Big Bow Cardigan

I am a huge fan of publications such as Interweave Crochet and Crochet Today.  I often find myself quickly skimming through the pages for inspiration or looking through them for clothing patterns to make for myself.  When I saw this pattern on the cover of the Winter 2008 edition of this magazine, I knew exactly which yarn I had in my arsenal with which to crochet this cardigan.

This is the cover of the Winter 2008 edition of Interweave Crochet

This is my version of the Big Bow Cardigan

The buttons are a unique find at your local Hobby Lobby.  They were on clearance!

Pattern: Big Bow Cardigan (winter 2008 edition of Interweave Crochet)

Description: Cardigan with built in scarf that extends from the collar.  Asymmetrical closure.

Yarn Used: Caron's Simply Soft Eco Yarn in Natural (You may be able to find this online but quantities are limited)  This is a worsted weight yarn that is 80% super soft acrylic and 20% specialty fibers made from recycled plastic bottles! I love this yarn because I feel like I am saving the planet while creating something beautiful.  It can be substituted with any other worsted weight yarn such as Caron's simply soft.  The pattern calls for Naturally Naturelle Aran 10 Ply which is a wool yarn.

Sizing: I believe I made this to fit bust circumference of 41". This pattern is available in plus size as well!

Instructions: Interweave rates this one as "Some concentration required".  This was pretty simple for me just mostly counting your stitches.

Changes: I only substituted for an awesome eco friendly yarn!

Level of Difficulty: Very simple stitches and pattern very easy to follow.

Timing: It took me a few weeks to make this due to the many other projects I have going on all at once.

Overall, I love this cardigan and I get many compliments on it each time I wear it.  The photo was taken recently but I made the sweater a few years back so unfortunately the fit is not where I want it to be but this is nothing a few inches off my waist and in my bust can't fix!  I love the scarf and it actually has a key hole to allow for versatility for tying the scarf.

*Styling notes: Jeans (PZI), Lipstick (Rebel by MAC), Headband (Ardene's), Hair (Just my natural wash n go)