TOP DOWN CROCHET CARDIGAN SWEATER - 1164

 

1164yt- BULKY CARDIGAN SWEATER, make any size

Copyright © 2024, Emi Harrington (Do not give away or sell this pattern, copyright protected.)

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MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn,

WINTER WEIGHT sweater: 1780 YDS;  

SUMMER WEIGHT: 880 YDS

9 mm crochet hook (US M or N)

Yarn needle

Buttons optional

Ruler or tape measure

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INSTRUCTIONS:

(Abbreviations: dc=double crochet; ch 1= chain 1)

For a winter weight use 2 strands of yarn,

for a summer sweater, work with 1 strand.

 

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ADULT SMALL: FITS 32 - 38 INCH CHEST

To make any other size, begin with the same foundation chain, then step 7 will provide the instructions to make larger sizes.

Video demo here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF1wPnUrwkc&t=2s 

 

1.   ALL SIZES: Working with a 9 mm crochet hook (US M or N), chain 49

(This is a relaxed neck, for a tighter neck, chain less stitches in

multiples of 4 + 1.

You can check by wrapping the foundation chain around the neck to make sure it fits.

If it is too small, add more foundation chain stitches, making sure you can divide the number of

stitches by four, plus one extra stitch.)

 

2.  Single crochet in the 2^nd stitch from the hook and each stitch of the chain.

 

3.  Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch across the row.

 

4.  Chain 2 and turn, 

for the remainder of the pattern, work in the back loop of the stitch only; 

FOR THIS ROW: alternate front post and back post double crochet across the row.

 

5.   This step establishes the 4 equal points of the sweater. Mark these points:

(FRONT: 6 STITCHES; SHOULDER: 12 STITCHES; BACK: 12 STITCHES; SHOULDER 12

STITCHES; FRONT: 6 STITCHES)

See the video for a thorough explanation.

 

 Following instructions are for 48 stitches.)

Chain 2 and turn, (takes the place of the first dc.)

Double crochet in the next 5 stitches, in the next stitch: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc (corner)

Double crochet in the next 11 stitches, in the next stitch: 2 dc, ch1, 2 dc (corner)

Double crochet in the next 11 stitches, in the next stitch: 2 dc, ch1, 2 dc (corner)

Double crochet in the next 11 stitches, in the next stitch: 2 dc, ch1, 2 dc (corner)

Double crochet in the remaining 6 stitches.

 

6.   Chain 2 and turn, *double crochet up to the next chain 1 space.

In the chain 1 space make: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc.

Repeat from * 3 more times; double crochet in each remaining stitch.

7.   Repeat step 6 for four more rows for adult small, or any number of

rows needed to reach TO THE UNDERARM. (Note: This sample

changed color in the first row of this step, and in the 3^rd row of this

step.)  

To make plus sizes, simply add as many rows as needed, and  

this applies to making any size sweater.

 

ARMHOLE OPENING SIZES: 

Adult S: 18 inches; M: 19 inches: L: 20 inches; XL: 21 inches;

2XL: 22 inches; 3XL: 23 inches; 4XL: 24 inches; 5XL: 25 inches

 

 

8.  FORM ARMHOLES:

Chain 2 and turn, double crochet up to the first chain 1 space. (Front of

sweater)

Skip all the stitches up to the next chain 1 space, 

double crochet in the chain 1 space (armhole formed);

double crochet in each stitch up to the next chain 1 space, (back of

sweater),

Skip all stitches up to the next chain 1, double crochet in the chain 1

space, skip all the stitches up to the next chain 1space, (armhole formed);

double crochet in the chain 1 space and each remaining stitch of the row.

(Front)

9.  Work the body:  *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch

across the row. Repeat from * until the body is the length desired.    

Fasten off. 

 

 

 

 FRONT AND BOTTOM BAND:

  Attach yarn in the top stitch at the neck, on either side.

  Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch down the front, across the

bottom, and up the opposite side front, making 3 double crochet in

each of the 2 bottom corner stitches.

  Chain 2 and turn, alternate front and back post double crochet stitches

in each stitch around all 3 sides, fasten off.

 

 

 

 

 

SLEEVES:  Attach yarn in underarm stitch.  

Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around the opening for the sleeves, slip stitch to join in the top of the chain 2.

  

*Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch around, decreasing by 1 stitch at the underarm location for a tapered sleeve before slip stitching to join.

(To form a dc decrease, insert the hook into the stitch from the front to the back, come back out the next stitch from back to front, and complete the double crochet.)

 

Repeat from * until the sleeves are the desired length. Fasten off.

SLEEVE CUFF: Attach contrasting color yarn in any stitch,

chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

Chain 2, alternate front post and back post double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join and fasten off.  Weave yarn ends into the finished work.