
Leudinghause Crochet-Along: Design Reveal and Supply List | KT and the Squid
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Welcome to the Leudinghause Crochet-Along!
I’m unbelievably excited to show you this design! Once again I have tried to design a cardigan with my fans in mind. I tried to keep the design simple but also wanted it to be something that was practical and over all, wearable.
First, I want to remind you the PDF is still available to purchase HERE if you’d like. Keep in mind, all the info you need is located below for FREE but if you’d like something to print the PDF may be something you’ll want to purchase.
Don’t forget to scroll all the way down to enter the GIVEAWAY!
Here is a video explaining everything for this week. If you are looking for specific information I have noted at what times I start talking specific things in the post below.
Here’s the game plan
I will add all links to this post as we go. You may find it helpful to bookmark this page to come back to if you can’t find a specific post. If you watch the video above I explain this schedule in more detail at 6:55.
Week 0 (8/24): Design reveal, supplies list and giveaway (this post)
Week 5 (9/28): Blocking and Seaming
Sizing
This week you will have 1 week to get ready. This means you will first need to choose a size so you can get the appropriate amount of yarn. If you need more help choosing a size please watch the video at the top of this post. I start talking about sizes at 10:18.
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Bust: 28” (32”, 36”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”)
Finished bust width: 34” (38”, 42”, 46”, 50”, 54”, 58”)
The cardigan pictured in Donahue (grey) is shown in size S on a 34″ bust. The cardigan pictured in the Beet (red) is shown in Size M also on a 34″ bust. Ideally the cardigan should fit snug with about a 3″ overlap in the front.
Here is the schematic as well (click on it to make it larger).
Supply List
Yarn
This pattern calls for Universal Yarns Uptown DK (100% acrylic; 273 yd/250 m/ 3.5oz/100g; light/DK/3 weight). You will need 6(6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls. The grey cardigan is made in Donahue and the red sweater is made in beet.
You can purchase this yarn in a few different places. You can go right to Universal Yarns website, Amazon, or Annies. If you are in the US, Canada or Mexico you should be able to find it but outside of North America you will have to make a substitute. When choosing another yarn look for something similar to Uptown (you can read my review HERE). Wool Warehouse and Deramores are also good sites to checkout.
Hook
I’m using a G/4mm Furls Odyssey hook. You will need whatever hook gives you the right gauge (I’ll go over that next week).
Blocking Supplies
Washer and dryer (it’s going to be EASY!).
Iron and surface to iron on: This is optional if you’d like to steam block. Both of my samples were NOT steam blocked but if you are on the fence you can try it on your gauge swatch. I’ll explain how to do this and why I chose not to next week.
Other Supplies
Yarn needle: I like to use a sharp (metal) needle for weaving in ends and a plastic yarn needle for seaming.
Ruler: I use a rigid ruler for measuring gauge and a measuring tape for other measurements (measuring the sweater or myself).
6 Stitch Markers: I find scrap yarn works best.
Knit Klips: I use these when seaming in the sleeves. I only used one at a time. You can also use a safety pin or a regular straight pin.
Giveaway
This giveaway is so awesome! One luck winner will win the enough yarn from Universal Yarns to make their sweater as well as a Furls Odyssey Hook from Furls Crochet. The winner will choose the color yarn they’s like! All I need from you is an email in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to all US residents, must be 18 or older, void where prohibited. The giveaway ends on August 26th at 12am (pst) so get your entries in quick!



132 Comments
Michelle B
Great simple design! I think I’ll make mine in green. Can’t wait 🙂
Michelle
I would make mine gray or brown. There are lots of beautiful colors of yarn on the universal yarn site
CJ B
Hmm excited! Thinking gray or dark green
Jill
So excited to try my first garment after years of crocheting!
Aditi
As always beautiful pattern ?Thank you so much for the awesome giveaways and one of a kind patterns.
Melissa Endecott
I’m so excited and can’t wait to begin! I love the beet color but I think I may use the Cascade Pima Blue I didn’t use for last year’s CAL!
Kathryn Frenken
I’m thinking a dark teal color…
Caitlin
I love the beet!
Felicia Eis
I think I want to do Lapis!
Ashleigh
I think I’m going with dark grey but I may change my mind once I get in the store and see all the pretty colors 🙂
Stephanie Soikkeli
Your video was very helpful! I am so excited for this CAL!!
ann
I would love to make this in grey
Shelley
I’m so excited!! I love it! I’m trying to decide between Cedar and Bachelor…maybe I’ll just have to do both:)
Melody Francis
I want to make my cardigan in navy!
Brandy
Love the beet color
Anita
Thank you for hosting this CAL!! Debating between hunter green or grey.
Elizabeth Brand
I love the design, I’m planning on making mine in white or maybe peach. I still have a little time to make up my mind. I’m excited about this.
Claudine
Brilliant as always x
Heather
Love this I can’t wait to make me one?
Lisa
So excited!! Can’t wait!!
Andrea Smith
If I win that raffle I think my I want beet! I love thst rich red color!
Andrea Smith
And if I don’t win I’ll be getting beet anyway! Ah I can’t wait!
Shaylynn clark
I can’t wait to make this in black!
Susan Sorensen
Looking forward to this CAL! I’d make mine in the beet color.
Samantha
I like the Donahue but can’t find it. Going to keep looking.
Beth
I’m thinking of a gray color so it would be able to match any color I have on at the time. Can’t wait to get started. So excited
Louise Carway
This cardi is beautiful. I made the kram in navy and think I’m going to do the same for this although the grey is tempting.
Anne
My first color choice was BEET but LoveKnitting didn’t have it so Majestic was my 2nd choice.
Catherine
Can’t wait! Not sure of the color yet but I would like a slate blue type of color!
Stephanie S
Gorgeous sweater! I think I’ll use either root or lapis.
Rachel
I love both colors you have made your samples in. Choosing colors is my least favorite part of a project–I want to make them all! Maybe a Navy blue?
Aimee
I’m so excited! I loved making my cardigan last year and can’t wait to make another one!
Jacquelyn
I can’t wait to make this cardigan in a heather color! Off to look at yarn!
Darlene P.
Thank you for hosting such a wonderful giveaway!!! Oh so hard to choose . . . So many lovely colors!! I think I’ll have to go with lolite!
Toni
Donahue is a pretty color
Shawnee
Lovely! I’m trying to decide between a neutral gray or blush colored!
Kimari wright
I’m so excited and it’s beautiful
Emily
I’d love to make it in that gray Donahue color. So pretty!
Linda
I have always wanted to try a sweater and I love the look of this! Not sure what color yet, maybe an aqua or teal.
Lakisa Crawford
I love your patterns. I can’t wait for this crochet along. I need a sweater I can wear to work
Moriah Payne
I can’t wait to try this pattern!!
I’m torn between using Lily or Silver!!
Moriah P
Love the design! Can’t wait to try it out!!
I’m torn between using Lily or Silver..
Ceekay
I love the pattern already and like the one in beet red the best, 🙂
Rachel C
I love the colors pictured! I would make one in gray, maybe a dark blue.
Michelle
I would love to do a few of them but Latte and Lapis were my favorites!
Amelia
This looks like a wonderful pattern. I think I want to do mine in Cedar.
mary proctor
Lovely design, i will make it in a dark violet
Katherine Riley
I work for a company where everyone (president to janitor) has to wear a navy blue smock. I would love to make this in a bright color, I like the Bashful color.
Jen
I plan to make it in black so that it will match a lot. This is such a pretty sweater! I’ve never made a sweater before so this is exciting 🙂
Jenn
I want to try and make mine in a Navy Blue! I did the last CAL and it was so much fun and everyone was such a huge help!
Aimee Stevens
So excited to make this in the beet color!
Lacy
Ah! So many beautiful color choices! But I’m leaning toward using a lavender 🙂
Cathy
I’m not sure on which color yet but I like the beet color so far
Kari
I can’t wait. I thinking i am going to use a bold color instead of a safe color. love bashful
Ronnie T
Love trying new to me clothing patterns
Cheri
I am so excited to start this pattern! Now I just have to get the yarn!
Siri vranken
I plan on making this in a vintage pink colour. I can’t wait it looks gorgeous!
Sandra Edwards
I’m torn between using navy blue or the dazzling blue. Love the way this looks!!
Audrey O
I’m thinking maybe teal, or a dark red. I’m even considering doing shades of blue and grey.
Betty Philpot
Pink or lilac.
kathryn magner
I can’t wait! I am thinking of doing a dark green!
Kim Barclay
I’m so excited, this will be the first time making an item of clothing as well as the first time ever making something that I’m going to keep for myself. I would love to make the cardigan for myself in Shale. I will also will be making one for my mom who is ill and I know she would love one in the Beet color. Thank you for such a beautiful pattern! 🙂
Izumi
Beets! Love this deep reddish color!
Iratxe
Awesome!! I would like to make mine in dark yellow ?
Rachel B
I really love the Lapis yarn from Universal Yarn
Lindsey S
I would make mine heather gray!
Kathy
This looks great. I want one in a gray like the one shown.
Linda
If I win…lol I hope to get the Beet. If not, 🙁 , I’ll be using the yarn I bought for the last Cal, but didn’t get to make it.
Debi
Most likely a tan or silver. lovely sweater, thanks
Charli
I love the beet color. But making it in a nice black may be a good plan too.
Heidi Kaldenberg
I would choose the color “latte”. 🙂
Carol W
Looking forward to starting this! I’m leaning towards a dark red color.
Sarah P
I can’t decide between Night, Shale, and Bachelor Blue!
Amanda White
Another cute pattern! I made the Kram Cardi last year during the CAL. If I make this one, it’s have to be green or dark grey.
Alix
I don’t know what color I plan to do yet. I might do grey or just do a dark green.
Cecelia Edwards
Beautiful! I’m loving the gray!
Barbara Henning
I love the shape of this year’s CAL! In going to make mine either in grey or a berry color.
Sharon
Lovely. I will most likely go with gray.
Cathy Frye
I am going to use a color called Parchment/a dk weight Stylecraft Special
Stacy
I’m so excited to begin!
Pamela Jones
My preference for color would be either silver or lapis. Thanks for the opportunity to join your giveaway and CAL.
Desiree
I am so excited and cant wait to give this a try!
Allison K.
I’m thinking of using purple or grey!
Michelle Wulf
I am thinking gray! <3
Susie
I would like to make it in either Donahue or Root.
Sami
Ooh, love that gray.
Carrie P.
If I were to win I think I would make my cardi in “blush”.
Toni Bing
EXCITED
Alexis Conley
I love this and cant wait to make it! I think I will do mine in dazzling blue!
LIZ HASLER
I think I need a red sweater!
Nicole
Still deciding. Depending upon what I can find either cream or grey.
Jackie
Ok am looking forward to making another cardigan. This time I’ll make it in grey.
Lauren Appelt
Can’t wait to get started! I have some turquoise and mint I got on vacay!
Kathy
Thanks for the chance to win. I really love the blush color! I do like the color that you used for yours too, is that beet?
DiAnne Sundberg
So many beautiful colors! I’m thinking Sea for the first one. I know my daughter will want one too. I just love the style! Thanks for the chance to win!
Deb
I hope to find a nice soft medium pink yarn for mine. 🙂
Ashley Booth
I would definitely do it either in grey or black. Then I could wear it with EVERYTHING. I love it!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win, and for the beautiful pattern.
MichelleN
Wow another fabulous creation from KT. Now, how which yarn to choose, so many choices! So many colours!
Leah
I’m trying to decide how a 100% wool yarn that I already have in stash would work.
Rebecca Schaffer
Such a Beautiful sweater!! I love the “Sea” color…Would be perfect!!
LuAnn
Looking forward to this CAL! I plan on using a beautiful dark olive yarn.
Robin Sullivan
Green is my color…
Andrea
I am making mine in latte!
Pam Olson
I like the lapis color and would use that
Sheree Workinger
I would love it in Cranberry!
Justina
Love this design! I hope to make it in amethyst!
Tammy
I am thinking an off white or grey.
Cyndi
I know it sounds boring, but I think white. I have been wearing a white sweater coverup a lot lately.
Alisa
looking forward to trying this in green
Cyn Y.
What a beautiful design and CAL. Looks fantastic.
Connie Welch
I want mine in browns. Looks like fun!
bbarbara
I have never made a garment before so this would be a first for me. I would probably make it in gray or blue
Seema S
Wow can’t wait to start on this.
Ann G
I’d love to make mine in Root #113.
Nora Helma
I just found out about this CAL today. So glad I did; I made your Kram Cardigan earlier this year in slate/denim blue. I’m leaning towards doing this one in Sea.
Leslie Mansfield
I think I will choose either bittersweet or limestone.
Amber W
I love the beet color! So rich and eye catching! Love the simple design that can be dressed up or down. Can’t wait to start!
Kim
In a some shade of blue, I believe. I’m not 100% sure yet 🙂
Angela
I plan on making mine in a dark heathered brown I think. Something neutral that I can wear anytime I want 🙂
Liz
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and your beautiful cardigan design! Lots of great choices, but I love the Iolite -118 colorway of Uptown.
Becky
I would love to make the Donahue, but the Granite is also gorgeous!
Becky Fisher
I really like the beet color. t is what caught my eye and made me want to make this!
Stacey
I plan on makes my mind blue or grey. Looking forward to this cal.
Elizabeth Z
Would like to make this in a shade of purple. Purple, purple everywhere!
Julia
Going with a blue.
Terrie Faria
I love the color in their add looks avocado green, I cant match with swatches to get a name. I also like the sea, its a pretty blue.
I am so excited I have never made anything that needs to fit, aphgans, scarves, etc.. It will also be for me! What a new concept! lol.
Possibiltity to win it!
Yippie!
Elizabeth
It may be boring, but mine will be charcoal grey.
Kayla
Donahue!
Angie
This is my first CAL. Hope I’m not in over my head. I like the lapis and lolite colors.
Christine
I’m in desperate need of a black cardigan for my fall capsule wardrobe, so I’ll be making it in black!
Ginny B
I would like to make mine in a neutral, or grey.
Therese
What a beautiful pattern! I need to go look at the available yarn colors. Both the gray and beet are great colors!