The Key West Cardi

"Keep cool this summer with the light and airy Key West Cardi. The combination of filet crochet and lace weight yarn come together to create this perfectly drapey stunning cardi. Wear it with jeans, a summer dress or even as a swimsuit cover up for a lazy day at the beach! This pattern is sized from S-3XL and is long and oversized for comfort and style. Design includes written pattern as well as a downloadable PDF filet crochet chart."

NotesCardigan is worked in 3 panels then seamed at shoulders and sides. Sleeve trim is crocheted on separately. Work Back Panel according to chart where instructed. Work front panels in open mesh pattern. Downloadable PDF filet crochet chart is available with the free pattern. Blog post also includes tips and information on how to work filet crochet.

Crochet HookD/3 or 3.25 mm hook

Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.

Crochet Gauge9 spaces/blocks (see special stitches) x 12 rows = 4 inches in pattern

Finished SizePattern is written in size S/M with sizes (L/XL, 2/3X) in parenthesis. Bust Circumference: 45.75 (51.25, 56.5)”

Materials List

• 3 (4, 5) balls Debbie Bliss Rialto, #1 lace weight, 100% Merino Wool, 50g (1.8 oz)/ 390 m (427 yds) per ball
  
• US E/3.5 mm crochet hook
  
• Blocking mat
• Tapestry Needle