Crochet this bright, lacy cardigan for the perfect addition to any trendy spring outfit - jeans and dresses alike. Shown in Bernat Satin.
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SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34” [71-86.5 cm]
Medium 36-38” [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large 40-42” [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large 44-46” [112-117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large 48-54” [122-137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large 56-62” [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small 34” [86.5 cm]
Medium 38” [96.5 cm]
Large 42” [106.5 cm]
Extra-Large 46” [117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large 54” [137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large 62” [157.5 cm]
MATERIALS
Bernat® Satin (100 g/3.5 oz; 182 m/200 yds)
Sizes XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3XL-4/5XL)
04742 (Lagoon) 4 (5-6-7-8-8) balls
Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Snap fastener. One button.
GAUGE
13 dc and 7 rows = 4“ [10 cm].
ABBREVIATIONS
www.bernat.com/abbreviations
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain(s).
Cont = Continue(ity).
Dc = Double crochet.
Pat = Pattern.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
WS = Wrong side.
Yoh = Yarn over hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are
necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in
working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Note: Body is worked in one piece to armholes.
Body
Ch 107 (119-131-143-167-191).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. *Miss
next 2 ch. [(Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through
2 loops) twice in next ch (counts as 2 dc). Yoh and draw through all
3 loops - cluster made (Ch 3. Cluster) twice] all in same ch - shell
made. Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from * to last ch. 1 dc
in last ch. Turn. 17 (19-21-23-27-31) shells.
1st row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in next dc. Ch 3. 1 sc in top of
next shell. Ch 3. Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 dc in each of last 2 dc.
Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in next dc. Shell in next sc.
Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Turn.
Last 2 rows form pat. (See diagram on page 3).
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 10” [25.5 cm], ending with a WS row.
Divide for armholes: Next row: Pat across first 4 (5-5-5-6-7)
shells, ending with 1 dc in next dc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: (WS). Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3). *1 sc in top of next
shell. Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 3. Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 dc in
each of last 2 dc. Turn.
Next row: Pat across, ending with 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 6. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for Right Front until armhole measures 3 (3-5-5-6-6)” [7.5 (7.5-12.5-12.5-15-15) cm], ending with a RS row.
Neck shaping: Next row: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3). *1 sc in top of next shell. Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 3. Rep from * to last 2 (3-2-2-3-3) shells, ending with 1 dc in next dc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8 (8-9-9-10-11)” [20.5 (20.5-23-23-25.5-28) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, miss next shell. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Pat across next 7 (7-9-11-13-15) shells, ending with 1 dc in next dc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3). *1 sc in top of next shell.
Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 3. Rep from * across, ending with 1 dc
in top of ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Pat across, ending with 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 6. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for Back until armhole measures 8 (8-9-9-10-11)”
[20.5 (20.5-23-23-25.5-28) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten
off.
With RS of work facing, miss next shell. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Pat to end of row. Turn. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 3 (3-5-5-6-6)” [7.5 (7.5-12.5-12.5-15-15) cm], ending with a WS. Fasten off.
Neck shaping: Next row: (WS). Miss first 2 (2-2-2-3-3) shells.
Rejoin yarn with sl st in next dc. Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3).
Pat to end of row. Turn.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8 (8-9-9-10-11)” [20.5
(20.5-23-23-25.5-28) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Ch 35 (35-35-41-41-47).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. *Miss next 2 ch.
Shell in next ch. Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from * to last
ch. 1 dc in last ch. Turn. 5 (5-5-6-6-7) shells.
1st row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in next dc. Ch 3. 1 sc in top
of next shell. Ch 3. Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 dc in each of last
2 dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in next dc. Shell in next sc.
Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Turn.
Last 2 rows form pat.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row: (Increase row). Ch 3. 1 dc in first dc. Pat to last dc. 2 dc
in last dc. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (5-6-5-7-7) times more. 6 (8-9-8-10-10) dc before
shell.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 10 (10-11-11-11-11)” [25.5 (25.5-28-28-28-28) cm], ending with a WS row.
Place markers 1½” [4 cm] down along side edges of Sleeve.
Shape top: Next row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). (Yoh and draw up a
loop in next dc. Yoh and draw through 2 loops) twice. Yoh and draw
though all 3 loops - dc2tog made. Pat to last 3 sts. Dc2tog over
next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Rep last row 4 (4-5-6-7-8) times more. Fasten off.
Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves placing rows above markers along back and front armhole shaping. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Outer edging: With RS of work facing, join yarn with sl st to
bottom of Right Front. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work
36 (36-41-41-44-44) sc up right front edge, 2 sc in corner, 11
(16-11-11-16-16) sc across front neck edge. 14 (14-12-12-12-14) sc up front neck edge, 17 (17-17-27-38-38) sc across back
neck edge, 14 (14-12-12-12-14) sc down front neck edge, 11
(16-11-11-16-16) sc across front neck edge, 2 sc in corner,
36 (36-41-41-44-44) sc down left front, 2 sc in corner, 85 (99-111-117-138-158) sc across bottom and 1 sc in corner. Join with
sl st to first sc. 232 (256-264-280-328-352) sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Miss next 3 sc. (1 dc.
Ch 2. Sl st in top of dc – picot made. Ch 1) 5 times in next sc. Miss
next 3 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around, omitting sc at end of
last rep. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Sleeve edging: Join yarn with sl st at side seam. Working along
foundation ch, proceed as follows:
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *2 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in
next st. Rep from * around, ending with 2 sc in ch-2 sp. Join with
sl st to first sc. 36 (36-36-42-42-48) sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Miss next 2 sc. (1 dc. Picot.
Ch 1) 4 times in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from
* around, omitting sc at end of last rep. Join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Sew each side of snap fastener in position at top corner of neck edge. Sew button in position as shown in picture. Button is decorative only.