Crochet Colour Block Cardigan

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Sizing Chart

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Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

V St – hdc, ch 1, hdc in the same st

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

The pattern is written for the smallest size with larger sizes in parenthesis ( ). If there is only one number it applies to all sizes.

Colour Pattern Instructions

The cardigan may be worked in one colour or broken into 4 sections of colour blocking. When changing colour work the last yarn over the last stitch with the next colour. A includes the foundation in row count. For a shorter cardigan evenly reduce the row count per colour in multiples of 2.

XS: 16 Rows A, 16 Rows B, 16 Rows C, 10 Rows D.

S: 18 Rows A, 18 Rows B, 18 Rows C, 12 Rows D.

All Other Sizes: 20 Rows A, 20 Rows B, 20 Rows C, 12 Rows D.

Yoke

Foundation Row (RS):

With larger hook and A, ch 89, work 1 sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—88 sts.

Row 1 (WS):

Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 hdc in each of the first 13 sts (front), hdc V st in next st (see abbreviations), 1 hdc in each of the next 16 sts (sleeve), V st in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 26 sts (back), V st in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 16 sts (sleeve), V st in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 13 sts (front), turn—92 sts (does not include ch-1 sps) Incr. equal to 4 sts.

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the first 14 sts, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each of the next 18 sts, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each of the next 28 sts, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each of the next 18 sts, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each of the next 14 sts, turn—100 sts. Incr. equal to 8 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st to the ch-1 sp, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each st to the ch-1 sp, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each st to the ch-1 sp, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each st to the ch-1 sp, V st in ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in each remaining st, turn—108 sts.

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Rows 4-12 (14, 17, 20, 23, 25, 28, 31, 34):

Rep row 3. Each row; right and left front go up 1 st, sleeves go up 2 sts and back 2 sts for a total increase of 8 sts each row ending with 180 (196, 220, 244, 268, 284, 308, 332, 356) sts.

Body

Row 13 (15, 18, 21, 24, 26, 29, 32, 35):

Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st to the ch-1 sp (front), ch 2 (4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6) sk sleeve sts to the next ch-1 sp, in the 2nd hdc of V st work 1 hdc in each st across to the ch-1 sp (back), ch 2 (4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6) sk sleeve sts to the next ch-1 sp, in the 2nd hdc of V st work 1 hdc in each remaining st across (front), turn—104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164, 176, 188, 200) sts (including chs).

Row 14 (16, 19, 22, 25, 27, 30, 33, 36):

Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st and the back bump of each ch across, turn—104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164, 176, 188, 200) sts.

Row 15 (17, 20, 23, 26, 28, 31, 34, 37):

Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st across, turn—104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164, 176, 188, 200) sts.

Row 16 (18, 21, 24, 27, 29, 32, 35, 38) – 57 (65, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71):

Rep previous row—104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164, 176, 188, 200) sts.

Last Row:

Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn—104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164, 176, 188, 200) sts.

Band

The band is joined as you go to the body edge.

Row 1:

With D and the larger hook, ch 13, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the body edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (body edge), turn—12 sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—12 sts.

Rows 4-104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164, 176, 188, 200):

Rep Row 2 & 3. Last Row 3 only 1 sl st is worked. End on Row 2. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Sleeves

The sleeve measures 19.75- 21″ including a 3.25″ cuff. This is a long oversized sleeve. Reduce the number of rounds for a shorter sleeve. Math based on gauge, 4″/9 = .444″ per row

Colour Pattern Instructions

When changing colour work the last yarn over the last stitch with the next colour.

XS (S, M): Colour A 3 (3, 2) rounds, B 14 (14, 16), C 14 (14, 16), D 6 (6, 6,). Total 37 (37, 40) rounds.

For all other sizes, Begin with colour B. Crochet the colour pattern as desired or follow suggested rounds below.

L: B 15, C 16, D 8= 39

XL: B 14, C 18, D 8 = 40

2X: B 14, C, 18, D 8 =40

3X: B 11, C 18, D 10 = 39

4X: B 10, C 18, D 12 = 40

5X: B 7, C 18, D 14 = 39

Continuing from yoke the rows change to rounds.

Complete for left and right sleeves.

Round 1 WS (WS, RS, WS, RS, RS, WS, RS, WS):

With the larger hook, sk over the first 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) chs of the underarm, join yarn in the 2nd (3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 4th, 4th) ch, ch 1, work 1 hdc in the same ch and next ch(s), work hdc2tog across corner, work 1 hdc in each of the next 40 (44, 50, 56, 62, 66, 72, 78, 84) sts around, work hdc2tog across corner, work 1 hdc in the last 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) chs, sl st in the first hdc to join, TURN—44 (50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92) sts.

Round 2:

Ch 1, 1 hdc in the first st, hdc2tog across the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each st around to the last 3 sts, hdc2tog across the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the last st, sl st in the first hdc to join, TURN—42 (48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90) sts.

Rounds 3-8 (8, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10):

Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in the first hdc to join, TURN—42 (48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90) sts.

Decrease Pattern:

Round 9 (9, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11):

Ch 1, 1 hdc in the first st, hdc2tog across the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each st around to the last 3 sts, hdc2tog across the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the last st, sl st in the first hdc to join, TURN—40 (46, 52, 58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88) sts.

Next 3 Rounds:

Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in the first hdc to join, TURN—40 (46, 52, 58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88) sts.

Repeat Decrease Pattern of 4 rounds [6 more times] ending with—28 (34, 40, 46, 52, 58, 64, 70, 76) sts. For a shorter sleeve reduce the number of non-increase rounds between decrease.

M (XL, 2X, 4X) only

Round 40:

Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in the first hdc to join, TURN—40 (52, 58, 70) sts.

All Sizes Last Round (RS):

Ch 1, *work 1 sc in the first 2 sts, 1 sc2tog across the next 2 sts; rep from * around, (S, L, 2X, 4X ending with sc in the last 2 sts), sl st in the first sc to join—21 (26, 30, 35, 39, 44, 48, 53, 57) sts.

Do additional decreases if needed for a tighter cuff. Change to smaller hook.

Band

The band is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.

Row 1:

With the smaller hook, ch 13, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the sleeve edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—12 sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—12 sts.

Rows 4 – 21 (26, 30, 35, 39, 44, 48, 53, 57):

Rep Row 2 & 3. The last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st the band together, fasten off and weave in ends.

Hood

With larger hook and RS facing join A to the first st, top right of the foundation row.

Row 1:

Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 12 sts, hdc3tog across next 3 sts, hdc in each of the next 14 sts, hdc3tog across next 3 sts, hdc in each of the next 24 sts, hdc3tog across next 3 sts, hdc in each of the next 14 sts, hdc3tog across next 3 sts, hdc in each of the last 12 sts, turn—80 sts.

Rows 2-21:

Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st across, turn—80 sts.

Row 22:

Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 36 sts, 4 hdc2tog across next 8 sts, hdc in the remaining 36 sts across, turn—76 sts.

Row 23:

Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn—76 sts.

Row 24:

Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 36 sts, 2 hdc2tog across next 4 sts, hdc in the remaining 36 sts across, turn—74 sts.

Row 25:

Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 35 sts, 2 hdc2tog across next 4 sts, hdc in the remaining 35 sts across, turn—72 sts.

Row 26:

Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 34 sts, 2 hdc2tog across next 4 sts, hdc in the remaining 34 sts across, turn—70 sts.

Row 27:

Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 34 sts, 1 hdc2tog across next 2 sts, hdc in the remaining 34 sts across, turn—69 sts.

Row 28:

Ch 1, hdc in each st across—69 sts. Fasten off with a long tail. Fold the hood RS facing, with yarn needle and tail whip stitch the top of the hood together. Weave in tails.

Edging

The edge of the cardigan is worked in single crochet stitches in the colour block pattern. With smaller hook and D, join RS facing to bottom front right.

Row 1 (RS):

Ch 1, work sc sts evenly across edge working 3 sts/per 2 rows. Work across front right, hood, front left, change colour per section, turn.

Row 2 (WS):

Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3:

Ch 1, sc in each st across, fasten off and weave in tails.

Belt (optional)

Row 1:

With smaller hook and B, Ch 11, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—10 sts.

Row 2:

Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.

Rows 3-132 (142, 152, 162, 172, 182, 192, 202, 212):

Rep row 2, fasten off and weave in tails. Steam block to flatten rows. The belt should measure approximately 56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88) ” when steam blocked.

Pocket

Band

Row 1:

With smaller hook and C, Ch 6, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—5 sts.

Row 2:

Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—5 sts.

Rows 3-20:

Rep row 2.

After the final row, turn.

Body

Row 1 (WS):

Ch 1, sc evenly along the length of the band (1 sc per row)—20 sts.

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn—20 sts.

Rows 3-12:

Rep Row 2.

Edging

Turn to the left and sl st across the edge of each row, fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

RS facing join to the top left, ch 1, sl st across the edge of each row, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sewing

Use the long tail to sew the pocket to the C section of the cardigan. Sew approximately 1″ from the edge, centred in the colour block. If crocheting the cardigan in one colour, sew approximately 9″ from the bottom. When sewing, go through the back loop of sts.

Blocking

Gently steam block the cardigan. This is especially helpful to stretch out the bottom band and prevent the edges from curling.