Snuggler Cardigan Sweater
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What’s better than wrapping yourself in a snuggly blanket? With the Snuggler Cardigan Sweater you can have that feeling al the time! This cocoon style sweater is so easy to make and fun to wear, you will want several of them.
I designed this oversized sweater in a lacy stitch with some post “stripes” for interest and texture. The sleeves are finished with cuffs for better fit and finished design look and the color changes are all courtesy of the ombre yarn. I provided instructions for 5 size ranges AND if that’s not enough, I have given you guidance to customize it to any size you need. Wear it with jeans or leggings and a simple top for a relaxed, stylish look. These make great gifts too!
Red Heart sent me some Super Saver Ombre yarn for this project and I love the color grading and changes. The colors are vibrant and clean and the yarn is pleasant to work with, just like the usual super saver!
See this and all Super Saver Yarn online at Red Heart Yarns
Instructions
Size: Small to 4X, see chart for measurements
Materials:
- Red Heart Super Saver Ombre worsted weight yarn 482 yards per ball, see chart below for number of balls required
- Hook US J/6.0 0 mm
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge: 3 Shell repeats wide x 8 rows = 5”
A Shell repeat is a 6 stitch repeat
To make the Cocoon bigger or smaller change the beginning chain by adding/decreasing in increments of 6 chains, each group of 6 chains = approximately 1.75”.
To make the length longer or shorter adjust the number of repeats of Rows 2 and 3.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
BP = back post
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
FP = front post
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
Special Stitches:
Shell = 5dc in same stitch
VSt = [dc, ch2, dc] in same stitch
Notes:
- Written in US Standard terms.
- Beginning ch1 does not counts as a stitch.
- Fasten off at each color changes.
- Stitch count is in ( ) at the end of the Row/Round.
- Weave ends as you work.
Pattern Instructions
Body
Foundation: Chain the number of stitches indicated in the chart above for you desired size.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end. (136, 153, 166, 185, 198 throughout)
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in next st, [skip 2, VSt in next st, skip 2, dc in next st], repeat between [ ] until there is one st left, dc in last st. (22, 25, 27, 30, 32 VSt)
Row 3: Ch3, turn, FPdc around next st, [Shell in center of VSt, FPdc around next st], repeat between [ ] until there is one st left, dc in last st. (22, 25, 27, 30, 32 Shells)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures (38”, 38”, 40”, 42”, 42”) from beginning.
Last Row: Ch2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), turn, hdc in next 2 sts, [sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts], repeat to end. Fasten off.
Armholes Seams
Fold piece in half with wrong sides together, sew seam from ends as indicated leaving an opening of about 10 inches to the fold.
Sleeve Band
Round 1: With right side facing, join yarn at armhole seam, ch3, dc 63 around armhole evenly, for me this equated to about 1 st in side of each row, join to top of beginning ch3. (64)
Round 2: Ch3, [FPdc around next st, Bpdc around next st], repeat between [ ] until there is one st left, FPdc around last st. (64)
Round 3: Ch3, *FPdc around next two FP stitches together, skipping the BPdc that is between them, BPdc around next BPdc, [FPdc around next FPdc, BPdc around next BPdc] 2 times *; repeat between * 6 times; repeat between * one more time omitting the last BPdc, join to top of beginning ch3. (48)
Round 4: Ch3, FPdc around each FPdc, BPdc around each BPdc to end, join. (48)
Round 5: Ch3, *FPdc around next two FP stitches together, skipping the BPdc that is between them, BPdc around next BPdc, [FPdc around next FPdc, BPdc around next BPdc] 2 times *; repeat between * 4 times; repeat between * one more time omitting the last BPdc, join to top of beginning ch3. (36)
Rounds 6 to 8: Repeat Round 4.
Front Opening Band
The front band trim is worked all around the opening and joined to form a round.
Round 1: With right side facing, join yarn at one of the seams, ch1, sc evenly around the entire opening, making sure to end with a stitch count that is divisible by 3.
Round 2: Ch2, hdc in next st, skip 1, [hdc in next 2 sts, skip 1], repeat between [ ] to end, join.
Rounds 3 & 4: Sl st into opening between groups of 2 hdc, ch2, hdc in same space, 2hdc in each space to end, join.
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Theresa McGlinchey says
I don’t understand how to put this together. Fold in half which way? I am truly confused about this. Please help.
PatternParadise says
Please email me with at [email protected] with a detailed description of where you are running into trouble and photos if applicable and I will try to help.