Crochet Patchwork Cardigan
Whether you're reading a book, taking a walk on a chilly day, or sharing stories with friends, this cardigan adds a sprinkle of happiness to every moment. It's like wearing your favorite memories stitched together with love.
Materials Needed:
Yarn: 250 grams each of three different colors (green, pink, light gray) for the squares and an extra 100 grams for the ribbing (example used: green).
- Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm
- Darning Needle: For sewing squares together
- Ruler or Measuring Tape: To measure the squares
Squares (15 cm x 15 cm each):
- Foundation Chain: Start with a foundation chain of 22 chains.
- Half Double Crochet Rows: Crochet 18 rows of half double crochet (hdc).
Back Panel:
- Total of 15 squares.
Front Panel:
- Total of 12 squares (6 squares on each side).
Assembling the Cardigan:
- Total of 51 squares (17 squares per color), arranged with no two same colors adjacent.
- Arrange squares for back and front panels as desired.
- Sew squares together using a darning needle.
Ribbing:
Bottom Ribbing:
- Chain: Start with 11 chains.
- Half Double Crochet (Back Loops Only): Continue hdc in back loops only until ribbing measures approximately 135 cm long.
Cuffs:
- Chain: Start with 11 chains.
- Half Double Crochet (Back Loops Only): Similar to bottom ribbing but shorter, adjusted to the size of your wrist.
- Joining: Sew the ends together.
Middle Ribbing:
- Chain: Start with 6 chains.
- Half Double Crochet (Back Loops Only): Continue hdc in back loops only until ribbing measures approximately 117 cm long.
Final Assembly:
- Arrange the squares as desired for the back and front panels.
- Sew the squares together using a darning needle.
- Attach bottom ribbing to the bottom edge of the cardigan.
- Attach middle ribbing to the front opening edges.
- Attach cuffs to the sleeve ends.
Additional Notes:
- Ensure the colors are arranged so that no same colors are adjacent.
- Refer to the video tutorial from the description for half double crochet stitches.
