Summer Cotton Crochet Cardigan #2

 

Summer Cotton Crochet Cardigan #2

My second cotton cardigan pattern. Same style cardigan with a lighter, lacier pattern.

 

Materials:

Cotton Yarn 4/medium

5.5 mm hook

Abbreviations and Glossary:
bpdc - back post double crochet
ch – chain

Ch-sp – chain space
dc - double crochet

Fdc – foundation double crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
RS – right side
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side

Stitch Pattern

Row 1: Ch3,  skip next dc, *(dc, ch 3, dc) in the next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in the next dc, skip next 2 dc. Repeat from * across, dc in top of beginning Ch3. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch3, *3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group.

Additional Rows: Repeat Row 2

 

 Pockets/Gauge Check

Make 2.

Row 1 (RS): Fdc 24.

Pattern

Row 2: Ch3, skip 2 dc, *3 dc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next dc, skip 2 dc. Repeat from * across, dc into top of beginning Ch3, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, *3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group. Repeat from * across, dc into top of beginning Ch3, turn.

Rows 4-9: Repeat Row 3

Ribbing

Row 10: Dc in each st across (24 dc).

Row 11: Ch 3, sk first dc, *fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc in tch. 25 dc

Row 12: Ch 3, sk first dc, *bpdc in next dc, fpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc into top of beginning 3 ch, turn. 

Row 13: Rep Row 11.

Pocket should measure 7.5” across and 6” vertically. Adjust gauge by using a smaller or larger hook.

 

Cardigan Body

Row 1 (RS): Fdc 117

Ribbing

Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, sk first dc, *fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc in beginning ch3.

Row 3 (RS) Ch 3, sk first dc, *bpdc in next dc, fpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc in beginning ch3. 

Row 4 (WS): Rep Row 2. Do not fasten off.

Pattern

Row 5: Ch3, skip 1 dc, *(dc, ch 3, dc) in the next dc, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in the next dc, skip 2 dc. Repeat from * to end, dc into top of beginning Ch3, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, *3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group. Repeat from * across, dc into top of beginning Ch3, turn.

Rows 7-30: Repeat Row 6. Body measures 15”

 

Dividing For Front and Back

Place markers between stitches to mark sections:

Right Front: 29 sts

Back: 59 sts

Left Front: 29 sts

 

Right Front:

Working only the first 29 sts, repeat Pattern Row 2 (14) times. Front section measures 9” from divide. Fasten off. 

 

Back:

Join yarn. Working only between markers indicating Back, repeat Pattern Row 2 (14) times. Back section measures 9” from divide. Fasten off leaving a 40” tail. 

 

Left Front:

Join yarn. Working these 28 sts, repeat Pattern Row 2 (14) times. Front section measures 9” from divide. Fasten off. 

 

Joining:

With right sides facing each other, use stitch markers to pin Right Front and Left Front to Back Section at shoulders. Working from shoulder to neck and using hook and tail left from fastening off, join Back to Front sections using slip stitches. Join back to sides of front sections leaving 8” opening for armholes.

 

Sleeves

Make 2. Crochet in the round.

Round 1: Fdc 42 join to first dc with a sl st.

Ribbing

Round 2: Ch 3, sk first dc, *fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc in tch. 50 dc

Round 3: Ch 3, sk first dc, *bpdc in next dc, fpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc in tch. 

Round 4: Rep Row 2. Do not fasten off.

Pattern

Round 5: Ch3, *skip 2 sts, (dc, ch3, dc) in next, skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next. Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to beginning ch3.

Round 6: Ch3, *3 dc into next ch 3 sp, 3 dc into middle of next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to beginning ch3. 

Rounds 7-15: Repeat Row 6.

Round 16: Increase row. Ch 6, dc in same st, *3 dc in next ch3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in middle of next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to beginning ch3. 

Round 17: Increase row. Ch 3, *3 dc in next ch3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in middle of next 3 dc. Repeat from * around to last 3dc, (dc, ch3, dc), then dc in last st, ch 3 and join with a sl st to beginning ch3. 

Round 18: Ch3, *(dc, ch3, dc) in next 3dc, 3dc in next ch3 sp. Repeat from * around to last 3dc, (dc, ch3, dc), then dc in last st, ch 3 and join with a sl st to beginning ch3. 

Round 19: Ch3, *3 dc in ch3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in 3 dc. Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to beginning ch3. 

Rounds 20-30: Repeat Rounds 18 and 19. Sleeve measures 19”. Fasten off leaving a 40” tail for sewing.

 

Finishing

Collar Ribbing on Body

With RS facing, attach yarn at bottom of right front (this is the right side when wearing).

Ribbing Row 1 (RS) Ch 3, dc in same space yarn attached in, dc evenly up front, around neck and down front to opposite corner.

Ribbing Row 2 (WS) Ch 3, sk first dc, *fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc in tch. 

Ribbing Row 3 (RS) Ch 3, sk first dc, *bpdc in next dc, fpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc into top of beginning Ch3, turn. 

Fasten off.

 

Attaching Sleeves and Pockets

Using stitch markers, pin sleeves to armhole openings. Thread leftover yarn tail on tapestry needle and whip stitch sleeves in place on the inside of the armhole. Repeat for second sleeve.

Using stitch markers, pin WS of pocket to RS of sweater. Thread leftover yarn tail on tapestry needle and whip stitch pocket in place. Repeat for second pocket.