Free Crochet Boyfriend Cardigan Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn:
  • Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca in Taupe (Worsted Weight Yarn – 100 g/skein)
  • The kit comes in multiple color options.
• Yarn Measurements:
  • (Small) 476 g
  • (Medium) 551 g
  • (Large) 631 g
  • (XL) 702 g

• Gauge: Approximately 13 stitches and 7.5 rows in 4” x 4” of half double crochet through the front loop only (hdc flo).
• Hook Size: US Size J, 6.0 mm crochet hook

• Finished Pattern Size:
  • Bust Circumference:
    • Small: 36”
    • Medium: 40”
    • Large: 44”
    • XL: 48”
  • Length:
    • Small: 23.5”
    • Medium: 24.5”
    • Large: 25.5”
    • XL: 26”
  • Sleeve Length: Approximately 18.5” for all sizes
  • Sleeve Width (upper portion):
    • Small: 7.5”
    • Medium: 8.5”
    • Large: 9.5”
    • XL: 10”
  • Sleeve Cuff Width:
    • Small: 5”
    • Medium: 6”
    • Large: 7”
    • XL: 7.5”
• Other Tools:
  • Measuring Tape
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Markers

Abbreviations:

• Ch – Chain
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• FLo – Front Loop Only
• Hdc2tog – Half Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease)
• Sl st – Slip Stitch
• FPhdc – Front Post Half Double Crochet
• BPhdc – Back Post Half Double Crochet
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• Tch – Turning Chain (Ch that starts a row but doesn’t count as a stitch)

Stitching Instructions for Making the Easy Crochet Boyfriend Cardigan Pattern:

Back Panel of Cardigan:

• Ch (60, 66, 72, 78) (Chain the indicated number based on your size.)
• Row 1:
  • Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across the row (58, 64, 70, 76 sts).
• Row 2:
  • Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st here or throughout pattern), turn,
  • Hdc flo in 3rd st from hook and in each st across the row (58, 64, 70, 76 sts).
• Repeat row 2 until the piece measures approximately (22 ½”, 23 ½”, 24 ½”, 25”) long.
• Tie off and weave in ends.

Front Panels (make 2):

• Ch (24, 27, 30, 33) (Chain the indicated number based on your size.)
• Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across the row (22, 25, 28, 31 sts).
• Row 2:
  • Ch 2, turn,
  • Hdc flo in 3rd st from hook and in each st across the row (22, 25, 28, 31 sts).
• Repeat row 2 until the piece measures approximately (22 ½”, 23 ½”, 24 ½”, 25”) long.
• Tie off and weave in ends.

Assembly & Sleeves:

• Shoulders: Using your preferred seaming method, sew the shoulder seams along the top on each side.
• Seam Sides and Create Arm Openings: Using your preferred seaming method, sew up each side from bottom-up, leaving arm openings approximately (7.5”, 8.5”, 9.5”, 10”) wide.
• Sleeves:
• (Work sleeves in joined rows or turned rounds.)
  • Attach yarn to the bottom of the arm opening.
  • Row 1:
    • Ch 2 (doesn’t count as st),
    • Hdc evenly around,
    • Sl st to join at end of row.
    • Mark first st of row (approximately 48, 54, 59, 62 sts around).
  • Row 2:
    • Ch 2, turn,
    • 1 hdc flo in each st across,
    • Sl st to join.
  • Row 3:
    • Ch 2, turn,
    • Hdc2tog flo, hdc flo in each st across,
    • Sl st to join.
  • Row 4 and 5:
    • Ch 2, turn,
    • Hdc flo in each st around,
    • Sl st to join.
  • Repeat rows 3 – 5 until the sleeve measures approximately 17.5” long, or as long as desired.
  • Finish the last stitch of the sleeve by skipping a stitch and slip stitching into the next.

Sleeve Cuffs:

• Ch 2, work FPhdc, followed by BPhdc. (Repeat this pattern: FPhdc followed by BPhdc around for one round.)
• Sl st to join, tie off and weave in ends.

Bottom Cuff:

• Attach yarn to the bottom inner corner on the front of the cardigan.
• Ch 2, work FPhdc followed by BPhdc. (Repeat alternating FPhdc and BPhdc across for one row.)
• Tie off and weave in ends.

Collar:

• Attach yarn to the bottom inner corner on the front of the cardigan.
• Working along the collar, ch 2, work hdc stitches across (Row 1).
• Work up and around the neckline to the opposite side.
• Ch 2, turn, work FPhdc followed by BPhdc across (Row 2).
• Tie off and weave in ends.

Pockets (make 2):

• Ch 20.
• Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across the row (18 sts).
• Row 2:
  • Ch 2, turn,
  • Hdc flo in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across the row (18 sts).
• Repeat row 2 until the pocket measures approximately 5” tall.
• Alternate FPhdc and BPhdc across the top for one row. Tie off and weave in ends.
• Sew pockets to the lower front panels of the cardigan, leaving openings at the top.

Final Steps:

• Block as desired to shape and size.
• Weave in any remaining loose ends.

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