Easy is an understatement!

You know how you see a handmade piece of clothing online and your internal monologue immediately sounds like “woah, that’s complicated! I could never! Show me a scarf pattern!” I’m here to tell you that I felt that way for a good long time until I found the right patterns and tutorials for me.

This easy crochet cardigan is just about as simple as it could get – it’s made of T shaped panels that are sewn together, that’s it! There’s no fussy shaping or difficult elements that take this beyond an easy level pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

One of my patterns from earlier this year is constructed in a very similar fashion to this – it’s called the Cabana Top. That pattern is a pullover sweater style that is also made up of basic T shaped panels. It’s been a popular pattern here on the blog so I knew I wanted to make an easy crochet cardigan style sister pattern.

This pattern is only slightly different from the Cabana Top. Instead of two identical T shaped panels that are sewn together, we work one large T shaped panel for the back. Then two separate panels for the front that together make up that T shape. This mirrors the back only with an opening to make it a cardigan.

I maintained the same slightly lacy shoulder and top of sleeve of this easy crochet cardigan. However the yarn I used fills in those gaps quite a bit. If you wanted more stitch definition I would suggest using a yarn that isn’t quite as fluffy as the one I used.

The Yarn

I used Lion Brand’s LB Collection Chainette yarn for this easy crochet cardigan pattern. It’s been a smash hit ever since it came out last year! Once you feel it in your own hand, you’ll know why. This yarn is a luxurious blend of 70% baby alpaca, 18% virgin wool, and 12% polyamide for durability. Chainette is spun in a chain style structure (instead of plied like usual yarn is) and this means the stitches look more woven. It also means the yarn is very fluffy in that it allows air to pass through it and creates a lightweight feeling on the skin.

The color range in this yarn is one of my all-time favorites from any yarn brand. The colors are all heathered and a little rustic without being too muddy. They’re somehow both bright and soft at the same time. My favorites are the pink, cream, mustard and olive but really there isn’t a single color in the line that I don’t like!

I’ve made a couple of other patterns, apart from this easy crochet cardigan, with this yarn. These include my Knit Gwen Hat (that I’ve been wearing all season!) and my Crochet Elle Convertible Shawl.

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Easy Crochet Cardigan PATTERN

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DESCRIPTION

The Cozy Cardigan is fluffy, dreamy, and simple. It’s comprised of simple stitches and basic construction that makes for a great first garment pattern.

MATERIALS

-Lion Brand Collection Chainette Yarn

(Weight 3/Light, 1.75 oz/50 g, 131 yds/120 m)

8 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins in Pink

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-Size I 5.5mm crochet hook

-Tapestry needle

-Measuring tape

-Scissors

SIZES

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

GAUGE (after blocking)

14 sts x 16 rows = 4″ in sc

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

PATTERN NOTES

-For reference, model is 5’5” tall, and wearing the crochet snuggle sweaterin a size Medium.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in X-Small with Small, Medium, Large, Xl, 2X, and 3X listed in parenthesis such as 72 (82, 90, 100, 108, 118, 126) whereas 72 for size XS, 82 for size S, 90 for size M, 100 for size L, 108 for size XL, 118 for size 2X and 126 for size 3X. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

-This cardigan sweater is worked in 3 pieces and seamed to create a T shape – a dynamic and interesting way to create a sweater!

-All sizing is true to size and based on the CYC sizing regulations.

Easy Crochet Cardigan PATTERN

Back Panel

*We will begin at the bottom of our T-shape, work the body, then use an easy chain method to make the top of the T-shape for the sleeves. Let’s get started!

Body

Ch 53 (61, 65, 75, 81, 89, 95), sk 1 st

Row 1: Sc across, t <52, 60, 64, 74, 80, 88, 94>

Row 2: Ch 1, sc across, t

Rpt Row 2 until you’ve finished Row 58.

Continue to Lace without breaking yarn.

Lace

Continuing from Row 58

Ch 57 (59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63), sk 1 st

Row 1: Sc across to end, ch 57 (59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63), sk 1 st <108, 118, 122, 134, 140, 150, 156 sc>

Row 2: Sc across, t <164, 176, 180, 194, 200, 212, 218>

Rep Row 2 until you’ve finished Row 6 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14)

Lace Row: Ch 2, sk 1 sc, sc, *ch 1, sk 1, sc; rep from * across <82, 88, 90, 97, 100, 106, 109 sc>

Rep Lace Row until you’ve finished Row 17 (19, 19, 21, 23, 23, 25).

Finish off, weave all ends.

Right Front Panel

Body

Ch 25 (29, 31, 37, 39, 43, 47), sk 1 st

Row 1: Sc across, t <24, 28, 30, 36, 38, 42, 46>

Row 2: Ch 1, sc across, t

Rpt Row 2 until you’ve finished Row 58.

Continue to Lace without breaking yarn.

Lace

Continuing from Row 58

Ch 57 (59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63), sk 1 st

Row 1: Sc across, t <80, 86, 88, 96, 98, 102, 108 sc>

Rep Row 1 until you’ve finished Row 6 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14)

Lace Row: Ch 2, sk 1 sc, sc, *ch 1, sk 1, sc; rep from * across <40, 43, 44, 48, 49, 51, 54 sc>

Rep Lace Row until you’ve finished Row 17 (19, 19, 21, 23, 23, 25).

Finish off, weave all ends.

Left Front Panel

Rep body of right front panel

Lace

Continuing from Row 58

Row 1: Sc across, ch 57 (59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63), sk 1 st <92, 100, 106, 114, 122, 130, 136 sc>

Row 2: Sc across, t <80, 86, 88, 96, 98, 102, 108 sc>

Rep Row 2 until you’ve finished Row 6 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14)

Lace Row: Ch 2, sk 1 sc, sc, *ch 1, sk 1, sc; rep from * across <40, 43, 44, 48, 49, 51, 54 sc>

Rep Lace Row until you’ve finished Row 17 (19, 19, 21, 23, 23, 25).

Finish off, weave all ends.

Seaming

Lie panels on top of one another with right sides together.

Side seams: With a piece of yarn thrice as long as your seam needs to be, sew your two panels along the selvedge edges of the body (all your body sc sts) with a mattress stitch. Rep on the other side.

Shoulder seams: With a piece of yarn thrice as long as your seam needs to be, sew your two panels along the last rows of the Lace from edge to stitch marker with a mattress stitch. Rep on the other side.

Collar

Join yarn to the front corner along the hemline of the left panel, Ch 1

Row 1: Sc evenly along the selvedge edge of the front panel, into each of 3 skipped sts on the back panel, and along the selvedge edge of the other front panel, t

*Note: it is not as important what your stitch count here is but rather that you are working evenly so as to get a flat collar. If your cardigan fabric is ruffling, you’re working too many stitches around the collar. If your cardigan fabric is pulling, you’re working too few stitches around the collar.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc across

Rep row 2 until you’ve finished 8 rows or 2”

Finish off, weave all ends

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch – chain

hdc –half double crochet

Rep – repeat

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

OTHER FAN-FAVORITE FREE SWEATER PATTERNS

1. Crochet Everyday Cotton Cadigan / 2. Knit Betty Cardigan / 3. Crochet Slouchy Stripe Cardigan

The post Crochet Cozy Cardigan – free pattern appeared first on Sewrella.

Read through my inspiration, design process, and lots of info on the perfect yarn I chose, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

Almost two years ago I released one of my most popular patterns of all time – my Crochet Everyday Cardigan. With simple rectangle construction and thick ribbed edging, it has been a smash hit ever since.

I knew I needed a summer version made with a cotton yarn but I wanted to change up the sleeves!

A loosely fitted balloon sleeve is so on trend right now and for good reason – they’re ultra comfortable and stylish. I love this sleeve style because they’re actually a lot easier to make than a fitted sleeve!

The whole thing came together and I think I’ll be wearing the Everyday Cotton Cardigan everywhere this summer and beyond.

The Yarn + Kit

I chose to use Lion Brand Yarn’s gorgeous Coboo cotton bamboo blend yarn. It’s soft, silky, comes in beautiful colors and is one of the most comfortable cottons to wear!

They actually came out with some new colors in this yarn since this sweater sample was finished and I have my eye on that Mauve – it’s so pretty!

The kit for this pattern is coming soon but if you can’t wait, just grab the number of Coboo cakes you need for your size via the free pattern below.

PATTERN

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Description: Crochet this simple cardigan with the most basic stitches and comfortable drape. Coboo yarn is light and breezy in the summer and this sweater will be the one you grab all season long!

Materials:

–Lion Brand Coboo Yarn (Weight 3/Light, 3.5 oz, 232 yds/212 m)

5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls in Silver

1060 (1190, 1350, 1480, 1660, 1810, 2000) yds
970 (1090, 1240, 1360, 1520, 1660, 1830) m

–Size H/8 5mm crochet hook

–Tapestry needle

–Measuring tape

–Scissors

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Sizes:

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

Gauge:

14 sts x 11 rows in Hdc = 4”

Finished Sweater Measurements:

Pattern Notes

-Sweater is shown in size M, model is 5’5” tall and true bust measures 38” for reference.

-Sweater is made to fit oversized and comfy, due to the very drapey, stretchy nature of the yarn – choose your normal t-shirt size for best fit.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).

-All pattern instructions will be listed for different sizes in ( ). All final stitch counts will be listed in < >.

-Pattern is worked from the back panel bottom up to the first front panel without breaking yarn. Rejoin yarn and work second front panel. Crochet sleeves independently, seam to armhole, then seam sleeves and sides at the same time. Hemline ribbing will be worked back and forth in rows, finished off and then neckline ribbing will be worked last.

Crochet Everyday Cotton Cardigan

Back Panel

Ch 56 (62, 68, 76, 82, 90, 96), sk 2 sts
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across, t <54, 60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94>
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), hdc across, t
Rpt row 2 until your panel measures  20 (20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23)” or 56 (56, 58, 58, 60, 60) total rows.
Continue to First Front Panel without breaking yarn on a RS row.

First Front Panel

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc next 23 (26, 29, 33, 36, 40, 43) sts, t <23, 26, 29, 33, 36, 40, 43>
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc across, t
Rpt Row 2 until your panel measures 20 (20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23)” or 56 (56, 58, 58, 60, 60) total rows.
Finish off, weave ends.

Second Front Panel

With RS facing, leave 8 sts unworked beyond last st of “First Front Panel” Row 1, join yarn to next st
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc next 23 (26, 29, 33, 36, 40, 43) sts, t <23, 26, 29, 33, 36, 40, 43>
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc across, t
Rpt Row 2 until your panel measures 20 (20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23)” or 56 (56, 58, 58, 60, 60) total rows.
Finish off, weave ends.

Sleeves
*make 2

Ch 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42)
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across, t <28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40>
Row 2: Ch 2, Dc, *Bpdc, Fpdc, rep from * in each st, Dc in last st, t
Row 3: Ch 2, Dc, *Fpdc, Bpdc, rep from * in each st, Dc in last st, t
Rows 4-7: Rep Rows 2 – 3
Row 8: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc; rep from * across, t <42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60>
Row 9: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc 2; rep from * across, t <56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80>
Row 10: Ch 2, hdc across, t
Rep row 10 until your sleeve panel measures 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18)” or 46 (48, 48, 50, 50, 52, 52)
Finish off, weave ends

Assembly

Lie body panel out flat with RS facing up. Lie sleeve panel flat with RS facing up. At the same time, line up center st of last row of sleeve with shoulder point of front panel (where back panel end and front begins). Make sure your sleeve is centered.

Whip stitch in place along last row of sleeve and selvedge edge of body.

Rpt on second sleeve.

Fold body panel whereas front panels lie on top of back panel with WS together. Fold sleeve lengthwise (hot dog style). Your sweater should be starting to look like a sweater!

Whip stitch sleeve and side seam in one fluid seam beginning with sleeve ribbing and finishing at body hemline.

Rpt on other side.

Weave all ends.

Hemline Ribbing

*Note: When working all ribbing, stitch count does not matter as much as working evenly does. Take care to distribute sts evenly along – too many sts and your work will ruffle, too few sts and your work will gather.

Join yarn to the last row of your front panel (if you are looking at the cardigan, not wearing it, this will be the corner on the right panel [or left panel if you’re left handed]), Ch 2, Dc in each st around the entire hemline of the cardigan (working over the first front panel, over the side seam, across the back panel [you’re working into the original foundation chain here], over the second side seam, and across the other front panel), t

Row 2: Ch 2, Dc, *Bpdc, Fpdc, rep from * in each st, Dc in last st, t
Row 3: Ch 2, Dc, *Fpdc, Bpdc, rep from * in each st, Dc in last st, t
Rows 4-7: Rep Rows 2 – 3
Row 8: Sl st loosely in each st, Ch 2, turn your cardigan to work down the selvedge edge of your neckline, do not break yarn.

Neckline Ribbing

Dc evenly in each st around entire neckline (working 1 Dc into each of 8 skipped sts between front panels) until you reach other side of ribbing, t
Row 2: Ch 2, Dc, *Bpdc, Fpdc, rep from * in each st, Dc in last st, t
Row 3: Ch 2, Dc, *Fpdc, Bpdc, rep from * in each st, Dc in last st, t
Rows 4-7: Rep Rows 2 – 3
Finish off, weave all ends.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

Bpdc – back post double crochet
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Fpdc – front post double crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Inc – increase
Rep – repeat
RS– right side
Sl st – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
T – turn
WS – wrong side

OTHER FREE CROCHET SWEATER PATTERNS YOU MIGHT LOVE

1. Crochet Everyday Cardigan / 2. Crochet Bubblegum Pullover Sweater / 3. Crochet Slouchy Stripe Cardigan

The post Crochet Everyday Cotton Cardigan appeared first on Sewrella.

Read through my inspiration, design process, and lots of info on the perfect yarn I chose, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

Last summer’s Lil Denim Cardigan was a smash hit and for good reason! It was a bolero style mini cardigan with a shortened hem and no sleeves – 3 simple rectangles seamed with some edging. Easy peasy and so cute! I knew she needed a knitted cousin, and the plan started developing for the Little Knit Sweater.

Instead of a plain stockinette body I wanted to add a little interest with thinly ribbed rows of garter stitch. The design is subtle and pretty without adding lots of fussy lace or cablework. Although those techniques create stunning garments, I wanted this design to be as simple as possible while still offering enough interest both visually and as the knitter is working through the pattern.

The Yarn + Kit

This pattern would be super cute knit up in any color, but this Ivy color of Lion Brand’s Touch of Merino yarn is so stunning! It’s a cool tone green that’s rich and vibrant while still being earthy and a tad muted. The softness of this yarn is lovely and it’s got great stretch and drape for this type of project.

With an acrylic and merino wool blend, this yarn holds up great to washing and toddler messes (because unfortunately, everything I own gets covered in jam at some point). I highly recommend checking it out for an affordable alternative to more expensive merino wool options.

PATTERN

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DESCRIPTION

To sum it up: A sweet little summer sweater with easy rectangular construction and garter stitch ridges for visual interest and texture. This pattern is the perfect light cardigan to toss on over a sundress, swimsuit, or summer blouse.

Materials:

–Lion Brand Touch of Merino yarn (Weight 3/Light, 3.5 oz/100g, 257 yds/237m)

2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins in Ivy

Or 180 (210, 240, 270, 290, 330, 350)grams

Or 465 (540, 620, 700, 750, 850, 900) yds

–Size 7/4.5mm circular knitting needles with 20”+ cord

–Tapestry needle

–Stitch markers

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Gauge:

20 sts x 28 rows = 4″ in stockinette

Finished Measurements:

Bust: 34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”
Length: 18 (20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24)”
Armhole: 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)”

Pattern Notes:

-For reference, model is 5’5” tall, and wearing the Ivy Topper in a size Medium. Fit is oversized, for a more fitted topper size down.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in X-Small with Small, Medium, Large, Xl, 2X, and 3X listed in parenthesis such as 36 “(41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66)” whereas co 36 for size XS, 41 for size S, 46 for size M, 51 for size L, 56 for size XL, 61 for size 2X and 66 for size 3X. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

-This topper is worked in 3 pieces, one back panel and 2 front panels.

-All sizing is based on the CYC sizing regulations.

Little Knit Sweater

Back Panel

Co 60 (80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180) sts

Rows 1 – 4: K all sts

Rows 5-16: Stockinette st (K all RS rows, P all WS rows)

Rpt Rows 1-16 until you’ve finished Row 128 (144, 144, 160, 160, 176, 176) or 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11) total repeats.

Cast off all sts.

Front Panels
*make 2

Co 24 (32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72) sts

Rows 1 – 4: K all sts

Rows 5-16: Stockinette st (K all RS rows, P all WS rows)

Rpt Rows 5-16 until you’ve finished Row 128 (144, 144, 160, 160, 176, 176) or 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11) total repeats.

Cast off all sts

Seaming

*Note: I like to refer to this guide from Vogue Knitting for best practices when seaming.

Matching your front and back panels up with RS together, seam shoulders together.

Measure your armhole and place a stitch marker at the measurement (from the shoulder seam) for your size as follows: 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)”

Seam with invisible vertical seam from bottom cast on edge along selvedge edge to stitch marker at underarm.

Weave all ends.

Neckline Edging

Pick up stitches around the collar working from the bottom left corner, up left panel, across 12 (16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36) cast off edges along the back panel, and down right front panel to right front corner.

Pick up approximately one stitch for every row of stockinette stitch and one row for every 2 rows of garter stitch.

Rows 1-3: K all sts

Cast off loosely with a purl bindoff.

Weave ends.

Sleeve Edging

Pick up stitches around the armhole working first at the underarm + side seam and evenly around the entire armhole in the same fashion as the neckline edging.

Rows 1-3: K all sts

Cast off loosely with a purl bindoff.

Weave ends.

Abbreviations:

co – cast on
k – knit
p – purl
rep – repeat
rs – right side
st(s) – stitch(es)
ws – wrong side

OTHER FREE KNITTING PATTERNS

1. Knit Betty Cardigan / 2. Plaid Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern / 3. My First Knit Holiday Sweater

The post Little Knit Sweater appeared first on Sewrella.

Read through my inspiration, design process, and lots of info on the perfect yarn I chose, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

It’s been a little while since I’ve designed a simple crochet cardigan – so I set out to make the perfect lightweight cotton cardi for summer! Mine is a tad fitted but you can easily size up and make this sweater slouchy and oversized.

I love the look of thick, wraparound ribbing that encircles the entire neck and hemline in one solid movement. I knew I had to create a base cardigan shape that would accommodate this idea but I wanted to make sure there wasn’t a ton of crazy math and complicated shaping.

So I made simple rectangular panels (using just single crochets!) with just a couple of angles using easy decreases at the bottoms of the front panels. Simple fitted sleeves with thick ribbing were easy to make too. I seamed everything up then started around and around with the ribbing. Working in rounds was easy and before I knew it, my dreamy cotton cardigan had come together.

Shooting this sweater by the seaside was so much fun and I think it shows! It’s such a fun piece to wear on chilly summer evenings at the beach.

The Yarn + Kit

I used Lion Brand’s LB Collection Cotton Bamboo yarn for this project and it’s what made the sweater look so drapey and dreamy! The LB Collection is a series of luxury yarns at great prices that you can only get on the Lion Brand website. Because they aren’t selling these yarns in big box stores, they’re able to pass some savings onto us and give us some amazing yarns at really affordable prices! (click right here to browse those yarns, there are some great ones!)

Cotton Bamboo is one of my all time favorite yarns I’ve ever worked with. It drapes like you wouldn’t believe – it was the same yarn I used for my super popular Crochet Ava Poncho! I love the color lineup in this yarn – I used Magnolia but Cherry Blossom, Hyacinth, and Snapdragon are other favorites of mine.

The yarn is lightweight and cool to the touch due to the natural plant based fibers and it’s extremely comfortable to wear all year round, even in the summer! I think you’ll fall in love with this luxe yarn just like I have.

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PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
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To sum it up: Crochet this simple statement cardigan with the most basic stitches and comfortable drape. Cotton Bamboo yarn is light and breezy in the summer and this sweater will be the one you grab all season long!

Materials:

–Lion Brand Collection Cotton Bamboo Yarn (Weight 3/Light, 3.5 oz, 245 yds/224m)

7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) balls in Magnolia

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–Size I 5.5mm crochet hook

–Tapestry needle

–Measuring tape

–Scissors

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Sizes:

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

Gauge:

16 sts x 22 rows in Sc = 4”

Finished Sweater Measurements:

Bust: 34 (38, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)

Length: 22.75 (23.25, 23.25, 23.75, 23.75, 24.25, 24.25)

Sleeve Length: 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18)

Armhole: 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)

Skill Level:

Level 2/Easy

Pattern Notes:

-Sweater is shown in size S, model is 5’5” tall and true bust measures 38” for reference.

-Sweater is made to fit oversized and comfy – model sized down from normal t-shirt size of M for a more snug fit. If you like a slouchy sweater choose your t-shirt size, if you like a snug fit choose your true bust size via the “finished sweater measurements” above.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).

-All pattern instructions will be listed for different sizes in ( ). All final stitch counts will be listed in < >.

-Pattern is worked from the back panel bottom up to the first front panel without breaking yarn. Rejoin yarn and work second front panel. Crochet sleeves independently, seam to armhole, then seam sleeves and sides at the same time. Collar ribbing is worked last in one continuous round.

CROCHET SEASIDE CARDIGAN

Back Panel

Ch 69 (77, 85, 93, 101, 109, 117)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, t <68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116>

Row 2: Ch 1, Sc across, t <68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116>

Rpt row 2 until your panel measures 18.5 (19, 19, 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20)” or 102 (104, 104, 108, 108, 110, 110) total rows.

Continue to First Front Panel without breaking yarn.

First Front Panel

Row 1: Ch 1, Sc next 31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55) sts, t <31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55>

Row 2: Ch 1, Sc across, t <31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55>

Rpt Row 2 until your panel measures 14.5 (15, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16)” or 80 (82, 82, 86, 86, 88, 88) total rows.

Next RS row: Ch 1, Sc to last 2 sts remain, Sc2tog, t <30, 34, 37, 42, 46, 50, 54>

Next WS row: Ch 1, Sc across, t <30, 34, 37, 42, 46, 50, 54>

Rpt last 2 rows until your panel measures 18.5 (19, 19, 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20)” or 102 (104, 104, 108, 108, 110, 110) total rows <19, 23, 26, 31, 35, 39, 43>

Finish off, weave ends.

Second Front Panel

With RS facing, leave 6 sts unworked beyond last st of “First Front Panel” Row 1, join yarn to next st

Row 1: Ch 1, Sc to end, t <31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55>

Row 2: Ch 1, Sc across, t <31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55>

Rpt Row 2 until your panel measures 14.5 (15, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16)” or 80 (82, 82, 86, 86, 88, 88) total rows.

Next RS row: Ch 1, Sc2tog, Sc to end, t <30, 34, 37, 42, 46, 50, 54>

Next WS row: Ch 1, Sc across, t <30, 34, 37, 42, 46, 50, 54>

Rpt last 2 rows until your panel measures 18.5 (19, 19, 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20)” or 102 (104, 104, 108, 108, 110, 110) total rows < 19, 23, 26, 31, 35, 39, 43 >

Finish off, weave ends.

Sleeves

*make 2

Ch 27 (31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, t <26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50>

Row 2: Ch 1, Sc across, t <26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50>

Row 3: Ch 1, Sc inc, Sc to end, t <27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51>

Row 4: Ch 1, Sc inc, Sc to end, t <28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52>

Rows 5-6: Ch 1, Sc across, t <28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52>

Rpt rows 3-6 until your sleeve panel measures 16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)” wide and 14” in length

Sleeve Ribbing

*make 2

Ch 21 (25, 25, 29, 29, 33, 33)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, t <20, 24, 24, 28, 28, 32, 32>

Row 2: Ch 1, BLO Sc across, regular sc in last st, t <20, 24, 24, 28, 28, 32, 32>

Rpt row 2 until your ribbing measures 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)” long or 36 (38, 40, 44, 46, 50, 52) total rows.

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

With long tail from sleeve ribbing, whip stitch selvedge edge of sleeve ribbing to foundation chain of sleeve. Weave ends.

Rpt on second sleeve.

Lie body panel out flat with RS facing up. Lie sleeve panel flat with RS facing up. At the same time, line up center st of last row of sleeve with shoulder point of front panel (where back panel end and front begins). Make sure your sleeve is centered.

Whip stitch in place along last row of sleeve and selvedge edge of body.

Rpt on second sleeve.

Fold body panel whereas front panels lie on top of back panel with WS together. Fold sleeve lengthwise (hot dog style). Your sweater should be starting to look like a sweater!

Whip stitch sleeve and side seam in one fluid seam beginning with sleeve ribbing and finishing at body hemline.

Rpt on other side.

Weave all ends.

Collar Ribbing

With RS of back hemline facing you (piece upside down), join yarn at side seam of right (second) front and back panel

Row 1: Ch 1, Sc evenly around collar of the sweater in one continuous row (guide below), sl st to join, t

(in order (reverse order if left handed): work along other side of foundation ch of back panel, across left side seam, along last row of first front panel, along selvedge edge of decreases, along selvedge edge of first front panel, into 6 unworked sts at back of neck, along selvedge edge of second front panel, along selvedge edge of decreases, across last row of second front panel)

Note: when working along all selvedge edges, number of stitches doesn’t matter as much as evenness of tension. I found that working 2 sc for every 3 rows gave me the right look.

Row 2: Ch 1, BLO Sc across, sl st to join, t

Rpt Row 2 until your collar ribbing measures 4.25” or 32 rows. Work fewer or greater rows to your liking, just be aware of yardage.

Finish off, weave all ends.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

Ch – chain

Rpt – repeat

RS – right side

Sc – single crochet

St(s) – stitch(es)

T – turn

WS – wrong side

OTHER SPRING ESSENTIAL FREE CROCHET PATTERNS

1. Crochet Elle Convertible Shawl / 2. Crochet Rancher Poncho / 3. Crochet Audrey Tunic

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Read on below about the other pieces in the collection and the design behind-the-scenes, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

Seriously, pinch me! Three years ago when I started this blog on a pregnancy whim I would have laughed in your face if you told me I’d be participating in a campaign like this. I’m blessed beyond belief and so grateful to every reader here (hi!). Your support is what’s gotten me to this point and I am filled to the brim with gratefulness. Now let’s talk about this yarn…

This collection includes:

• Crochet Crown Braid Headband
• Crochet Vanilla Wrap Scarf
• Knit Betty Cardigan (scroll on down, friend!)

The Yarn

Lion Brand’s Color Made Easy yarn is a line that I’ve loved well over the last season or so. I’ve created several patterns already with it, including my popular Holiday Sweater Knit-a-Long! I’ve also made baby blankets and simple crochet hats with this yarn – so it’s safe to say I’ve been smitten for a while. It’s a category 5 bulky weight yarn (already hard to find great yarns in this category) in a stunning color lineup. It was so hard to narrow down my color choices for this mini collection because they’re all so gorgeous.

When Lion Brand asked me to collaborate on a campaign for Color Made Easy coming to Michaels Stores and Michaels.com I was elated! One of my favorite yarns of 2018 will now be available in store and online at Michaels and I’ve cooked up some dreamy crochet and knitting projects you’re going to want to make.

My mini collection using this yarn consists of 2 crochet accessory projects and 1 knit sweater project and all three are available as kits from Lion Brand Yarn now! Browse these kits and all the other’s I’ve designed HERE.

I had so much fun with the Millennial pink and Alabaster cream colorways of this yarn, they’re two of my favorites and I hope you love them as much as I do.

Shop the Kit for this pattern (with all the yarn you need + a printed copy of the pattern shipped right to you) HERE!

Collection Inspiration + Design

I created a three piece mini collection in Color Made Easy that consists of a Crochet Crown Braid Headband, Knit Betty Cardigan, and Crochet Vanilla Scarf. All three projects work up really quickly and are beginner/intermediate skill level friendly. These pieces look great individually or worn together and I can’t wait to see what colorways you choose for yours!

My designer friends that also work with Lion Brand (Alexi from Two of Wands, Jessica from Mama in a Stitch and Jess from Make & Do Crew) are all creating individual mini collections that speak to their own style and all their projects are so stunning! I knew that I wanted to stick to my romantically modern style and go with soft textures, feminine silhouettes, and craft patterns that are as easy to wear as they are to make.

I am really proud of this little series and honored to be a part of this campaign with Michaels and Lion Brand!

The Betty Sweater is my favorite project of the three because it was named after and inspired by my Great Grandmother of the same name. Grandmother Betty has already been quite a presence on the blog (she has her own summer kitchen series!) and it’s well known around here how much she means to me. I learned to crochet the same month Betty passed away and feel like the slow stitches connect me a bit more to her. I like to think she’d love the cardigan I named after her! It’s classic Betty: soft, feminine, simple and sweet. Just like her!

PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
• Grab the Ultimate Pattern Bundle that includes 150+ patterns just like this one on sale for $20 today HERE.
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To sum it up: The Betty Cardigan is chic, comfortable, and fun to make. Named for my favorite Grandmother, it has just the right amount of positive ease for slouchy comfort with feminine seed stitch detail. This sweater is worked top-down with easy raglan shaping in bulky Color Made Easy yarn. Betty is versatile, fun to make, and easy to wear!

Materials:

–Lion Brand Color Made Easy yarn (Weight: 5/Bulky – 7oz, 247 yds)

Millenial 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins

Grab the kit with everything you need to knit this sweater here!

–Size US 11 (8mm) circular knitting needles, 36” or longer

–Stitch markers (8)

-Stitch holders, spare needles or spare yarn (for holding sts)

–Large eye tapestry needle

Sizes:

S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Gauge:

11.5 sts x 18 rows in stockinette = 4″

Finished Measurements:

Bust: 45 (50, 55, 58, 63)″

Length: 21 (21.5, 22, 22.5, 22.5)″

Armhole: 7 (8, 9, 9.5, 10)″

Sleeve Length: 16.5 (16.5, 17, 17, 17.5)″

Abbreviations (US terms):

CO – cast on

K – knit

P – purl

KFB – knit front back (increase)

K2tog – knit 2 together

Pm – place marker

Rm – remove marker

Sm – slip marker

Rpt – repeat

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

Rnd – round

St(s) – stitch(es)

Skill Level:

Level 2 – easy

Pattern Notes

-Sweater is shown in size S, model is 5’5” tall and true bust measures 38” for reference.

-Sweater is intended to have lots of room and slouchy fit. I sized down from my usual shirt size (M) to a Small for a more fitted look. If between sizes, please size down.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL listed in parenthesis such as 102 (114, 126, 140, 150) whereas 102 for size S, 114 for size M, 126 for size L, 140 for size XL, 150 for size 2XL. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, print the pattern and circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

-Pattern is worked from the top down in a raglan style. We will work the yoke, casting on extra stitches for the front neckline, split for sleeves, work the remainder of the body and cast off – all working flat in turned rows. Rejoin yarn and work each sleeve individually in the round. Neckline ribbing will be worked last.

-Any numeric listed in ( ) is a stitch instruction, any numeric listed in < > is a final stitch count for that row.

Knit Betty Cardigan

Yoke

CO 43 (45, 47, 47, 49)

Row 1 (WS): P 2, pm, P 2, pm, P 4, pm, P 2, pm, P 23 (25, 27, 27, 29), pm, P 2, pm, P 4, pm, P 2, pm, P 2 <43, 45, 47, 47, 49>

Row 2 (RS): K 1, KFB, sm, K 2, sm, KFB, K 2, KFB, sm, K 2, sm, KFB, K 21 (23, 25, 25, 27), KFB, sm, K 2, sm, KFB, K 2, KFB, sm, K 2, sm, KFB, K1 <51, 53, 55, 55, 57>

Row 3 (WS): P across

Row 4 (RS): KFB, *K to 1 st before next marker, KFB, sm, K 2, sm, KFB; Rpt from * 3 more times, K to last 2 sts, KFB, K 1 <61, 63, 65, 65, 67>

Row 5 (WS): P across

Rows 6-13: Rpt Rows 4-5 4 times more <101, 103, 105, 105, 107>

Row 14 (RS): Cast on 9 (10, 11, 11, 14) sts for front neckline, *K to 1 st before next marker, KFB, sm, K 2, sm, KFB; Rpt from * 3 more times, K to end <118, 121, 124, 124, 129>

Row 15 (WS): Cast on 9 (10, 11, 11, 14) sts for front neckline, [K 1, P 1] 4 times, P to last 8 sts, [P 1, K 1] 4 times <127, 131, 135, 135, 143>

Row 16 (RS): [K1, P 1] 4 times, *K to 1 st before marker, KFB, sm, K 2, sm, KFB; Rpt from * 3 more times, K to last 8 sts, [P 1, K 1] 4 times <135, 139, 143, 143, 151>

Row 17 (and all WS rows to lower band): [K 1 , P 1] 4 times, P to last 8 sts, [P 1, K 1] 4 times <135, 139, 143, 143, 151>

Rpt Rows 16-17 10 (12, 15, 17, 19) times more <215, 235, 263, 279, 303>

Divide for body

Next Row (RS): [K 1, P 1] 4 times, K 26 (29, 33, 35, 40), rm, K 1 (left front shoulder), **slip next 42 (46, 52, 56, 60) to hold for sleeve, cast on 6 (8, 10, 14, 14) sts for underarm**, K 1 (left back shoulder), rm, K 59 (65, 73, 77, 83), rm, K 1 (right back shoulder); work from ** to ** once more, K 1 (right front shoulder), rm, K 26 (29, 33, 35, 40), [P 1, K 1] 4 times <143, 159, 179, 195, 211>

Body

WS: [K1, P 1] 4 times, P to last 8 sts, [P 1, K 1] 4 times

RS: [K1, P 1] 4 times, K to last 8 sts, [P 1, K 1] 4 times

Work even until piece measures 11 (11.5, 12, 12.5, 13)” from underarm, end with a WS row.

Hemline Band

K 1, P 1; Rpt across <143, 159, 179, 195, 211>

Rpt until band measures 2.5” long.

Cast off in pattern, break yarn, weave ends.

Sleeves

*Note: We will work the sleeves in rounds using the magic loop method on your circular needle (or DPNs if you prefer).

Rnd 1: With RS facing you pick up and K 6 (8, 10, 14, 14) sts along cast-on sts at underarm, pm after 3^rd (4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 7^th) of these sts, K sts from hold and up to marker <48, 54, 62, 70, 74>

Rnds 2-3: K around

Rnd 4 (decrease Rnd): K 1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K 1

Rpt decrease rnd every 8^th (6^th, 6^th, 4^th, 4^th) rnd 2 (7, 1, 10, 9) times, then-

Rpt decrease rnd every 6^th (4^th, 4^th, 2^nd, 2^nd) rnd 7 (4, 12, 7, 9) times

<28, 30, 34, 34, 36>

K around until sleeve measures 14 (14, 14.5, 14.5, 15)” from underarm.

Cuff

Rnd 1: K2tog, *P 1, K 1; Rpt from * around <27, 29, 33, 33, 35>

Rnd 2: P 1, K 1; Rpt around

Rnd 3: K 1, P 1; Rpt around

Rpt Rnds 2-3 until cuff measures 2.5” long.

Cast off in pattern.

Neckband

With RS facing you pick up and K 23 (24, 25, 25, 28) sts along right front to raglan, **1 at raglan, 4 across sleeve, 1 at raglan**, 22 (24, 26, 26, 28) across back, Rpt from ** to ** once more, 23 (24, 25, 25, 28) along left front <80, 84, 88, 88, 96>

Row 1 (WS): K 1, P 1; Rpt around

Row 2 (RS): P 1, K 1; Rpt around

Rpt Rows 1-2 until neckband is 2” long.

Cast off in pattern.

Weave in ends.

Looking for more COLOR MADE EASY YARN PATTERNS? Check these out!

1. Knit Plaid Blanket (in 3 sizes!) / 2. Crochet Brooklyn Ridge Hat / 3. Knit Cropped Holiday Sweater

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She’s back! The Crochet Slouchy Stripe Sweater – the revised edition – is finally here!

Read a bit about the changes I made and the journey this pattern has taken, or scroll on down to the free pattern.

The First Version

Oh baby slouchy stripe, how I loved you and how I learned from you. Let’s put it all out there: you were my first crochet raglan and I had no idea what I was in for. For this english major, the math was beyond what I anticipated. I thought I had it all worked out only to be sorely mistaken.

The math was incorrect and in my excitement to share this fun sweater, I missed some steps. When I realized my blunder and how extensive an overhaul the math needed, I decided to start from scratch.

So our first version of the slouchy stripe sweater is now dead and buried, amen.

To make sure this isn’t super confusing, the original version of this sweater pattern is no longer on the blog.

OTHER SWEATER PATTERNS I LOVE (& you should too)

1. Crochet Twist Swancho / 2. Crochet Everyday Cardigan / 3. Simple Knit Sweater

The Second Version

Starting over from the very beginning was enlightening for me – I followed my original pattern and made some really necessary changes. The entire shape of the sleeve changed because I adjusted the increases in the raglan for a better fit. Everything in raglans are a ripple effect from the top down, literally!

I also changed to the Taupe color of Lion Brand ZZ Twist for the main color of the second version and I gotta say – I might like it even more than the Lilac! It’s a gorgeous grey/brown that looks so nice with blue denim!

I love this second version of the sweater way more than I did the first and I think it was completely worth it to start over to make a much better sweater for you!

Kits for everyone!

You might notice the step-by-step photos below use hand dyed yarn instead of the ZZ Twist yarn from Lion Brand – I made another sample of my Slouchy Stripe Sweater in my very own yarn line, Handmade Home Fibers! (click here to check out all the gorgeous yarn we dye right in our kitchen)

If you’d like a fancy version of this sweater, check out the kit we put together with some of our most popular colorways – we’ve even put it on at special pricing for you guys to celebrate the re-release of this pattern.

If you love the Lion Brand sample also pictured here you can grab some ZZ Twist yarn – made just for crocheters! It’s got beautiful drape and gorgeous colors in the lineup.

They even made a kit for this pattern in some of my favorite color options from the line – grab yours here!

PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
• Grab the Ultimate Pattern Bundle that includes 150+ patterns just like this one on sale for $20 today HERE.
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• Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue HERE.

To sum it up: This cardigan is the epitome of comfort. It’s warm without being hot, it’s got enough detail to keep it interesting without being over the top, and it’s slouchy and oversized enough to feel like you’re wrapped in a blanket. It really is that staple cardigan you want in your wardrobe in every color!

Materials:

–Lion Brand ZZ Twist yarn (Weight: 4/Medium – 3.5oz, 246 yds)

Main Color: Taupe – 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins

Accent Color: Ecru – 2 (2, 2, 2 ,3, 3, 3) skeins

Grab your kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE!

Or grab your hand dyed yarn kit from Handmade Home Fibers HERE!

Or if making a solid color cardigan you’d need 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins (approx. 460, 520, 600, 660, 760, 820, 870 g)

–Size J/10 6mm crochet hook

–Tapestry needle

–Measuring tape or ruler

Sizes:

XS, S, M, L, Xl, 2XL, 3XL

Gauge:

14 sts x 10 rows in dc = 4”

Measurements:

True Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)“

Bust with +ease: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)”

Total Length: 22 (22, 24, 24, 26, 26, 26)″

Armhole: 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)″

Sleeve Length: 17 (18, 18, 18, 19, 19, 19)″

Abbreviations (US terms):

Ch – chain

st st – slip stitch

Sc – single crochet

Sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

Dc – double crochet

Dc2tog – double crochet two together

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

BLO – back loop only

FLO – front loop only

mc – main color

cc – contrast color

rpt – repeat

Skill Level: 3 Intermediate

Pattern Notes

– This sweater fits oversized. For reference, model is 5’5” tall with a 38” bust and wearing the Stripe Sweater in size Medium. If you are between sizes, please size up.

– This pattern has 4” of positive ease. Please measure your true bust size and add four inches to decide what size to make if you’d like the fit as pictured.

– Sizing listed in the pattern will be in X-Small with Small, Medium, Large, Xl, 2X, and 3X listed in parenthesis such as 36 “(41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66)” whereas Ch 36 for size XS, 41 for size S, 46 for size M, 51 for size L, 56 for size XL, 61 for size 2X and 66 for size 3X. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

– Pattern is worked in a yoked top-down method, but don’t let that scare you. We will just crochet flat to complete the neckline, leave spaces for armholes, and continue to work flat to make the body. Rejoin yarn to the armholes and work down the sleeve with easy shaping.

– Ch 2 at end of Rows & Ch2 at corners of yoke do not count as a stitch.

Slouchy Stripe Cardigan

Row 1: With MC Ch 59 (59, 59, 65, 65, 71, 71) Dc in 3^rd st from hook and each across, Ch 2, t (57, 57, 57,63, 63, 69, 69)

Row 2: Dc in each Ch st around, Ch 2, t (57, 57, 57, 63, 63, 69, 69)

Row 3: 2 Dc in first Dc, Dc, *2 Dc, Ch 2 (skip no sts), 2 Dc next Dc, Dc next (15, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19, 19); rpt from * 2 more times, 2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc next Dc, Dc, 2 Dc in last st, Ch 2, t (67, 67, 67, 73, 73, 79, 79)

Row 4: Dc to Ch 2 space, *(2 Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in Ch 2 space, Dc to next Ch 2 space, (Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc); rpt from * once more, Dc to end, Ch 2, t (79, 79, 79, 85, 85, 91, 91)

Row 5: 2 Dc in first Dc, *Dc to Ch 2 space, (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in Ch 2 space; rpt from * 3 more times, Dc to end, 2 Dc in last Dc, Ch 2, t (97, 97, 97, 103, 103, 109, 109)

Rpt Rows 4-5 until you’ve finished Row 13 (15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22) (217, 247, 259, 283, 313, 331, 361)

• Change to CC at the end of Row 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12)

Body:

Next Row (join for body): Dc to Ch 2 space, *2 Dc, Ch 3, skip 49 (55, 57, 63, 69, 73, 79) to next Ch 2 space (to create armhole), 2 Dc into next Ch 2 space*, Dc to next Ch 2 space; rpt instructions between ** once more, Dc to end, Ch 2, t (127, 145, 153, 165, 183, 193, 211)

Next Row: Dc in each Dc around, including working Dc in each Ch st of Ch 3, Ch 2, t (133, 151, 159, 171, 189, 199, 217)

Next Row: Dc in each Dc around, Ch 2, t (133, 151, 159, 171, 189, 199, 217)

Repeat last Rnd until you’ve finished Row 50 (50, 55, 55, 60, 60, 60), finish off and weave ends.

• Change to MC at the end of Row 20 (20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 24)
• Change color every 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12) Rows. You should finish with 5 blocks of color.

Sleeves:

Join CC yarn to first Dc just to the left of underarm Ch 3 space.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 7 Dc evenly across rough edges of corner stitches and underarm Ch 3 space, Dc in the top of each unworked st on the yoke armhole around, sl st to 1st Dc to join, Ch 2, t (56, 62, 64, 70, 76, 80, 86)

Rnd 2: Dc2tog, Dc in each Dc around, sl st to join, Ch 2, t (55, 61, 63, 69, 75, 79, 85)

Repeat Rnd 2 until you’ve finished Row 36 (39, 41, 43, 46, 46, 46) (21, 24, 24, 28, 31, 35, 41)

• Change to MC at the end of sleeve Row 7 (5, 6, 5, 5, 4, 2).
• Change color every 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12) Rows thereafter.

Cuff:

Next Rnd: Dc in each Dc around, sl st to join, Ch 2, t (21, 24, 24, 28, 31, 35, 41)

Rpt last Rnd until your sleeve measures 17 (18, 18, 18, 19, 19, 19)” or you finish Row 42 (45, 46, 45, 47, 48, 48)

Repeat sleeve on other side.

Neckline Trim:

Notes:

-When working Row 1, be more concerned with evenly spacing the stitches so that the resulting trim looks smooth rather than the total stitch count.

Join MC yarn to the last st of Row (50) of your cardigan at the front left corner (if you’re right handed, right corner if you’re left handed).

Row 1: Ch 2, Dc evenly around entire neckline to other front bottom corner (you’ll work over neckline increases and foundation chain sts at yoke as well), Ch 2, t

Row 2: Dc BLO in each st around, Ch 2, t

Row 3: Dc FLO in each st around, Ch 2, t

Repeat Rows 2-3 until you finish Row (5), finish off and weave ends.

You may keep adding more Rows of neckline trim for a wider collar.

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This beginner crochet cardigan is one of my favorite patterns from last winter so I’m bringing it back in a new fall feature!

You might remember this pattern from when I first posted this Everyday Cardigan it here on the blog earlier this year. This post holds the same pattern, showing you a bit of a different way to style it!

LAYERING PATTERNS I LOVE (& you should too)

1. Crochet Le Nuage Wrap / 2. Crochet Rainier Sweater / 3. Crochet Ava Poncho

The Yarn

I chose to use Lion Brand’s Touch of Alpaca yarn for this pattern. It’s a really soft, fuzzy acrylic yarn with (you guessed it!) just a touch of alpaca! The color lineup in this yarn is part of why I chose it for this pattern – it’s the perfect grey for layering over every single outfit!

Lion Brand created a kit for this pattern in some stunning color options! I used the Oxford Grey colorway for this pattern, but I also love those cream and Taupe colorways too.

Grab your kit by clicking here – it comes with a printed copy of the pattern too!

PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
• Grab the Ultimate Pattern Bundle that includes 150+ patterns just like this one on sale for $20 today HERE.
• PIN this pattern to your Pinterest boards for later HERE.
• Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue HERE.

Materials:

–Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca yarn in Oxford Grey (X-Small: 5 ballsSmall & medium: 6 balls, Large and XL: 7 balls, 2X-3X: 8 balls)

Click HERE to grab the kit with everything you need from Lion Brand!

–Size K 6.5 mm hook

–Tapestry needle

–Tape measure or ruler

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Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

bpdc – back post double crochet

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

Skill Level: Level 2 Easy

Notes:

-This cardigan fits true to size. For reference, model is 5’5” tall, and wearing the Everyday Cardigan size Medium.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in X-Small with Small, Medium, Large, Xl, 2X, 3X, and 4X listed in parenthesis such as 36 “(41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66)” whereas Ch 36 for size XS, 41 for size S, 46 for size M, 51 for size L, 56 for size XL, 61 for size 2X and 66 for size 3X. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

-Pattern is worked by first making the back panel, continuing with adding the front panels without seaming, seaming up the sides, adding hemline and neckline ribbing, and making sleeve pieces separately to seam later. Assembly instructions will be the same for all sizes.

-The video tutorial helps a lot with this, be sure to view that at https://www.sewrella.com/everyday-cardigan-video

Gauge:

13 Hdc = 4”

11 Rows = 4”

Crochet Everyday Cardigan

Back piece:

Ch 51 (54, 57, 60, 63, 65, 67) Hdc in 3rd st and in each st, Ch 2, t

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, t

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 54

Small: Work to Row 56

Medium: Work to Row 58

Large: Work to Row 60

XL: Work to Row 62

2XL: Work to Row 62

3XL: Work to Row 63

Proceed to front panels without breaking yarn

Front Panels:

Row 1: Hdc in each of the next 23 (25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31) sts, Ch 2, t (you should only have worked just shy of halfway across your back piece)

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, turn

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 54

Small: Work to Row 56

Medium: Work to Row 58

Large: Work to Row 60

XL: Work to Row 62

2XL: Work to Row 62

3XL: Work to Row 63

Finish off yarn.

Begin second front panel by joining yarn back to Row 1 of first front panel. Skip 2 sts after you finished Row 1 (after you Ch 2, t), join yarn, Ch 2, Hdc in each st across to the end of the row, Ch 2, t

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, turn

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 54

Small: Work to Row 56

Medium: Work to Row 58

Large: Work to Row 60

XL: Work to Row 62

2XL: Work to Row 62

3XL: Work to Row 63

Finish off yarn, weave all ends from front and back panels.

Side Seams:

With a spare piece of yarn (cut to about 3x the length of the area where your side seam will be), use a mattress stitch to seam up the sides of your cardigan.

Leave armholes for your size as follows:

X-Small: 6″/15.5 cm

Small: 6.5″/16.5 cm

Medium: 7″/17.5 cm

Large: 7.5″/19 cm

XL: 8″/20.5 cm

2XL: 8.5″/21.5 cm

3XL: 9″/23 cm

Repeat side seam on the other side. Weave all ends.

Sleeves:

*make 2

*Worked from the cuff up in the round and seamed to the armhole

Ch 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34), sl st to the first Ch of the round (next to the slip knot) to form a ring, Ch 2, Dc in each st around, sl st to join, Ch 2, do not t

Round 2: *Fpdc, Bpdc, rep from * around, sl st to join, Ch 2, do not t

Rounds 3-5: Repeat Round 2

Round 6: Hdc in each st, sl st to join, Ch 2, t

Rounds 7-18: Repeat Round 6

Round 19: *2 Hdc, Hdc next 5 sts, repeat from * around, Hdc in any remaining sts, sl st to join, Ch 2, t

Rounds 20-24: Repeat Round 6

Round 25: Repeat Round 19

Rounds 26-29: Repeat Round 6

Round 30: Repeat Round 19

Repeat Row 6 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Round 52

Small: Work to Round 54

Medium: Work to Round 55

Large: Work to Round 56

XL: Work to Round 57

2XL: Work to Round 59

3XL: Work to Round 60

Finish off leaving a very long tail for sewing, whip stitch sleeve onto armhole and weave ends.

Make second sleeve the same way. (Beware of any tension differences, this can make your sleeves two different sizes!)

Hemline Ribbing:

Join yarn to the last row of your front panel (if you are looking at the cardigan, not wearing it, this will be the corner on the right panel [or left panel if you’re left handed]), Ch 2, Dc in each st around the entire hemline of the cardigan (working over the first front panel, over the side seam, across the back panel [you’re working into the original foundation chain here], over the second side seam, and across the other front panel), Ch 2, t

Row 2: Dc, *Bpdc, Fpdc, repeat from * in each st, Dc in last st, Ch 2, t

Row 3: Dc, *Fpdc, Bpdc, repeat from * in each st, Dc in last st, Ch 2, t

Rows 4-7: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternating twice more

Row 8: Sl st loosely in each st, Ch 2, turn your cardigan to work down the rough edge of your neckline, do not break yarn.

Neckline Ribbing:

Dc evenly in each st around entire neckline (working 1 Dc into each of 3 skipped sts between front panels) until you reach other side of ribbing, Ch 2, turn

Row 2: Dc, *Bpdc, Fpdc, repeat from * in each st, Dc in last st, Ch 2, t

Row 3: Dc, *Fpdc, Bpdc, repeat from * in each st, Dc in last st, Ch 2, t

Rows 4-7: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternating twice more

Finish off, weave all ends.

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If you’ve stumbled upon this post, this pattern has been reworked due to errors and posted elsewhere here on the blog. (click here to find it!) The fit is slightly different than the above photo (see new fit below), but it’s still the same lounge-worthy cardi you know and love.

If you had troubles with the previous pattern, not to worry – my team and I have been spending LOADS of time to make sure every detail of this sweater is better than ever! My eternal gratitude goes out to those of you have been waiting ever so patiently for this revision – y’all are the real MVPs.

Click here to see the sister version worked up in my hand dyed Handmade Home Fibers yarn, and purchase a kit! There are also 5 more stunning color combo options to choose from.

Thanks for stopping by, friend!

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I’m so happy to finally share with you the free pattern for my Crochet Confetti Cardigan using yarn from my very own line, Handmade Home Fibers!

I’ve got the pattern all written up for you below as well as a video tutorial if you want to get right down to business, but I’d love to tell you a bit more about the pattern first.

Handmade Home Fibers

I made this sprinkle-y sweater with my very own hand dyed yarn from my new small batch dyeing business, Handmade Home Fibers! In case you haven’t already heard, I started hand dyeing my very own high quality yarns with my husband earlier this year and it’s been so much fun to create my own yarn and then create my own handmade designs with that yarn!

We have just brought back the CONFETTI CARDIGAN KITS to the shop! Grab yours in any size + any stripe option by clicking HERE.

I knew since last fall that I wanted to recreate the Everyday Cardigan (pictured below) with stripes. I hadn’t yet found the perfect yarn for the project so I kind of let the dream go for a while. After we started dyeing our own yarns I started thinking about what yarn I wanted to create to make this striped cardi come to life – then it hit me, sprinkles!

Pastel rainbow sprinkles with a blushy violet thin stripe seemed like just the thing I wanted. Not too bright or complicated, but something with color and a fun twist I hadn’t seen before. The Handmade Home Fibers followers on Instagram really loved the idea too so I decided to make this pattern available to them first in the form of a kit – they got all the yarn they needed (hand dyed to order by us!) as well as early access to the pattern. Some of the kit gals have already finished their sweaters!

SWEATER PATTERNS I LOVE (& you should too)

1. Crochet Twist Swancho / 2. Crochet Everyday Cardigan / 3. Simple Knit Sweater

Stripes all around!

I didn’t want to make this pattern only available to those who could afford to buy the kit, as hand dyed yarn is pretty expensive. So I decided to publish the pattern to the public for free, yay!

I made my pattern using our yarns in a Level 3/DK weight yarn but you could use other yarns for this pattern too – just be sure to triple check your guage and adjust your hook size as needed to meet my measurements.

Some great commercial yarn suggestions are Lion Brand Yarn’s

• Touch of Alpaca
• Jeans
• Jeans Colors
• the brand new ZZ Twist yarn

You can make your cardigan with stripes or without, I have handy stitch tables below to help you navigate the spacing of your stripes but this cardigan would be really fun with uneven or larger stripes too! So feel free to change color as often or as little as you like.

Find the video tutorial below, I hope it helps ya!

PATTERN

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Materials:

-Handmade Home Fibers yarn (Weight: 3/DK, Light – 3.5oz, 240 yds)

Main Color: Macaron – (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins (approx. 315, 365, 390, 460, 500, 570, 620 g)

Contrast Color: Plum – 1 skein (approx. 55, 65, 70, 80, 90, 100, 100 g)

Grab the KIT from by hand dyed business Handmade Home Fibers here!

–Size K 6.5 mm hook or size needed to get guage

–Tapestry needle

–Measuring tape or ruler

Sizes:

XS, S, M, L, Xl, XXL, XXXL

Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

bpdc – back post double crochet

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

MC – main color

CC – contrast color

Skill Level: Level 2 Easy

Notes:

-This cardigan fits true to size. For reference, model is 5’5” tall with a 39” bust and wearing the Confetti Cardigan in size Medium.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in X-Small with Small, Medium, Large, Xl, 2X, 3X, and 4X listed in parenthesis such as 36 “(41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66)” whereas Ch 36 for size XS, 41 for size S, 46 for size M, 51 for size L, 56 for size XL, 61 for size 2X and 66 for size 3X. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

-Pattern is worked by first making the back panel, continuing with adding the front panels without seaming, seaming up the sides, working sleeves separately then seaming on, and adding hemline and neckline ribbing. Assembly instructions will be the same for all sizes.

-COLOR CHANGES: Follow the color change charts as shown at the beginning of each piece that requires color changes. After the indicated number of rows is complete in either MC or CC, change color at the end of the Row and complete the next number of colored rows indicated.

-For further video instruction, go to https://www.sewrella.com/crochet-confetti-cardigan

Gauge:

13 sts x 11 rows in hdc = 4”

Dimensions:

Width Across Back: 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25)

Length: 20 (21, 21, 22, 22, 23, 23)

Armhole: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 17.5 (18, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19)

CONFETTI CARDIGAN

Back piece:

With MC Ch 51 (54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70) Hdc in 3rd Ch and in each Ch to end, Ch 2, t (49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67)

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, t (49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67)

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 51

Small: Work to Row 53

Medium: Work to Row 53

Large: Work to Row 55

XL: Work to Row 55

2XL: Work to Row 57

3XL: Work to Row 57

Proceed to front panels without breaking yarn

First Front Panel

Row 1: Hdc in each of the next 23 (25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32) hdc, Ch 2, t (you should only have worked just shy of halfway across your back piece) (23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32)

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, turn (23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32)

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 51

Small: Work to Row 53

Medium: Work to Row 53

Large: Work to Row 55

XL: Work to Row 55

2XL: Work to Row 57

3XL: Work to Row 57

Finish off yarn.

Second Front Panel

*Use same color change chart and stitch table as First Front Panel

Join yarn to last Row of back panel after last hdc of First Front Panel Row 1.

Skip 3 (2, 3, 2, 3, 2, 3) hdc.

Row 1: Join yarn, Ch 2, Hdc in each hdc across to the end, Ch 2, t (23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32)

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, turn

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 51

Small: Work to Row 53

Medium: Work to Row 53

Large: Work to Row 55

XL: Work to Row 55

2XL: Work to Row 57

3XL: Work to Row 57

Finish off yarn, weave all ends from front and back panels.

Side Seams:

With a spare piece of yarn (cut to about 3x the length of the area where your side seam will be) and right sides together, use a mattress stitch to seam up the sides of your cardigan.

Leave armholes for your size as follows:

X-Small: 6″/15.5 cm

Small: 6.5″/16.5 cm

Medium: 7″/17.5 cm

Large: 7.5″/19 cm

XL: 8″/20.5 cm

2XL: 8.5″/21.5 cm

3XL: 9″/23 cm

Repeat side seam on the other side. Weave all ends.

Sleeves:

*make 2

*Worked from the cuff up in turned rows and seamed to the armhole

Row 1: Ch 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) Dc in 3^rd Ch from hook and each Ch to end (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)

Row 2: Ch 2, t, Dc, *Fpdc, Bpdc, rep from * until 1 Dc remains, Dc in last Dc (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)

Row 3: Ch 1, t, Sc to end (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)

Rows 4-15: Ch 2, t, Hdc to end (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)

Row 16: Ch 2, t, 2 Hdc, Hdc to end, 2 Hdc in last Hdc (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36)

Rows 17-18: Ch 2, t, Hdc to end (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)

Rows 19-39: Rpt Rows 16-18

Row 40: Ch 2, t, Hdc to end (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)

Repeat Row 3 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 47

Small: Work to Row 49

Medium: Work to Row 49

Large: Work to Row 50

XL: Work to Row 50

2XL: Work to Row 52

3XL: Work to Row 52

Finish off leaving a very long tail for sewing.

Line up center of last sleeve Row with first Row of Front Panel. Use stitch markers to keep sleeve in place. Use a whip stitch to secure entire last Row of sleeve to cardigan body.

Fold front/back panels to resemble cardigan, fold sleeve on itself lengthwise to line up underarm and side seam. With a long piece of spare yarn begin at the cuff of the sleeve (foundation chain) and sew with a mattress stitch to underarm.

Continue sewing mattress stitch along side seam of body to hemline. Weave ends.

Make second sleeve the same way and seam up. (Beware of any tension differences, this can make your sleeves two different sizes!)

Hemline Ribbing:

Join yarn to the last row of your first front panel. If you are looking at the cardigan, not wearing it, this will be the inside corner on the left panel (or right panel if you’re left handed).

Ch 2, Dc in each st evenly around the entire neckline – up the rough edge of the first front panel, in each of your skipped stitches between front panels, and down the rough edge of the second front panel.

Work 2 Dc into the corner and continue on to the hemline.

Dc along the entire hemline of the cardigan (working over the hemline of the second front panel, over the side seam, across the back panel [you’re working into the original foundation chain here], over the second side seam, and across the first front panel), sl st to first Dc of the round to join

*Note: Depending on your size and how exactly you Dc evenly around, you may have different numbers of sts in your hemline ribbing. Be sure you make an even number of stitches that don’t pull or ruffle.

Round 2: Ch 2, Fpdc, Bpdc, rpt around, sl st to join

Rounds 3-4: Repeat Round 2

Round 5: Ch 1, Sc in each Dc to end, sl st to join

Finish off and weave ends.

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Summer is here and lightweight crochet projects are what’s on my hook! I am SO excited to show you guys the perfect summer shrug – the Lil Denim Cardi!

I knew when I wanted to design a fun summer garment for JOANN, it had to be this sweet little sweater. It’s a cap sleeve cardigan that’s soft, cool, and so easy to wear. I was inspired by my favorite denim vest to make a crochet piece that could add that bit of polish to my favorite tank and shorts.

You may remember my Everyday Cardigan from last fall, it has been one of my most popular patterns of all time and I knew since I made it that the Everyday needed a warm weather cousin! Enter, Lil Denim.

The length is only *slightly* cropped – we don’t need long sweaters this time of year, but I also like to hide my mom rolls as much as possible, you know what I mean. So I went with a length right down the middle – juuust long enough to give me the coverage I want without tons of bulk.

SUMMER PATTERNS I LOVE (& you should too)

1. Crochet Ava Poncho / 2. Crochet Weekender Tunic / 3. Crochet June Sun Hat

When I was shopping around JOANN to decide on what would be the perfect yarn for this project, it was hard to choose. This pattern would be so stunning in a LOT of the different yarns on the shelf at my favorite store. Oh, the self control I had to practice!

I settled on using Lion Brand’s classic Jeans yarn for this cardi. If you haven’t tried this yarn yet, it’s a bucket list yarn I tell ya! I know it looks unassuming – when I first saw it I thought “huh, cool. Yarn in some denim looking colors” but you guys… it’s the FEEL of this yarn that gets me feelin’ some kinda way.

When you work up a project, especially a garment, with this yarn you’ll see – er feel – what I mean! It’s such blissful squishness I really can’t believe it’s not a mega high end yarn that costs oodles of money. Honest!

You should grab a few balls (or a cartfull) next time you’re at JOANN, you won’t be sorry you did!

Another great resource is the video tutorial! View it below, hope it helps ya!

PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE (or scroll down for the free pattern).
• Grab the Ultimate Pattern Bundle that includes 150+ patterns just like this one on sale for $20 today HERE.
• PIN this pattern to your Pinterest boards for later HERE.
• Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue HERE.

To sum it up: Crochet this easy lightweight shrug with simple rectangular shapes and beginner level stitches – it’s a super fast pattern to whip up with Jeans yarn and it’s the perfect accessory to bring with you everywhere!

–Lion Brand Jeans yarn (Weight: 4/Medium – 3.5oz, 246 yds)

Color: Stonewash – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins (approx.. 230, 260, 290, 330, 360, 390, 420 g)

-Size K 6.5 mm hook

-Tapestry needle

-Measuring tape or ruler

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Sizes:

XS, S, M, L, Xl, XXL, XXXL

Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

bpdc – back post double crochet

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

Skill Level: Level 2 Easy

Notes:

-This cardigan fits true to size. For reference, model is 5’5” tall with a 38” bust and wearing the Lil Denim Cardi in size Medium.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in X-Small with Small, Medium, Large, Xl, 2X, and 3X listed in parenthesis such as 36 “(41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66)” whereas Ch 36 for size XS, 41 for size S, 46 for size M, 51 for size L, 56 for size XL, 61 for size 2X and 66 for size 3X. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

-Pattern is worked by first making the back panel, continuing with adding the front panels without seaming, seaming up the sides, adding hemline and neckline ribbing, and working cap sleeves off of the armholes. Assembly instructions will be the same for all sizes.

-Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

Gauge:

12 sts x 11 rows in hdc = 4”

Dimensions:

Finished sweater width (including cap sleeves): 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30)

Finished sweater length (including ribbing): 19 (19.5, 19.5, 20.5, 20.5, 21, 21)

LIL DENIM CARDI

Back piece:

Ch 51 (54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70) Hdc in 3rd Ch and in each Ch to end, Ch 2, t (49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67)

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, t (49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67)

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 48

Small: Work to Row 50

Medium: Work to Row 50

Large: Work to Row 52

XL: Work to Row 52

2XL: Work to Row 54

3XL: Work to Row 54

Proceed to front panels without breaking yarn

First Front Panels

Row 1: Hdc in each of the next 23 (25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32) hdc, Ch 2, t (you should only have worked just shy of halfway across your back piece) (23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32)

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, turn (23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32)

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 48

Small: Work to Row 50

Medium: Work to Row 50

Large: Work to Row 52

XL: Work to Row 52

2XL: Work to Row 54

3XL: Work to Row 54

Finish off yarn.

Second Front Panel

Join yarn to last Row of back panel after last hdc of First Front Panel Row 1.

Skip 3 (2, 3, 2, 3, 2, 3) hdc.

Row 1: Join yarn, Ch 2, Hdc in each hdc across to the end, Ch 2, t (23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32)

Row 2: Hdc in each st, Ch 2, turn

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the correct length for your size as follows:

X-Small: Work to Row 48

Small: Work to Row 50

Medium: Work to Row 50

Large: Work to Row 52

XL: Work to Row 52

2XL: Work to Row 54

3XL: Work to Row 54

Finish off yarn, weave all ends from front and back panels.

Side Seams:

With a spare piece of yarn (cut to about 3x the length of the area where your side seam will be), use a mattress stitch to seam up the sides of your cardigan.

Leave armholes for your size as follows:

X-Small: 6″/15.5 cm

Small: 6.5″/16.5 cm

Medium: 7″/17.5 cm

Large: 7.5″/19 cm

XL: 8″/20.5 cm

2XL: 8.5″/21.5 cm

3XL: 9″/23 cm

Repeat side seam on the other side. Weave all ends.

Ribbed Cap Sleeves:

Join yarn to top of side seam, at the bottom of the armhole.

Round 1: Ch 2, Dc evenly around (1 Dc in the end of each Row of Hdc), sl st to first Dc of the round to join

*Note: Depending on where your side seam lies and how exactly you Dc evenly around, you may have different numbers of sts in your cap sleeves. Be sure you make an even number of stitches that don’t pull or ruffle.

Round 2: Ch 2, Fpdc, Bpdc, rpt around, sl st to join

Rounds 3-4: Repeat Round 2

Round 5: Ch 1, Sl st in each Dc to end, sl st to join

Finish off and weave ends.

Repeat on other armhole.

Hemline Ribbing:

Join yarn to the last row of your first front panel. If you are looking at the cardigan, not wearing it, this will be the inside corner on the left panel (or right panel if you’re left handed).

Ch 2, Dc in each st evenly around the entire neckline – up the rough edge of the first front panel, in each of your skipped stitches between front panels, and down the rough edge of the second front panel.

Work 2 Dc into the corner and continue on to the hemline.

Dc along the entire hemline of the cardigan (working over the hemline of the second front panel, over the side seam, across the back panel [you’re working into the original foundation chain here], over the second side seam, and across the first front panel), sl st to first Dc of the round to join

*Note: Depending on your size and how exactly you Dc evenly around, you may have different numbers of sts in your hemline ribbing. Be sure you make an even number of stitches that don’t pull or ruffle.

Round 2: Ch 2, Fpdc, Bpdc, rpt around, sl st to join

Rounds 3-4: Repeat Round 2

Round 5: Ch 1, Sc in each Dc to end, sl st to join

Finish off and weave ends.

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