Double-crochet clusters alternate with filet-crochet rows to create the lacy striped pattern in this city-chic cardigan. An easy style and longer length make it comfortable and flattering for any woman.
FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 37 inches (small) [411/2 inches (medium), 471/4 inches (large), 49 inches (X-large), 541/2 inches (2X-large), 581/2 inches (3X-large), 623/4 inches (4X-large), 651/2 inches (5X-large)]
MATERIALS: Omega Fontana light (DK) weight cotton yarn (31/2 oz/219 yds/100g per skein): 7 [7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10] skeins #622 beige
Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
11/4-inch button
GAUGE: 17 dc = 4 inches; 8 rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Cluster (cl): Holding back last lp of each st on hook, 4 dc as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook.
Shell: 6 dc as indicated in instructions.
CARDI
Back
Row 1: Ch 83 [89, 101, 113, 119, 125, 131, 143], dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc) and in each ch across, turn. (81 [87, 99, 111, 117, 123, 129, 141] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each of next 2 dc, [ch 1, sk nextdc, cl (see Special Stitches) in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch3, dcin each dc, in each ch-1 sp and in each cl across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), [sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] across, ending with dcin top of turning ch, turn.
Row 5: Ch 4, [sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1] across, ending with dcin 3rd ch of beg ch-4,turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, dcin each stand in each ch-1 sp across, turn.
Next rows: [Rep rows 2-6 consecutively] 6 times.
Next rows: Rep rows 2-5.
Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Sl st in each of first 7 [7, 9, 11, 15, 15, 17, 17] sts, ch 3, work in established pattern across, leaving last 6 [6, 8, 10, 14, 14, 16, 16] sts unworked, turn. (69 [75, 83, 91, 89, 95, 97, 109] sts)
Sizes Small, Medium & Large Only
Next rows: Work even in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st at each end of every row 3 [4, 5] times, then work even until14 [16, 16] rows have been worked from beg of Armhole Shaping. At end of last row, fasten off. (63 [67, 73] sts at end of last row)
Sizes X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large & 5X-Large Only
Row [2]: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, work in established pattern across, leaving last 2 sts unworked, turn. ([87, 85, 91, 93, 105] sts)
Next rows: [Rep row 2] [0, 0, 2, 1, 4] time(s), then work in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st at each end of every row [6, 5, 4, 6, 6] times, then work even in established pattern until [18, 18, 18, 20, 20] rows have been completed from beg of Armhole Shaping. At end of last row, fasten off. ([75, 75, 75, 77, 77] sts at end of last row)
First Front
Row 1: Ch 41 [47, 53, 53, 59, 65, 71, 71], dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (39 [45, 51, 51, 57, 63, 69, 69] dc)
Next rows: Work same as for Back to Armhole Shaping.
Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Sl st in each of first 7 [7, 9, 11, 15, 15, 17, 17] sts, ch 3, work in established pattern across to last 2 sts, dc dec (see Stitch Guide) in last 2 sts, turn. (32 [38, 42, 40, 42, 48, 52, 52] sts)
Sizes Small, Medium & Large Only
Next rows: Work even in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st at each end of every row 3 [4, 5] times, then dec 1 st at neck edge every row until there are 19 [21, 23] sts rem.
Next rows: Work even in established pattern until 14 [16, 16] rows have been worked from beg of Armhole Shaping. At end of last row, fasten off.
Sizes X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large & 5X-Large Only
Row [2]: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, work in established pattern across to last 2 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts, turn. ([37, 39, 45, 49, 49] sts)
Next rows: [Rep row 2] [0, 0, 2, 1, 4] time(s), then work in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st at each end of every row [6, 5, 4, 6, 6] times, then work in pattern and dec 1 st at neck edge every row until there are [23, 25, 25, 25, 25] sts rem.
Next rows: Work even in established pattern until [18, 18, 18, 20, 20] rows have been worked from beg of Armhole Shaping. At end of last row, fasten off.
2nd Front
Work same as First Front, reversing all shaping.
SleeveMake 2.
Row 1: Ch 59 [71, 71, 77, 77, 77, 89, 89], dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (57 [69, 69, 75, 75,75, 87, 87] dc)
Next rows: [Rep rows 2-6 consecutively of Back] 3 times, then rep rows 2-5 of Back once.
Cap Shaping
Row 1: Sl st in each of first 7 [7, 9, 11, 15, 15, 17, 17] sts, ch 3, work in established pattern across leaving last 6 [6, 8, 10, 14, 14, 16, 16] sts unworked, turn. (45 [57, 53, 55, 47, 47, 55, 55] sts).
Sizes Small, Medium & Large Only
Next rows: Work in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st at each end every row 3 [4, 5] times, then dec 2 sts at each end of next 4 [2, 5] rows, then 3 sts at each end of next 0 [3, 0] rows, work 1 [1, 0] row(s) even. You should have at total of 9 [11, 11] rows from beg of Cap Shaping. At end of last row, fasten off.
Sizes X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large & 5X-Large Only
Row [2]: Sl st in each of first 3 sts, work in established pattern across, leaving last 2 sts unworked, turn. ([51, 43, 43, 51, 51] sts)
Next rows: [Rep row 2] [0, 0, 2, 1, 4] time(s), then work in established pattern and at same time, dec 1 st at each end of every row [6, 6, 4, 6, 6] times, then dec 2 sts at each end of next [1, 2, 0, 0, 0] row(s), then 3 sts at each end of next [2, 0, 0, 2, 0] rows. ([23] sts for all sizes at end of last row)
Next rows: Work even until [12, 12, 12, 13, 13] rows have been completed from beg of Cap Shaping. At end of last row, fasten off.
Assembly
Block pieces to measurements on schematics.
Sew shoulder seams.
Sew Sleeves into armholes.
Sew Sleeve seams.
Cardi Edging
Rnd 1: Working in multiples of 6 sts, with RS facing, join (see Pattern Notes) in first st of Back after right shoulder seam, ch 1, evenly sp sc around entire outer edge in multiples of 6 with 3 sc in each outside corner, join in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next 2 sc, shell (see Special Stitches) in next st, sk next 2 sc, [sc in next sc, sk next 2 sc, shell in next sc, sk next 2 sc] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sleeve Edging
Working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1, rep Cardi Edging around bottom edge of each Sleeve.
Finishing
Sew button to left Front of Cardi as shown in photo.
Button Loop
Ch 16, si st in each ch across. Fasten off.
Sew ends of Button Loop to right Front corresponding with button placement.