Crochet Elegant Lace Long Cardigan Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Light worsted weight cotton yarn in cream
• Crochet Hook: Size 4.0 mm (G)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch

Gauge

10 cm x 10 cm = 18 dc and 10 rows

Instructions

Back Panel

1. Ch 150.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (148 dc).
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * across, ending with a dc in last dc, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in ch-1 space across, ending with a dc in top of turning ch, turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2-3 until the piece measures 40 inches. Fasten off.

Front Panels (Make 2)

1. Ch 75.
2. Repeat Rows 1-3 of Back Panel until the front panels measure 40 inches. Fasten off.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. Ch 60.
2. Repeat Rows 1-3 of Back Panel until sleeves measure 20 inches. Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to shape and size.
2. Sew shoulder seams together, leaving a neckline.
3. Set in sleeves and sew side seams.
4. Work sc evenly around the neckline for a clean finish.
5. Optional: Add a lace border by working a sc followed by a series of ch-3 loops evenly around the hem and sleeves.