A retro inspired design crafted from our Chloe yarn, this cardigan is both cosy and stylish. The chunky, cotton blend yarn makes it quick and fun to crochet up. The cardigan features a statement sleeve with a dropped shoulder, minimal shaping and cropped hem.
INTERMEDIATE CROCHET
Difficulty
Intermediate
Measurements
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 20-22 | |
| Fits Bust | cm: 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 | |||
| Garment Measures | cm: 105 / 115 / 125 / 135 | |||
| Length (approx) | cm: 55 / 56 / 57 / 58 | |||
| Sleeve Length | cm: 33 / 33 / 33 / 33 | |||
Yarn Required
Makr Chloe Chunky Cotton 100g balls
| S | M | L | XL |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Crochet Hook and Equipment
- A 10.00mm crochet hook.
- Wool needle for sewing in ends.
Tension
8 sts and 2 rows to 10cm over treble/double crochet patttern, using 10.00mm needles.
Crochet Abbreviations
| ch: | chain |
| dc: | double crochet |
| tr: | treble crochet |
| st: | stitch |
| bptr: | Back post treble. Yarn round hook and insert hook from back, around post of stitch in previous row. Yarn over hook and pull back through and work loops off hook as for a normal tr. |
| fptr: | Front post treble. Yarn round hook and insert hook from front, around post of stitch in previous row. Yarn over hook and pull back through and work loops off hook as for a normal tr. |
| dcblo: | Double Crochet into the back loop only of each stitch. |
Back
Using 10.00mm crochet hook make 44 (48-52-56) ch.
Beg Lower Band:
Row 1: Miss 3 ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in next st and each st to end, turn ... 42 (46-50-54) sts.
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1bptr), * 1fptr, 1bptr, rem from * to last st, 1tr in turning ch, turn.
Rep last row once more.
Beg tr/dc Patt:
Row 1 (WS): 1ch, miss first st, 1dc into next and each st to end, working last st in top of turning ch, turn … 42 (46-50-54) sts.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr into next and each st to end, turn.
Last 2 rows form tr/dc pattern.
Continue in tr/dc patt until Back measures 34cm, finishing with a dc row. Tie contrast yarn on both sides to mark armholes.
Continue in patt for 12 (12-14-14) rows.
Fasten off.
Fronts (Make 2)
Using 10.00mm crochet hook make 20 (24-28-32) ch.
Beg Lower Band:
Row 1: Miss 3 ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in next st and each st to end, turn ... 18 (22-26-30) sts.
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1bptr), * 1fptr, 1bptr, rem from * to last st, 1tr in turning ch, turn.
Rep last row once more.
Beg tr/dc Patt:
Row 1 (WS): 1ch, miss first st, 1dc into next and each st to end, working last st in top of turning ch, turn … 18 (22-26-30) sts.
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr into next and each st to end, turn.
Last 2 rows form tr/dc pattern.
Continue in tr/dc patt until Front measures 34cm, finishing with a dc row.
Neck Shaping:
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), miss first st, 1tr into next and each st to last 2 sts, tr2tog, turn.
Row 2: 1ch, miss first st, 1dc into next and each st to end, turn.
Rep last 2 rows until 12 (16-19-23) sts rem.
Fasten off.
Sleeves (Make 2)
Using 10.00mm crochet hook, make 32ch.
Beg Cuff:
Row 1: Miss 3 ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in next st and each st to end, turn ... 30 sts.
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1bptr), * 1fptr, 1bptr, rem from * to last st, 1tr in turning ch, turn.
Rep last row once more.
Row 4: Ch3 (counts as 1tr), miss first st, 2tr into next st, *tr in next st, 2tr into next st, rep from * to end, working last sts into top of turning ch … 45 sts.
Beg Bobble Patt:
Row 1 (WS): 1ch, 1dc into each of first 2 sts, * work tr5tog into next st, 1dc into each of next 3 sts, rep from * to last 3 sts, work tr5tog into next st, 1dc into each of last 2 sts (incl turning ch), turn.
Row 2: 3ch (count as 1tr), miss first st, 1tr into each st to end, miss turning ch, turn.
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc into each of first 4 sts, * work tr5tog into next st, 1dc into each of next 3 sts, rep from * ending 1dc into top of turning ch, turn.
Row 4: 3ch (count as 1tr), miss first st, 1tr into each st to end, incl turning ch, turn.
Last 4 rows form bobble pattern.
Cont working bobble patt until Sleeve measures 33cm from beg, ending with a 4th row.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Seam shoulders with Front and Back, right sides facing. Open out flat (RS up) and place middle of Sleeve to shoulder seam, pin and join. Repeat for other Sleeve. Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Front Band:
Using 10.00mm crochet hook, ch 6.
Row 1: 1dc into second ch from hook, 1dc in every st to end, turn … 5sts.
Row 2: 1ch, 1dcblo of every st to end.
Repeat 2nd row until band measures same as along Left Front, Back Neck and Right Front. Fasten off.
Attach band and sew in all ends.
