Hello! I hope the beginning of the new year has been kind to you. My own start was a bit slow, as I decided to slow down in general and take life a little easier. I’ve been finishing up WIP projects from last year and preparing them for publishing. But new creative ideas have already started knocking on my door again, so hopefully a new design will jump onto my hook very soon.
Over the past weeks, I’ve been finalizing a new garment design that I am truly happy with—the stitch pattern, the yarn choice, the fit, and the overall look and feel. It has been a pure joy to design and make, and today I’m incredibly excited to share it with the world.
Please give a warm welcome to the Freya Cardigan.
The pattern is now available on Etsy HERE and on Ravelry HERE.
A special construction
Freya Cardigan is quite different from the garments I’ve designed in the past. It features a unique construction, worked vertically from side to side. I also used a short-row technique to create a leafy stitch pattern on the front. The fit is oversized, and I can safely say it will suit a wide range of sizes and body shapes.
It can also be adjusted as you go, both in width and upper arm circumference. The pattern has been tested in multiple sizes, and each version turned out beautifully.
Yarn
For the Freya Cardigan, I chose Scheepjes Kindsome yarn, which has a balanced composition of compostable polyester and responsibly sourced wool.
The yarn is incredibly soft and lightweight, coming in a sport weight with 50 g balls and 150 m per skein. It glides smoothly on the hook, and the stitch definition is excellent.
Kindsome yarn is currently available in a limited color range, but I truly hope new shades will be introduced in the future, making it an even more wonderful choice for both crochet and knitting—especially for colorwork.
If you prefer to use a different yarn for your Freya Cardigan, I recommend choosing a soft sport-weight yarn. The best results will be achieved with a single, solid color.
Pattern details
Freya Cardigan comes in 9 sizes, with a finished bust measurement of 112–208 cm / 44–82 in and a recommended ease of 45–55 cm / 17¾–21¾ in. It is designed as a roomy, cozy garment.
You can make it as an open-front cardigan without a closure, or optionally add buttonholes at the front for extra practicality.
The shoulder line is dropped, with no visible transition between the back and sleeves. Working half double crochet stitches into the back loops only gives the finished piece a knitted look rather than a crocheted one.
The pattern includes full written instructions in English (US crochet terms), detailed photo tutorials, and links to video tutorials explaining the construction, short-row technique, and finishing. The videos guide you through every step of making the Freya Cardigan.
If you’d like to get your own copy of the pattern and create your own Freya Cardigan, you can find it HERE on Ravelry and HERE on Etsy.
Hope you enjoy,
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