Mosaic Cardigan crochet pattern
Materials
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Abbreviations: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, fpdc/bpdc = front/back post dc, dc2tog = decrease, sl st = slip stitch.
Step 2
Body (Row 1): Worked flat in one piece. With Color B: ch 123 to 183 depending on size. Row 1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
Step 3
Body (Rows 2-3): Row 2: ch 2 (doesn't count), 1 hdc, (1 fpdc, 1 hdc) to end. Row 3: ch 2, 1 hdc, (1 bpdc, 1 hdc) to end. Change to Color A on the last pull-through.
Step 4
Body (Rows 4-8): Row 4: Alternate 1 sc with B and 1 sc with A. Row 5: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each sc. Row 6: With A, alt hdc and fpdc. Row 7-8: With A, dc in each st.
Step 5
Division for Armholes: Repeat pattern until 52 cm. Divide into Right Front, Back, and Left Front. Decrease at the neckline using dc2tog and fasten off each section.
Step 6
Sleeves (Make 2): With B, ch 31 to 41. Work the first 8 rows same as the body. On Row 8, increase 1 dc at the beginning and end. Continue in pattern to desired length.
Step 7
Finishing & Front Band: Sew shoulders and sleeves (square armhole). With A, work sc along the entire front opening and neck. Row 2: hdc with B. Row 3-4: Alt fpdc/bpdc until 9 cm. Fasten off.