Easy Top Down Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Introducing the Spring Cardi, this top down crochet cardigan is an easy, beginner friendly pattern with 3 sleeve options. This lightweight crochet cardigan is sure to be a wardrobe staple for the changing seasons.
Red Heart Fashion Soft shines here, lending this cardigan it’s gorgeous drape and sheen. The free, beginner friendly pattern includes sizes XS-5X.
The Spring Cardi is worked top down, which means you can try it on as you go. And of course the best part about this crochet cardigan is there’s no seaming!
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When you crochet a cardigan from the neck down, you’ll divide the body and sleeves after increases are complete. The pattern includes pictures and a couple of videos for dividing the body and sleeves.
These really are simple steps, but sometimes it’s just easier to watch it being done.
What I love about this little crochet cardigan is the eyelet design encasing it. That something as simple as a skipped stitch creates such beautiful lines amazes me about crochet. It’s my kind of detail.
Otherwise this lightweight cardigan is crocheted with almost all double crochets. It works up fast and easy. The Spring Cardi is a fabulous beginner crochet cardigan, even if you haven’t made any garments before.
I searched a long time for just the perfect buttons. They needed to be the right size so they wouldn’t overwhelm the design.
Plus if you get the right buttons, you don’t need to fuss with button holes. They fit right through the stitches.
All buttoned up! I eagerly awaited for these little square buttons from an Etsy Shop in France. BijouxBoutonsTrieux I think they’re a great compliment to the eyelet design.
3 Length Options for Sleeves
You can crochet this cardigan with long sleeves, short sleeves or three quarter length sleeves.
Long sleeves aren’t your thing? No worries, short sleeve and 3/4 sleeves are available. I received so much interest in other sleeve options that I decided to add them in. Eccola! Now to decide which ones to keep…
Working a top down crochet cardigan means creating the perfect sleeve length is easy. Just try it on and you can decide to make any adjustments. The pattern includes directions for all three lengths.
Once you get going on the body section of your cardigan you might notice there are some rows written in toward the second half that include the edc, or extended double crochet stitch.
These extended stitches are worked along the back portion only to maintain balance between front and back. If you’ve never done an edc before I’ve linked up a tutorial for you.
This is how I’m loving my Spring Cardi the most-long sleeves and top button only.
It’s still too cold for my Texas blood here in the mornings and evenings. My lightweight crochet cardigan is the perfect solution until the heat of summer is here.
More Free Crochet Sweater Patterns for Women
I love designing cardigans. The Positano Pocket Cardigan is a favorite, because pockets! They are in seam pockets too.
For an extra cozy crochet cardigan, check out my Hygge Homebody Cardigan.
The Summer’s End Cardigan is another crochet cardigan that features short sleeves. This cardigan also has a sister pattern, the Midsummer Cardigan, which is the longer length version.
All these crochet cardigan patterns are beginner friendly and include photo and video support.
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Materials
- #3 lightweight yarn, I used Red Heart Fashion Soft* (100% Acrylic, 385 yards / 141 grams), color: camel
Recommended yarn yds / m:
XS-850 yds / 777 m
S-950 yds / 869 m
M-1143 yds / 1045 m
L-1350 yds / 1234 m
XL-1524. yds / 1393 m
2X-1715 yds / 1568 m
3X-1905 yds / 1741 m
4X-2100 yds / 1920 m
5X-2286 yds / 2090 m
- 4mm (G) hook*, or hook needed to meet gauge
- yarn needle
- measuring tape
- scissors
Notes
- Please work a gauge swatch before beginning.
- Cardigan is worked top down, raglan style with increases placed at four points.
- Worked in rows, turning after each.
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here’s my favorite ch 3 alternative.
- St multiple of 4 + 3 is needed for the neckline & hem detail.
- Body section is divided into sizes: XS (S), M (L), and XL (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
- Sleeve section is divided into each separate size & includes 3 length options.
Stitches / Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet two together
edc – extended double crochet – yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yo and pull through 1 loop on your hook (3 loops on hook), (this makes the extended part), now you’ll finish a normal dc: yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through last 2 loops. 1 dc made.
Fsc – foundation single crochet
FO – fasten off
inv join – invisible join
rep – repeat
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
Gauge
4” / 10 cm x 4” / 10 cm = 14 dc x 9 rows of dc
Please swatch
Ch 18,
1. Dc in the 4th ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn.
2. Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st across.
3. -11. Rep Row 2.
Measure the number of stitches in 4” and the number of rows in 4.” If you get more stitches or rows, then go up a hook size and swatch again. If you get less stitches or rows then go down a hook size and swatch again.
Fit
A comfortable and lightweight cardigan perfect for spring. 3-4” of ease is added to bust measurements.
To fit bust in inches: 31″ (XS), 34″ (S), 38″ (M), 42″ (L), 46″ (XL), 51″ (2X), 54″ (3X), 56″ (4X), 60″ (5X).
Finished Bust Measurements: 35″ (XS), 37.5″ (S), 42″ (M), 46″ (L), 49″ (XL), 54″ (2X), 57″ (3X), 59″ (4X), 63″ (5X).
Back Length from Neck to Hem: 20″ (XS), 22″ (S), 23″ (M), 24″ (L), 26″ (XL), 28″ (2X), 30″ (3X), 31″ (4X), 32″ (5X).
Long Sleeve Length from Divide Row: 14″ (XS), 16″ (S), 16″ (M), 17″ (L), 17″ (XL), 18″ (2X), 18″ (3X), 19″ (4X), 19″ (5X).
Short Sleeve Length from Divide Row: 4″ (XS), 4″ (S), 5″ (M), 6″ (L), 6.5″ (XL), 7.5″ (2X), 7.5″ (3X), 8″ (4X), 8″ (5X).
3/4 Sleeve Length from Divide Row: 8″ (XS), 9″ (S), 10″ (M), 11″ (L), 11″ (XL), 12″ (2X), 12″ (3X), 13″ (4X), 13″ (5X).
Video Tutorials
There are videos linked at the appropriate point in the pattern below. I’m also including them here.
How to Divide the Body & Sleeves – watch the video on my YouTube channel.
How to Join on the Sleeves – watch this video on my YouTube channel.
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How to Crochet this Easy Top Down Crochet Cardigan Pattern in 9 sizes!
Easy Top Down Crochet Cardigan Pattern
This top down cardigan is an easy beginner friendly crochet pattern with 3 sleeve options.
Materials
- #3 lightweight yarn, I used Red Heart Fashion Soft in camel
- Rec yarn yds/m:
- XS-850yds/777m
- S-950yds/869m
- M-1143yds/1045m
- L-1350yds/1234
- XL-1524yds/1393m
- 2X-1715yds/1568m
- 3X-1905yds/1741m
- 4X-2100yds/1920m
- 5X-2286yds/2090m
Tools
- 4mm (G) hook, or hook needed to meet gauge
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Instructions
Pattern Instructions
XS (S)
- Row 1. Fsc 91, turn. OR Ch 92, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
- Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st around, turn. (91 sts)
- Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st around, turn.
- Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn. (91 sts)
- Row 5. Ch 3, dc in next 14 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 15 sts, turn. (99 sts)
- Row 6. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 12 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (107 sts)
- Row 7. Ch 3, dc in next 16 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 15 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 39 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 15 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st to end, turn. (115 sts)
- Row 8. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 14 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 41 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (123 sts)
- Row 9. Ch 3, dc in next 18 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 19 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 43 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 19 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st to end, turn. (131 sts)
- Row 10. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 16 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 21 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 45 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 21 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (139 sts)
- Row 11. Ch 3, dc in next 20 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 23 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 47 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 23 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st to end, turn. (147 sts)
- Row 12. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 18 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 25 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 49 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 25 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (155 sts)
- Row 13. Ch 3, dc in next 22 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 27 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 51 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 27 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st to end, turn. (163 sts)
- Row 14. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 20 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 29 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 53 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 29 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (171 sts)
- Row 15. Ch 3, dc in next 24 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 31 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 55 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 31 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st to end, turn. (179 sts)
- Row 16. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 22 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 33 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 57 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 33 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (187 sts)
- Row 17. Ch 3, dc in next 26 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 59 sts (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st to end, turn. (195 sts)
XS stop here & go to Body. - Row 18. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 24 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 61 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (203 sts)
S stop here & go to Body.
M (L)
Row 1. Fsc 91, turn. OR Ch 92, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st around, turn. (91 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st around, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn. (91 sts)
Row 5. Ch 3, dc in next 14 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 15 sts, turn. (99 sts)
Row 6. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 12 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (107 sts)
Row 7. Ch 3, dc in next 16 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 15 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 39 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 15 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 17 sts, turn. (123 sts)
Row 8. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 15 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 19 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 43 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 19 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (131 sts)
Row 9. Ch 3, dc in next 19 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 21 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 45 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 21 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 20 sts, turn. (139 sts)
Row 10. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 17 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 23 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 47 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 23 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (155 sts)
Row 11. Ch 3, dc in next 22 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 27 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 51 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 27 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 23 sts, turn. (163 sts)
Row 12. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 20 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 29 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 53 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 29 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (171 sts)
Row 13. Ch 3, dc in next 24 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 31 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 55 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 31 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 25 sts, turn. (187 sts)
Row 14. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 23 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 59 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (195 sts)
Row 15. Ch 3, dc in next 27 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 61 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in last 28 sts, turn. (203 sts)
Row 16. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 25 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 39 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 63 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 39 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (219 sts)
Row 17. Ch 3, dc in next 30 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 43 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 67 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 43 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in last 31 sts, turn. (227 sts)
Row 18. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 28 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 45 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 69 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 45 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (235 sts)
M stop here & go to Body.
Row 19. Ch 3, dc in next 32 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 47 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 71 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 47 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 33 sts, turn. (251 sts)
L stop here & go to Body.
XL (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Pattern
Row 1. Fsc 91, turn. OR Ch 92, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st around, turn. (91 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st around, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn. (91 sts)
Row 5. Ch 3, dc in next 14 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 15 sts, turn. (99 sts)
Row 6. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 12 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 13 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 13 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (115 sts)
Row 7. Ch 3, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 41 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 18 sts, turn. (123 sts)
Row 8. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 15 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 19 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 43 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 19 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (139 sts)
Row 9. Ch 3, dc in next 20 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 23 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 47 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 23 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 21 sts, turn. (147 sts)
Row 10. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 18 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 25 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 49 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 25 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (163 sts)
Row 11. Ch 3, dc in next 23 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 29 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 53 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 29 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 24 sts, turn. (171 sts)
Row 12. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 21 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 31 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 55 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 31 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (187 sts)
Row 13. Ch 3, dc in next 26 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 59 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 27 sts, turn. (195 sts)
Row 14. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 24 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 61 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 37 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (211 sts)
Row 15. Ch 3, dc in next 29 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 41 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 65 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 41 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 30 sts, turn. (219 sts)
Row 16. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 27 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 43 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 67 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 43 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (235 sts)
Row 17. Ch 3, dc in next 32 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 47 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 71 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 47 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 33 sts, turn. (243 sts)
Row 18. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 30 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 49 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 73 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 49 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (259 sts)
Row 19. Ch 3, dc in next 35 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 53 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 77 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 53 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 36 sts, turn. (267 sts)
Row 20. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 33 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 55 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 79 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 55 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (283 sts)
XL Stop here & go to Body.
Row 21. Ch 3, dc in next 38 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 59 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 83 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 59 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 39 sts, turn. (291 sts)
Row 22. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 36 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 61 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 85 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 61 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (307 sts)
2X Stop here & go to Body.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 41 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 65 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 89 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 65 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 42 sts, turn. (323 sts)
Row 24. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 40 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 69 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 93 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 69 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (339 sts)
3X Stop here & go to Body.
Row 25. Ch 3, dc in next 45 is the sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 73 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 97 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 73 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in last 46 sts, turn. (355 sts)
4X Stop here & go to Body.
Row 26. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 44 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 77 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 101 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in next 77 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch 1 sp, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (371 sts)
5X stop here & go to Body.
Body
1. All sizes, written separately.
2. Row count starts over.
3. Ch 1 from the increases count as a st and will be added to the body.
4. Please try it on to check for fit, you can easily adjust armholes or bust here.
5. To divide you will sk sleeves sts and ch 1, 3 or 6 to connect to the other half of the body, as indicated in the pattern.
Video Tutorial (no sound)
Stitch Counts By Size for Divide:
XS: 195 sts divided into 121 body & 37 each sleeve
S: 203 sts divided into 125 body & 39 each sleeve
M: 235 sts divided into 141 body & 47 each sleeve
L: 251 sts divided into 149 body & 51 each sleeve
XL: 283 sts divided into 165 body & 59 each sleeve
2X: 307 sts divided into 177 body & 65 each sleeve
3X: 339 sts divided into 193 body & 73 each sleeve
4X: 355 sts divided into 201 body & 77 each sleeve
5X: 371 sts divided into 213 body & 79 each sleeve
XS
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 25 sts, sk next 37 sts (sleeve sts), ch 1, dc in next 63 sts, sk next 37 sts (sleeve sts), ch 1, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (123 body sts & 37 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (123 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 5 - 22. Rep last 2 rows for 18 more rows.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 24. Ch 3, dc in next 28 sts, edc in next 65 sts, dc in last 29 sts, turn.
Rows 25 - 26. Rep last 2 rows, or til back measures 19,” or to desired length.
Row 27. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 28. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 29. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
S
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 29 sts, sk next 39 sts, ch 3, dc in next 65 sts, sk next 39 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (131 body sts & 39 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (131 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 6 - 21. Rep last 2 rows for 16 more rows.
Row 22. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 29 sts, edc in next 71 sts, dc in last 30 sts, turn.
Rows 24 - 29. Rep last 2 rows, or til back measures 21,” or to desired length.
Row 30. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 31. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 32. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
M
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 33 sts, sk next 47 sts, ch 3, dc in next 73 sts, sk next 47 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (147 body sts & 47 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (147 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 6 - 21. Rep last 2 rows for 16 more rows.
22. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 33 sts, edc in next 79 sts, dc in last 34 sts, turn.
Row 24 - 31. Rep last 2 rows, or til back measures 22,” or to desired length.
Row 32. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 33. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 34. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
L
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 32 sts, sk next 51 sts (sleeve sts), ch 6, dc in next 77 sts, sk next 51 sts (sleeve sts), ch 6, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (161 body sts & 51 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (161 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 5 - 22. Rep last 2 rows for 18 more rows.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 24. Ch 3, dc in next 35 sts, edc in next 89 sts, dc in last 36 sts, turn.
Rows 25 - 32. Rep last 2 rows, or til back measures 22” or to desired length.
Row 33. Rep Row 23 one more time.
Row 34. Ch 3, place 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each st around until last 2 sts, place 2 dc in next st, and 1 dc in the last st, turn. + 2 sts (163 sts)
Row 35. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 36. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 37. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
XL
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 39 sts, sk next 59 sts, ch 3, dc in next 85 sts, sk next 59 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (171 body & 59 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (171 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 6 - 21. Rep last 2 rows for 16 more rows.
Row 22. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 39 sts, edc in next 91 sts, dc in last 40 sts, turn.
Rows 24 - 37. Rep last 2 rows, or til back measures 25,” or to desired length.
Row 38. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 39. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 40. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
2X
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 42 sts, sk next 65 sts, ch 6, dc in next 91 sts, sk next 65 sts, ch 6, dc in each st to the end, turn. (189 body & 65 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (189 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 6 - 31. Rep last 2 rows for 26 more rows.
Row 32. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 33. Ch 3, dc in next 42 sts, edc in next 103 sts, dc in last 43 sts, turn.
Rows 34 - 37. Rep last 2 rows, or til back measures 26,” or to desired length.
Row 38. Rep Row 32 one more time.
Row 39. Ch 3, place 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each st around until last 2 sts, place 2 dc in next st, and 1 dc in the last st, turn. + 2 sts (191 sts)
Row 40. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 41. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 42. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
3X
Row 1. Ch 3, dc 46 sts, sk next 73 sts, ch 3, dc in next 99 sts, sk next 73 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across. (199 body & 73 each sleeve
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (199 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 4 - 31. Rep last 2 rows for 28 more rows.
Row 32. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 33. Ch 3, dc in next 46 sts, edc in next 105 sts, dc in last 47 sts, turn.
Row 34 - 41. Rep last 2 rows, or til back measures 29,” or to desired length.
Row 42. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 43. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 44. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
4X
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 45 sts, sk next 77 sts (sleeve sts), ch 3, dc in next 103 sts, sk next 77 sts (sleeve sts), ch 3, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (207 body sts & 77 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (207 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 5 - 30. Rep last 2 rows for 26 more rows.
Row 31. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 32. Ch 3, dc in next 48 sts, edc in next 109 sts, dc in last 49 sts, turn.
Row 33 - 42. Rep last 2 rows, or til work measures 30,” or to desired length.
Row 43. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * turn.
Row 44. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 45. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
5X
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in next 50 sts, sk next 81 sts, ch 6, dc in next 107 sts, sk next 81 sts, ch 6, dc in each st across, turn. (221 body & 81 each sleeve)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (221 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 4 - 31. Rep last 2 rows for 28 more rows.
Row 32. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in each st until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in last 3 sts, turn.
Row 33. Ch 3, dc in next 52 sts, edc in next 115 sts, dc in last 53 sts, turn.
Row 34 - 41. Rep last 2 rows, or until work measures 30,” or to desired length.
Row 42. Rep Row 32 one more time.
Row 43. Ch 3, place 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each st around until last 2 sts, place 2 dc in next st, and 1 dc in the last st, turn. + 2 sts (223 sts)
Row 44. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *{ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * dc in last st, turn.
Row 45. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 46. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, continue to sc evenly up the front lapel edge, around the neckline and back down the opposite front lapel edge. FO. Go to Sleeves.
Sleeves
1. You will work 1 dc per ch added (from dividing the body and sleeves). Work 2 dc into the sides of the dc from the body row on either side of the added chs.
2. Row count starts over.
3. Worked in the round, but turned after joining.
4. A st multiple of 4 is needed on the sleeves for the wrist detail.
5. You can easily increase or decrease sleeves stitches & length to suit your needs.
6. Be sure to join and work sleeves in the same direction as the body, to keep your rows the same.
Video Tutorial: How to join sleeves.
XS-Long Sleeves
Work 5 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 37 + 5 = 42.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 42 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (42 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (41 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (41 sts)
Rows 4 - 27. Continue to Rep Rows 2-3. (until you have 28 sts or 8”).
Rows 28 - 29. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 30. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 31. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (28 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
14” long from divide.
XS-Short Sleeves
Work 5 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 37 + 5 = 42.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 42 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (42 sts)
Rows 2 - 4. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (36 sts)
Rows 5 - 6. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
Row 7. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 8. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 9. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
4” from join.
XS-3/4 Sleeves
Work 5 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 37 + 5 = 42.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 42 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (42 sts)
Rows 2 - 8. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (28 sts)
Rows 9 - 16. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 17. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 18. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 19. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 8” from join.
S-Long Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 39 + 7 =46.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 46 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (46 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (45 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
Rows 4 - 28. Continue to Rep Rows 2-3. (until you have 32 sts or 9”).
Rows 29 - 31. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 32. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 33. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (32 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
16” long from divide.
S-Short Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 39 + 7 =46.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 46 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (46 sts)
Row 2 - 4. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (40 sts)
Row 5 - 6. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
Row 7. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 8. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 9. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
4” from join.
S-3/4 Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 39 + 7 =46.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 46 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (46 sts)
Row 2 - 8. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (32 sts)
Row 9 - 18. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 19. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 20. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 21. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 9” from join.
M-Long Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 54.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 54 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (54 sts)
Rows 2 - 4. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (48 sts)
Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
Row 6. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (47 sts)
Rows 7 - 32. Continue to Rep Rows 5-6. (until you have 32 sts or 9”).
Rows 33 - 34. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
Row 35. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 36. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (32 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
16” long from divide.
M-Short Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 54.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 54 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (54 sts)
Row 2 - 4. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (48 sts)
Row 5 - 8. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
Row 9. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 10. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 11. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
5” from join.
M-3/4 Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 54.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 54 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (54 sts)
Rows 2 - 10. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (36 sts)
Rows 11 - 20. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 21. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 22. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 23. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 10” from join.
L-Long Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 61.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 61 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (61 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (60 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
Row 4 - 11. Rep Rows 2 & 3. (56 sts)
Row 12 - 35. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (until you have 32 sts or 9”).
Row 36. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (32 sts)
Row 37. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 38. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (32 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
17” long from divide.
L-Short Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 61.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 61 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (61 sts)
Rows 2 - 5. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (53 sts)
Row 6. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (52 sts)
Rows 7 - 11. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 12. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 13. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 14. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
6” from join.
L-3/4 Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 61.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 61 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (61 sts)
Rows 2 - 11. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (41 sts)
Row 12. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (40 sts)
Row 13 - 22. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 24. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 25. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 11” from join.
XL-Long Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 66.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 66 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (66 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (65 sts)
Rows 3 - 35. Rep Row 2. (until you have 32 sts or 9”).
Row 36. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (32 sts)
Row 37. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 38. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (32 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
17” long from divide.
XL-Short Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 66.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 66 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (66 sts)
Rows 2 - 6. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (56 sts)
Rows 7 - 12. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 13. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 14. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 15. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
6.5” from join.
XL-3/4 Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 66.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 66 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (66 sts)
Rows 2 - 12. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (44 sts)
Rows 13 - 22. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 23. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 24. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 25. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 11” from join.
2X-Long Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 75.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 75 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (75 sts)
Row 2 - 4. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (69 sts)
Row 5 - 37. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (until you have 36 sts or 10”).
Row 38. Ch 3, dc in each st around, turn. (36 sts)
Row 39. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 40. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (36 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
18” long from divide.
2X-Short Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 75.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 75 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (75 sts)
Rows 2 - 8. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (61 sts)
Row 9. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (60 sts)
Rows 10 - 14. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 15. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 16. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 17. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
7.5” from join.
2X-3/4 Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 75.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 75 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (75 sts)
Rows 2 - 14. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (49 sts)
Row 15. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (48 sts)
Rows 16 - 24. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 25. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 26. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 27. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 12” from join.
3X-Long Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 80.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 80 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (80 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (78 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (77 sts)
Rows 4 - 29. Rep Rows 2-3. (38 sts)
Row 30. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (until you have 36 sts or 10”).
Rows 31 - 38. Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (36 sts)
Row 39. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 40. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (36 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
18” long from divide.
3X-Short Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 80.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 80 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (80 sts)
Rows 2 - 7. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (68 sts)
Rows 8 - 14. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 15. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 16. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 17. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
7.5” from join.
3X-3/4 Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 80.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 80 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (80 sts)
Rows 2 - 15. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (52 sts)
Rows 16 - 24. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 25. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 26. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 27. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 12” from join.
4X-Long Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 77+7=84
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 84 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (84 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (82 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (81 sts)
Rows 4 - 33. Rep Rows 2-3. (until you have 36 sts or 10”).
Rows 34 - 41. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (36 sts)
Row 42. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 43. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (36 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
19” long from divide.
4X-Short Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 77+7=84
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 84 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (84 sts)
Rows 2 - 7. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (72 sts)
Rows 8 - 16. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 17. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 18. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 19. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
8” from join.
4X-3/4 Sleeves
Work 7 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around 77+7=84
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 84 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (84 sts)
Rows 2 - 15. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (56 sts)
Rows 16 - 26. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 27. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 28. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 29. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 13” from join.
5X-Long Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 91.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 91 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (91 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (90 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (88 sts)
Rows 4 - 37. Rep Rows 2-3. (37 sts)
Row 38. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (until you have 36 sts or 10”).
Rows 39 - 41. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (36 sts)
Row 42. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 43. Ch 3, dc in each st around. (36 sts)
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
19” long from divide.
5X-Short Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 91.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 91 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (91 sts)
Rows 2 - 8. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (77 sts)
Row 9. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (76 sts)
Row 10 - 16. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 17. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 18. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 19. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve.
8” from join.
5X-3/4 Sleeves
Work 10 dcs across the bottom of armhole + work 1 dc into each st around = 91.
Join with sl st to underside of sleeve.
Row 1. Place 91 dcs evenly around, sl st to 1st dc to join, turn. (91 sts)
Rows 2 - 16. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st til last 2 sts, dc2tog, sl st to join, turn. (61 sts)
Row 17. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. (60 sts)
Rows 18 - 26. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 27. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, *{dc in next 3 st, ch 1, sk 1 st} rep from * around, sl st to 1st st to join, turn.
Row 28. Ch 3, dc in each st around.
Row 29. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around.
Finish with inv join. Rep for other sleeve. 13” from join.
Weave in all ends. Add buttons if you choose and wear your new cardi out!
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Great desgin, Crystal.
I love your choice of buttons, the colour really pops. Thank you for a great pattern, I’m going to make this as soon as my bank account refills and I can get more yarn 🙂
Thanks Donna! I hope you get a chance to make it!
Thank you Rose ♥️
i would like to print the pattern so I could make one while sitting in the evenings. Don’t wish to sit at the computer and attempt to make it.
I understand. The printable pdf version is available on Etsy or Ravelry for those who prefer one. I’m currently running a 20% off sale in both my shops, so the pdf pattern is discounted at this time.
I love this. Love the buttons and the color too. I love to make cardigans. I don’t think there are enough patterns out there as nice as this one. this will be my first short one. Thank you for this amazing pattern.
Love how this pattern worked up until I got to the body directions. I am making the size 2x and can’t seem to find the counts for front to sleeve, the sleeve count, or the back count. Hope you will be able to help so I can finish my sweater.
Hi Linda,
So sorry, it looks like I made a copy and paste error on Row 1 of the body for your size. I’ve corrected it in the pattern, but here it is again: 1. Ch 3, dc in next 42 sts, sk next 65 sts, ch 6, dc in next 91 sts, sk next 65 sts, ch 6, dc in each st to the end, turn. (189 body & 65 each sleeve) Thanks so much for reaching out so I could correct it! I hope it continues to work up well for you!
Thanks,
Crystal
I do not have a printer as I am on a cell phone, was hoping I could download? did I miss something?
Hi, the downloadable pdf is available for purchase (and currently 20% off) here: https://etsy.me/2KvHAVE
I noticed on the M Long Sleeves section that you have Row 5 accounted for twice. Could you please clarify.
Thank you
Flo
Hi Florence,
Thanks for reaching out. It should only be Rows 2-4. And then Row 5 starts on the next line. Thank you for catching that and letting know. I’ve corrected it.
I made another pattern and no directions on how to attach the sleeves. I’m glad I found this pattern.
Is there a way I could do this with worsted weight yarn like lion brand pound of love? What’s the best way to calculate that in choosing the proper finished size and hook size?
Hi Melissa,
Yes I think you could make this one with worsted weight yarn. The best way to do it is to match gauge with your yarn and hook. So work a gauge swatch and compare it to the listed gauge. You’ll likely need to go down a hook size. Here’s more on gauge https://christacodesign.com/2021/09/01/crochet-gauge-what-is-gauge-how-do-you-measure-it/
Hi Christa! I’m currently making size S in this cardigan, I’m on row 6. I’m excited to see how it turns out, this will be my 1st cardigan! I’ve noticed that in size S;TOP part-After row 2 ends, row 3 didn’t get pushed down a line so it’s actually at the end of row 2, but the next row says it’s row 3. It has thrown the number count off by 1, where as row 3 should actually be row 4.
Even so, I just want you to know this is the most clear and well written pattern I have ever read/worked! Yours’ looks beautiful and I can’t wait to see mine keep coming to life at my hands, thank you so much!!
Thank you Scarlett! I’ve updated it. I really appreciate you letting me know. And I’m so glad you’re enjoying!