Comfy Casual Crocheted Cotton Cardigan
I'm so excited that I finished this Comfy Casual Crocheted Cotton Cardigan (Five Cs Cardigan, for short) - yes, I'm terrible at naming my projects! I've been working on it for several weeks now, in between all my other projects, but when I finally got within sight of the end, I had to just crank it out.
I designed this cardigan to be a more casual piece, something to wear all weekend when I'm just hanging out at home. I wanted it to be thick and warm without looking super chunky. Cotton yarn really did the trick! This cardigan is HEAVY compared to most acrylic or wool sweaters, but the weight feels great when you wear it, kind of like wearing a weighted blanket. It's warm, but not to warm. The cotton breathes to keep you just the right snuggly temperature.
I also added pockets because I am one of those people who never knows what to do with my hands. And it's nice to have a place for my phone since half of my jeans have pockets that are too small. I'm sure many of you know what I mean!
The shawl collar is a half double crochet rib - a stitch I fell in love with a couple years ago, and that love hasn't faded. It's one of the few crochet stitches that has the stretchiness of knitted stitches without being too open or lacy.
This is a pretty basic pattern. The trickiest part is the shaping of the sleeves. Because each piece, including the sleeves, is worked side to side rather than bottom to top, or top to bottom, the sleeve shaping involves working short rows rather than increases. I have included a photo tutorial to help with this part. The rest is made of simple rectangles, so it should be easy enough for most beginning crocheters to handle.
The full pattern is available below, but if you would prefer an ad-free, printable pdf, visit my Etsy listing. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.
The last 10 stitches, are worked in half double crochet ribbing.
When you turn, you will work the first 10 stitches with a half double crochet in the front loop only.
Then continue by working a sc, hdc, dc in the first single crochet.
Repeat this pattern for the entire back panel. The front panels are worked in the same fashion, just fewer rows.
The sleeves are where it gets a little trickier. To work the sleeves, you start the same as for the front and back - chain the required number of stitches, then work the sedge stitch pattern to the last 10 chains, which are worked in hdc. Like the front and back panels, the second row is worked in reverse, hdc in the front loop only for those first 10 stitches, then sedge stitch for the rest of the row. To get the taper on the sleeve, the third and fourth rows are only worked part of the way down before turning and working back to the top of the sleeve.
Begin by working the first two rows. Then work in sedge stitch for the required number of stitches.
Slip stitch into the next single crochet.
Then turn your work and slip stitch into the double crochet and half double crochet of the previous sedge stitch.
Continue working in the sedge stitch pattern by working a sc, hdc, and dc in the next single crochet.
Continue in pattern to end of row and turn. The next row will be worked all the way through the hdc ribbing. When you get to the place where you turned, work a sedge stitch into the last single crochet before the slip stitches.
Work the next sedge stitch into to single crochet you slip stitched into before your short row turn.
Then continue working in sedge stitch until you reach the last 10 stitches. Work only a single crochet in the last sc of the row, then work 10 hdc in the front loop only of the 10 half double crochets that form the bottom ribbing.
Keep careful count of your rows because once you work the two full rows, the short rows are very difficult to find.
This pattern repeats with each pair of short rows getting shorter toward the middle of the sleeve, then getting longer again as you reach the opposite side of the sleeve. This gives the top of the sleeve a little curve across the top where it meets the body of the cardigan.
To assemble your cardigan, just sew the front panels to the back at the shoulder seams. I used a slip stitch seam, but a sewn seam would work just as well, with a little less bulk. Then attach the sleeves. To get an even seam, match the row pairs (the sedge stitch creates little squares so the pairs of rows are easier to count than individual rows) with the sedge stitch groupings along the side of the body. By counting squares and lining up the center of the sleeve with the shoulder seam, you can avoid having the sleeve bunch while you are sewing. This will give you the smoothest seam so your sleeve blends well with the body of the cardigan.
Once you have the sleeves attached, with the cardigan inside out, sew the side seams and sleeve seams in one long seam. I started at the sleeve end, but if you match up stitch groupings, you should get a nice even seam no matter which way you sew. I used a slip stitch for all of my seams, but as for the shoulder seams, a sewn seam will leave a little less bulk in your seams.
Let me know if you have any questions! On with the pattern!
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This cotton cardigan is so comfy and casual, the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. Great for a stay at home weekend, or to stay warm on those cool fall mornings. It is warm, but not too warm, because it is made from a cotton blend yarn. The cotton yarn gives this cardigan a weight to it, allowing it to hang nicely and wrap you in cozy comfort all day.
The Five Cs Cardigan is crocheted in the sedge stitch, which is a sc, hdc, and dc worked in the same stitch, with two stitches skipped in between each group. The stitch pattern gives it a unique texture, a little like a thermal or waffle type stitch. The weight of the yarn and the rich texture make this a great cardigan for a walk through the woods on a cool fall day.
Gauge
Approximately:
16 stitches = 4”
13 rows in sedge stitch pattern = 4”
Notes
The body of this cardigan is crocheted in three rectangles that are worked from side to side. Bottom ribbing is worked at the end of each row of the body pieces, using half double crochet in the front loop only. The sleeves are also worked from side to side, with shaping created by working short rows. The collar is crocheted in half double crochet ribbing after assembly, starting at the bottom edge and working around front opening.
Instructions
Pattern is written for size XS, with larger sizes in parentheses [XS (S, M, L, XL. 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)]. Be sure to follow the instructions for the size you are making.
Back
Worked from right to left.
Ch 115 (118, 118, 121, 121, 124, 127, 127).
Row 1: Hdc + dc in 3rd ch from hook. *Sk next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch. Rep from * to last 13 ch. Sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch. Hdc in last 10 ch. Turn
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of first 10 hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). Hdc, dc in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. Sc in last sc (11th stitch from end of row). Hdc in flo of last 10 hdc. Turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 5-58 (64, 70, 76, 84, 90, 94, 98): Repeat rows 3 and 4 until piece measures approximately 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)”/46 (51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81) cm.
Front (make 2)
Worked from side to side.
Ch 115 (118, 118, 121, 121, 124, 127, 127).
Row 1: Hdc + dc in 3rd ch from hook. *Sk next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch. Rep from * to last 13 ch. Sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch. Hdc in last 10 ch. Turn
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of first 10 hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). Hdc, dc in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. Sc in last sc (11th stitch from end of row). Hdc in flo of last 10 hdc. Turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 5-20 (22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46): Repeat Rows 3-4. Piece should measure approximately 6.5 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)”/17 (18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 30, 33) cm wide.
Sleeves [sizes XS (S, M, L) ONLY] (make 2)
Follow these instructions for sizes XS, S, M, and L. Skip to next Sleeve instructions for the larger sizes. Sleeves are worked sideways from underarm seam to underarm seam.
Ch 82 (82, 82, 82).
Size M - complete all rows as written. Size XS, S, and L - Follow inline instructions.
Note: Sizes XS, S and L either skip rows or have an extra repeat that is not included in the row numbers. Row counts will be different for those sizes.
Attach yarn at bottom corner of front right piece (as worn). Collar will be worked back and forth starting on the right side of the piece, up the right front, across the back neck, and down the left front.
I designed this cardigan to be a more casual piece, something to wear all weekend when I'm just hanging out at home. I wanted it to be thick and warm without looking super chunky. Cotton yarn really did the trick! This cardigan is HEAVY compared to most acrylic or wool sweaters, but the weight feels great when you wear it, kind of like wearing a weighted blanket. It's warm, but not to warm. The cotton breathes to keep you just the right snuggly temperature.
I also added pockets because I am one of those people who never knows what to do with my hands. And it's nice to have a place for my phone since half of my jeans have pockets that are too small. I'm sure many of you know what I mean!The shawl collar is a half double crochet rib - a stitch I fell in love with a couple years ago, and that love hasn't faded. It's one of the few crochet stitches that has the stretchiness of knitted stitches without being too open or lacy.
This is a pretty basic pattern. The trickiest part is the shaping of the sleeves. Because each piece, including the sleeves, is worked side to side rather than bottom to top, or top to bottom, the sleeve shaping involves working short rows rather than increases. I have included a photo tutorial to help with this part. The rest is made of simple rectangles, so it should be easy enough for most beginning crocheters to handle.
The full pattern is available below, but if you would prefer an ad-free, printable pdf, visit my Etsy listing. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.
Photo Tutorial
To begin you will need 6-10 balls of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend. I used the color Cool Night, but this yarn comes in so many gorgeous colors that would look great! The back is worked from one side to the other. You start by making a chain. Then work the sedge stitch pattern (sc, hdc, dc in same stitch then skip two stitches), ending with a single crochet in the 11th chain from the end.
The last 10 stitches, are worked in half double crochet ribbing.
When you turn, you will work the first 10 stitches with a half double crochet in the front loop only.
Then continue by working a sc, hdc, dc in the first single crochet.
Repeat this pattern for the entire back panel. The front panels are worked in the same fashion, just fewer rows.
The sleeves are where it gets a little trickier. To work the sleeves, you start the same as for the front and back - chain the required number of stitches, then work the sedge stitch pattern to the last 10 chains, which are worked in hdc. Like the front and back panels, the second row is worked in reverse, hdc in the front loop only for those first 10 stitches, then sedge stitch for the rest of the row. To get the taper on the sleeve, the third and fourth rows are only worked part of the way down before turning and working back to the top of the sleeve.
Begin by working the first two rows. Then work in sedge stitch for the required number of stitches.
Slip stitch into the next single crochet.
Then turn your work and slip stitch into the double crochet and half double crochet of the previous sedge stitch.
Continue working in the sedge stitch pattern by working a sc, hdc, and dc in the next single crochet.
Continue in pattern to end of row and turn. The next row will be worked all the way through the hdc ribbing. When you get to the place where you turned, work a sedge stitch into the last single crochet before the slip stitches.
Work the next sedge stitch into to single crochet you slip stitched into before your short row turn.
Then continue working in sedge stitch until you reach the last 10 stitches. Work only a single crochet in the last sc of the row, then work 10 hdc in the front loop only of the 10 half double crochets that form the bottom ribbing.
Keep careful count of your rows because once you work the two full rows, the short rows are very difficult to find.
This pattern repeats with each pair of short rows getting shorter toward the middle of the sleeve, then getting longer again as you reach the opposite side of the sleeve. This gives the top of the sleeve a little curve across the top where it meets the body of the cardigan.
To assemble your cardigan, just sew the front panels to the back at the shoulder seams. I used a slip stitch seam, but a sewn seam would work just as well, with a little less bulk. Then attach the sleeves. To get an even seam, match the row pairs (the sedge stitch creates little squares so the pairs of rows are easier to count than individual rows) with the sedge stitch groupings along the side of the body. By counting squares and lining up the center of the sleeve with the shoulder seam, you can avoid having the sleeve bunch while you are sewing. This will give you the smoothest seam so your sleeve blends well with the body of the cardigan.
Once you have the sleeves attached, with the cardigan inside out, sew the side seams and sleeve seams in one long seam. I started at the sleeve end, but if you match up stitch groupings, you should get a nice even seam no matter which way you sew. I used a slip stitch for all of my seams, but as for the shoulder seams, a sewn seam will leave a little less bulk in your seams.
Let me know if you have any questions! On with the pattern!
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Comfy Casual Crocheted Cotton Cardigan
Crochet Pattern
The Five Cs Cardigan is crocheted in the sedge stitch, which is a sc, hdc, and dc worked in the same stitch, with two stitches skipped in between each group. The stitch pattern gives it a unique texture, a little like a thermal or waffle type stitch. The weight of the yarn and the rich texture make this a great cardigan for a walk through the woods on a cool fall day.
Difficulty
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Finished Sizes
This pattern is written for sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL. It is designed to be worn loosely, with a positive ease of 3”-5”. Sizes are listed as XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
For a traditional cardigan, make your regular size. For an oversized look, go up one or two sizes. Size M is pictured on a size M/L, 5’7” model with a bust of 39-40”
Length: 27 (28, 28, 29, 29, 30, 31, 31)”/69 (71, 71, 74, 74, 76, 79, 79) cm
Back width: 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)”/46 (51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81) cm
Front panel width: 6.5 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)”/17 (18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 30, 33) cm
Sleeve Length: 19 (19, 19, 19, 20, 20, 20, 20)”/48 (48, 48, 48, 51, 51, 51, 51) cm
Instructions are written using standard US abbreviations.
Ch - chain
Sc - single crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Sl st - slip stitch
Hdc in flo - half double crochet in front loop only
Materials
Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend yarn (7 oz./200 g; 392 yd/358 m): 6 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) balls in Cool Night (#721)
Size H/8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Approximately:16 stitches = 4”
13 rows in sedge stitch pattern = 4”
Notes
The body of this cardigan is crocheted in three rectangles that are worked from side to side. Bottom ribbing is worked at the end of each row of the body pieces, using half double crochet in the front loop only. The sleeves are also worked from side to side, with shaping created by working short rows. The collar is crocheted in half double crochet ribbing after assembly, starting at the bottom edge and working around front opening.
Instructions
Pattern is written for size XS, with larger sizes in parentheses [XS (S, M, L, XL. 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)]. Be sure to follow the instructions for the size you are making.
Worked from right to left.
Ch 115 (118, 118, 121, 121, 124, 127, 127).
Row 1: Hdc + dc in 3rd ch from hook. *Sk next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch. Rep from * to last 13 ch. Sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch. Hdc in last 10 ch. Turn
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of first 10 hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). Hdc, dc in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. Sc in last sc (11th stitch from end of row). Hdc in flo of last 10 hdc. Turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 5-58 (64, 70, 76, 84, 90, 94, 98): Repeat rows 3 and 4 until piece measures approximately 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)”/46 (51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81) cm.
Front (make 2)Worked from side to side.
Ch 115 (118, 118, 121, 121, 124, 127, 127).
Row 1: Hdc + dc in 3rd ch from hook. *Sk next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch. Rep from * to last 13 ch. Sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch. Hdc in last 10 ch. Turn
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of first 10 hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). Hdc, dc in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. Sc in last sc (11th stitch from end of row). Hdc in flo of last 10 hdc. Turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 5-20 (22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46): Repeat Rows 3-4. Piece should measure approximately 6.5 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)”/17 (18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 30, 33) cm wide.
Sleeves [sizes XS (S, M, L) ONLY] (make 2)
Follow these instructions for sizes XS, S, M, and L. Skip to next Sleeve instructions for the larger sizes. Sleeves are worked sideways from underarm seam to underarm seam.
Ch 82 (82, 82, 82).
Size M - complete all rows as written. Size XS, S, and L - Follow inline instructions.
Note: Sizes XS, S and L either skip rows or have an extra repeat that is not included in the row numbers. Row counts will be different for those sizes.
Row 1: Hdc + dc in 3rd ch from hook. *Sk next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch. Rep from * to last 13 ch. Sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch. Hdc in last 10 ch. Turn
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of first 10 hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 20 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 4: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. Sc in last sc. Hdc in flo of last 10 hdc. Turn.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2.
Row 7: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 17 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 8: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 9-10: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 11: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc]14 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 12: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc.. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 13-14: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 15: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 11 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 16: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 17-18: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 19: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 8 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 20: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 21-22: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 23: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 5 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 24: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 25-26: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Size XS - skip to Row 35
Size S - skip to Row 31
Size M and L ONLY
Row 27: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 2 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 28: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 29-30: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Size L - Repeat rows 27-30. Then complete all of the following rows.
Size S, M, and L ONLY
Size S - continue here
Row 31: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 5 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 32: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 33-34: Repeat Rows 5-6.
All Sizes
Size XS - continue here
Row 35: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 8 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 36: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 37-38: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 39: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 11 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 40: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 41-42: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 43: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 14 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 44: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 45-46: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 47: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 17 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 48: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 49-50: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 51: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 20 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 52: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 53-54: Repeat Rows 5-6. Fasten off.
Row Count
Size L will end with 58 rows
Size M will end with 54 rows
Size S will end with 50 rows
Size XS will end with 46 rows
Sleeves [sizes XL (2XL, 3XL, 4XL) ONLY] (make 2)
Follow these instructions for sizes XS, S, M, and L. Skip to next Sleeve instructions for the larger sizes. Sleeves are worked sideways from underarm seam to underarm seam.
All Sizes: XL (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Ch 85 (85, 85, 85).
Row 1: Hdc + dc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped ch count as sc). *Sk next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch. Rep from * to last 13 ch. Sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch. Hdc in last 10 ch. Turn
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of first 10 hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 23 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 4: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. Sc in last sc. Hdc in flo of last 10 hdc. Turn.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2.
Sizes 3XL and 4XL ONLY
Row 7: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 21 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 8: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 9-10: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 11: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 19 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 12: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 13-14: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Sizes XL and 2XL ONLY
Row 7: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 20 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 8: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 9-10: Repeat Rows 5-6.
ALL Sizes - Rows are numbered for XL & 2XL (3XL & 4XL)
Note: Sizes 2XL and 4XL have an extra repeat that is not included in the row numbers. Each will have 8 extra rows when the sleeves are completed.
Row 11 (This will be Row 15 for sizes 3XL and 4XL): Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 17 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 12 (16): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 13-14 (17-18): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 15 (19): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 14 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 16 (20): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 17-18 (21-22): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 19 (23): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 11 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 20 (24): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 21-22 (25-26): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 23 (27): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 8 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 24 (28): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 25-26 (29-30): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 27 (31): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 5 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 28 (32): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 29-30 (33-34): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 31 (35): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 2 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 32 (36): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 33-34 (37-38): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Size 2XL ONLY: Repeat Rows 31-34 (last 4 rows).
Row 35 (39): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 5 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 36 (40): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 37-38 (41-42): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Size 4XL - Repeat Rows 39-42 (last 4 rows).
Row 39 (43): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 8 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 40 (44): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 41-42 (45-46): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 43 (47): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 11 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 44 (48): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 45-46 (49-50): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 47 (51): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 14 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 48 (52): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 49-50 (53-54): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 51 (55): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 17 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 52 (56): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 53-54 (57-58): Repeat Rows 5-6.
Sizes XL and 2XL ONLY
Row 55: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 20 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 56: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 57-58: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Sizes 3XL and 4XL ONLY
Row 59: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 19 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 60: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 61-62: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 63: Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 21 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 64: Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 65-66: Repeat Rows 5-6.
ALL Sizes
Row 59 (67): Ch 2. Hdc, dc in first sc. [Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc] 23 times. Sl stitch in next sc. Turn.
Row 60 (68): Sl stitch in hdc and dc. (Sc, hdc, dc) in 1st sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Rows 61-62 (69-70): Repeat Rows 5-6. Fasten off.
Row Count
Size XL: total of 62 rows
Size 2XL: total of 66 rows
Size 3XL: total of 70 rows
Size 4XL: total of 74 rows
Assembly
Shoulder Seams
Sew shoulder seams by matching outside edge of front piece with outside edge of back piece. Match rows with right sides together. Seam using slip stitch crochet or tapestry needle and whip stitch.
Attach sleeves
Line up center of sleeve top with shoulder seam. Count rows to line up entire sleeve seam and stitch using sl st or with tapestry needle and whip stitch.
Sew side seams
Line up armhole seams and edges of garment with right sides together. Sew side/sleeve seams beginning at sleeve cuff and ending at bottom edge of garment.
Collar
Attach yarn at bottom corner of front right piece (as worn). Collar will be worked back and forth starting on the right side of the piece, up the right front, across the back neck, and down the left front.
Row 1: Hdc in each stitch up right front opening of cardigan. Then work hdc evenly spaced in ends of rows, approximately 3 hdc for each 2 rows, across back neck. Continue by working one hdc in each stitch down left front opening. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of each hdc around entire front opening of cardigan. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until front collar measures approximately 5.5” unstretched. You can make the collar as wide as you like. I worked 22 rows. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Pockets (make 2)
Chain 36.
Row 1: Hdc + dc in 3rd ch from hook. *Sk next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch. Rep from * to last 9 ch. Sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch. Hdc in last 6 ch. Turn
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in flo of first 10 hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc. (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to end. Sc in top of turn chain. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). Hdc, dc in first sc. *Sk dc and hdc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. Sc in last sc (7th stitch from end of row). Hdc in flo of last 6 hdc. Turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 5-18: Repeat Rows 3-4. Pocket should measure approximately 6”/15 cm wide. Fasten off.
Attach pockets
Using a tapestry needle, whip stitch pockets to front of cardigan. Match bottom and side edges of pocket with bottom rib and front collar ribbing. Weave in ends.
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