Sheer cardigan is a free super long pattern with a simple and elegant construction. I am not a fan on seaming so I had to design a pattern where front and back panels are one piece. We would all rather spend more time crocheting, am I right? I can’t be the only one?

Sheer name comes from the idea of crocheting vertical stitches.

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It has a classic fit, which makes it perfect to be paired with lot of clothes, leggings and a t-shirt comes to mind, or a maxi dress. Cardigans are timeless and versatile. You need something that goes with other clothes in your wardrobe and this cardigan is IT. It is perfect for running errands or casual Fridays at the office. The length can be adjusted and if you are adventurous, you can make stripes. The stitches are simple, alternate double crochet and half double stitches

Due to the nature of this construction, the pattern is beginner friendly. The only part that may be tricky is the sleeves. There are increases but if I am being honest, increases are basically making 2 stitches on the same stitch at the end and the beginning of a row.

Yarn

I used Divina yarn from Hobbii. They were happy to provide the yarn for this pattern and I could not be happier. The yarn is worsted weight yarn, but it feels light yet warm due to the softest natural fibre of baby alpaca and merino wool.

Yarn substitute for this yarn would be wonderfluff by We crochet or Chainette by Lionbrand.

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SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate level

GAUGE

15 sts by 11 rows = 4”/ 10cm dc and hdc

MATERIALS

Worsted weight yarn

5mm hook

4.5mm hook

Yarn needle

Stitch markers

Pair of scissors

ABBREVIATIONS US TERMINOLOGY

Fdc – Foundation double crochet

Ch - chain

Dc – Double crochet

Hdc – half double crochet

Sc – single crochet

Sl – slip stitch

Blo -Back loop only

SM -Stitch Marker

RS – Right side

NOTES

●      Sizes are XS, S, (M, L, XL,) [2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL].

●      This pattern is crochet vertically for panels.

●      There is no wrong or right side on the pattern.

●      Ch 2 and 1 do not count as stitch

●      The pattern is made with Zero ease

●      Increases are worked on the sleeves. The additions are done in the first and last stitches. i.e. make 2 stitches in the first and last stitch.

The length of the cardigan is the same for all sizes but you are welcome to change it.

FINISHED SIZE MEASUREMENTS

XS:30in/76, 48in/122, 1476yd/1350

S:34/86, 870/1710

M: 38/97, 2077/1900

L: 42/107, 48/122, 2264/2070

XL: 46/117, 2516/2301

2XL: 50/127, 2723/2490

3XL:54/137, 2929/2678

 4XL: 58/147, 3149/2880

5XL:62/158, 3360/3073

Panel

Fdc 360 (or your desired cardigan length) for all sizes, ch 1 and turn.

Row 2: Hdc in the first st and each st across, ch 2 and turn. {360}

Row 3: Dc in the first st and each st across, ch 1 and turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you reach row 15, 18 (20, 23, 26) [29, 32, 34, 37].

Count 180 sts from the top and put a SM. This is the beginning of the neck opening.

Sizes XS (L, 2X, 5X)

Row 16, 24, 30,38: Hdc in the first st and each st across until you reach the SM, ch 2 and turn. {180}

Row 17, 25, 31, 39: Dc in the first st and each st across, ch 1 and turn.

Rep above rows until you reach row 26 (34, 40, 48). Ch 182 and turn.

Sizes S (M, XL, 3X, 4X)

Row 19: Dc in the first st and each st across until you reach the SM, ch 1 and turn. {180}

Row 20: Hdc in the first st and each st across.

Rep above rows until you reach Row 29 (31, 37, 43, 45). Ch181 and turn.

Note: Continue on to the front panel

*Note: start on the next row for your size.

Sizes XS (L, 2X, 5X)

Rows 27 (35, 41, 49): Dc in 3rd ch from hook, and in each ch and st across. {360}

Sizes S (M, XL, 3X, 4X)

Rows 30 (32, 38, 44, 46): Hdc in the second ch from hook and in each ch and st across. {360}

Continue alternating hdc and dc rows in pattern until you reach 41, 47 (52, 57, 63) [69, 74, 80, 85] rows. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Sleeves

Make 2

Fdc 28, 30, (32, 34, 36,) [38, 39, 41,43].       

NOTE: increase differ for sizes, Use a table in the last page for your size. Increase for size XS and S starts on row 4

Increases for 3XL, 4XL and 5XL are made in every row until you reach the last few rows.

Row 2: ch 1 and turn.2 hdc in the first st. hdc across to the last st. make 2 hdc in the last st: X, X, (34, 36, 38) [40, 41,43, 45]. sts

Row 3: ch 2 and turn. dc in the first st and across for all the sizes. 28, 30, (34, 36, 38,) [40, 41,43, 45]. sts

Row 4: ch 1 and turn.2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next sts and cross to the last st. 2 hdc in the last st: 30, 32, (36, 38, 40,) [42, 43,45, 47]. sts

Row 5: ch 2 and turn. dc in the first st and across for all sizes. 30, 32, (36, 38, 40,) [42, 43,45, 4]). sts

Repeat row 4 and 5 referencing to the table for each size until you reach rows 20, 20, (20 22, 22) [23, 23, 25, 25]

Rows 21, 21, 21, 23, 23: ch 2 and turn. Dc in the first st and across. (45,48, 52, 56, 64,) sts

Rows 24, 24, 26, 26: ch 1 and turn. hdc in the first st and across. (64, 67, 71,75) sts

Repeat above rows until you reach rows 45, 46, (46,48, 48) [50, 50, 51,51]. Cut yarn and move on to ribbing

Using 4.5mm hook

Join yarn at the bottom on the sleeve and ch 11

Row 1: sc into the second ch from the hook and each ch down toward the panel. Sl st into the first 2 sts on the panel, turn.

Row 2: working into the ribbing sts, sc in the blo across. Ch 1 & turn.

Row 3: sc in the blo of each st across, sl st into the next 2 sts on the panel, turn.

Rep rows 2 & 3 until you reach the end of the panel. Leave a long tail to seam later. Cut yarn and fasten off.

SEAMING

Lay panels flat. Mark the centre sleeve st with a stitch marker and align to the shoulder seam. Seam the sleeve onto the body, making sure you have the same number of rows for both panels for the sleeves.

Sleeves and Sides

Fold the cardigan at the shoulders and align rows, Use the long tail and seam the sleeves from the cuff towards the armpit. Continue to the side of the sweater and leave a 10 in slit at the bottom. Repeat on the second sleeve and side. Note: If you do not have enough long tail, attach new yarn and seam the sides.

Ribbing

Front panels using 4.5 mm hook

Join yarn at the bottom of each panel and evenly make sc. ch 11 at the end of the panel.

Row 1: sc into the second ch from the hook and each ch down toward the panel. Sl st into the first 2 sts on the panel, turn.

Row 2: working into the ribbing sts, sc in the blo across. Ch 1 & turn.

Row 3: sc in the blo of each st across, sl st into the next 2 sts on the panel, turn.

Rep rows 2 & 3 until you reach the end of the panel. Leave a long tail to seam later. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Front ribbing

Note: Decide which side is the RS of your cardigan

Using 4.5mm hook, with the RS facing you, join yarn at the bottom ribbing.

Row 1: Ch 1 and hdc in the first st and in each st until you reach the other side of the cardi, cut yarn and fasten off

Row 2: Re-attach yarn to the bottom ribbing of the previous row, hdc in the third loop of the first st and each st around. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Rows 3-5: Repeat row 2.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends and move on to blocking your cardigan.

VOILA!!! YOU ARE DONE. I hope you had fun making this Cardigan