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Cropped Cardi {Crochet Pattern}

Method- Crochet

Skill Level- Advanced Beginner

Hook- 3.5 mm E Hook *For sock/fingering weight yarn* 4/4.25 mm G hook *For Dk size  weight yarn*

Other- Yarn Needle , Stitch Marker

Yarn- Sock/fingering weight yarn- I used a merino wool & nylon blend. Hand dyed. OR DK weight size 3

Gauge-

It is a bit tricky for this design, so to make sure your measurements are good, you can measure after your first row- it should be HALF of your chest size measurement. Example: XS size back panel should be 16 inches wide.

ABBREVIATIONS

CH chain
HDC half double crochet
DC double crochet
DC5TG double crochet 5 together
DC3TG double crochet 3 together

DC2TG           double crochet 2 together

* or **                repeat whatever follows the * or **

[ ]                    Repeat whatever is in the brackets

SIZING CHART- CHEST MEASUREMENTS INCHES

XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
32 36 39 43 47 56 60

Note: The first  set of numbers is written for sock/fingering weight yarn and will be in ( ) The second set of numbers will be for DK weight yarn and will be in { }

Sizes will be written in this order: XS (S,M,L,XL,2XL,XL)

 1.        BACK PANEL

CREATE A HDC FOUNDATION CHAIN OF 80 (100, 100, 120, 120, 140, 160)

80 { 80, 80, 100, 100, 120, 140}

*OR CHAIN THE NUMBER ABOVE PLUS 1, HDC IN 2ND CH FROM HOOK, HDC IN EACH CH.*

ROW 1: TURN, CH 3, DC2TG,*[CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, 5DC IN SAME ST. [CH

1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, DC5TG.* REPEAT * * UNTIL LAST 3 STS. DC3TG TO END YOUR ROW. {SEE PAGE 10 FOR STITCH TUTORIAL}

ROW 2: TURN CH 1, HDC IN EACH ST, AND CH SPACE. 80 (100, 100, 120, 120, 140, 160) 80 { 80, 80, 100, 100, 120, 140}

KEEP REPEATING ROWS 1-2 UNTIL YOU REACHED YOUR DESIRED LENGTH. BE SURE TO END ON A HDC ROW, THEN CONTINUE TO FRONT PANEL INSTRUCTIONS. I MADE MINE INTO A CROPPED CARDIGAN WITH A TOTAL OF 37 ROWS (18 INCHES LONG) SEE PHOTO 1 ON PAGE 8 TO SEE THE LENGTH OF MINE.

2. FIRST FRONT PANEL

Note: the construction will first be back panel, continuing to first front panel so you will not be cutting yarn and reattaching at This point.

Place your stitch marker in the 31 ( 41, 41, 41, 41, 51, 61) HDC from your previous row, this will become your stopping point to end your row.

ROW 1 FOR XS & 2XL ONLY: TURN, CH 3, DC2TG,*[CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, 5DC IN SAME ST. [CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, DC5TG.* REPEAT * * UNTIL LAST ST. PLACE 3 DC IN LAST ST TO END YOUR ROW.

ROW 1 FOR REMAINING SIZES: TURN, CH 3, DC2TG,*[CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, 5DC IN SAME ST. [CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, DC5TG.* REPEAT * * UNTIL LAST 3 STS. DC3TG TO END YOUR ROW.

ROW 2 ALL SIZES : : TURN CH 1, HDC IN EACH ST, AND CH SPACE. 80 (100, 100, 120, 120, 140, 160) 80 { 80, 80, 100, 100, 120, 140}

REPEAT ROWS 1-2 UNTIL YOU REACHED THE SAME LENGTH AS YOUR BACK PANEL. TIE OFF LEAVING LONG TAIL FOR SEAMING.

3.  SECOND FRONT PANEL

Counting from the opposite side of your back panel, Place your stitch marker in the 31 ( 41, 41, 41, 41, 51, 61) HDC from your previous row. Attach your yarn to the stitch where you stitch marker is, you will now work from that stitch going toward the edge of your back panel. See photo 2 on page 9

ROW 1 FOR XS & 2XL ONLY TURN, CH 3, DC2TG,*[CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, 5DC IN SAME ST. [CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, DC5TG.* REPEAT * * UNTIL LAST ST. PLACE 3 DC IN LAST ST TO END YOUR ROW.

ROW 1 FOR REMAINING SIZES: TURN, CH 3, DC2TG,*[CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, 5DC IN SAME ST. [CH 1, SK 1 ST, DC] REPEAT [ ] 2 MORE TIMES. CH 1, SK 1, DC5TG.* REPEAT * * UNTIL LAST 3 STS. DC3TG TO END YOUR ROW.

ROW 2 ALL SIZES : : TURN CH 1, HDC IN EACH ST, AND CH SPACE. 80 (100, 100, 120, 120, 140, 160) 80 { 80, 80, 100, 100, 120, 140}

REPEAT ROWS 1-2 UNTIL YOU REACHED THE SAME LENGTH AS YOUR BACK PANEL. TIE OFF LEAVING LONG TAIL FOR SEAMING.

BEFORE MOVING TO ASSEMBLY I RECOMMEND YOU WET/STEAM BLOCK YOUR PIECE.

Assembly

You will now have a “U” shaped piece. Lay flat like shown You will then take one of the front panels, lay over top of above. Using your yarn needle and a yarn tail… the back panel. Line up the bottom edges, and whip stitch from the bottom upward. How much you whip stitch is dependent on how long you made your top. Just Be sure to leave 8-9 inches open for your arm holes.

 my top fits with an 18 inch length. Front & Back Views

This shows the direction you should be working in for your second front panel *This is to ensure you are working on the “Right side”*

Photo tutorial for the open lace chevron stitch

Step 1- CH 3, Placing first st into the SECOND st opening. *The chain  will count as a stitch*

Step 2- Over the next 2 stitches you will DC2TG

Step 3- shows how your Ch 1, sk 1, DC repeats should look.

Step 4- place 5 DC in same stitch

Step 5-6- Showing the CH 1, Sk 1, DC repeats and the ending 3DCTG

Last photo for reference on how the stitching looks after a couple rows.

I hope you enjoyed this pattern! I would

LOVE to see progress & finished photos! Be sure to tag me on Instagram

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