Hello Fellow Maker! Brianna here again from Life and Yarn, and today I am back to share my newest cardigan design using The Hook Nook Yummy Yarn! I am not sure there is anything better than a comfy cardigan with inset sleeves and of course pockets! Everyone loves an easy cardigan with drop sleeves, but there is something magical about making a custom fitting handmade cardigan using inset sleeves. This one will be getting a lot of wear for sure! Let’s get started making this cardigan and be sure to share and tag me on Instagram @life.and.yarn or on Facebook at Life and Yarn Designs !
You can find the Cozy Cardigan Crochet Kit right HERE
Supply List
Size 6.00 mm crochet hook
5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) Skeins of THN Yummy - Like a Dove - MC
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) Skeins of THN Yummy - Latte Foam - CC
Gauge
14 sts x 16 rows in sc is 4” x 4”
Key
Chain Stitch - ch / Slip Stitch - Sl St / Stitch(es) - st(s) / Single Crochet - sc /
Half Double Crochet- hdc
Front Loop Only - FLO - Work intended stitch in the front loop only of the top of the stitch.
Foundation Single Crochet – Fsc – Chain 2, insert hook into 2nd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through 1 loop, (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, draw through all loops (1 loop on hook, 1 foundation single crochet with chain at the bottom). *Insert hook to the bottom of the stitch you just made, it will look like the top or “V” of a stitch, yarn over, pull up 1 loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through 1 loop (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, draw through all loops;* repeat from * to * for desired amount of stitches.
Front Post Half Double Crochet - FPhdc - work a hdc as you normally would but insert your hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st.
Back Post Half Double Crochet - BPhdc - work a hdc as you normally would but insert your hook from back to front to back around post of indicated st
Single Crochet 2 Together - sc2tog - (work next 2 sts together for a decrease stitch) - insert into first st, yarn over, draw up a loop, insert into second st, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) - Use corresponding number for your size.
* Designates a repeat.
Ch 1 at beginning of Rounds and Rows does not count as a stitch.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Main Color - MC
Contrasting Color - CC
Ease - This pattern has 2” of positive ease
Assembly - You may leave long tails when you complete your pieces for assembly if you prefer not to reattach your yarn.
Body Width in size chart is the final measurement before decreases, essentially half of the actual bust measurement.
Back Panel - Main Color
Row 1 - Fsc 54 (62, 70, 76, 84, 92, 98, 106, 112) sts
Rows 2 to 69 (68, 68, 66, 66, 65, 65, 65, 65) - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 70 (69, 69, 67, 67, 66, 66, 66, 66) - Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog.
[52 (60, 68, 74, 82, 90, 96, 104, 110) total stitches]
Row 71 (70, 70, 68, 68, 67, 67, 67, 67) - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Next 14 Rows - Repeat Previous 2 Rows.
Next 11 (12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 19, 21, 21) Rows - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
[38 (46, 54, 60, 68, 76, 82, 90, 96) total stitches / 96 (96, 98, 98, 100, 100, 100, 102, 102) total rows]
Front Panels - Make 2 - Main Color
Row 1 - Fsc 27 (31, 35, 38, 42, 46, 49, 53, 56) sts
Rows 2 to 69 (68, 68, 66, 66, 65, 65, 65, 65) - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 70 (69, 69, 67, 67, 66, 66, 66, 66) - Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc to end.
Row 71 (70, 70, 68, 68, 67, 67, 67, 67) - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Next 14 Rows - Repeat Previous 2 Rows. [19 (23, 27, 30, 34, 38, 41, 45, 48) total stitches on final row]
Row 86 (85, 85, 83, 83, 82, 82, 82, 82) - Ch 1, turn, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog.
Row 87 (86, 86, 84, 84, 83, 83, 83, 83) - Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc to end.
Next 4 Rows - Repeat Previous 2 Rows.
To Row 96 (96, 98, 98, 100, 100, 100, 102, 102) - Ch 1, turn, sc across. Finish off.
[13 (17, 21, 24, 28, 32, 35, 39, 42)
Arms - Make 2 - Contrasting Color
Row 1 - Fsc 26 (28, 32, 34, 38, 40, 40, 42, 42) sts
Rows 2 to 4 - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 5 - Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in 1st st, sc to last st, 2 sc in last st.
Rows 6 to 9 - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Rows 10 to 62 (64, 64, 66, 66, 68, 68, 70, 70) - Repeat Rows 5 to 9.
[50 (52, 56, 60, 64, 66, 66, 70, 70) total stitches]
Row 63 (65, 65, 67, 67, 69, 69, 71, 71) and on - Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts.
Repeat last row until 4 sts remain.
Final Row- Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc2tog. Finish off.
Pockets - Make 2 - Main Color
Row 1 - Fsc 20 sts
Rows 2 to 10 - Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 11 - Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc to end.
Row 12 - Ch 1, turn, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog.
Rows 13 to 26 - Repeat Rows 11 and 12.
Row 27 - Ch 1, turn, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog. [3 total stitches]
Assembly
Lay your front panels on your back panels to create the shoulder seams.
Attach your yarn from the outer corner and seam toward the neck using the same number of stitches of the final row of each front panel, finish off and repeat on the other side.
Starting from the waistline, attach your yarn and seam up to your last full row of stitches before the decrease rows to create the arm opening, finish off and repeat on the other side.
Fold your arms in half and seam up 62 (64, 64, 66, 66, 68, 68, 70, 70) stitches.
Attach your arms to the body of the cardigan side seam to arm seam.
Place a stitch marker in the shoulder seam to the top center of your sleeve for proper placement.
Seam around to attach the arms to the body of the cardigan doing your best to align your row ends using the stitch marker as a guide for the half way point.
Weave in all of your ends and continue on to the trimming instructions.
Cuffs - Main Color
Note - Do not turn at round ends.
Row 1 - Attach your yarn in the sleeve seam, ch 1, sc in each stitch around with right side facing, sl st to 1st sc.
Rows 2 to 6 - Ch 1, *FPhdc, BPhdc, repeat from * to end, sl st to 1st FPhdc, finish off on last row, weave in ends. [26 (28, 32, 34, 40, 40, 42, 42) total stitches]
Body Trimming at Sides and Neck - Contrasting Color
Row 1 - Attach your yarn to a bottom corner of waistline and with right sides facing, ch 1, place 1 sc in each row end, neck opening sts, and each shoulder seam to the opposite bottom corner.
Rows 2 to 4 - Ch 1, turn, sc FLO in each stitch, finish off on last row, weave in ends.
Pocket Attaching - Contrasting Color
Place your pockets where they are comfortable for you on your cardigan. I placed mine centered and 6 rows up from the bottom edge.
Starting on the 10th Row on the decrease side, attach your pockets using a surface slip stitch working towards the first row of your pocket. You will be crocheting through the cardigan and pocket.
Surface sl st your pocket to your cardigan using each stitch of the first pocket row.
Surface sl st up the long edge of your pocket attaching to your cardigan.
At the top corner surface sl st in the top 3 sts of your pocket attaching to your cardigan.
Cut a 30 inch end on your working yarn, pull the end through and continue to surface sl st only on the decrease edge of your pocket to create the opening.
When you reach your first surface sl st, pull your yarn through to the back of your cardigan panel and weave in your end.
PHEW! All done and ready to wear! I hope you enjoyed making my newest crochet cardigan design! I can’t wait to see what colors you chose to make yours in! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @life.and.yarn and on Facebook at Life and Yarn Designs!
