Enjoy this simple pattern (below) for this richly colored Crochet Long Cardigan free pattern in bands of red. Uses readily available medium weight yarn and a fast, easy stitch. So comfortable, warm and pretty.
The fun pops of hot grape and hot pink and the two different shades of red add beautiful texture and interest. Stand out with this gorgeous crochet long cardigan wearable.
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Crochet Long Cardigan Free Pattern
Size Small
This pattern requires no multiple.
Instructions for Medium, Large, X Large, and 1X are in parentheses (X).
Results will vary according to yarn and tension used. Sizing should be considered “suggestions”. Adjust as needed.
Materials size Small:
Yarn/ Yarn Bee Soft Secret/ medium weight #4
Chili Red/ 24 ounces/ 1200 yards
Red / 6 ounces / 300 yards
Hot Pink / 6 ounces / 300 yards
Hot Grape / 3 ounces / 150 yards
Crochet Hook H / 5mm
Yarn needle
Scissors
Dimensions Size Small: One front panel with ribbing 11.5 inch width; 37 inch length from shoulder to bottom ribbing
NOTE: yarn used here is stretchy and will fit about 2 inches longer than actual table dimensions.
Abbreviations:
BLO = back loop only
Ch = chain
ESC = extended single crochet
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip
Sp = space
St = stitch
YO = yarn over
Extended Single Crochet: Begin as for a single crochet with 2 loops on hook; yo, pull through 1st loop on hook; yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.
FRONT PANEL (make 2)
Ribbing
Ch 19 (19, 19, 27, 27) with main red yarn.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. 18 (18, 18, 26, 26) sc’s. Ch 1. Turn
Row 2: Working in BLO, sc in ea sp. 18 (18, 18, 26, 26) sc’s. Ch 1. Turn
Row 3 – 44 (50, 54, 60, 70): Repeat Row 2.
At end of last row you are on the wrong side of the work. Ch 1. You will continue working along the edge following instructions for Body below.
Body
Row 1: Work 34 (40, 44, 50, 60) sc’s evenly spaced along the long edge. Attach pink yarn with a ch 2. Cut off red yarn.
Row 2: Work ESC in 2nd sp and ea sp across for 33 (39, 43, 49, 59) ESC’s. Enter the last ESC in the turning ch. Ch 2. Turn
Row 3 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15): Repeat Row 2 for 10 (10, 12, 12, 14) Pink rows. At end of last row attach main red yarn. Cut off pink yarn. (Cut off yarn at each change of color.)
NOTE: Adding rows to ea color band per size as directed will result in a longer cardigan. Adjust to your preference for length if needed.
Continue working in Row 2 ESC pattern as follows:
15 (15, 17, 17, 19) rows Main Red
10 (10, 12, 12, 14) rows Light Red
15 (15, 17, 17, 19) rows Main Red
10 (10, 12, 12, 14) rows Purple
10 (10, 12, 12, 14) rows Pink
12 (12, 14, 14, 16) rows Main Red
6 (6, 8, 8, 10) rows Light Red
7 (7, 9, 9, 11) rows Main Red
At end of last row cut off yarn.
BACK PANEL
Work the same as for front panel with Ribbing at 92 (104, 112, 126, 144) total rows.
Then work 76 (88, 94, 106, 120) sc’s evenly spaced along the edge.
Continue in pattern working with 75 (87, 93, 105, 119) ESC’s for the same number of rows in the corresponding colors to match the front panels.
SLEEVES (make 2)
With Main Red yarn, work ribbing with Ch 26 (26, 30, 32, 36) and 25 (25, 29, 31, 35) BLO sc’s for 34 (34, 38, 42, 46) rows.
Work as for front and back panels working 48 (48, 60, 70, 80) sc’s along the long edge. You will need to enter approximately 2 sc’s per sp to fit sleeve width.
Work in pattern for 47 (47, 59, 69, 79) ESC’s per row as follows:
Pink: 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) rows
Main Red: 10 (10, 10, 12, 12) rows
Light Red: 8 (8, 8, 10, 10) rows
Main Red 11 (11, 11, 13, 13) rows
Purple: 4 (4, 4, 6, 6) rows
SEAMS
With wrong sides facing you, place front and back panels together.
Seam shoulders using yarn needle, length of yarn and whip stitch.
With wrong sides facing you, seam sleeve to body using whip stitch. Find center of sleeve (last purple row) and position at shoulder seam.
Using same method, seam at side edges working from bottom ribbing, up along the edge and along the sleeves and cuff.
FRONT CENTER/NECK RIBBING
Please view video tutorial at my YouTube channel, Crazy Cool Crochet for visual reference if needed.
Row 1: WIth right side of cardigan facing you, attach Main Red yarn at the bottom right corner of front bottom ribbing. Work 8 (8, 10, 12, 12) chains. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in remaining ch’s. 7 (7, 9, 11, 11) sc’s total.
Row 2: Working along the front edge of the bottom ribbing, sl st in the next 2 sp’s. Do NOT ch. Turn the row of sc’s toward you to work a sc in BLO of the 7 (7, 9, 11, 11) sc’s. At end of that row, ch 1. Turn.
Row 3: Working in BLO, sc in ea sc. 7 (7, 9, 11, 11) sc’s.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 working up the front edge, along the neck and back down the opposite front edge. Cut yarn at end of last row.
NOTE 1: As you work along the ESC color band rows, continue with the Row 2 repeat with sl st’s, entering into available spaces.
NOTE 2: You may alternate the number of slip stitches you work in the Row 2 repeat from 2 to 1 sl st’s to keep the ribbing from buckling or alternately, from becoming too wide spaced.
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