Free crochet pattern and video below for this crazy classic crochet cardigan! View many more patterns at CrazyCoolCrochetUS (my Etsy shop).
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Printable Etsy Pattern:
NEWLY UPDATED AND REVISED TO INCLUDE LINE BY LINE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIZES X SMALL – 1X!
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Free Pattern:
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Materials
#4 medium weight yarn; 4 skeins Lion Brand Heartland; color Olympic
Purchase yarn here:
5.5 mm crochet hook
Ch 101 (size x small-small)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, and
Row 2:
Row 3: sc in 1st st below and
Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3 for 14” length (
Add stitch markers as follows:
Add a stitch marker in 17th sc from the right and left edges.
Add a stitch marker in the 12th sc from the 1st st marker at right, counting toward
Front and Back Panels:
(photo above) Continue
Front panels will be
Fold front panels, right sides together,
Seam at shoulders using tapestry needle and length of yarn.
Sleeves:
With right side facing you, attach yarn at center of
Row 1: Work 45 sc’s evenly spaced around armhole. Sl st at 1st sc to join. Ch 2. Do NOT turn.
Row 2: Work
Row 3: sc in same ch 1 sp and ea
Rows 4 – 20: Repeat rows 2 and 3 ending with
Row 21: Decrease
Rows 22 – 31: Repeat pattern working sc dec’s at beginning and end of sc rows for
Rows 32 – 45: Work in pattern for 33 st’s (no more dec rows) ending with sc row.
Repeat all for 2nd sleeve.
Sleeve Cuffs:
Rows 1 – 4: Working in back loops only for entire cuff, work sc dec in 1st two sc’s, sc in ea sc around to last 2 sc’s. Work sc dec in last two sc’s (photo above).
Rows 5 – 6: Working in back loops only, sc in ea sc around. Tie off.
Repeat for 2nd sleeve.
Body Border:
Row 1: Right side facing you, attach yarn at center neck. Sc in 1st sp and ea sp evenly around. Sl st at beginning sc. Do NOT turn.
Rows 2 – 6: Working in back loops only, sc in 1st sc and ea sc around, working 2 sc’s in corners (for a rounded corner; enter 3 sc’s for more square corners). At end of ea row, sl st into beginning sc.
Weave in all ends/tails as needed.
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Do you have instructions for Large size
Hi Diane,
Thank you for your question. The detail is in the Etsy pattern but because you asked I’m happy to provide:
For larger sizes, add to beginning foundation chain in multiples of 2, plus 1 (for turning chain). Example: for medium chain 106 plus 1 = 107
Add additional rows for preferred length.
Hope this helps.
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
What are chest measurements in pattern size provided PLEASE.
Hi Lesley,
Thank you for visiting!
The measurements for size small are:
34 inches for chest (circumference)
23.5 inches from shoulder to bottom
34 inches at hips (circumference)
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
I just purchased this pattern and it is exactly the same as what this says . The only thing different in paid version is the gauge information, but everything else is exactly the same . The reason I Purchased this pattern was because it was supposed to have bigger sizes but all you say is to add multiples of two to make larger sizes not a lot of information at all and why would I purchase this pattern if I could just view it for free it doesn’t make any sense.
Dawn
Hi Dawn,
I replied directly to you on Etsy and gave more detailed instructions for larger sizing. I routinely offer basic instructions for larger sizes rather than line by line instructions to be able to keep the pattern pricing super low.
The paid versions of my patterns are offered primarily for Etsy customers who are not readers of CrazyCoolCrochet.com and for those who prefer to have a pattern to print.
Thank you so much for your comment. It will help me determine if I need to make changes to the pattern.
Best,
Sylvia
I found this free pattern. Thank you so much for sharing. Although somehow my work keep going skew. I have counted my stitches and it is the same but somehow it is still slanted on both sides. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Madeleine,
Thank you so much for visiting.
Have you had a chance to view the video? Not sure if that might help. Some skewing is ok and should work itself out when you seam the shoulders and add the sleeves. As you can see in the video, there is some skewing going on when I fold it over to seam the shoulders.
I haven’t had anyone else with that issue so I’m hoping it works out for you. Are you keeping a consistent tension? Tension is often the problem when it comes to skewing.
Best,
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
Número de correntes e espaço para mangas.
Las instrucciones están arriba
Con el lado derecho hacia usted, fije el hilo en el centro de la sisa inferior.
Fila 1: Trabaje 45 single crochet espaciados uniformemente alrededor de la sisa. Slip stitch en primer single crochet para unirse. Ch 2. NO gire.
continuar patrón arriba
could i please get pattern for a size large
Hi Alice,
Thank you for visiting! Here are basic instruction for larger sizes:
For larger sizes, add to beginning foundation chain in multiples of 2, plus 1 (for turning chain). Example: for medium chain 106 plus 1 = 107
Add additional rows for preferred length.
For Large try the foundation chain starting at 112 +1=113 Wrap the chain around your hips to see if it will be enough. Remember to allow for the additional 2″ of border on each side.
Add additional rows for the body and front and back panel strips for preferred length. This will require you to simply hold it up to yourself. Check the bottom underarm to the top of your shoulder for the front panels to find your length. Then increase the same amount of rows for the back panel.
For sleeves, it states to work 45 sc’s. You will simply work as many sc’s evenly spaced to cover the circumference of the opening. Then add as many rows as you prefer to lengthen the sleeves. For rows 32 – 45 you will want to increase to about 50 rows. Again, hold it up against your arm to determine length.
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
I too am very disappointed, purchased the pattern to get detailed instructions for larger sizes. There should be a warning before paying that the instructions are only for one size; there is so much more to just measuring ones girth and increasing in multiples of 2 +1 to a pattern, sleeves are an issue too, I’ve done so much work on mine, winging it, and the cost of the yarn is another issue, how much to purchase. I feel cheated, I should have been finished this project weeks ago, but every instruction needs tweaking, and constantly trying on, pulling out and redoing!
Hi Sherene,
I am so sorry you are having issues with the pattern. Please contact me via Etsy and I will arrange for a refund. This normally is not done because it is an electronic purchase, but I don’t want you to feel cheated in any way.
As I explained in a previous reply above, I do not offer line by line instructions for additional sizes, but rather offer general instructions for size adjustments. This allows me to keep the prices of my patterns super low. For the most part this has not been an issue.
I do appreciate the feedback and will take your comments into consideration for pattern writing going forward.
Sincerely,
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
Hello! I started working on your pattern size medium (107 chains) and wanted to know if you still place marker at 17th sc and then another one 12 stitches from first marker and repeat for left side. Not sure if I needed to change the markers. Thanks for your help!
Hi Marty,
Excellent question!
Since you have an additional 6 stitches for Medium (101 ch’s for SM and 107 ch’s for Med), you would adjust for an additional 3 st’s on ea side for both counts (17th sc/20th sc and 12/15).
Double check that the back width is still ok for you. If it’s too small, then adjust the 12/15 count as needed.
I hope this helps!
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
Thank you. For the body border I do not see to chain one between the 6 rows. It just says: Sc in 1st sp and ea sp evenly around. Sl st at beginning sc. Do NOT turn.
Rows 2 – 6: Working in back loops only, sc in 1st sc and ea sc around, working 2 sc’s in corners (for a rounded corner; enter 3 sc’s for more square corners). At end of ea row, sl st into beginning sc. So I’m guessing no chain 1 is needed. Thanks again!
There is no need to do a ch 1 between the border rows. You are slip stitching to join the row. You are not turning the work so you don’t need to do a ch 1.
I can’t get 45 sc around the armhole could someone figure out what am i doing wrong i am new to crochet everything else on this beautiful project looks good thank you
Hi Lora,
Are you working two sc’s in the spaces around the armhole? You can enter more than one stitch to come up with the 45. Less than 45 and it might be too tight. I hope this helps.
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
I really love this pattern but small is not my size. I’d happily pay for comprehensive instructions for different sizes. I was on the brink of starting and then saw the very brief instructions to increase the size. Sooooo disappointed.
Hi Rebecca,
This was one of my earliest patterns before I started including detailed instructions for larger sizes.
I did reply to Alice in a comment above with more sizing detail. Hopefully that will be enough instruction to help you.
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com
Has anyone discovered how many stitches in the chain and arm positioning for larger sizes, please? This extra 2 chains information doesn’t help with armhole positioning.
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I’m glad I read the comments before doing anything. Sorry but I’m not paying for a pattern that only gives you multiples for the starting chain to make bigger sizes. I’m giving this a hard pass.
Hi Susan,
This pattern has been updated with line by line instructions for multiple sizes. The Etsy listing was re-written to reflect the updated pattern.
This post itself was revised and has a great big BLUE box that says the pattern has been updated. Since you gave it a hard pass without even looking at the post…you won’t see it.
Sylvia
CrazyCoolCrochet.com