Crochet Pattern Women's Bobble & Cable Cardigan 1227 Instant PDF Download

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Textured Cotton DK Crochet Cardigan

A seamed, Aran-inspired crochet cardigan with bold post-stitch cables and popcorn texture, finished with ribbed hem, cuffs, and a buttoned front band.

What you’ll make: A long-sleeve, V-neck, button-front cardigan with alternating cable and textured panels, plus ribbed edging (post-stitch rib).

Sizing/Measurements: To fit bust: 81 [86: 91: 96] cm. Actual finished bust: 97 [102: 107: 112] cm. Length: 56 [56: 58: 58] cm. Sleeve seam: 46 [46: 48: 48] cm.

Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight cotton or cotton-rich blend (recommended fibre type: predominantly cotton for stitch definition). Approximate total length: 1980 [2090: 2310: 2310] m (check meterage of your chosen yarn).

Needles & notions: 4.00 mm crochet hook. 3.50 mm crochet hook (for ribbed bands). 5 buttons. Stitch markers (optional, for button placement and edging).

Tension (gauge): 17 stitches and 10½ rows to 10 cm using a 4.00 mm hook, worked over the textured pattern.

Yarn Suggestions: Rowan Summerlite DK (100% cotton). Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton DK (100% cotton). King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton). Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton). Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK (100% mercerized cotton). Berroco Modern Cotton DK (cotton/rayon blend). DROPS Cotton Merino (cotton/wool blend).

Construction notes: Worked in pieces (Back, Left Front, Right Front, Sleeves), then seamed. Texture is created with relief front/back treble stitches (post stitches) plus popcorns within set panel repeats. Hem, cuffs, and front/neck bands are finished in post-stitch rib; buttonholes are formed on the first rib row by chaining and skipping stitches at marked positions.

Skill level: Intermediate (comfortable with post stitches, popcorns, shaping, and seaming).

Images / Credits: Copyright Marle & Row, 2025.

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