Crochet The From Grandpa's Closet Cardigan For Cooler Days

This crochet Grandpa's Closet Cardigan draws its style from the timeless, comfortable designs associated with a grandparent's wardrobe but with a fresh twist through modern crochet techniques. It's an ideal project for crocheters at any skill level, aiming to combine comfort with a hint of yesteryear's fashion. This piece not only keeps you warm during the colder months but also adds a unique, personal flair to your daily attire. Whether relaxing at home or enjoying a cool evening outdoors, this cardigan is your go-to layer for added warmth and style.

Crochet From Grandpa's Closet Cardigan

Materials:

Drops Sky yarn (or similar, lightweight #3 yarn)
2600 yards of yarn for size pictured (adjust based on desired size)
5 mm crochet hook (adjust based on yarn)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
hdc bl: half double crochet back loop
dc bl: double crochet back loop
fpdc: front post double crochet
sl st: slip stitch

Body Measurements:

The video provides the measurements for the cardigan pictured, including length, width, and sleeve length. You can find these measurements in the video description box.
To make the cardigan fit you, you will need to take your own measurements and adjust the pattern accordingly. The video also includes a link to a tutorial on how to adjust a cardigan to your own measurements.

Pattern:

Chain:

Chain a number of stitches equal to the desired width of your back panel, plus 2. For example, if you want your back panel to be 24 inches wide, you would chain 26 stitches.

Row 1:

1 hdc in the second ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch across, turn.

Row 2:

ch 1, 1 hdc bl in the first hdc, 1 hdc bl in each hdc across, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3:

until your back panel is the desired length.

Side Panels:

Chain a number of stitches equal to the desired width of your side panel, plus 2. For example, if you want your side panel to be 10 inches wide, you would chain 12 stitches.

Repeat rows 1-3:

for the side panels.

Sleeve Panels:

Chain 14-15 stitches (or measure your arm and adjust accordingly).

Row 1:

1 hdc in the second ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch across, turn.

Row 2:

ch 1, 1 hdc bl in the first hdc, 1 hdc bl in each hdc across, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3:

until your sleeve panels are the desired length.

Sewing:

Sew the side panels to the back panel, right sides together. Sew the sleeve panels to the side panels, right sides together.

Decreasing Sleeves:

Fold the sleeve panels in half and decrease one stitch at the beginning and end of each row until the sleeves are tapered to the desired width at the cuff.