Do you love sweaters? How about cardigans? Today I am sharing with you an adorable cotton cardigan you can make in just a few hours!
Much like the Twiggy Tunic I created this piece to be something easily adjustable to fit all body sizes.
After having seven babies my body has been an array of sizes. I know it can be discouraging to find something you love and then be brought to shame when you go to try it on and….it doesn’t fit!
My designs are meant to overcome this issue. By creating versatile, feminine pieces you will feel beautiful in the Adeline cardigan no matter your size!
Cotton Cardigan Pattern Notes:
This design is made in two identical panels. I will be giving the instructions for creating the exact top you see pictured which is ***one size fits most*** style.
To give you an idea of size, I wear a size 10 jeans and an XL in Walmart brand clothing.
I did make my Adeline cardigan slightly larger so it wouldn’t be hugging my body. I wanted it to have a nice drape and longer sleeves.
For making your perfect size, here is what you will need to do:
- Measure your bust.
- Take your bust measurement and divide it by 2.
- Then, take this divided measurement and divide it again.
- With your final measurement, you will then add 2 inches.
- You will create 2 panels this approximate width while maintaining a multiple of 13 + 3.
Here is an example:
Bust: 40 in
40/2=20
20/2=10
10+2=12
In conclusion, each panel will be approximately 12in wide.
Now, when it comes to how long you make the panel, that is up to you! This could easily be adjusted to be the length of a dress. Or it could be shorter and act as a cropped cardigan.
Be creative and adjust it to your liking!
Cotton Cardigan Materials:
- K hook
- 4.5 balls of I Love This Cotton from HobbyLobby in the color Rose
- tapestry needle
- scissors
Cotton Cardigan Pattern (one size fits most):
Make 2 panels
CH 42
In the 4th chain from the hook you will DC- CH1 – DC, skip 2 sts, *DC – CH1 – DC, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * all the way across and end with a DC. Chain 3 and turn.
You will repeat this pattern until your panel is the desired length. For my Adeline top, I completed 83 rows. Once you have made your two identical panels you will add 4 rows of SC along one side of each panel placing 2 SC in each “window” or DC space. Refer to the photo below for clarity…
Seaming and Finishing Touches
Once you have added the 4 rows of SC to each panel, you will then attach the two panels with slip stitches.
Hold the two panels together making sure all the stitches are evenly lined up, SL ST 60 sts working from the bottom up. (if you’re making a custom size, you will want to make sure you seam the back section up evenly.)
By doing this you are creating the back seam for the cardigan.
After creating your back seam, fold your garment in half (like how it would lay on your body) and determine how open you would like your armholes. After you have measured for your armholes you will seam up the sides to close the piece.
Weave in your ends and then wear your Adeline top with pride because guess what? You just made your very own cardigan!
ALTERNATIVE SEAMING OPTION:
If you wanted to turn this into more of a tunic style top, you can create a front seam the same amount of stitches as your back seam.
Just leave enough of vertical space for your head to slip through!
Beautifil!
Thank you so much!
I would how to video, thank you for beautiful pattern
I’m so glad you like it! Head over to my YouTube channel (search yarnhookneedles) and subscribe. Hit post notifications and as soon as I get the video uploaded you will get an alert! Thanks so my for stopping by!
Hi, thanks for putting this jumper on Pinterest. I can’t get the stitches to work for your lovely Adelaide top. If I chain 42, turn and work a double crochet into the fourth chain from the hook do I then chain 1 and do a second double crochet into the same stitch, then skip 2 stitches and do the same all the way across? Also Is this pattern written in American terms? Do you have a video showing the basics? That would be really helpful. Thank you!
Thanks Sue for stopping by!
These are written in American terms. You will DC in the 4th Ch from the hook, *skip 2, then add DC-CH1-DC in the next ST. I can most certainly create a video for you if this would make it easier!
Please make a video!! I love the look off this top but I’m much better at repeating what I see rather than what I read.
I will definitely add this to my filming list! I know what you mean with learning easier by seeing someone doing it 🙂
Hi, Ainee!
I’ve got it on my “to film” list and I am hoping to get it uploaded by the weekend! 🙂 I am so glad you like the top!
I was wondering…. If I don’t seam up the front, would this work as a vest?
Yes I do believe it would!
On the 1st row would there be 2 stitches left or 3 and work into that one dc stitch
Hi, Joanne! I’m not sure if I understand what you mean? Could you clarify a bit more? Sometimes it takes me a minute to understand an issue folks might be having. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Would love the pattern for the Adeline Top
Have you been able to make a video of this?
Hi Jerica, I love the look of this design and I was wondering if you could answer my question to the pattern?
From tow 2 on : do I place my DC into the CH1 or around?
Thank you very mutch, for your inspiring work!
Best regards from Germany
Tina
Hi Tina, Sorry about that. I placed them around the CH 1. Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
For a larger woman, where do I increase the size? Obviously I figured out the bust measurement, but I’m not sure if that width is going to fit all the way around. Do I maybe have to do more than 4 SC rounds in order to get it to fit??
Hi Sandy, Once you have the bust measurement in inches and divide it by 2 twice, you will then chain that length of a chain while maintaining a multiple of 13+3. Once the panels are made, the single crochet rows go along the side of the panels (perpendicular to the rows), so the panels could appear too small until the single crochets are added. Please feel free to add more single crochet rows if desired, I think that will still look very lovely 😉
Hi! I love this pattern thank you so much.. I am having a bit of trouble though with the slip stitching after the 4 rows of single crochet. This part “you will then SL ST 60 sts working from the bottom up on both sides.” Is that both sides of each panel?
Hi Claudia, Thank you so much for the kind words! I did update the post to provide clarity. After reading your comment and looking at the post again, I realized it certainly needed some clarity:) Happy Hooking!
Hi! I love this pattern thank you so much.. I am having a bit of trouble though with the slip stitching after the 4 rows of single crochet. This part “you will then SL ST 60 sts working from the bottom up on both sides.” Is that both sides of each panel?
Hi Claudia, Thank you so much for the kind words! I did update the post to provide clarity. After reading your comment and looking at the post again, I realized it certainly needed some:) Happy Hooking!
Hi there. The Adeline pattern is so cute. I just have a question about the bust measuring. My bust size is 50. So I divide by 2, thats 25. I divide again, thats 12.5. Add 2, thats 14.5. How in the world am I supposed to incorporate a multiple of 13 + 3 with 14.5?