I have been working on a fun new pattern! I just finished it, and I really like the way it turned out. One of my favorite things about this sweater is that it works up pretty fast because it uses worsted weight yarn. This would be a cute spring/summer sweater. If you want to make it warmer for winter, just sew the buttons all the way down the front of the sweater and crochet long sleeves. Now, lets get to the pattern.
Materials Needed:
Worsted Weight number 4 yarn
Crochet Hook Size: H/5-5.00 MM
1” Wooden Buttons
Sharp Needle to weave in your loose ends
and sew your buttons on
Abbreviations:
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Notes:
Size
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Chest
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Length
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0-6 mos
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16”
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10”
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Size 0-6 Months:
With MC, Ch 60;
Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 8 sts, (dc, ch 1,
dc) in next st, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc in next 15
sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st,
dc in last 9 sts, turn (63 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as first dc now and throughout the
pattern), skip 1st st, dc in next 9 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc
in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch
1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1
space, dc in last 10 sts, turn (71 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Row 3: ch 2 , skip 1st st, dc in next 10 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc)
in next ch-1 space, dc in next 15 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in
next 19 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 15 sts, (dc, ch 1,
dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in last 11 sts, turn (89 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Row 4: ch 2 , skip 1st st, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc)
in next ch-1 space, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in
next 21 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1,
dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in last 12 sts, turn (97 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Shaping the Armhole
Row 5: ch 2, skip the 1st st, dc in next 12 sts,
dc in the next ch-1 space, skip the next 19 sts, dc in the next ch-1 space (armhole
made), dc in the next 23 sts, dc in the next ch-1 space, skip the next 17 sts,
dc in the next ch-1 space (armhole made), dc in last 13 sts, turn (53 dc)
Row 6: ch 2, skip the 1st st, dc in each st
across, turn (53 dc)
Change color to CC. From here on out,
you will need to change colors every 2 rows.
For example, crochet rows 7 and 8 in cream color, and then rows 9 and 10
in your main color ect…
Row 7: ch 2, skip the 1st st, dc in the next 3
sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next st, {(skip the next st, dc in the next st,
skip the next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next st}) repeat from {( to )}
until you have 4 sts left, dc in each of the last 4 sts, turn
Row 8: ch 2, skip the 1st st, dc in the next 3
sts, skip next 2 dc, dc in the next ch-2 space, {(skip the next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch
2, 2 dc) in the next st, skip the next 2 dc, dc in the next ch-2 space)},
repeat from {( to )} until you have 6 sts left, skip the next 2 sts, dc in each
of the last 4 sts, turn
Row 9: ch 2, skip the
1st st, dc in the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next st
{(skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next ch-2 space, skip the next 2 sts, (2 dc,
ch 2, 2 dc) in the next st)} repeat from {( to )} until you have 4 sts left, dc
in each of the last 4 sts, turn
Row 10: ch 2, skip the 1st st, dc in the next 3
sts, skip next 2 dc, dc in the next ch-2 space, {(skip the next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch
2, 2 dc) in the next st, skip the next 2 dc, dc in the next ch-2 space)},
repeat from {( to )} until you have 6 sts left, skip the next 2 sts, dc in each
of the last 4 sts, turn
Repeat rows 9 and 10 until your sweater measures 10” in
length (or desired length) ending on row 10.
When your sweater is the length desired, continue on with the Cardi Trim
instructions.
Cardi Trim:
Ch 1 (does not count as the first sc), sc around the entire
edge of the cardi evenly. When you are
finished, join with a sl st to the first sc, fasten off.
Sleeves:
Join with a sl st in any st around the back of the armhole
opening;
Rnd 1: ch 2 (counts as the first dc), work 21 dc evenly around
the armhole opening, join with a sl st, turn (21 dc)
Rnd 2: ch 2 (counts as the first dc), dc in each st around,
join with a sl st, turn (21 dc)
Rnd 3: ch 1 (does not count as the first sc), sc in the same
st, sc in each st around, join with a sl st, fasten off (21 sc)
Sew the buttons onto the Cardi. You can put just a few buttons at the top, or
you can choose to sew them all the way down.
The buttons button up in between your double crochets you made at the
end of each row.
Optional: You can weave leather cording, or ribbon in and out
of your double crochets on rnd 6. I
weaved mine in and out of every 2 double crochets. This gives it a nice girly touch.
If you love this pattern, you will love my other cardi patterns available for sale in my Etsy shop! Go and check them out!
Wow! Im from denmark and love your patterns. But im not quite sure how to translate worsted yarn no. 4 is it wool or cotton and what does no. 4 indicate?
ReplyDeleteHi Malene, the number 4 indicates the weight of the yarn, or the thickness of the yarn. For this sweater, I used 100% acrylic yarn.
DeleteIt depends where you live in the world USA, Canada ,Austrailia and the UK have different weights for yarns
DeleteThis would be cute even for an adult too:) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this pattern:)
ReplyDeleteI know it is a bit late, but I'm wondering if you could clarify if the button holes are included in the pattern?
thanks
Jenn
You are welcome! The buttons button up in between your double crochets you made at the end of each row.
DeleteI'm currently working on this pattern and it is too darling! Nice clear directions. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern. How can I make it bigger for a 12 month old?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, would also love the directions to make it for a 18-24 month old. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for showing me this. It looks very easy, I'm looking for a size 4! Any idea how to make this into a size 4.
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate u looking for me
Cat23
i really loved the pattern am from ALGERIA ( north Africa ) i'v done it my self but i really love to have the instruction for bigger size.... thank you so much
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ReplyDeleteQuestion?? Do you slip stitch the the end of the arm hole for the skipping stitches or to you cut and weave in ends and then start on the next section?
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