{"id":321529,"date":"2025-08-05T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/?p=321529"},"modified":"2025-07-19T14:31:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T12:31:04","slug":"cropped-crochet-cardigan-free-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/cropped-crochet-cardigan-free-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Cropped crochet cardigan with pockets \ud83c\udd93 Pattern with videos by Graci Benedetto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Lib\u00e9ma Cardigan<\/strong> is a retro-chic Bohemian-inspired garment designed for you to wear on a walk in the park or for a special event. Designed with Concept Calma <\/strong>and Katia Blue Jeans IV<\/strong>, this cropped crochet cardigan<\/strong> stands out for its simplicity and front pockets with fringe around the edges. Undoubtedly, a crochet project that combines comfort, style and attention to detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It has been designed by Graciana Benedetto<\/strong>, or Graci <\/strong>for short, a Brazilian designer settled in the Netherlands who learned how to crochet from her grandmother and has turned crochet into a soulful form of expression. Through her account @gracibenedetto<\/a>, she shares patterns with clear, intuitive and modern constructions<\/strong>, designed to enjoy the process of crocheting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Construction of this cropped crochet cardigan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lib\u00e9ma Cardigan<\/strong> is crocheted flat, with a construction designed to minimize seams and enjoy a process that flows effortlessly. You start with the ribbing at the bottom edge of the garment. Next, work the front and back in a single piece up to the armholes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From here, split the work into three parts<\/strong>: left front, back and right front, which are worked separately up to the shoulders. The shoulders are seamed together and the sleeves<\/strong> (which are worked separately) are sewn to the body. The result is a cardigan with a clean, comfortable and professional look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pattern with videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Materials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Concept Calma<\/strong> (50 g \u2013 85 m), color 59 (Light beige): 7 balls for size S<\/strong>, 8 balls for size M <\/strong>and 9 balls for size L<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DISCOVER CONCEPT CALMA \ud83e\uddf6<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Katia Blue Jeans IV<\/strong> (100 g \u2013 380 m), color 203 (Medium beige): 2 balls for size S<\/strong> and M, <\/strong>and 3 balls for size L<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DISCOVER KATIA BLUE JEANS IV \ud83e\uddf6<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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  • 4.5-mm crochet hook or the size necessary to obtain gauge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stitch markers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tapestry needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Your choice of buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Abbreviations and stitches<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • *\u2026* = repeat stitches between asterisks as many times as stated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • ch = chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • dc = double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • dc tog = double crochet stitches together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • f st = fringe stitch (see video <\/strong>in finishes section)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • prev = previous<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • R and r(s) = row(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sc = single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sc blo= single crochet back loop only<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sk = skip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sl st = slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sl st blo = slip stitch back loop only<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • V st = V stitch (dc1, ch2, dc1 into the same st)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Gauge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      14\u00a0sts x 11\u00a0rs = 10 x 10\u202fcm or 4 x 4\u201d in fantasy stitch (see video)<\/strong>: combination of 2 rows of single crochet, 1 row of V stitch and 1 row of single crochet 3 together, followed by 2 chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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