Simple Crochet Cardigan
Let’s make a simple stylish cardigan to add to your wardrobe. All you need is worsted weight yarn, 6 and 5 mm hooks and you have yourself a new staple.
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The idea behind this design was to have as less seaming as possible. If you are like me, sometimes a finished project can stay in my crochet bag waiting to be seamed together, so if you in same boat as you. I promise you Mia Cardigan only needs to be seamed at the shoulders and adding sleeves to the panels. How great is that!!
The panels are made as one piece. You start with front panel, and when you have the right size, separate the armpits and a pocket. Move on the back panel until is fit shoulder to shoulder, separate again and move on the last front panel.
The panel is made in vertical rows, so if you want a longer cardigan, your starting chains will determine the length, keep that in mind.
I went back to basics, by making is in single crochet stitch. The sleeves are made in the round and then seamed to the panel. The easiest way to figure out if the sleeve will fit,is, you should have the same number on your sleeve and the panels after they are seamed at the shoulder. This would make is easier to align the stitches together to put it all together.
The sleeves are made in the round, from the armpit to the wrist. Like I said, Minimal seaming in mind. The design is created to fit close to the arm and forearm, with gradual decreasing to fit perfectly. Slim fit is still going strong and wanted to get in with the trend.
When you get to the wrist area, continue on to ribbing and you have a beautiful sleeve.
After seaming the sleeves to the armpit hole, work on bottom ribbing and move on the front ribbing without breaking the yarn.
The fun part about this pattern is that, it has pockets. I made sure they have some shaping to keep your keys safe inside. and to keep your hands warm as well on a chilly day
I can’t hype this pattern enough. I wanted to share it with anyone who is interested in making their clothes and still learning the ropes in crochet. It is great for any level.
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Yarn
The Yarn I used for this design is called Pound of Love by Lionbrand. I must say this yarn is a bit stiff so there was no major difference after blocking. I think these yarns would be great substitutes for this yarn
Let the fun begin.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
MATERIALS
6mm hook
5mm hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Worsted weight yarn
3 stitch markers
GAUGE
14 sts by 17 rows 4X4 (10cm X 10cm)
YARDAGE
1036,1207, 1353, 1616,1781,1991,2165m
1133, 1320, 1480, 1767, 1947, 2177, 2368yd
SIZE
XS, S, M,L ,XL, 2XL, 3XL
FINISHED Bust size
30/76, 34/86, 38/97, 42/106, 46/116, 50/127, 54/137In/cm
LENGTH
20/51, 20/51, 20/51, 21/53, 21/53,21/53, 21/53/cm
ARMHOLE DEPTH
6/15, 6.5/16.5, 7.5/19, 8/20, 8.5/21.6 , 9/23, 9.5/24S
ABBREVIATION
Fsc = Foundation single crochet
Sc = single crochet
Blo = back loop only
Sk = skip
SM = stitch marker
Front Panel 1
Fsc 70,70,70,74,74,74,
Row 2: ch 1 & turn. Sc in the first and across
Repeat row 2 to rows 26, 29,34,38, 44, 47,51
Count 21, 22,23, 26, 28, 29,31 from the top down and put SM.
Count 5 sts from the bottom, put SM, count 15 st from there and put SM
Back panel
Row 27,26,35,45, 48: ch 1 & turn.sc in the next 5 sts. Ch 15, sk 15 sts.sc in each st until you reach SM. Ch 22,23,24,27,29,32
Row 28,27,36,46,49: ch 1 & turn. Sc in the first st and across.
Repeat above row until row 91, 98,115,127,144,153,166.
The back panel should have (64, 72,81,89,100,106,115) rows.
Front Panel 2
Armpit and pocket separation. Count 21, 22,23, 26, 28, 29,31 from the top down and put SM.
Count 5 sts from the bottom, put SM, count 15 st from there and put SM
Row 92, 99,116,128,145,154: ch 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 33 and sc in the second ch from the hook.sk 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29,31 sts.
Row 93,100,117,129,146,155: ch 1 & turn. Sc in the first st and across.
Repeat above row until you reach rows 116,132,147,165,188,200,217.
Cut yarn and fasten off
Seaming shoulder together
Fold panels so that the front panels are on top of the back panel and seam the 2 shoulders together.
Sleeves (make 2)
Fsc 46, 49, 53, 56, 60, 63, 66, join with a sl st
Round 2: ch 1 & turn. Sc in the first and around. Join the round with a sl st.
Repeat round 2 until you reach round 10,12,12,14,14,7,7. Join with sl st.
Decreasing Round 11,13,13,15,15,8, 8:ch 1 and turn.sc, 2sctog, sc around until 3 sts remain,2sctog and sc in the last s sts. Join with sl st
Round 12,14, 14,16, 9, 9: ch1 and turn. Sc in the first st and round.
Repeat decreasing every 6, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5 rounds. (26, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 37) sts.
Move on to Ribbing
Using 5mm hook, and ch 11
Row 1: sl st in the second ch from hook. Sl st in each ch until you reach the panel, sl st in the next 2 sleeve sts. turn. (10)
Row 2: Working into the ribbing sts, sl st in the blo across. Ch 1 & turn.
Row 3: Sl st in the blo of each st across, sl st into the next 2 sleeve sts.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the end of the sleeve. Leave a tail and seam ribbing together. Cut yarn.
Pockets (make 2)
Pick the wrong side for your sweater and Join yarn with 6mm hook at the bottom side of the panel and sc around. Join with sl st. Put SM
Round 2: ch 1. Sc in the first st and around. Join the round with a sl st.
Repeat round 2 two more times.
Round 5:2 sc in the first st, sc in second st, 2 sc in the next st. st in each st and round. Join with sl st.ch 1
Round 6: sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc in the 2rd st, sc, 2sc in the next. st in each st and round. Join with sl st.ch 1
Repeat round 5and 6 two more times.
Round 9: sc in the first st and around
Repeat round 9 to round 20. Leave a long tail and seam the pocket together. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bottom Ribbing
Using 5 mm hook, attach yarn on the bottom of the panels and ch 11
Row 1: sl st in the second ch from hook. Sl st in each ch until you reach the panel, sl st in the next 2 sleeve sts. turn. (10)
Row 2: Working into the ribbing sts, sl st in the blo across. Ch 1 & turn.
Row 3: Sl st in the blo of each st across, sl st into the next 2 sts.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the end of the panels
Front Ribbing
Using 6mm hook. From the bottom ribbing, continue sl st in the blo in each
Row 1: sl in the first st along the bottom ribbing, sl in each st. Continue working this pattern up the first panel, back panel and down the second panel. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Working into the ribbing sts, sl st in the blo across. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat row 2 until you reach row 10. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends
Seam sleeves
Align the sleeve to the panels, use SM to secure them to the panels. Starting from the armpit. Attach yarn and seam the sleeve to the panels and around. Cut yarn and weave in ends. Repeat on the other side.
Finishing
Weave in all ends and block your cardigan.
VOILA!!! YOU ARE DONE!! I hope you had fun making this cardigan.
