Materials
Lion Brand’s ZZ Twist Yarn
*Substitute with a size 4 cotton, or cotton blend yarn.*
-Yardage: (XS-S) 850, (M-L) 950 (XL-2XL) 1230 (3XL-4XL) 1400
5 mm H hook
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
*cardboard or something 8 inches long to wrap yarn around to create fringe!*
Measuring tape (to measure board for fringe)
Sizes chest/waist measurements
XS/S: 35 inches M/L: 44 inches XL/2XL: 54 inches 3XL/4XL: 62 inches
*Please keep in mind this is an open cardigan, so take measurements accordingly.*
Stitches To Know
Ch: Chain
DC: Double Crochet
TRC: Treble Crochet * YO (yarn over) twice, insert hook into stitch, YO pull through st, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull through last 2 loops on hook.
DC DEC: Double Crochet Decrease *YO (Yarn Over) insert hook into 1st st, YO pull through, YO pull through 2 loops. *with two loops still on hook*YO insert hook into 2nd st, YO pull through, YO pull through 2 loops. YO pull through 3 loops.
How to TRC Behind its Video Tutorial:
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This graph shows you the layout of this vest. You will be starting from the bottom creating the body of the vest, and we will split towards the middle to start creating the front and back panels. *The front panels are NOT going to truly be in the shape of a triangle, just there to show you that we will be decreasing on both sides to create a triangular form.*
Gauge: 2 inch by 2 inch
7 DC wide by 3 DC rows high.
Special Note
Your Ch 3 will count as a DC through out this pattern. Your Ch 4 will count as a TRC through this pattern. Your Ch 5 will count as a TRC and Ch 1 through out this pattern. You will turn your work after every row.
Sizes will be written in this order:
XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL)
Body Portion
Ch 122 (158, 190, 210)
Row 1-DC in 4th Ch, DC in each st across. 120 DC (156, 188, 208)
Row 2- Ch 5 (this will count as a TRC and a Ch 1) *Sk 1 st, TRC in next st, Ch 1.* Repeat ** until end of row. 60 TRC (78, 94, 104)
Row 3- Ch 3 *DC in Ch 1 space, DC in next st.* Repeat ** until end of row. 120 DC (156, 188, 208)
Row 4-5- Ch 3, DC in each st across 120 DC (156, 188, 208)
Row 6- Ch 5 , *Sk 3, TRC in next st. Ch 1, TRC behind in first skipped st. (There should be skipped stitch in-between your two TRC) Ch 1.* Repeat * * until last 2 sts. Ch 1, TRC in last st.
Row 7- Ch 3, *DC in Ch 1 sp, DC in next st* Repeat * * until end. 120 DC (156, 188, 208)
Row 8-9- Ch 3, DC in each st across 120 DC (156, 188, 208)
Keep repeating rows 2-9 until you reach row 30. (Row 30 will be a repeat of row 6)
Front Panel
Place a stitch maker on the 38 (50, 62, 68) st from the beginning of your row. (Count Ch 1 spaces as 1 st, and TRC as 1 st) Your first row will end at that stitch maker point.
Row 1- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st and Ch 1 space, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 34 DC (46, 58, 64)
Row 2- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 30 DC (42, 54, 60)
Row 3- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 26 DC (38, 50, 56)
Row 4- NO DECREASING IN THIS ROW: Ch 5 (this will count as a TRC and a Ch 1) *Sk 1 st, TRC in next st, Ch 1.* Repeat ** until end of row. 13 TRC (19, 25, 28)
Row 5- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st and Ch 1 space, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 22 DC (34, 46, 52)
Row 6- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 18 DC (30, 42, 48)
Row 7- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 14 DC (26, 38, 44)
Row 8- NO DECREASING IN THIS ROW: Ch 5 , *Sk 3, TRC in next st. Ch 1, TRC behind in first skipped st. (There should be skipped stitch in-between your two TRC) Ch 1.* Repeat * * until last 2 sts. Ch 1, TRC in last st.
Row 9- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st and Ch 1 space, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 10 DC (22, 34, 40)
Row 10- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* 6 DC (18, 30, 36)
XS/S Size STOP AT ROW 10 and tie off. All other sizes continue
Sizes will now be written in this order (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL)
Row 11- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* (14, 26, 34) DC
Row 12- NO DECREASING IN THIS ROW: Ch 5 (this will count as a TRC and a Ch 1) *Sk 1 st, TRC in next st, Ch 1.* Repeat ** until end of row. (7, 13, 17) TRC
Row 13- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st and Ch 1 space, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* (10, 22, 30) DC
Row 14- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* (6, 18, 26) DC
M/L Size STOP AT ROW 14 and tie off. All other sizes continue
Sizes will now be written in this order (XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL)
Row 15- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* (14, 22) DC
Row 16- NO DECREASING IN THIS ROW: Ch 5 , *Sk 3, TRC in next st. Ch 1, TRC behind in first skipped st. (There should be skipped stitch in-between your two TRC) Ch 1.* Repeat * * until last 2 sts. Ch 1, TRC in last st.
Row 17- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st and Ch 1 space, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* (10, 18) DC
Row 18- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* (6, 14) DC
XL/2XL Size STOP AT ROW 18 and tie off. 3XL/4XL size continue.
Row 19- Ch 2, Dc in next st. (This will create your first DC DEC) DC DEC over the next 2 sts. DC in each st, until the last 4 sts. DC DEC, DC DEC. *You have now decreased by a total of 4 sts for the next row* (10) DC
Tie off.
Going back to the row with the unworked stitches, Skip 1 st or ch 1 space and attach your yarn in the next st. Starting from the stitch you just attached your yarn to, count 42 (52, 62, 72) sts and place your stitch maker there.
We will NOT BE DECREASING on the back panel.
Row 1- Ch 3 *DC in Ch 1 space, DC in next st.* Repeat ** until end of row. 42 DC (54, 62, 70)
Row 2-3- Ch 3, DC in each st across 42 DC (54, 62, 70)
Row 4- Ch 5 (this will count as a TRC and a Ch 1) *Sk 1 st, TRC in next st, Ch 1.* Repeat ** until end of row. 21 TRC (27, 31, 35)
Row 5- Ch 3 *DC in Ch 1 space, DC in next st.* Repeat ** until end of row. 42 DC (54, 62, 70)
Row 6-7- Ch 3, DC in each st across 42 DC (54, 62, 70)
Row 8- Ch 5 , *Sk 3, TRC in next st. Ch 1, TRC behind in first skipped st. (There should be skipped stitch in-between your two TRC) Ch 1.* Repeat * * until last 2 sts. Ch 1, TRC in last st.
Repeat Rows 1-8 until you reach Row 10 (14, 18, 19), then Tie off.
Going back to the Row with the unworked stitches, you will skip 1 st, or Ch 1 sp, and attach your yarn to the next st. Then go back to the “FRONT PANEL” instructions and follow them again to create your second front panel.
Once you have completed all the panels we will go to assembly.
Assembly
You will need your yarn needle for this part!
For this part we will need to attach the two front panels to the back panel to create a “shoulder seam”. You can use whatever attaching method you prefer (whip stitch, mattress stitch etc.)
First lay your garment flat.
Then fold your front panel on TOP of your back panel. Lining up both edges.
Use your yarn tail and needle to seam through those top 6/10 sts. Then repeat these steps for the other Front Panel.
Optional Fringe Instructions:
1- Find a book, dvd case, anything that you will be able to wrap your yarn around. Keep in mind the width of that item will be how long your fringe will be.
2- Wrap your yarn around once, holding the end down with your thumb.
3- Continue wrapping it around for a total of 200 wraps.
4- Turn to the side and cut the strings in half.
You will now have 200 strings to use as your fringe. * You may have to repeat these for more string depending on the size you are making.*
Attaching the Fringe
1- Grab two pieces of string, and your crochet hook. Line up the two pieces of string, then fold in half.
2- Find the first DC from the first Row, insert your hook. Loop the folded strings around your hook, and pull them through the stitch.
3- You will now have a little loop. Wrap the 4 strings around your hook, and pull them through the bottom loop.
4- Pull tightly to secure your knot.
5- Keep repeating these steps skipping one stitch in-between.
Weave in any and all loose ends…
NOW CELEBRATE!! You did it! You finished your Aria Cardi!
Feel free to block your garment, or throw it on and wear it as is!
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