as-you-go and\/or seamed]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream border and neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize chart with ease guidance and a schematic [verify included]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn quantity estimates per size and per shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS crochet terms [verify: UK terms included?]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📏 Finished Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTo fit bust\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFinished bust\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eEase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBody length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSleeve length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSquares needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"To fit bust\" is your own measurement. \"Finished bust\" is the garment. Drafted with generous positive ease for an oversized fit — choose from the \"to fit\" column. Work one square and measure it before committing to a layout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🧶 Yarn \u0026amp; Hook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorsted or aran (weight 4) [verify]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorder and squares — [XX] g \/ [XX] yd for size M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX] g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX] g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSage green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX] g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX] g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHook size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[XX] mm [verify]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne finished square = [XX] x [XX]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn used in sample\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[verify — do not name a brand unless it is in the PDF]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🪡 Pattern Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced beginner — squares plus seaming, no shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, slip stitch [verify full list]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid squares, joined into panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — open front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversized, dropped shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printable PDF, written pattern with photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerms:\u003c\/strong\u003e US crochet terms [verify]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🛍️ Materials Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn in four greens plus cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrochet hook in the stated size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry needle and stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking mats and pins — squares must block to the same size before joining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e⚙️ How It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDownload instantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your PDF arrives the moment your order is confirmed — nothing is shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake one square and measure it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every layout decision depends on this number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size and chart your colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The diagrams show the square count and placement per size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlock, join, wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Block every square to the same size, join into panels, seam, and work the cream border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a digital PDF crochet pattern — an instant download, not a finished garment and not a kit. No physical item will be shipped. All sales are final once the files have been downloaded. Personal use and small-scale handmade selling are welcome; the pattern file, photos and instructions may not be resold, shared or redistributed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hook by ELSIE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44875013947443,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5823\/1347\/files\/Ad_for_crochet_cardigan_PDF_20260916130941.jpg?v=1789561031","url":"https:\/\/hookbyelsie.com\/products\/product-14","provider":"Hook By Elsie ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}