How to make a beautiful flower cardigan Pattern

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On this tutorial you will learn how to make a beautiful flower cardigan!crochet

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  • Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton (50 g/1.75 oz/73 m/80 yds) or Bernat® Satin (100 g/3.5 oz/149 m/163 yds)
  • Sizes XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3XL-4/5XL)
  • Main Color (MC)(White) 1220 (1345-1465-1590-1830-2075) m OR 1340 (1470-1605-1740-2005-2270) yds
  • Contrast A (Green) 122 (122-122-122-122-122) m OR 134 (134-134-134-134-134) yds
  • Contrast B (Blue) 122 (122-122-122-122-122) m OR 134 (134-134-134-134-134) yds
  • Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 6 (6-6-7-7-7) buttons.

SIZES

To fit bust measurement Extra-Small/Small 28-34 ins [71-86.5 cm] Medium 36-38 ins [91.5-96.5 cm] Large 40-42 ins [101.5-106.5 cm] Extra-Large 44-46 ins [112-117 cm] 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 ins [122-137 cm] 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 ins [142-157.5 cm]

Finished bust Extra-Small/Small 37½ ins [95 cm] Medium 41½ ins [105.5 cm] Large 45½ ins [115.5 cm] X-Large 50 ins [127 cm] 2/3 X-Large 58 ins [147.5 cm] 4/5 X-Large 66 ins [167.5 cm]

 GAUGE

16 hdc and 12 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

Beautiful Flower Cardigan

 Directions

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size. Notes: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st. To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw a loop in next color through 2 loops on hook to complete st and proceed in next color.

BACK With MC, ch 74 (82-90-101-117-133). 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 73 (81-89-100-116- 132) sc. Join A. **2nd row: With A, ch 1. Working through front loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.Turn. Join B. 3rd row: With B, ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Join MC. 4th row: With MC, as 2nd row. Join A. 5th row: With A, as 3rd row. Join B. 6th row: With B, as 2nd row. Join MC. 7th row: With MC, as 3rd row. Join A. 8th row: With A, as 2nd row. Join B. 9th row: With B, as 3rd row. Join MC. 10th row: With MC, ch 2. Working through front loops only, 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Turn.**Sizes XS/S, M and L only: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 hdc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – hdc2tog made. 1 hdc in each hdc to last2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 hdc. Turn. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row.Turn. Rep last 2 rows once more, then 1st row once. 67 (75-83) sts. Work 3 rows even. Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Work 4 rows even. Rep last 5 rows 3 times more. 75 (83-91) sts. All sizes: Cont even until work from beg measures 11 (11½-11½-14-15-15) ins [28 (29-29-35.5-38- 38) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape armholes: Next row: Sl st in each of first 6 (7-9-10-15-17) hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 6 (7-9-10-15-17) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 63 (69-73-80-86-98) hdc. Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. Rep last row 4 (6-7-8-9-13) times more. 53 (55-57- 62-66-70) sts. Cont even until armhole measures 7½ (7½-8-8½- 9-9½) ins [19 (19-20.5-21.5-23-24) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape back neck: Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 8 (9-9-15-15-17) hdc. Hdc2tog over next 2 hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. 8 (9-9-15-15-17) sts. Fasten off. With RS facing, miss next 33 (33-35-28-32-32) sts. Join MC with sl st to next st. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Next row: Pat to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. 8 (9-9-15-15-17) sts. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT ***With MC, ch 37 (41-45-51-59-67). 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 36 (40-44-50-58-66) sc. Join A. Work from ** to ** as given for Back.*** Sizes XS/S, M and L only: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row.Turn. Rep last 2 rows once more, then 1st row once. 33 (37-41) sts. Work 3 rows even. Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Work 4 rows even. Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Work 4 rows even. Rep last 10 rows once more. 37 (41-45) sts. All sizes: Cont even until work from beg measures 11 (11½-11½-14-15-15) ins [28 (29-29-35.5-38- 38) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape armhole: 1st row: Sl st in each of first 6 (7– 9-10-15-17) hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. 31 (34-36-40-43-49) hdc. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. 3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 1 (2-3-3-4-6) time(s) more, then 1st row 1 (1-0-1-0-0) time more. 26 (27-28-31-33- 35) sts. Cont even until armhole measures 5 (5-5½-6-6- 6) ins [12.5 (12.5-14-15-15-15) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape neck: Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 11 (12-12-18-18-20) hdc. Hdc2tog over next 2 hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. Rep last 2 rows once more. 8 (9-9-15-15-17) sts. Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until armhole measures same length as back before shoulder. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT Work from *** to *** as given for Left Front. Sizes XS/S, M and L only: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 hdc. Turn. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row.Turn. Rep last 2 rows once more, then 1st row once. 33 (37-41) sts. Work 3 rows even. Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Work 4 rows even. Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Work 4 rows even. Rep last 10 rows once more. 37 (41-45) sts. All sizes: Cont even until work from beg measures 11 (11½-11½-14-15-15) ins [28 (29-29-35.5-38- 38) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape armhole: 1st row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 6 (7-9-10-15-17) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 31 (34-36-40-43-49) hdc. 2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 1 (2-3-3-4-6) time(s) more, then 1st row 1 (1-0-1-0-0) time more. 26 (27-28-31-33- 35) sts. Cont even until armhole measures 5 (5-5½-6-6-6) ins [12.5 (12.5-14-15-15-15) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape neck: Next row: Sl st in each of first 13 (13– 14-11-13-13) hdc. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over next 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 11 (12-12-18-18-20) hdc. Turn. Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows once more. 8 (9-9-15-15-17) sts. Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until armhole measures same length as back before shoulder. Fasten off.

SLEEVES With MC, ch 39 (39-41-41-45-47). 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 38 (38-40-40-44-46) sc. Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Work 3 (3-3-1-1-1) row(s) even in hdc. Rep last 4 (4-4-2-2-2) rows 2 (7-7-3-11-15) times more. 44 (54-56-48-68-78) hdc. Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Work 4 (4-4-2-2-2) rows even in hdc. Rep last 5 (5-5-3-3-3) rows 4 (1-1-9-3-1) time(s) more. 54 (58-60-68-76-82) hdc. Cont even until work from beg measures 17½ (18– 18-18½-17½-17) ins [44.5 (45.5-45.5-47-45.5- 43) cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape top: 1st row: Sl st across first 4 (5-6-7-10- 11) sts. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over next 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 6 (7-8-9-12-13) sts. Hdc2tog over next 2 hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 44 (46– 46-52-54-58) sts. 2nd row: (WS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. 3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row.Turn. Rep last 2 rows 4 (2-5-3-4-2) times more, then 2nd row to 16 (16-16-18-18-18) sts. Fasten off.

FINISHING Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams.

Neck edging: Join MC with sl st to right front corner of neck edge. Work 24 (24-25-27-31-35) sc up right front neck edge, 32 (32-34-34-38-38) sc across back neck edge, 24 (24-25-27-31-35) sc down left front neck edge. Join A. Turn. 80 (80-84- 88-100-108) sc. Next row: (WS). Working in front loops only, with A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Join B. Turn. Next row: Working in back loops only, with B, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Join B. Turn. Fasten off.

Button band: With RS of work facing, join MC with sl st to neck edge corner of left front. Ch 1. Work 64 (66-68-80-84-84) sc evenly down left front edge. Next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Fasten off at end of last row.

Buttonhole band: With RS of work facing, join MC with sl st to bottom corner of right front. Ch 1. Work 64 (66-68-80-84-84) sc evenly down left front edge. Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 (7-9-6-10- 10) sc. *Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 (9-9-10-10-10) sc. Rep from * 4 (4-4-5-5-5) times more. Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row, working 2 sc in ch-2 sps. Fasten off.

FLOWER (Make 6). With B, ch 5. Join in ring. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: *Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 5. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Using chain st and lazy-daisy st, embroider stems and leaves. Sew on flowers as shown on Diagram. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Abbreviation

Beg = Beginning.

Ch = Chain.

Cont = Continue(ity).

Hdc = Half double crochet.

Rem = Remaining.

Rep = Repeat.

RS = Right side.

Sc = Single crochet.

Sl st = Slip stitch.

Sp(s) = Space(s).

St(s) = Stitch(es).

WS = Wrong side.

Yoh = Yarn over hook.

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