Make the Crochet Autumn Wheat Cardigan, a garment that captures the rich, earthy tones and textures of the season. This tutorial is designed for both experienced crocheters and beginners, offering clear instructions and helpful tips to assist you in making a cardigan that feels like a cozy, autumnal embrace. So, gather your crochet hooks and yarn, and let's start stitching this beautiful piece that you'll treasure during harvest time and beyond.
Crochet Autumn Wheat Cardigan
Materials:
- Color Theory yarn in Stone Wash (or your preferred color)
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Tape measure
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rep: repeat
- BF: back loop only
- FO: front loop only
Pattern Outline:
Cuff:
- ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (10 sc).
- Turn, ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in BF of each st across. Rep this row for 34 rows.
- Sl st across the top of the cuff.
Sleeve:
- Turn, ch 1, hdc in FO of each st across.
- Turn, ch 1, increase (hdc in the 1st st, 2 hdc in the next st), hdc in BF of each st across, increase (2 hdc in the last st). Rep this row for the desired number of rows for your size.
Decrease:
- Skip the desired number of sts at the beginning of the row, join in the next st, ch 1, hdc in the same st and in the next 67 sts. Rep this row for 11 rows.
Body:
- With RS facing, join yarn in the bottom st of the sleeve, ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across.
- Turn, ch 1,
Join as you go ribbing:
- sl st in the next 2 sts, turn, skip 2 sts, sc in BF of each st across. Rep this row until you reach the underarm.
Corner:
- For the corner sections, work fewer rows and possibly skip some sts to create a cleaner finish.
- Continue working around the opening, joining the sides under the arms with a flat slip stitch seam.
Finishing:
- Weave in ends.
- Block if desired.
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