
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease worsted weight yarn
- Yarn Measurements:
- 4 skeins in Fisherman (85 g/skein)
- 2 skeins in Natural Heather (85 g/skein)
- Approximately 510 g total
- Hook Size: US Size L 8.0mm Crochet Hook
- Finished Pattern Size:
- One Size
- Approximate dimensions:
- Bust: 33”
- Length: 37”
- Estimated to fit sizes XS – M
- Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle (to weave in ends)
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
Stitching Instructions for Making the Arlo Granny Square Crocheted Cardigan Pattern:
With Natural Heather Color:
- Ch 4, sl st into the first ch to create a ring.
- Round 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the ring, ch 2,
- (3 dc in the ring, ch 2) repeat 3 times,
- Sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3 to join.
- Round 2:
- Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch 2 space,
- Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch 2 space, repeat 2 more times,
- Ch 1, 3 dc in the last ch 2 space, ch 2,
- Sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3.
- Pick up Fisherman color for the next round.
- Round 3 (With Fisherman Color):
- Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch 2 space,
- Ch 1, (3 dc in ch 1 space, ch 1) in each ch 1 space to corner,
- (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the corner ch 2 space,
- Repeat from * two more times,
- Ch 1, (3 dc in ch 1 space, ch 1) in each ch 1 space,
- 3 dc in the last ch 2 space, ch 2,
- Sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3.
- Rounds 4 – 5:
- Repeat Round 3.
- Tie off and weave in ends.
- Repeat the above pattern to make a total of 24 granny squares.
Assembly Instructions:
- Seam 4 Panels (Front & Back Panels):
- Seam 4 granny squares together end to end (right sides out) using the Flat Slip Stitch Join method.
- Repeat this process 4 times to create 4 separate panels.
- Seam Sleeves:
- Seam two granny squares together (right sides out) along one end.
- Seam opposite ends together to form a cylinder (sleeve).
- Seam the two cylinders end to end to complete one sleeve.
- Repeat to make the second sleeve.
- Seam Panels at Center Back:
- Use the Seamless Join method to seam the back panels at the center.
- This join method is worked by crocheting 3 dc in each space between 3 dc stitches on the panel edges.
- Seam Each Side:
- Use the Seamless Join method to seam each side, from the bottom up.
- Stop seaming just after the 3rd granny square from the bottom.
- Attach Sleeves:
- Attach sleeves to the cardigan using the Flat Slip Stitch Join method.
- Ensure even distribution before tying off and weaving in ends.
Finishing Touches:
- Double Crochet Cuff:
- Using Fisherman yarn, dc evenly along the bottom of each sleeve for 3 rounds.
- Tie off and weave in ends.
- Crochet Collar Detail:
- Attach Natural Heather yarn at the bottom of the collar area.
- hdc evenly along the collar to the other end.
- Tie off and weave in all ends.
- Blocking: Block the cardigan to shape if desired for a polished finish.
Your Arlo Granny Square Crocheted Cardigan is now complete!
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