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Granite Open Cardigan

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Granite Open Cardigan

Using Red Heart Boutique Changes yarn in the Granite colorway, you can make this easy open cardigan crochet pattern. Granite is the perfect fall color to use for a cardigan like this one. Neutral tones like gray are perfect for building a versatile crochet wardrobe you’ll treasure. With the open front you can wear bulky tops underneath to keep warm, or a lighter top on warmer days. This easy crochet cardigan pattern features fan stitch accents to add some extra flair to this stylish design.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGAUGE: 27 sts = 8”; 8 rows = 4” in dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeTo Fit Bust: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42)”. Width of Body before sleeves and edging: 32 (36, 40)”

Materials List

  • RED HEART® Boutique™ “Changes™”: 6 (7, 9) balls 9403 Granite.
  • Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].
  • Yarn needle

Cardigan

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Directions are for sizes Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.

ABBREVIATIONS:

  • Ch = chain
  • Dc = double crochet
  • Mm = millimeters
  • Sc = single crochet
  • St(s) = stitch(es)
  • Tr = treble crochet
  • * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Body

  1. Ch 109 (123, 137)

  2. Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch and in each ch across; turn – 107 (121, 135) sts.

  3. Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across, dc in top of ch-3; turn.

    Repeat Row 2 until 20 (22, 24)” from beginning. Fasten off.

Side Edgings

With right side facing, join yarn in right-hand edge of Row 1; ch 1, work 64 (68, 75) sc across row ends. Fasten off.

Repeat Edging on left edge.

Side Seams

Fold Body in half with right sides together so that piece is now 10 (11, 12)” high x 32 (36, 40)” wide.

Sew side seams from bottom corners toward fold line through 12 (14, 15) sc of both thicknesses leaving 40 (40, 45) sc free for each sleeve opening.

Sleeves

  1. Round 1: With right side facing, join yarn in first sc after side seam; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same sc, skip next 4 sc, * (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next sc, skip next 4 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in top of ch-3 – 8 (8, 9) shells.

  2. Round 2: Slip st in next 2 dc and ch-1 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same space, * (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around; join.

  3. Rounds 3-5: Slip st in next 2 sts and ch-1 space, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in same space, * (3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next space; repeat from * around; join in top of ch-4.

  4. Round 6: Slip st in next 2 tr and in ch-1 space; ch 4, (3 tr, ch 1, 4 tr) in same space, * (4 tr, ch 1, 4 tr) in next space; repeat from * around; join.

  5. Round 7: Ch 1, work Reverse sc in each st and space around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

    Repeat Rounds 1-7 on other sleeve opening.

Body Edging

  1. Foundation Round: With right side facing, join yarn in first st after a side seam; ch 1, loosely sc in each st and seam around body dec (inc, inc) 1 (1, 3) sc; join in first sc – 215 (245, 275) sc.

  2. Round 1: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same sc, skip next 4 sc, * (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next sc, skip next 4 sc; repeat from * around; join in top of ch-3 – 43 (49, 55) shells.

  3. Round 2: Slip st in next 2 dc and ch-1 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same space, * (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next space; repeat from * around; join.

  4. Rounds 3-5: Slip st in next 2 sts and ch-1 space, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in same space, * (3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next space; repeat from * around; join in top of ch-4.

  5. Round 6: Slip st in next 2 tr and ch-1 space, ch 4, (3 tr, ch 1, 4 tr) in same space, * (4 tr, ch 1, 4 tr) in next space; repeat from * around; join.

  6. Round 7: Ch 1, TURN, work Reverse sc in each st and space around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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