The pattern for the front panels begins with creating the length to match the lower part of your back panel - once this is completed you will be ready to continue on to adding your chosen neckline option.
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The front panel's make up the other bulk of the pattern, matching the length created in the back panel before you make that final decision of which neckline option to create.
This pattern takes you up to the armhole shaping before you continue on to adding your shoulder shaping and adding the neckline.
You can work both panels up to the same point - but there is no rush to get these sections done.
The Cable & Crossed Cardigan pattern will be releasing as a crochet along, with a different section of the pattern releasing each week.
There is never any pressure to keep up with the releasing of the pattern sections - but it can be fun to try! Below you will find a list of when the pattern elements will release.
Cable & Crossed CAL Schedule
Each pattern section will have it's own video tutorial to help you complete your cardigan with absolute confidence.
If you want to be in the know when a new section of the pattern releases, complete the form below and I'll send you an email the minute the next section is available.
Remember to follow the same pattern instructions you followed for the back panel and check you are making the same number of repeats too.
Once you have completed this section of the front panel, if you lay it on top of your completed back panel, they should match in length up to the shoulder shaping.
Take a moment to go through the pattern and note where the stitch counts for your size will be written - they will be in the following size order:
Where - (the dash)is used, this means no stitches are worked for this size and you should continue on to the next part of the pattern, as directed. You will find this used in the pattern sections for the neckline options and the sleeves.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Materials:
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Abbreviations - US TERMS
st(s) - stitches
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together
fsc - foundation single crochet
dc - double crochet
dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together
cable - cable stitch
dec cable - decrease cable stitch
cdc - crossed double crochet
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
YO - yarn over
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Special Stitches
fsc -foundation single crochet
Click here for a video explaining how to crochet a foundation single crochet
dec cable - decrease cable stitch
Gauge
16 sts and 10 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in pattern using a 5.5mm hook. Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct tension.
See below for pattern for gauge.
Make 2
Foundation Row: Ch 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, turn - 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) sc
Or fsc 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)
Row 1. RS: Ch 3, cable across row to last st, dc in last st, turn - 2 dc, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) cables
Row 2: Ch 1, sc into each across, turn - 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) sc
Row 3: Ch 3, cdc across row to last, dc in last, turn - 2 dc, 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)
Row 4: Repeat Row 2
Hip length
Rows 5-40 (40, 36, 36, 36, 36, 36, 32, 28): Repeat Rows 1-4 a further 9 (9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7, 6) times
Tunic Length
Rows 5-56 (56, 52, 52, 52, 52, 52, 48, 44): Repeat Rows 1-4 a further 13 (13, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 11, 10)
Mid Thigh Length
Rows 5-68 (68, 64, 64, 64, 64, 64, 60, 56): Repeat Rows 1-4 a further 16 (16, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 14, 13) times
Panel 1: Continue to Left Panel Square Neck or Left Panel V-Neck
Panel 2: Continue to Right Panel Square Neck or Right Panel V-Neck
The next part of the pattern is to chose your neckline and start stitching that on to your 1st panel. There are 2 neckline options that will be shared on 4 different articles:
As the pattern sections release, the above will be linked to the corresponding pattern section on the date listed.
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