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Easy Crochet Cardigan
Yarn Requirments
DK Weight #3
290yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Surfside and Wild Berries
See the size chart for yarn requirements in XS-5X
Mary Maxim Best Value (CDN) – Contrast Colour (CC) for long cardigan
Worsted Weight #4
342yd/170g, 100% Acrylic
Shown in Cottonwood
Size Chart For The Crochet Cardigan
Measurements
Skill Level
Gauge
Gauge Swatch Instructions:
Setup Row (RS):
Row 1 (WS):
Row 2:
Row 3:
Rows 4-13:
Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Prism
Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Best Value
Crochet Hooks Required
Abbreviations
Special Stitches
Construction
Video for the Granny Stitch Crochet Cardigan
Cascade Mountain Crochet Cardigan
Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete the Cascade Mountain Crochet Cardigan in size medium.
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Cascade Mountain Crochet Cardigan
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Pattern
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Note:
To begin the cardigan, work from one side across, starting at the sleeve cuff. Refer to the sleeve width schematic for your preferred sizing. You have the flexibility to create any sleeve width for all sizes. You can select the arm width that best suits your body type or follow the standard sizing provided in the instructions.
Work the entire cardigan in MC as shown on the short sample, or use CC for bands as shown on the long sample. 1-2 balls are needed for the bands. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes—a step-by-step video tutorial is provided on YouTube for size medium.
Sleeve – make 2
Cuff
Colour match the start of each sleeve.
Row 1:
With CC and smaller hook, ch 13, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—12 sts.
Row 2:
Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.
Rows 3-31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63):
Rep Row 2. After the final row, turn.
Sleeve Increase
Setup Row (RS):
With CC, ch 1 and work sc sts evenly along the length of the band (1 st pernrow)—31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63) sts. *PM to the RS of work for a helpful reminder. Change to MC and larger hook.
Row 1 (WS):
With MC and larger hook, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), work 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * across, turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) clusters.
Row 2 (Incr.):
Ch 3, cluster in sp between first and second dc, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to last cluster, 3 dc in sp between 2nd dc and ch-3, turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) clusters.
Row 3:
Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and throughout), (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, 1 dc between 2nd dc and ch 3, turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 4:
(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1) in first ch-1 sp, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) clusters.
Rows 5-33 (34, 33, 34, 33, 34, 33, 34, 33):
Rep [rows 2-4] 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8) times increasing to 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 21, 23, 23, 25) clusters. Continue with a repeat of rows 3 & 4, ending repeat on row 3 until the sleeve length is approx. 17.75″/18.25″ or 33/34 rows; work fewer or more rows to alter the length ending on row 3. Don’t fasten off.
Body
Notes: To work on the front and back of the cardigan, add a chain length to each side of the sleeve. The number of granny squares incorporated dictates the overall length of the cardigan. If you wish to adjust the cardigan length, you can do so by adding or subtracting 20 chains to both the front and back chains, which equals one granny square. When you change the length, please make sure to calculate the granny squares needed accordingly. The overall length of the cardigan remains the same across all sizes.
It is determined by half of the sleeve length added to the length of the body section. Consequently, as the sleeve size increases, the body section or chain length decreases accordingly. The short cardigan incorporates 3 granny squares and the long cardigan 6 squares.
Setup:
Put a slip knot on larger hook, join to the top left edge with a sl st, for the short cardigan ch 48 (44, 40, 36, 32, 32, 28, 28, 24), for the long cardigan ch 108 (104, 100, 96, 92, 92, 88, 88, 84) fasten off. With working yarn at top right of sleeve, for short length ch 49 (45, 41, 37, 33, 33, 29, 29, 25), long length ch 109 (105, 101, 97, 93, 93, 89, 89, 85).
Short (Long)
Row 1:
Work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 dc in each of next 2 chs, *ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs*; rep from * to * across the body chain, ch 1, sk ch, at sleeve, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to next body chain, sk first ch, work 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, rep from * to * across, turn—37 (67) clusters.
Row 2:
Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and throughout), (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, 1 dc between 2nd and 3rd dc (or ch 3), turn—36 (66) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 3:
(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1) in first ch-1 sp, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, turn—37 (67) clusters.
Rows 4-13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29):
Rep rows 2 & 3. This section is half the cardigan width. The 1/2 width will also include 1/2 of the granny square (half a granny square equal to 2″). Make sure to check your gauge for the correct width. Work more or fewer rows if needed to get the correct sizing. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Granny Square – make 3 (6)
Round 1:
With smaller hook, Magic Ring, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, pull ring tight, sl st across to ch-1 sp.
Round 2:
Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, sl st across to ch-1 sp.
Round 3:
Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1 (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * 2 more times, sl st across to ch-1 sp.
Round 4:
Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc) in next 2 ch-1 sps, * ch 1 (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next 2 ch-1 sps; rep from * 2 more times, sl st across to ch-1 sp.
Round 5:
Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc) in next 3 ch-1 sps, * ch 1 (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next 3 ch-1 sps; rep from * 2 more times, sl st across to ch-1 sp. Fasten off with a long tail approximately 4 times the length of the granny square. Weave in the starting tail.
Join Granny Squares
Notes: Join a panel of 3 (6) squares. Utilize the tails to seam one edge of the squares together.
Seaming Directions:
Place two squares together RS facing. Use the tail and sl st the corners together. Ch 1, sl st through each square going through each st and ch-1 sp, work through the flo of the square to the front and the blo of the square to the back, for the ch-1 sp sl st through the sp of each square to join. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Assembly
To join the Granny Square panel, align the panel with the right sides facing each other, starting from the bottom. Slip stitch them together in the same manner as the squares were slip stitched. Slip stitch along each back side. As you progress, the cardigan will come together into one large piece.
Side Seams
The mattress stitch is used to seam the sides to hide the seaming yarn colour. The video tutorial provides a demonstration of how to do the mattress stitch.
To seam using the mattress stitch:
- Place the two pieces you want to join side by side, with the right sides facing out.
- Thread a tapestry needle with a matching yarn (2 times the length to seam).
- Insert the needle through the side of the stitch on one side, pulling the yarn through.
- Move to the other side and insert the needle through the side of the corresponding stitch.
- Repeat this process, working back and forth between the two sides, ensuring the tension matches the surrounding stitches.
- Continue seaming until the pieces are securely joined.
- Once complete, weave in the ends securely to finish.
Bottom Band
With CC and smaller hook, put a slip knot on the hook, RS facing join yarn to the bottom left front panel.
Body Edge
Setup Row (RS):
Ch 1, work 2 sc per row across the left front and back edge; at the granny square, work 1 sc per st and 1 sc per ch-1 sp, and continue working 2 sc per row across the remaining back and right front edge—123 (139, 155, 171, 187, 203, 219, 235, 251) sts. * To pull the waistband in on the short cardigan, alternate between working 2 sc per row and 1 sc per row, sk ch-1 sps across the granny square.
Join-As-You-Go Band
The band is joined as you go to the body edge.
Row 1:
Ch 13, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the edge, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—12 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—12 sts.
Rows 4-123 (139, 155, 171, 187, 203, 219, 235, 251):
Rep Row 2 & 3, sl st final row to edge. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Collar
Setup Row (RS):
With RS facing and smaller hook, put a slip knot on the hook, and join yarn to the bottom corner of the right front panel. Sc in each st across the band, 1 sc in each st and ch-1 sp, across the front right, granny square and the front left, fasten off.
Join-As-You-Go Band (no buttons)
The band is joined as you go to the collar edge. Put a slip knot on the hook and join yarn to the front right edge. Repeat the instructions for the bottom band. Reduce the starting ch to 11 so that the collar is 10 sts wide.
Mark Buttonholes
With RS facing at the front right side, count 3 sts from the bottom edge, pm in 4th st, *count 15 sts, pm in 16th st; rep from *, making as many buttonholes as desired. The sample is made with 3 buttonholes.
Buttonhole Row:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo 4 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in blo last 4 sts.
Next Row:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo 4 sts, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in blo last 4 sts.
As you work the collar rows and come to a place marker, use these two rows in place to create the buttonhole. Repeat the instructions for the bottom band. Reduce the starting ch to 11 so that the collar is 10 sts wide.
Finishing
Lightly steam the cardigan to finish.
Washing Instructions
Handwashing is highly recommended to clean your cardigan. Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics. Gently immerse the garment and agitate it softly to cleanse. Avoid excessive squeezing or wringing to prevent stretching or misshaping. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Drying: After washing, gently remove excess water without wringing the garment. Lay it flat on a clean, absorbent towel, arranging it into shape. Roll up the towel and gently press to remove more moisture. Then, let the garment air dry, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources that could cause fading or shrinking.
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