Summer Cotton Crochet Cardigan

 

Summer Cotton Crochet Cardigan

 

Materials:

Cotton Yarn 4/medium

5mm hook

 Notes:

You begin the sweater at the bottom ribbing. The main body is worked in one solid piece until you divide for the armholes. You'll finish the back and then the two front panels separately.

The sleeves are made in the round and then sewn into the armholes. Lastly, you'll add the collar ribbing and attach the pockets.

 Ch 3  at beginning of row counts as first dc.

 

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
dc2tog – double crochet two together 

rem - remaining
RS – right side
sc – single crochet

Shell – (3dc, 2ch, 3dc) in same stitch
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
yo – yarn over

 

Stitch Pattern

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, *skip 2 sts, 1 shell in next, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next; repeat pattern from * to end, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, * skip 3 dc, 1 shell into next 2 ch-sp, miss next 3 dc, 1 dc into next dc; repeat pattern from * across working last dc into top of beginning 3 ch, turn. 

Additional Rows: Repeat Row 2

Instructions:

Pockets/Gauge Check

Make 2.

Row 1 (RS): Fdc 24.

Ribbing

Row 2: Ch 3, sk first dc, *fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc; rep from * until 1 st remains, dc in tch. 24 dc

Row 3: 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 4: Rep Row 3.

Pattern

Row 5 (RS): Ch 3, *skip 2 sts, 1 shell in next, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next.  Repeat from * to end, turn.

Row 6: 3 ch, * skip 3 dc, 1 shell into next 2 ch-sp, miss next 3 dc, 1 dc into next dc; repeat pattern from * across working last dc into top of beginning 3 ch, turn. 

Rows 7-12: Repeat Row 6

Row 13: Dc in each st across (24 dc). Fasten off, weave in ends.

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 tch. 112 dc

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

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

Pattern

Row 5 (RS): Ch3, *skip 2 sts, 1 shell in next, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next. Repeat from * to end, turn.

Row 6: Ch3, * skip 3 dc, 1 shell into next 2 ch-sp, miss next 3 dc, 1 dc into next dc; repeat pattern from * across working last dc into top of beginning Ch3, turn. 

Rows 7-30: Repeat Row 6. Body measures 17”

 

Dividing For Front and Back

Place markers between stitches to mark sections:

Right Front: 28 sts

Back: 61 sts

Left Front: 28 sts

 

Right Front:

Working only the first 28 sts, repeat Pattern Row 2 (14) times. Front section measures 9” from divide. Fasten off leaving a 40” tail. 

 

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 leaving a 40” tail. 

 

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 41 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 beginning ch3. 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 beginning ch3. 

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

Pattern

Round 5 (RS): Ch3, *skip 2 sts, 1 shell in next, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next. Repeat from * to end, turn.

Round 6: Ch3, * skip 3 dc, 1 shell into next 2 ch-sp, miss next 3 dc, 1 dc into next dc; repeat pattern from * across working last dc into top of beginning Ch3, turn. 

Rounds 7-29: Repeat Row 6. Sleeve measures 18”. 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.