This crocheted cardigan is the perfect transitional garment from season to season and such a delight to make! Have fun with endless yarn and color options to make it your own.
Materials
Approximately 490(600, 735, 870, 1025) grams or 1300(1560, 2000, 2300, 2500) yards of any two strands of sport weight yarn held double or one strand of another yarn weight that meets gauge. Sample uses Hobbii Friends Wheel held double in the colors #09, 58, 113, and 117.
5.5mm crochet hook
Scissors, yarn needle
Gauge
2 clusters (spaces included) and 4 rows = 2 inches in granny stripe pattern
Abbreviations
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sp: space
ea: each
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
rem: remaining
FO: finish off
Make It Your Own
This cardigan pattern is designed to be a “canvas” to create your desired look! Yardage calculations are educated estimates to give you a base total, but have fun with stripes, scraps, or anything in between. Take the pattern and make it your own, and as always, reach out to thegracefultangle@gmail.com with any questions.
Choosing Your Size
This cardigan is written in five sizes, distributed as XS (S, M, L, XL). Each size is designed to fit bust sizes 28-36 (36-44, 44-52, 52-60, 60-68) inches, with 6-14 inches of positive ease per size. The finished bust measurements are 42 (50, 58, 66, 74) inches. I recommend choosing the size that best suits your negative/positive ease preferences.
Pattern Notes
Find the featured yarn here!
The sample cardigan features the recommended yarn held double, but feel free to substitute with a single strand of a comparable weight as mentioned in the Materials section.
You will be working in between the 3-dc clusters to create this stitch, known as the “space.”
When beginning the sleeves, work in the last dc of every other row as your space.
Back Panel
ch 66 (78, 90, 102, 114)
Row 1: dc 2 in the third ch from the hook, *sk 2, dc 3 in the next ch* until 3 ch rem, sk 2, dc in the last ch.
Rows 2-48(52, 56, 60, 64): ch 2 and turn. dc 2 in the first sp, *dc 3 in ea sp across*, dc in the top of the ch 2 from the previous row.
To make the cardigan shorter/longer, simply repeat Row 2 less/more times. I divided my row count by three to color block the body, but feel free to play with stripes however you’d like!
Next Row: ch 1 and turn. sc in ea st across, working in ea dc st (skipping spaces) FO.
Front Panels
Make Two
Ch 33 (39, 45, 51, 57)
Row 1: dc 2 in the third ch from the hook, *sk 2, dc 3 in the next ch* until 3 ch rem, sk 2, dc in the last ch.
Rows 2-48(52, 56, 60, 64): ch 2 and turn. dc 2 in the first sp, *dc 3 in ea sp across*, dc in the top of the ch 2 from the previous row.
If you modified the back panel at all, make the front panels match the back.
Next Row: ch 1 and turn. sc in ea st across, working in ea dc st (skipping spaces) FO
Seaming
Feel free to substitute your preferred seaming method for this technique.
Lay the pieces flat, with the solid sc rows at the top to form the shoulders.
Using the mattress stitch, seam across the shoulders. Work in each stitch, leaving the few center back sts open for the neck.
Next, seam up one side of the cardigan until 6(7, 8, 9, 10) inches remain. Secure the tail, then repeat these instructions for the opposite side of the cardigan.
Border
The border addition is completely optional, but provides a clean finish.
Join the yarn to any st along the bottom of the back panel.
Round 1: ch 2, dc 3 in ea ch space around.
Sleeves
Repeat for both sleeves.
Join the yarn to any sp along either opening
Round 1: ch 2, dc 3 in the same sp, *dc 3 in ea sp around the opening* (see pattern notes). slst to the first st.
Round 2: ch 2 and turn. dc 3 in the same sp, *dc 3 in ea sp* around. slst to the first st.
Repeat Round 2 until the sleeve measures your desired length. The sample features a solid sleeve, but striping is fun too! Be sure to carry any yarn on the inside of the sleeve if switching colors.
CUFF
Round 1: ch 1, don’t turn. *sc in the next st, sc2tog* around. slst to the first st.
Rounds 2-3: ch 1, don’t turn. sc in ea st around. slst to the first st.
Finishing
Weave in any ends you may have remaining. If you decide to block your cardigan, I recommend pinning it out on blocking mats gently, spritz with water, and either steam block or let air dry. The sample pictured is not blocked.
Finally, wear and enjoy your beautiful new handmade garment! I would love to see your new creation! Post a picture of your finished cardigan on Instagram, and tag @thegracefultangle.
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Until next time,
Amy Kate
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