Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This step by step tutorial will show you how to crochet a women's pretty shell stitch cardigan / sweater / bolero / jacket. This cardigan is a suitable project for beginners.

For your cardigan you will need to use worsted / aran weight yarn.

For a size S/M (33inch bust) use a 5mm crochet hook
For a size M/L use a 6mm crochet hook
For a size L/XL use a 7mm crochet hook

For my cardigan I used a 5mm crochet hook and 6 balls of Drops Paris yarn in colour Light Blue Purple.

Baby / children's version of this cardigan: youtu.be/3u9Ve4Lx2k8

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