Crochet men's cardigan “Alfred”
This timeless men's cardigan has a simple and beginner-friendly design.
This cardigan is warm and cozy, a great project to crochet for yourself, your husband, friend, or father! The cardigan is written in men's sizes but is unisex in style. You need the yarn MYO Basic wool, crochet hook 6 mm for ribbing and 7 mm for body/sleeves. You will also need a measuring tape, a needle, stitch markers, scissors, and 5 pieces of 35 mm buttons. The size on the pictures are size M. The cardigan has a tight fit, if you want a looser fit we recommend to go up one size.
Yarn Consumption: Approximately 900 g. Expect about +100 g for each size up. The yarn usage varies depending on how tightly you crochet and differences in length, etc.
Note that in this instruction, we use videos from our technique school along with explanatory pictures.
This is what you need:
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Here's how to do it
The pattern is quick to crochet thanks to the use of a larger crochet hook. The pattern uses the technique of single crochet for the ribbing at the bottom of the cardigan, the collar, and the cuffs on the sleeves. The actual cardigan is crocheted in the beautiful Herringbone stitch. The pattern provides a size chart for S, M, L, XL, and XXL, but you can easily customize the cardigan to your own measurements by adding or decreasing the number of starting chains at the beginning of each part of the project. The cardigan is crocheted in pieces from the bottom up, which are then sewn together. In the end, the ribbed collar is crocheted. The pattern is written for size M, with smaller and larger sizes in parentheses (). If there is only one number, it applies to all sizes. /Johanna K
BACK PIECE
M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Ribbing at the bottom of the back piece
Row 1: With the smaller crochet hook (6 mm), chain 9. Work 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across, turn. You will have 8 stitches on the row. If you are unsure how to crochet chain stitches or single crochet, see the videos below.
Row 2: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch, neither here nor throughout the work). Work 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, turn. You will have 8 stitches on the row. If you are unsure how to crochet in the back loop only (Back Loop Only), see the video below.
Rows 3-42 (M) 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL): Repeat row 2. After the final row, turn and switch to the larger crochet hook.
Row 1: Now switch to the larger hook. Chain 1, then work single crochet stitches evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 stitch per row), for a total of 42 stitches (M), (38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL)).
Row 2: Chain 2 (not included as a stitch here or throughout the project), work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch, turn. You should have a total of 42 (38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL)) stitches. If you're unsure how to make a herringbone double crochet, see the video below.
Rows 3-44: Repeat row 2 until the back piece measures approximately 66 cm. Crochet fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or crochet more rows for a longer cardigan. You should have the same number of stitches on each row. If you adjust the number of rows, make sure to write down how many rows you crochet. You will need this information later on.
Mark the head opening on the back piece.
Count 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches from both the left and right sides. Place a stitch marker in the next stitch. When you measure from the stitch markers, the neck opening should be 14 stitches wide.
Right Shoulder of the Back Piece
Row 1: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch up to the marker, turn. A total of 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for assembly. If you're unsure how to fasten off your yarn ends, refer to the video below.
Left Shoulder
Attach the yarn to the left stitch next to the marker.
Row 1: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch. Turn. You should have a total of 14 (12(S), 14(L), 16(XL), 18(XXL)) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for assembly.
Front Piece - Right Panel
Ribbing
Row 1: Using the smaller hook, chain 9, work 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You should have a total of 8 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch here or for the rest of the work). Work 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have a total of 8 stitches.
Rows 3-19 (17(S), 21(L), 23(XL), 25(XXL)): Repeat row 2. After the last row, turn and switch to the larger hook. You should have the same number of stitches in all rows.
Continuation:
Row 1: With the larger hook, chain 1. Work single crochets along the length of the band (1 stitch per row). You should have a total of 19 (17(S), 21(L), 23(XL), 25(XXL)) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch here or for the rest of the work). Work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across the row, turn. You should have a total of 19 (17(S), 21(L), 23(XL), 25(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 3-24: Repeat row 2. If changes have been made to the back piece (more or fewer rows), adjust this accordingly to ensure the parts are the same length. Work fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or add more rows for a longer cardigan.
Row 25: Chain 2. Work 1 herringbone double crochet decrease (two stitches become one). Start by yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop. You now have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, leaving two loops on the hook. Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch, pulling up a loop, so you now have four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, leaving three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. You have now completed a decrease.
Work 1 herringbone double crochet in each remaining stitch across, turn. You will have a total of 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 26-28: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You will have 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 29-44: Repeat rows 25-28 [a total of 4 times]. You will have 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Left Shaping:
Front piece - left panel:
Ribbing and continuation
Work the same as for the right front piece until the shaping. Then, return to the right panel and follow all the steps between rows 1 and 24.
When you reach row 25, proceed as follows:
Row 25: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across until the last 2 stitches. In the last 2 stitches, work 1 herringbone double crochet decrease. Turn. You will have 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 26-28: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You will have 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 29-44: Repeat rows 25-28 [a total of 4 times]. You will have 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves (make 2):
Ribbing:
Row 1: Using the smaller crochet hook, chain 9. Crochet 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch here or throughout the rest of the project). Crochet 1 single crochet into the back loop only of each stitch. Turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Rows 3-28 (26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL)): Repeat row 2. After the last row, turn and switch to the larger crochet hook.
Continuation of sleeve:
Row 1: Now using the larger crochet hook, chain 1 and crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch across the band’s length (1 stitch per row). You should have 28 (26, 28, 30, 30) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Crochet 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You should have 28 (26, 28, 30, 30) stitches.
Increases for the sleeve:
We will now begin increasing on the sleeve so that it gets larger towards the top.
Row 3: Chain 2. Crochet 2 herringbone double crochets into the first stitch. Then crochet 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across until the last stitch. Crochet 2 herringbone double crochets in the last stitch. You have increased once. Turn. You should have 30 (28, 30, 32, 32) stitches.
Rows 4-8: Chain 2. Crochet 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You should have 30 (28, 30, 32, 32) stitches.
Rows 9-26: Repeat rows 3-8 a total of 3 times.
Row 27: Repeat row 3.
Rows 28-30: Repeat row 4. You should have 38 (36, 38, 40, 40) stitches.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for assembly.
Assembly:
Now it's time to begin assembling the cardigan. Below you will find all the steps.
Shoulders:
Work with the right side facing out. Place the front panels so they align with the shoulders of the back piece. Use the yarn end from the back piece to sew the shoulders together. Fasten all yarn ends.
Sleeves:
Find the center of the top edge of the sleeve and place markers. Position the sleeves so they align with the shoulder seams. With the right side facing out, use the yarn end from the sleeve to sew the sleeve onto the cardigan.
Sides & Sleeves:
With the right side facing out, sew the sides and sleeves together.
Ribbing and Buttonholes Along the Front Panels:
Note: The number of stitches required for the ribbing/buttonhole panel is the total number of rows multiplied by 1.5 (44 rows x 1.5 = 66). Use this formula if you have changed the length of the cardigan.
Row 1: Attach the yarn at the edge of the right front panel, using the smaller crochet hook.
Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch across the ribbing (8 stitches), crochet single crochets evenly along the edge of the panel (66 stitches).
Crochet 1 single crochet at the shoulder seam, crochet 3 single crochets over the neck opening on the back shoulder. Crochet across the neck opening (14 stitches). Crochet 3 single crochets over the neck opening on the back shoulder. Crochet 1 single crochet at the shoulder seam.
Crochet single crochets evenly along the edge of the panel (66 stitches). Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch across the ribbing (8 stitches). In total, you will have 166 stitches.
Mark the buttonholes:
With the right side facing out on the left front piece, count 3 stitches from the lower edge, place a marker in the 4th stitch, count 7 stitches, place a marker in the 8th stitch; repeat from "" a total of three more times. If you are using 35 mm buttons, the buttonhole will be 2 stitches wide.
Row for Buttonholes:
Crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the first 3 stitches. Crochet 2 chain stitches, skip 2 stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the last 3 stitches, turn.
Next row:
Crochet 1 chain stitch, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the first 3 stitches, crochet 2 single crochets in the chain stitch space, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the last 3 stitches.
Collar
The colar is crocheted directly onto the edge as you go.
Row 1: With the smaller hook, crochet 9 chain stitches. Crochet 1 single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Skip the first stitch at the edge, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 2: Skip the slip stitches you just crocheted, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 3: Crochet 1 chain stitch, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Repeat Row 2 & 3 until you reach the last buttonhole, crochet buttonhole rows at each marked stitch. Continue to increase stitches.
Increase rows for the collar
Row 1: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last stitch, crochet 2 single crochets in the back loop of the last stitch, turn. You should now have 9 stitches.
Row 2: Crochet 1 chain stitch. Crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 9 stitches.
Row 3: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have 9 stitches.
Row 4: Crochet 1 chain stitch, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 9 stitches.
Row 5: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last 2 stitches, crochet 2 single crochets in the back loop of the last stitch, turn. You should have 10 stitches.
Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5 a total of 4 times. You should now have 14 stitches.
Mark the decrease rows
On the right side of your cardigan (opposite the buttonholes); count 37 stitches from the lower edge, place a marker in the 38th stitch, skip 3 stitches, place a marker in the next stitch; repeat from "" a total of 4 more times. You should have 6 marked stitches in total.
Row 22: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 14 stitches.
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have 14 stitches.
Repeat Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the first decrease marker.
Decrease rows:
Row 1: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last 2 stitches. Make a decrease in the last 2 stitches in the back loop, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Note! Keep in mind that we're doing this in the back loop instead of the front loop.
Row 2: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Row 3: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Row 4: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Row 5: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last 2 stitches. Make a decrease in the back loop, turn. You should have 12 stitches.
Rows 6-21: Repeat rows 2-5 [a total of 4 times]. You will have 8 stitches.
Row 22: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Repeat rows 22 & 23 until you reach the last stitch on the edge. Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends.
Sew the buttons in place corresponding to the buttonholes.
Congratulations on your cardigan! 🎉
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
inc: two stitches in the same stitch
dc: double crochet
HBdc = Herringbone double crochet
BLO: back loop only
(...): indicates the number of stitches in the row
*...*: repeat everything within *...* the specified number of times
[...]: everything within ......... is crocheted in the same stitch
If you need more pictures, please check the easier steps, ehich includes more picture and guidance.
BACK PANEL
Sizes: M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Step 1 - Ribbing at the bottom of the back panel
Row 1: Using the smaller hook (6 mm), chain 9, turn.
Row 2: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, then 1 sc in each stitch across (8). Chain 1, turn.
Row 3: Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across (8). Turn.
Rows 4-42 (M), 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL): Repeat Row 3, turn, and switch to the larger hook.
Step 2
Row 1: Chain 1 and crochet single crochets evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 sc per row), for a total of 42 (M), 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL).
Row 2: Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch throughout the project). Half double crochet in each stitch across, turn. Total: 42 (M), 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL).
Rows 3-44: Repeat Row 2 until the back panel measures approximately 66 cm. If you want a shorter cardigan, crochet fewer rows; for a longer cardigan, crochet more rows. Be sure to keep the same stitch count for every row.
Write down the total number of rows if you adjust the length, as this will be needed later.
Mark the head opening on the back panel
Count 14 (12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL)) stitches in from the left and right sides. Place a marker in the next stitch on each side. The neck opening should be 14 stitches wide.
Right shoulder of the back panel
Row 1: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch up to the marker, turn. Total: 14 (12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL)).
Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Left shoulder
Attach the yarn in the leftmost stitch next to the marker.
Row 1: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. Total: 14 (12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL)).
Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
FRONT PANEL - Right Panel
Sizes: M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Step 1 - Ribbing
Row 1: Using the smaller hook, chain 9, single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, and single crochet across. Turn. (8 stitches)
Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across. Turn. (8 stitches)
Rows 3-19 (17 (S), 21 (L), 23 (XL), 25 (XXL)): Repeat Row 2. Turn and switch to the larger hook.
Step 2
Row 1: Chain 1. Single crochet evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 stitch per row). (19 (M), 17 (S), 21 (L), 23 (XL), 25 (XXL) stitches)
Row 2: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (19 (M), 17 (S), 21 (L), 23 (XL), 25 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 3-24: Repeat Row 2. If adjustments were made to the back panel (fewer or more rows), adjust here to ensure the front panels are the same length as the back. Crochet fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or more rows for a longer cardigan.
Shaping the Right Panel
Row 25: Chain 2. Half double crochet 2 stitches together (HDC decrease). Half double crochet in each remaining stitch across. Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 26-28: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 29-44: Repeat Rows 25-28 6 times. (14 (M), 12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL) stitches)
Fasten off.
Left Panel
Ribbing and Continuation
Work the ribbing and Rows 1-24 in the same way as the right panel.
Then, continue with shaping for the left panel as follows:
Shaping the Left Panel
Row 25: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across until the last 2 stitches. Half double crochet 2 stitches together (HDC decrease). Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 26-28: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 29-44: Repeat Rows 25-28 6 times. (14 (M), 12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL) stitches)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
SLEEVES (Make 2)
Sizes: M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Step 1 - Ribbing:
Row 1: Using the smaller hook, chain 9. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (8 stitches)
Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch. Turn. (8 stitches)
Rows 3-28 (26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL)): Repeat Row 2. After the last row, turn and switch to the larger hook.
Step 2 - Continue the Sleeve:
Row 1: Using the larger hook, chain 1 and single crochet evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 stitch per row). (28 (M), 26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL) stitches)
Row 2: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (28 (M), 26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL) stitches)
Shaping and Increasing the Sleeve:
Row 3: Chain 2. Work 2 half double crochets into the first stitch. Half double crochet in each stitch across until the last stitch. Work 2 half double crochets into the last stitch. Turn. (30 (M), 28 (S), 30 (L), 32 (XL), 32 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 4-8: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (30 (M), 28 (S), 30 (L), 32 (XL), 32 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 9-26: Repeat Rows 3-8 3 more times.
Row 27: Repeat Row 3.
Rows 28-30: Repeat Row 4. (38 (M), 36 (S), 38 (L), 40 (XL), 40 (XXL) stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Assembly:
Now we will begin assembling the cardigan. Below are all the steps:
Shoulders:
Work with the right side facing out. Align the front panels with the shoulders of the back piece.
Use the yarn tail from the back piece to sew the shoulders together.
Weave in and secure all yarn ends.
Sleeves:
Find the center of the top edge of the sleeve and place markers.
Align the sleeves with the shoulder seams.
With the right side facing out, use the yarn tail from the sleeve to sew the sleeve onto the cardigan.
Sides & Sleeves:
With the right side facing out, sew the sides of the cardigan and the sleeves together in one continuous seam.
Start from the bottom hem, move up along the sides, and continue down the sleeve.
Ribbing and buttonholes along the front panels:
Note: The number of stitches needed for the ribbing/buttoning on the panel is the total number of rows multiplied by 1.5 (44 rows x 1.5 = 66). Use this formula if you have adjusted the length of the cardigan.
Row 1: Attach the yarn at the edge of the right front piece with the smaller crochet hook. Crochet 1 sc in each st across the ribbing (8 sts), then crochet sc evenly along the edge of the panel (66 sc). Crochet 1 sc at the shoulder seam, crochet 3 sc across the neck opening on the back's shoulder. Crochet across the neck opening (14 ch). Crochet 3 sc across the neck opening on the back's shoulder. Crochet 1 sc at the shoulder seam. Crochet sc evenly along the edge of the panel (66 sts). Crochet 1 sc in each st across the ribbing (8 sts). (166)
Mark buttonholes:
With the right side facing out on the left front piece, count 3 sts from the lower edge, place a marker in the 4th st, count 7 sts, place a marker in the 8th st x 3. If you are using 35 mm buttons, the buttonhole will be 2 sts wide.
Row for buttonholes:
Crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the first 3 sts. Crochet 2 ch, skip 2 sts, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the last 3 sts, turn.
Next row: Crochet 1 ch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the first 3 sts, crochet 2 sc in the chain space, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the last 3 sts.
Collar: Crochet the collar directly onto the edge as you go.
Row 1: With the smaller crochet hook, crochet 9 ch. Crochet 1 sc in the 2nd ch and in each st across the chain. Skip the first st at the edge, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. 8 sts.
Row 2: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, turn. 8 sts.
Row 3: Crochet 1 ch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. 8 sts.
Repeat Row 2 & 3 until you reach the last buttonhole, crochet the buttonhole rows at each marked st.
Increase rows on the collar:
Row 1: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st until the last st, crochet 2 sc in the back loop in the last st, turn. (9).
Row 2: Crochet 1 ch. Crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn.
Row 3: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, turn. (9)
Row 4: Crochet 1 ch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn.
Row 5: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st until the last 2 sts, crochet 2 sc in the back loop in the last st, turn. 10 sts.
Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5 x 4. 14 sts.
Mark the decrease rows:
On the right side of your cardigan (opposite the buttonholes); count 37 sts from the bottom edge, place a marker in the 38th st, *skip 3 sts, place a marker in the next st; repeat "*" x 4. A total of 6 marked sts.
Row 22: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back loop in each st, 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (14)
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, 1 sc in the blo in each st, turn. (14)
Repeat Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the first decrease marker.
Decrease rows:
Row 1: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 sc in the blo in each st until the last 2 sts. Crochet a decrease in the last 2 sts in the back loop, turn. (13)
Note: We are making decreases in the back loop instead of the front loop.
Row 2: Ch 1, crochet 1 sc in blo in each st, 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (13)
Row 3: Skip the slip stitches, 1 sc in the blo in each st, turn. (13)
Row 4: Ch 1 ch, 1 sc in the blo in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (13)
Row 5: Skip the slip stitch, 1 sc in the blo in each st until the last 2 sts. Crochet a decrease in the back loop, turn. (12)
Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5 x 4. (8)
Row 22: Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (8)
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, 1 sc in the blo in each st, turn. (8)
Repeat Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the last st at the edge. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew the buttons in the corresponding places for the buttonholes.
You're done with your cardigan—hope you're happy with it! 😊
BACK PIECE
M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Ribbing at the bottom of the back piece
Row 1: With the smaller crochet hook (6 mm), chain 9. Work 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across, turn. You will have 8 stitches on the row. If you are unsure how to crochet chain stitches or single crochet, see the videos below.
Row 2: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch, neither here nor throughout the work). Work 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, turn. You will have 8 stitches on the row. If you are unsure how to crochet in the back loop only (Back Loop Only), see the video below.
Rows 3-42 (M) 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL): Repeat row 2. After the final row, turn and switch to the larger crochet hook.
Row 1: Now switch to the larger hook. Chain 1, then work single crochet stitches evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 stitch per row), for a total of 42 stitches (M), (38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL)).
Row 2: Chain 2 (not included as a stitch here or throughout the project), work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch, turn. You should have a total of 42 (38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL)) stitches. If you're unsure how to make a herringbone double crochet, see the video below.
Rows 3-44: Repeat row 2 until the back piece measures approximately 66 cm. Crochet fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or crochet more rows for a longer cardigan. You should have the same number of stitches on each row. If you adjust the number of rows, make sure to write down how many rows you crochet. You will need this information later on.
Mark the head opening on the back piece.
Count 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches from both the left and right sides. Place a stitch marker in the next stitch. When you measure from the stitch markers, the neck opening should be 14 stitches wide.
Right Shoulder of the Back Piece
Row 1: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch up to the marker, turn. A total of 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for assembly. If you're unsure how to fasten off your yarn ends, refer to the video below.
Left Shoulder
Attach the yarn to the left stitch next to the marker.
Row 1: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch. Turn. You should have a total of 14 (12(S), 14(L), 16(XL), 18(XXL)) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for assembly.
Front Piece - Right Panel
Ribbing
Row 1: Using the smaller hook, chain 9, work 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You should have a total of 8 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch here or for the rest of the work). Work 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have a total of 8 stitches.
Rows 3-19 (17(S), 21(L), 23(XL), 25(XXL)): Repeat row 2. After the last row, turn and switch to the larger hook. You should have the same number of stitches in all rows.
Continuation:
Row 1: With the larger hook, chain 1. Work single crochets along the length of the band (1 stitch per row). You should have a total of 19 (17(S), 21(L), 23(XL), 25(XXL)) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch here or for the rest of the work). Work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across the row, turn. You should have a total of 19 (17(S), 21(L), 23(XL), 25(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 3-24: Repeat row 2. If changes have been made to the back piece (more or fewer rows), adjust this accordingly to ensure the parts are the same length. Work fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or add more rows for a longer cardigan.
Row 25: Chain 2. Work 1 herringbone double crochet decrease (two stitches become one). Start by yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop. You now have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, leaving two loops on the hook. Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch, pulling up a loop, so you now have four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, leaving three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. You have now completed a decrease.
Work 1 herringbone double crochet in each remaining stitch across, turn. You will have a total of 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 26-28: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You will have 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 29-44: Repeat rows 25-28 [a total of 4 times]. You will have 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Left Shaping:
Front piece - left panel:
Ribbing and continuation
Work the same as for the right front piece until the shaping. Then, return to the right panel and follow all the steps between rows 1 and 24.
When you reach row 25, proceed as follows:
Row 25: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across until the last 2 stitches. In the last 2 stitches, work 1 herringbone double crochet decrease. Turn. You will have 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 26-28: Chain 2, work 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You will have 18 (16(S), 20(L), 22(XL), 24(XXL)) stitches.
Rows 29-44: Repeat rows 25-28 [a total of 4 times]. You will have 14 (12(S), 16(L), 18(XL), 20(XXL)) stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves (make 2):
Ribbing:
Row 1: Using the smaller crochet hook, chain 9. Crochet 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch here or throughout the rest of the project). Crochet 1 single crochet into the back loop only of each stitch. Turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Rows 3-28 (26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL)): Repeat row 2. After the last row, turn and switch to the larger crochet hook.
Continuation of sleeve:
Row 1: Now using the larger crochet hook, chain 1 and crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch across the band’s length (1 stitch per row). You should have 28 (26, 28, 30, 30) stitches.
Row 2: Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Crochet 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You should have 28 (26, 28, 30, 30) stitches.
Increases for the sleeve:
We will now begin increasing on the sleeve so that it gets larger towards the top.
Row 3: Chain 2. Crochet 2 herringbone double crochets into the first stitch. Then crochet 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across until the last stitch. Crochet 2 herringbone double crochets in the last stitch. You have increased once. Turn. You should have 30 (28, 30, 32, 32) stitches.
Rows 4-8: Chain 2. Crochet 1 herringbone double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. You should have 30 (28, 30, 32, 32) stitches.
Rows 9-26: Repeat rows 3-8 a total of 3 times.
Row 27: Repeat row 3.
Rows 28-30: Repeat row 4. You should have 38 (36, 38, 40, 40) stitches.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for assembly.
Assembly:
Now it's time to begin assembling the cardigan. Below you will find all the steps.
Shoulders:
Work with the right side facing out. Place the front panels so they align with the shoulders of the back piece. Use the yarn end from the back piece to sew the shoulders together. Fasten all yarn ends.
Sleeves:
Find the center of the top edge of the sleeve and place markers. Position the sleeves so they align with the shoulder seams. With the right side facing out, use the yarn end from the sleeve to sew the sleeve onto the cardigan.
Sides & Sleeves:
With the right side facing out, sew the sides and sleeves together.
Ribbing and Buttonholes Along the Front Panels:
Note: The number of stitches required for the ribbing/buttonhole panel is the total number of rows multiplied by 1.5 (44 rows x 1.5 = 66). Use this formula if you have changed the length of the cardigan.
Row 1: Attach the yarn at the edge of the right front panel, using the smaller crochet hook.
Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch across the ribbing (8 stitches), crochet single crochets evenly along the edge of the panel (66 stitches).
Crochet 1 single crochet at the shoulder seam, crochet 3 single crochets over the neck opening on the back shoulder. Crochet across the neck opening (14 stitches). Crochet 3 single crochets over the neck opening on the back shoulder. Crochet 1 single crochet at the shoulder seam.
Crochet single crochets evenly along the edge of the panel (66 stitches). Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch across the ribbing (8 stitches). In total, you will have 166 stitches.
Mark the buttonholes:
With the right side facing out on the left front piece, count 3 stitches from the lower edge, place a marker in the 4th stitch, count 7 stitches, place a marker in the 8th stitch; repeat from "" a total of three more times. If you are using 35 mm buttons, the buttonhole will be 2 stitches wide.
Row for Buttonholes:
Crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the first 3 stitches. Crochet 2 chain stitches, skip 2 stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the last 3 stitches, turn.
Next row:
Crochet 1 chain stitch, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the first 3 stitches, crochet 2 single crochets in the chain stitch space, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of the last 3 stitches.
Collar
The colar is crocheted directly onto the edge as you go.
Row 1: With the smaller hook, crochet 9 chain stitches. Crochet 1 single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Skip the first stitch at the edge, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 2: Skip the slip stitches you just crocheted, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 3: Crochet 1 chain stitch, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Repeat Row 2 & 3 until you reach the last buttonhole, crochet buttonhole rows at each marked stitch. Continue to increase stitches.
Increase rows for the collar
Row 1: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last stitch, crochet 2 single crochets in the back loop of the last stitch, turn. You should now have 9 stitches.
Row 2: Crochet 1 chain stitch. Crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 9 stitches.
Row 3: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have 9 stitches.
Row 4: Crochet 1 chain stitch, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 9 stitches.
Row 5: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last 2 stitches, crochet 2 single crochets in the back loop of the last stitch, turn. You should have 10 stitches.
Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5 a total of 4 times. You should now have 14 stitches.
Mark the decrease rows
On the right side of your cardigan (opposite the buttonholes); count 37 stitches from the lower edge, place a marker in the 38th stitch, skip 3 stitches, place a marker in the next stitch; repeat from "" a total of 4 more times. You should have 6 marked stitches in total.
Row 22: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 14 stitches.
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, turn. You should have 14 stitches.
Repeat Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the first decrease marker.
Decrease rows:
Row 1: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last 2 stitches. Make a decrease in the last 2 stitches in the back loop, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Note! Keep in mind that we're doing this in the back loop instead of the front loop.
Row 2: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Row 3: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Row 4: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 13 stitches.
Row 5: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch until the last 2 stitches. Make a decrease in the back loop, turn. You should have 12 stitches.
Rows 6-21: Repeat rows 2-5 [a total of 4 times]. You will have 8 stitches.
Row 22: Make 1 chain stitch, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, make 1 slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, make 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch across, turn. You should have 8 stitches.
Repeat rows 22 & 23 until you reach the last stitch on the edge. Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends.
Sew the buttons in place corresponding to the buttonholes.
Congratulations on your cardigan! 🎉
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
inc: two stitches in the same stitch
dc: double crochet
HBdc = Herringbone double crochet
BLO: back loop only
(...): indicates the number of stitches in the row
*...*: repeat everything within *...* the specified number of times
[...]: everything within ......... is crocheted in the same stitch
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BACK PANEL
Sizes: M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Step 1 - Ribbing at the bottom of the back panel
Row 1: Using the smaller hook (6 mm), chain 9, turn.
Row 2: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, then 1 sc in each stitch across (8). Chain 1, turn.
Row 3: Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across (8). Turn.
Rows 4-42 (M), 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL): Repeat Row 3, turn, and switch to the larger hook.
Step 2
Row 1: Chain 1 and crochet single crochets evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 sc per row), for a total of 42 (M), 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL).
Row 2: Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch throughout the project). Half double crochet in each stitch across, turn. Total: 42 (M), 38 (S), 46 (L), 50 (XL), 54 (XXL).
Rows 3-44: Repeat Row 2 until the back panel measures approximately 66 cm. If you want a shorter cardigan, crochet fewer rows; for a longer cardigan, crochet more rows. Be sure to keep the same stitch count for every row.
Write down the total number of rows if you adjust the length, as this will be needed later.
Mark the head opening on the back panel
Count 14 (12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL)) stitches in from the left and right sides. Place a marker in the next stitch on each side. The neck opening should be 14 stitches wide.
Right shoulder of the back panel
Row 1: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch up to the marker, turn. Total: 14 (12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL)).
Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Left shoulder
Attach the yarn in the leftmost stitch next to the marker.
Row 1: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. Total: 14 (12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL)).
Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
FRONT PANEL - Right Panel
Sizes: M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Step 1 - Ribbing
Row 1: Using the smaller hook, chain 9, single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, and single crochet across. Turn. (8 stitches)
Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across. Turn. (8 stitches)
Rows 3-19 (17 (S), 21 (L), 23 (XL), 25 (XXL)): Repeat Row 2. Turn and switch to the larger hook.
Step 2
Row 1: Chain 1. Single crochet evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 stitch per row). (19 (M), 17 (S), 21 (L), 23 (XL), 25 (XXL) stitches)
Row 2: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (19 (M), 17 (S), 21 (L), 23 (XL), 25 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 3-24: Repeat Row 2. If adjustments were made to the back panel (fewer or more rows), adjust here to ensure the front panels are the same length as the back. Crochet fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or more rows for a longer cardigan.
Shaping the Right Panel
Row 25: Chain 2. Half double crochet 2 stitches together (HDC decrease). Half double crochet in each remaining stitch across. Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 26-28: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 29-44: Repeat Rows 25-28 6 times. (14 (M), 12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL) stitches)
Fasten off.
Left Panel
Ribbing and Continuation
Work the ribbing and Rows 1-24 in the same way as the right panel.
Then, continue with shaping for the left panel as follows:
Shaping the Left Panel
Row 25: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across until the last 2 stitches. Half double crochet 2 stitches together (HDC decrease). Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 26-28: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (18 (M), 16 (S), 20 (L), 22 (XL), 24 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 29-44: Repeat Rows 25-28 6 times. (14 (M), 12 (S), 16 (L), 18 (XL), 20 (XXL) stitches)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
SLEEVES (Make 2)
Sizes: M (S, L, XL, XXL)
Step 1 - Ribbing:
Row 1: Using the smaller hook, chain 9. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (8 stitches)
Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch. Turn. (8 stitches)
Rows 3-28 (26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL)): Repeat Row 2. After the last row, turn and switch to the larger hook.
Step 2 - Continue the Sleeve:
Row 1: Using the larger hook, chain 1 and single crochet evenly along the length of the ribbing (1 stitch per row). (28 (M), 26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL) stitches)
Row 2: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (28 (M), 26 (S), 28 (L), 30 (XL), 30 (XXL) stitches)
Shaping and Increasing the Sleeve:
Row 3: Chain 2. Work 2 half double crochets into the first stitch. Half double crochet in each stitch across until the last stitch. Work 2 half double crochets into the last stitch. Turn. (30 (M), 28 (S), 30 (L), 32 (XL), 32 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 4-8: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (30 (M), 28 (S), 30 (L), 32 (XL), 32 (XXL) stitches)
Rows 9-26: Repeat Rows 3-8 3 more times.
Row 27: Repeat Row 3.
Rows 28-30: Repeat Row 4. (38 (M), 36 (S), 38 (L), 40 (XL), 40 (XXL) stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Assembly:
Now we will begin assembling the cardigan. Below are all the steps:
Shoulders:
Work with the right side facing out. Align the front panels with the shoulders of the back piece.
Use the yarn tail from the back piece to sew the shoulders together.
Weave in and secure all yarn ends.
Sleeves:
Find the center of the top edge of the sleeve and place markers.
Align the sleeves with the shoulder seams.
With the right side facing out, use the yarn tail from the sleeve to sew the sleeve onto the cardigan.
Sides & Sleeves:
With the right side facing out, sew the sides of the cardigan and the sleeves together in one continuous seam.
Start from the bottom hem, move up along the sides, and continue down the sleeve.
Ribbing and buttonholes along the front panels:
Note: The number of stitches needed for the ribbing/buttoning on the panel is the total number of rows multiplied by 1.5 (44 rows x 1.5 = 66). Use this formula if you have adjusted the length of the cardigan.
Row 1: Attach the yarn at the edge of the right front piece with the smaller crochet hook. Crochet 1 sc in each st across the ribbing (8 sts), then crochet sc evenly along the edge of the panel (66 sc). Crochet 1 sc at the shoulder seam, crochet 3 sc across the neck opening on the back's shoulder. Crochet across the neck opening (14 ch). Crochet 3 sc across the neck opening on the back's shoulder. Crochet 1 sc at the shoulder seam. Crochet sc evenly along the edge of the panel (66 sts). Crochet 1 sc in each st across the ribbing (8 sts). (166)
Mark buttonholes:
With the right side facing out on the left front piece, count 3 sts from the lower edge, place a marker in the 4th st, count 7 sts, place a marker in the 8th st x 3. If you are using 35 mm buttons, the buttonhole will be 2 sts wide.
Row for buttonholes:
Crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the first 3 sts. Crochet 2 ch, skip 2 sts, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the last 3 sts, turn.
Next row: Crochet 1 ch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the first 3 sts, crochet 2 sc in the chain space, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in the last 3 sts.
Collar: Crochet the collar directly onto the edge as you go.
Row 1: With the smaller crochet hook, crochet 9 ch. Crochet 1 sc in the 2nd ch and in each st across the chain. Skip the first st at the edge, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. 8 sts.
Row 2: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, turn. 8 sts.
Row 3: Crochet 1 ch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. 8 sts.
Repeat Row 2 & 3 until you reach the last buttonhole, crochet the buttonhole rows at each marked st.
Increase rows on the collar:
Row 1: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st until the last st, crochet 2 sc in the back loop in the last st, turn. (9).
Row 2: Crochet 1 ch. Crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn.
Row 3: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, turn. (9)
Row 4: Crochet 1 ch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn.
Row 5: Skip the slip stitch, crochet 1 sc in the back loop in each st until the last 2 sts, crochet 2 sc in the back loop in the last st, turn. 10 sts.
Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5 x 4. 14 sts.
Mark the decrease rows:
On the right side of your cardigan (opposite the buttonholes); count 37 sts from the bottom edge, place a marker in the 38th st, *skip 3 sts, place a marker in the next st; repeat "*" x 4. A total of 6 marked sts.
Row 22: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back loop in each st, 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (14)
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, 1 sc in the blo in each st, turn. (14)
Repeat Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the first decrease marker.
Decrease rows:
Row 1: Skip the slip stitches, crochet 1 sc in the blo in each st until the last 2 sts. Crochet a decrease in the last 2 sts in the back loop, turn. (13)
Note: We are making decreases in the back loop instead of the front loop.
Row 2: Ch 1, crochet 1 sc in blo in each st, 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (13)
Row 3: Skip the slip stitches, 1 sc in the blo in each st, turn. (13)
Row 4: Ch 1 ch, 1 sc in the blo in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (13)
Row 5: Skip the slip stitch, 1 sc in the blo in each st until the last 2 sts. Crochet a decrease in the back loop, turn. (12)
Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5 x 4. (8)
Row 22: Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo in each st, crochet 1 slip stitch in the next 2 sts, turn. (8)
Row 23: Skip the slip stitches, 1 sc in the blo in each st, turn. (8)
Repeat Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the last st at the edge. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew the buttons in the corresponding places for the buttonholes.
You're done with your cardigan—hope you're happy with it! 😊
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