Learn how to crochet this wheat field cardigan.
Fall means sweater right? With the cold seasons approaching we all need to stay warm and cozied up. How about making yourself or your loved one a one of a kind crochet cardigan? Cardigans are my favorite clothing. Maybe because of their versatility and the fact that I can wear them in almost any weather, depending on how light or heavy they are.
Wheat field cardigan is no exemption. It has come to be my best design so far.
Inspiration.
Crochet is my happy place and my pastime hobby when not crocheting is learning new stitches. When I learnt how to crochet the plump posts stitch, I figured out how it would look on a cardigan and the designing process started. I spent several nights working on the pattern stitches and shaping because I wanted it to have a standing collar.
After several attempts, I finally made my mum her bespoke cardigan.
Coveting her cardigan so much, I decided to make mine, which gained a lot of admiration from friends and family.
One thing i love about the wheat field cardigan is that its Unisex and it can be a dad or mom gift.
You Will Need.
- 5mm crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn.
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Darning needle.
GAUGE
7 rows of 14dc stitches measure 4” ( inches) square.
ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES UTILIZED
ch :chain
sc : single crochet
dc : double crochet
sts :stitches
sl st :slip stitch
sk :skip
t-ch:turning chain
ea: each
WS:wrong side
RS: right side
rep:repeat
pat:pattern
prev: previous
Pp: plump posts.
Sdc: standing double crochet
Sc2tog: single crochet 2 together.
Fp2dctog: front post 2dc together. Also same as plump post stitch.
Stitches Used
1. Plump posts / fp2dctog
Yarn over, insert hook around the next corresponding dc stitch{as if you want to make
a front post dc}, below the sc row, yo pull through(3 loops), yo insert hook behind the
same dc st and pull through(5loops) yo, pull through 4 loops, yo, pull through last 2
loops, skip the sc st behind the plump post and continue with the pattern.
2. Double crochet
Yarn over insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through work (3 loops
on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops,yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.
3. Reverse single crochet/ crab stitch
insert hook into the previous stitch, yarn over and pull through work (2 loops
on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops
4. Single crochet 2 together
*Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through work* 2 times, yarn over
and pull through all 3 loops.
5. Standing double crochet.
Make a slip knot and insert hook, yarn over, insert hook in the stitch where you
should place a standing dc, yo & pull through(3 loops), yo & pull through 2 loops, yo
& pull through the last 2loops.
MEASUREMENTS
| sizes | Bust | Full length from shoulder | Armhole Depth | Underarm to wrist | Approximate Yards needed |
| S | 30-34 | 28 | 8 | 17 | 1450 |
| M | 36-40 | 29 | 9 | 17 | 2050 |
| L | 42-46 | 30 | 10 | 18 | 2650 |
| XL | 48-52 | 31 | 11 | 18 | 3150 |
PATTERN.
- Grab a kit at mary maxim Here and don’t have to worry about buying excess or less yarn. I love the color range of their starlette yarn.
- For the written pattern only, you can check it on Etsy or Ravelry.
Happy hooking and be blessed.
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