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Crochet cardigan “Linnea”
Crochet a cozy cardigan that is adjustable to suit you
In this instruction, you will learn how to crochet a stylish cardigan in grandmother's stripes. You can choose how long you want to make the cardigan and how big you want it to be. For a cardigan that is about the same size as in the picture (S) you need about 8 skeins of MYO Basic Wool. You can use crochet hook size 6 or 7, both will work. This instruction is suitable for beginners as we show all the steps in the video. The cardigan will be super nice even in children's size!
Yarn Needed: In the instructional video we have crocheted the cardigan with EKO Nano, but instead recommend using Myo's wool yarn Basic Wool that we got into the range after this instruction was made. The cardigan becomes lighter and softer with Basic Wool - as in the photo. For size S you need about 7-800 g of MYO Basic Wool (depending a little on how long and oversize you choose to crochet the cardigan). If you want to make the cardigan longer, you need more rolls of yarn. It all depends on how hard you crochet, if you crochet harder, you also need more yarn. Try to crochet rather loosely and you will get a cardigan that falls soft and nice.:)
Så här gör du
BRA ATT VETA INNAN DU BÖRJAR: I instruktionsvideon har vi virkat koftan med EKO Nano, men rekommenderar istället att använda MYO's ullgarn Basic Wool som vi fick in i sortimentet efter att denna instruktion gjordes. Koftan blir lättare och mjukare med Basic Wool - som på bilden. För storlek S behöver du ca 7-800 g av MYO Basic Wool (beroende lite på hur lång och oversize du väljer att virka koftan). Vill du göra koftan längre behövs fler rullar. Allt beror på hur hårt du virkar, virkar du hårdare behöver du också fler rullar. Försök att virka ganska löst så får du en kofta som faller mjukt och fint. :)
We will start by crocheting the back of the cardigan, then the front sides. Then we crochet the front and back sides together before crocheting the sleeves. Last, we crochet an edge around the cardigan.
THE BACK
Start by making a simple loop around the crochet hook. One way you can do this is to wrap the yarn around your index and middle finger and then pull the yarn up so that the loop locks when you tighten. Leave about 15cm tail.
1. The Chain
Adjust the size of the loop around your crochet hook. Now we will start crocheting the chain, use the crochet hook and pick up the yarn with the end that comes from the yarn roll (you temporarily have 2 loops on the crochet hook) and pull through so that a loop is formed (first loop). To know how many stitches you need, measure from your shoulder to shoulder on the front and add a few more stitches. On the shirt in the video, I have added about 10-15 cm. The total number of stitches must be an even number of stitches. For example, 50 stitches that I use in the video.
Row 2
Now start following the chain back and crochet row 2. Skip the first loop (which is holding your crochet hook) and start going down the loop that comes after. Catch the yarn and pull through (you now temporarily have 2 loops on the hook). Pick up the yarn with the needle again and pull through both loops. Repeat until you reach the other side. You should have one stitch less than the number you had in point 2. When you get to the end of the row, crochet 3 loose loops and then turn the work and continue on row 3. NOTE! If you forget to add loose loops before turning the work, the back will be uneven.
Row 3
Now that you have turned your work, we will crochet back. Crochet a double crochet in the 4th stitch. A double crochet is crocheted by taking the yarn over the hook and going down with the hook in the stitch, pick up yarn and pull through (you now have 3 loops on the hook), pick up yarn and pull through 2 loops (you have two loops left on the hook) , pick up the yarn one last time and pull through the last two loops. You have now crocheted a double crochet. So you have a double crochet and 3 loose loops (counted as a double crochet) in the same stitch.
b. Skip 2 stitches and crochet 3 double crochets in the next stitch. Continue like this until you have 3stitches left.
c. Skip two stitches and crochet 2 double crochets in the last stitch. Crochet 3 loose loops, turn.
Row 4
Now that you have turned your work, we are going to crochet back again. Now crochet 3 double crochets in the next hole and continue like this. When you have crocheted 3 double crochets in the last hole, there is a small hole between the last two double crochets from the next round. There you crochet 1 double crochet. Finish with 3 loose loops, turn.
ATTENTION! If you start the round with 3 loops before crocheting 3 double crochets in the next hole, you must end the round with a double crochet in the last stitch. If you start the round with 3 loops and a double crochet in the same stitch, you end the round with two double crochets
Row 5
a. Crochet 1 double crochet in the small hole between the 3 loops and the first double crochet from the next round.
b. Crochet 3 double crochets in each hole until you are in the last hole (the hole between the last three double crochets and 3 single loops from the previous row), there you crochet 2 double crochets. Finish with 3 loops, turn.
ATTENTION! If you start the round with two double crochets (3 loops and one double crochet), you must end the round with two double crochets in the last stitch. Alternate row 4 and row 5 until you have the length of the back that you desire. Finish the last round with 1 loose loop and not 3.
Row 6
On the last round on the back, crochet only 1 loop before turning and then crochet single stitches in each stitch. Finish the back piece by cutting the yarn, leaving a 5-10 cm tail. Tie the remaining tail in a knot around the last loop to prevent it from unraveling. Tightenand hide the tail by attaching it through some nearby loops. Do the same to the tail that was left from the start (if you haven't already crocheted it in so it's hidden).
THE FRONT
Crochet two fronts in the same way as the back but with fewer loops on the first row (chain). The front sides should cover a little more than 2/3 of the back and the number of stitches should be an even number of stitches. So each front should be about 1/3 of the back.
for example: 50/3= approx. 17 (51 stitches/3) so for example 18 or 20 loops would be good
Follow the pattern on the back and crochet the front sides as long as the back
Test by holding the parts together on yourself and test to your satisfaction before moving on.
MOUNTING
Place the finest side of the backing down and place the two fronts (finest side up) on top of the backing.
If you want the seams inward: Lay the nice side of the back up and tuck the two front sides on the back, but the nice side down.
Start by making a simple loop around the hook and go down with the hook into the stitch at the top of one side. Crochet through both front and back. Go down and pick up yarn and pull right through. From now on, you go down into the back stitch on the front piece and down into the front stitch on the back piece, pick up yarn and pull through directly. Do this until the first front piece is attached. In parts between front pieces, where you only crochet in the back piece, you make regular stitches. Then you crochet front side 2 in the same way as front side 1. Fasten the yarn ends. Try the shirt on to make sure you´re happy before moving on. If you are satisfied, attach the yarn as you did before.
The next part of the assembly is to crochet the sides together on the back and front. Start at the bottom of the sweater and crochet the back with the front, one stitch in each stitch/hole. You should not crochet all the way up, but save a hole for the sleeve. Test until you are satisfied and stop when you have the size of the hole that you desire. If you are satisfied, attach the yarn as you did before. Do the same on the other side and test so that the holes are the same size and you are satisfied.
SLEEVES
Round 1 sleeve: Now we will crochet a sleeve. Start with a loop and go down with the crochet hook into a hole in the armpit, pick up yarn and pull right through. Now we will start on the first sleeve. Crochet 3 loose loops and then 2 double crochets. Crochet 3 double crochets in the holes until you are back at the start. There are several holes along the sleeve. Keep in mind that togo down the hole that is the biggest (check the video if you're not sure). If you go down into all the holes, it will be too big.
When you are at the start, you go down with the crochet hook in the third loop we made at the beginning.
Round 2 sleeve: Now we will get to the next hole. You do this by going down into the next stitch and picking up the yarn and pulling it through directly. Do the same 1-2 more times until you are in the hole. When you are in the hole, you crochet 3 loops and two double crochets. Then you crochet three double crochets in all holes. You finish the round in the same way as the previous round.
Continue in the same way as round 2 on the sleeve until you have the length you want. Try the shirt in the meantime.
Last round on the sleeve: When you are satisfied with the size, crochet a final round on the sleeve. Finish the last round without loops and crochet a stitch in each stitch. This is done by going down into the next stitch and picking up the yarn and pulling through, picking up yarn again and pulling through. Finnish off by doingit in the same way as we did the last time.
Cardigans finishing laps:
It is nice to finish the sweater by crocheting a finishing round. Start with a loop and go down with the crochet hook in the joint between the front and back pieces (at the bottom). Crochet a regular stitch all the way around. In the two corners, crochet 3 stitches in the same stitch. On the long side, it can be difficult to know where to go down, go down in each hole and check as you go that it doesn´t get too loose or tight. Crochet until you are back at the start and attach the yarn as before.
You are now done with your cardigan:)