The Perfect Fall Cardigan

I don’t know about you but Fall has been peeking its head out here and there for the last week or so. I think it’s perfect timing for the releases of the YarnHookNeedles 2018 Fall Line.

Today I am sharing with you the super simple Esmee Cardigan!

If you have ever wanted to create a garment then this pattern will surely help you accomplish that. I wanted to create a simple piece that allows you to easily customize the cardigan to fit your body type exactly. I have even created a video to help you in making the stitches as well as sizing and assembling the piece.

I love seeing everything you make from the YHN patterns so be sure to tag me on social media @yarnhookneedles so I can share it with the other makers in our community!

Here is what you will need…

MATERIALS

– 6.5 MM crochet hook

– Bulky Weight Yarn: appr. 600 – 1000 yards (I used Lion Brand WoolSpun)

– Tapestry Needles

– Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS (U.S. TERMS)

HDC – half double crochet

SC – single crochet

CH – chain

SL ST – slip stitch

PATTERN NOTES

This cardigan is made with 3 separate pieces. The back panel and 2 identical front panels are seamed together. The sleeves are constructed in the round. You will also add a finishing detail to the front panels and neck area.

Sizing is written: L (XS, S, M, XL)

If you are wanting to substitute a different yarn you can do so by maintaining a gauge of 2.5sts X 2.5rows = 1″ squared

If you are needing more of a visual instruction, I encourage you to watch the video tutorial I have created below!

The Esmee Cardigan Pattern:

BACK PANEL:

CH 57 (41, 47, 51, 61)

Row 1 – In the 2nd H from the hook you will place a SC. Continue with SC all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

Row 2 – (CH 2 counts as HDC) Place an HDC in each stitch all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

Row 3 – (CH 2 counts as HDC) Place an HDC in the back loop of the next stitch. CH 1 – skip 1. *Place an HDC in the back loop of the next 2 sts. CH 1 – skip 1. Repeat from * all the way across ending with an HDC in the turning chain of the previous row.

Row 4 – (CH 2 counts as HDC) Place an HDC in the next stitch. CH 1 – skip 1. *Place an HDC in the next 2 sts. CH 1 – skip 1. Repeat from * all the way across ending with an HDC in the turning chain of the previous row

Row 5 – 33(29, 31, 32, 34) – repeat row 4

Row 34(30, 32, 33, 35) CH 1 (counts as SC) and place a SC into each stitch all the way across. Tie off.

FRONT PANEL (make 2)

CH 27 (19, 19, 23, 27)

Row 1 – In the 2nd H from the hook you will place a SC. Continue with SC all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

Row 2 – (CH 2 counts as HDC) Place an HDC in each stitch all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

Row 3 – (CH 2 counts as HDC) Place an HDC in the back loop of the next stitch. CH 1 – skip 1. *Place an HDC in the back loop of the next 2 sts. CH 1 – skip 1. Repeat from * all the way across ending with an HDC in the turning chain of the previous row.

Row 4 – (CH 2 counts as HDC) Place an HDC in the next stitch. CH 1 – skip 1. *Place an HDC in the next 2 sts. CH 1 – skip 1. Repeat from * all the way across ending with an HDC in the turning chain of the previous row

Row 5 – 33(29, 31, 32, 34) – repeat row 4

Row 34(30, 32, 33, 35) CH 1 (counts as SC) and place a SC into each stitch all the way across. Tie off.

Seaming Together:

Laying right sides together you will seam together the shoulders. Starting at the shoulder and working in towards the neck you will seam together the top of the panels for appr. 4 – 8 inches depending on your preference for your head gap.

Armhole/Side Seam:

Next, you will measure down from the shoulder to the top of the side seam. The armhole should be appr. 6 – 10 inches depending on the size of your arm. SC both panels together all the way down.

 

Sleeves:

With your garment turned right side out, you will start at the armpit, CH 1 and begin SCs all the way around. Be sure to end your SCs in an odd number. (you will want to be sure you make sure you add the same number of SCs to both sleeves) When you get back to your CH 1, place a SL ST to the top of the CH 1. CH 2 and turn.

Round 2 – (CH 2 counts as HDC) Place an HDC in the next stitch. CH 1 – skip 1. *Place an HDC in the next 2 sts. CH 1 – skip 1. Repeat from * all the way around ending with an HDC in the turning chain of the previous round. CH 2. Turn.

Round 3 – 6: repeat round 2.

Round 7: CH 2 (counts as HDC) Place an HDC into the back loop of each stitch all the way around.Sl ST to the CH 2.  CH 1. Turn.

Round 8: (CH 1 counts as SC) Place a  SC into each stitch all the way around. SL ST to the to the CH 1. Tie off.

Repeat this same process to the other side.

Front Panel/Neck Finishing:

Starting at the bottom of the garment, you will do 3 rows of SC back and forth so as to create a nice finish to the front of the garment. Tie off, weave in your ends.

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