Crochet Snugly Textured Shawl-Collared Cardigan Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Chunky yarn, approximately 800 yards
• Size J (6 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Buttons (4)
• Yarn needle

Gauge:

12 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Sizes:

This pattern is written for sizes S, M, L, XL, with instructions for adjusting the size included.

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Post stitches for texture

Pattern Instructions:

Back Panel:

1. Ch 70 (80, 90, 100) for the back width. 2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook. *Skip 1 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across. Turn. 3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), skip 1 st, *bpdc (back post double crochet) around next st, fpdc (front post double crochet) around next st; repeat from * across. Turn. 4. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 24 inches from the starting chain or desired length. 5. Fasten off.

Front Panels (Make 2):

1. Ch 35 (40, 45, 50) for each front panel. 2. Repeat Rows 1-4 of the back panel. 3. Fasten off.

Sleeves (Make 2):

1. Ch 40 (45, 50, 55). 2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook. *Skip 1 ch, dc in next; repeat from * across. Turn. 3. Row 2: Ch 3, skip 1 st, *bpdc around next, fpdc around next; repeat from * across. Turn. 4. Repeat Row 2 until sleeve measures 18 inches or desired length. 5. Fasten off.

Assembly:

1. Sew the front panels to the back panel at the shoulders. 2. Attach the sleeves to the armholes, matching the seams. 3. Sew side seams from the bottom of the armholes to the hem. 4. For the shawl collar, join yarn at the neckline and sc around; in the corners, work additional stitches to accommodate the curve. 5. Sew buttons on the right side and corresponding buttonholes on the left side of the cardigan.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. 2. Block the cardigan to your desired shape. 3. Enjoy wearing your new cozy cardigan!

Tags:

crochet, cardigan, cozy, shawl collar, textured

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