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Sunday, October 30, 2005
MY CARDIGAN

MY CARDIGAN
copyright © Dot Matthews 10/27/05
My Cardigan

SIZE: Large to 2X     SKILL: intermediate

YOU WILL NEED:

HOOKS: J/10-6.00mm; I/9-5.50mm; H/8-5.00mm

YARN: 4 8oz skeins Red Heart Super Saver – 4 ply worsted weight yarn; color
0380 Windsor Blue; 100% acrylic – project used approx 1469yds (3 1/2 skeins)

Blunt yarn needle, scissors and stitch markers

GAUGE: with J hook, 5 hdc and 4 rows = 2"

STITCHES USED: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc);
double crochet (dc)

shell = (sc, ch3, 4 dc) all in the same stitch

double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) = (yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo and pull thru 2 loops) twice, yo and pull thru 3 loops

half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog) = *yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a
loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 4 loops

foundation single crochet (see pictures at end of pattern) = ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook; yo and pull yarn thru stitch (2 loops on hook); yo and pull yarn thru 1 loop on hook – chain made – (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru remaining 2 loops on hook – sc completed; Second and subsequent foundation single crochets - insert hook in chain; yo and pull thru chain (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru 1 loop on hook  -- chain made – (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru 2 loops on hook – single crochet made.

Other abbreviations: ea = each; sk = skip; sl st = slip stitch

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

YOKE
With J hook, 48 foundation sc. ch 1, turn

ROW 1: sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 8 sts. Ch 1, turn (56 sc)

ROW 2: sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 18, sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 9 sts. ch 2, turn (64 sc)

ROW 3: hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 10 sts, ch 2 turn. (72 hdc)

ROW 4: hdc in next 11 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 11 sts, ch 2 turn. (80 hdc)

ROW 5: hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 14, sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24, sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 14, sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 12, sts, ch 2 turn. (88 hdc)

ROW 6: hdc in next 13 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 13 sts, ch 2 turn. (96 hdc)

ROW 7: hdc in next 14 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 14 sts, ch 2 turn. (104 hdc)

ROW 8: hdc in next 15 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 15 sts, ch 2 turn. (112 hdc)

ROW 9: hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 16 sts, ch 2 turn. (120 hdc)

ROW 10: hdc in next 17 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 17 sts, ch 2 turn.   (128 hdcs)

ROW 11: hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 18 sts, ch 2 turn. (136 hdc)

ROW 12: hdc in next 19 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 19 sts, ch 2 turn. (144 hdc)

ROW 13: hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 40 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, ch 2 turn. (152 hdc)

ROW 14: hdc in next 21 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 42 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 21 sts, ch 2 turn. (160 hdc)

ROW 15: hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 44 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, ch 2 turn. (168 hdc)

ROW 16: hdc in next 23 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 46 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 23 sts, ch 2 turn. (176 hdc)

ROW 17: hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 48 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24 sts, ch 2 turn. (184 hdcs) Remove markers

SLEEVE SHAPING

ROW 18: hdc in next 26 sts, 
ch 9, sk next 40 sts, hdc in next 52 sts,
ch 9, sk next 40 sts,  
hdc in next 26 sts, ch 2, turn. (104 hdc)

ROW 19: hdc in ea hdc and ea ch around. ch 2, turn. (122 hdc)

BODY

ROW 20: *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * across. ch 1, turn. (162 hdc)

shell = (sc, ch 3, 4 dc) in same st

ROW 21: shell in next st, *sk 3 sts, shell in next st. Repeat from * across, ending
with sc in last st. ch 2, turn. (40 shells)

ROW 22: dc in next sc,
*sk next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc
sk next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * across. ch 1, turn (40 ch-3
sps)

ROW 23: shell in first st,
*sk ch-3 and 1 st, shell in next sc. Repeat from * across, end with sk ch-3 and
next st, sc in last st. ch 2, turn. (40 shells)

ROW 24 thru 42: Repeat rows 22 and 23

EDGING

ROW 43: Repeat row 23, ending with 2 shells in last sc. turn work so you can continue up the side edge.
shell evenly up side,
shell evenly around neck,
shell evenly down the other side, end with shell in last st. Join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SLEEVES
Attach yarn in center chain at under arm.

ROUND 1: ch 2, hdc in same st where yarn was attached,
hdc in next 4 chs,
hdc in next 2 sps (they're not really stitches)
hdc in next 40 hdc,
hdc in next 2 sps
hdc in next 4 chs. join in first hdc. (53 hdc)

ROUND 2: ch 1, hdc in next st. (do not hdc in same st as join)
hdc in ea st around, end with hdc in joining st of previous round. Join in first hdc. (53 hdc) Doing the round this way will eliminate that awful seam that usually winds it's way up your garment.

ROUND 3 thru 5: repeat round 2

ROUND 6: ch 1 hdc in next 5 sts,
hdc2tog over next 2 sts
*hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. End with hdc in last 3 sts, hdc in joining of previous round. Join in first hdc. (46 hdc)

ROUND 7 thru 15: Repeat round 2 (46 hdc)

SWITCH TO I hook

ROUND 16 thru 20: Repeat round 2 using I hook

SWITCH TO H hook

ROUND 21 thru 31: Repeat round 2 using H hook

ROUND 32: ch 1, *shell in next st, sk next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join in
first sc.

FASTEN OFF – WEAVE IN ENDS.

Make 2nd sleeve same as first.

FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET

This is how I did this stitch. It is not copyrighted to me. I do not own it. I just used it and made pictures of it as I went, to help clarify how it's done. Click the picture to be taken to a larger view.

First foundation single crochet stitch

picture 1 Ch 2 {picture 1} 
 
picture 2 insert hook in 2nd ch from hook {picture 2} 
 
picture 3 yo and pull yarn thru stitch (2 loops on hook) {picture 3}
 
picture 4 yo and pull yarn thru 1 loop on hook – chain made – (2 loops on hook) {picture 4}
 
picture 5 yo and pull thru remaining 2 loops on hook – sc completed – {picture 5}
 

Second and subsequent foundation single crochets

picture 6 insert hook in chain {picture 6}
 
picture 7 yo and pull thru chain (2 loops on hook) {picture 7}
 
picture 7 yo and pull thru 1 loop on hook  -- chain made – (2 loops on hook) {picture 8}
 
picture 9 yo and pull thru 2 loops on hook – single crochet made {picture 9}


Posted at 01:49 am by bythehook7647

Joyce
June 15, 2008   09:47 PM PDT
 
Hi Dot, I found your site quite by accident & I love it! Imagine my surprise when I saw "corrections to Yeehaw Lady" after I already made it from the book! I haven't checked the differences, but the hat seems to be fine, as is.
I have a question about "My Cardigan" I am making it for my mother-in-law, who is a size large, so it seemed perfect. My gauge seemed correct & yet when I came to the end of the body, it was too short. I am adding more rows but before I tackle the sleeves could you give me the "correct" body length & the sleeve length? I really would appreciate it & thank you for the terrific patterns! Joyce
Wendy
October 16, 2007   12:08 PM PDT
 
This is an awesome pattern, and much appreciated by this full-figured gal. Your work is amazing!
I followed your special printing instructions, and it worked great. I have a PDF maker installed, so I "printed" the pattern to a PDF file. Now all I have to do when I want to start this, is open the file and run from it, or print it to paper. Fantastic!
Thanks again, you have a wonderful site here!
Laurie
April 26, 2007   08:55 PM PDT
 
Hi Dot, I really love all your designs! I've been looking for a bed jacket pattern for my mother and I was wondering if you had anything like that or if I could try making this cardigan, but a little shorter or something? Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!
Laurie
in Colorado
Dot
February 3, 2006   08:28 AM PST
 
Hi Judi, thank you. I appreciate your kind words. I've never made a vest (yet), maybe someday I'll get around to it. I'm glad your friend loved the hat. I'm happy you could find something on my site you could use.
Judi
February 2, 2006   09:03 PM PST
 
Hi, Dot! I love your patterns! You are so very, very gifted. Do you ever post vest patterns for size L - 2X ladies? I made one of your hats for a friend's grandshe. She loved it!
Judi in WA
Dot
December 26, 2005   05:29 PM PST
 
Hi Davira, thank you very much. I'm glad to hear the group likes my patterns. Thanks for the invite to join your group, too. I filled out your form and I'll wait to hear from you about that. I'll take some measurements for you later and get back with you as soon as I can.
Name Davira Freidl
December 26, 2005   11:09 AM PST
 
Hi Dot,

I am the owner of yahoo groups list Crochet_4_Amply_and_SuperAmply_Blessed. Our members LOVE your cardigan pattern and we are considering using it for a group crochet-along sometime in January. A question has come up concerning measurements for this cardigan. You indicate it is for size Large to 2X. Our membership mostly begins at size 2X so most of us will probaly need to upsize this garment to fit. Please tell us what the specific finished measurements are so we can begin doing the math for adjusting the sizes.

And, we would like to extend an invitation to you to join our group. We'd be pleased and honored to have you with us.

Thanks!

Davira
Dot
November 28, 2005   06:19 PM PST
 
Hi Margaret, yes, you can do a chain and then a row of single crochets. Don't forget to add 1 more to your chain than the foundation sc called for, that's so you can sc in 2nd ch from hook.
NameMargaret
November 28, 2005   05:35 PM PST
 
I'm under the Christmas Crunch. It is a different pattern but it called for the foundation single crochet. I knew that you made pictures of what to do so when I found the expensive yarn for the project I bought it. Now your pictures didn't come up - they probably will later - but in case they don't or I still can't figure it out can I do a chain and then a row of sc?
Dot
October 31, 2005   09:26 AM PST
 
Thanks Arlene. I hope you enjoy the pattern.
Arlene in the Adirondacks
October 31, 2005   09:11 AM PST
 
Hi Dot, I just love your cardigan
picture and patterns and, after the holidays, am going to make it for MYSELF! What a treat!! Thanks.
Dot
October 30, 2005   10:02 AM PST
 
Thank you, Patty. I took a look at your poncho pictures. They are gorgeous on you. You did an amazing job. I wonder if you'd be willing to let me use your pictures in my "show and tell" section of my other blog.
Name
October 30, 2005   09:42 AM PST
 
Hi Dot, I wore the poncho again, and 2 people said they loved it. You are one creative designer. You said you wanted to see pics of my projects and how the ponchos turned out. Here is my photo site.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pattylee49640/my_photos
Hope you like them. I also knitted a purse to go with the poncho.
Patty in MI
 

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