#CelebrateMomCAL – My Favorite Waterfall Sweater Part 1

 

 

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Welcome to Week 2!

This week we will be working on a sweater, but not just any sweater, this one is super versatile. My Favorite Waterfall Cardi can be made as a cardigan with a 3/4 length sleeve or as a vest.

The sweater is worked bottom up as a basic rectangle, with openings for the sleeves. The body of the sweater is a pleasant, easy lace repeat. The collar is a rolled over “waterfall” and I’ve added a bit of a rib like texture to both the collar and the sleeve cuff for a little personality.

One of my favorite things about this sweater is the collar. It can be worn open and loose, like a flowing waterfall, or for a more tailored look, pull it across the chest and hold it in place with either a shawl pin or a strategically placed button. This is a great place to use one of my Button Toggles – you can find a tutorial HERE.

This sweater was a lot of fun to make but even more fun to photograph! Two of my friends volunteered to model for me. I think these two are the perfect models because they are both fantastic mothers (and this is a Mother’s Day CAL after all), and they are both beautiful and most importantly, they are FUN and we had lots of fun at the photo session!

 

 

 

Apparently this sweater can make you ……

look seriously dramatic

 

or, walk like a monster

 

 

but most of all, it is a pretty accessory that will become a staple in your wardrobe. 

 

 

Thank you to our sponsor Premier Yarns, for providing the yarn for this project. I used Premier Chamonix and Premier Cotton Fair for my samples.

Chamonix yarn is a #2 fingering weight in an acrylic, angora and mohair blend available in 13 beautiful colors. This yarn has a nice feel and is pleasant to work with and it gives the finished garment a luxurious look. 

Cotton Fair is a #2 fingering weight acrylic/cotton blend in 14 solid and variegated colors. I’ve used this yarn several times before and love working with it. It has the cool feel and drape of a cotton but with the convenience and easy care of acrylic that makes it a perfect choice for year-round wear. The yarn has great stitch definition and a soft sheen too.

 

 

 

 

Size: Adult XS/S; M/L; XL/2X

 

Materials:

• Fingering (#2) weight yarn, I used Premier Chamonix for the cardigan (380 yards per ball) and Premier Cotton Fair (317 yards per ball) for the Vest.
  • Cardi – 4, 5, 7 balls (1550, 1900, 2400 yds)
  • Vest – 4, 5, 7 balls (1270, 1600, 2000 yds)
• Hooks: US G/4.00 mm and US H/5.00 mm
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers (6)
• 1 ½” Button or Shawl Pin (optional)

Gauge: 16 sts x 8 Rows in pattern repeat = 3.5”

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch(s): chain(s)

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

sl st: slip stitch

SM: Stitch Marker

st(s): stitch(es)

tog: together

 

Shell = 7 dc in same stitch or space

VSt = [dc, ch1, dc] in same stitch

 

Notes:

• Pattern written in US Standard terms.
• Weave ends as you work.
• The stitch count is in ( ) at end of each Round.
• Work instructions in [ ] as a set.
• Shell rows, are right side rows.

 

Gauge is important for sizing, please take the time to check gauge.

Gauge Swatch – Use Hook US G/4.00 mm:

Row 1: Ch20, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end. (19)

Row 2: Ch3, turn, skip 1, [Vst, ch1, skip 2], 2 times; [Vst, Ch3, skip 4], [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, ch3, skip 4, dc in last st.

Row 3: Ch4 (counts as dc + ch1), turn, Shell in next ch2 space, [ch1, VSt] in center of next 3 VSts, dc in last st.

Row 4: Ch3, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, [VSt, ch3] in center of next VSt, [dc, ch2, dc] in center st of Shell, ch3, dc in top of beginning ch3.

Rows 5 to 8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.

Row 9: Repeat Row 3.

Square should measure 3.5” from Rows 2 to 9 and between the first/last dc of each row. If your measurements differ, adjust hook size and repeat.

 

Sweater

Body – Use Hook US G/4.00 mm:

Row 1: Ch181 (229, 277), dc in 4^th ch (skipped chs count as a dc) and each ch to end (179, 227, 275)

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc throughout), turn, dc in each st to end. (179, 227, 275)

Row 3: Ch3, turn, dc next 3 sts, ch1, skip 2, *[VSt in next st, ch1, skip 2] 2 times, VSt in next st, ch3, skip 4, [dc, ch2, dc] in next st, ch3, skip 4*, repeat between * until there are 13 sts remaining, [VSt, ch1, skip 2] 3 times, dc in last 4 sts.

Row 4: Ch3, turn, dc next 3 sts, ch1, *[VSt, ch1] in center of next 3 VSts, Shell in center of next ch2 space, ch1*, repeat between * to last ch2 space, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 3 VSts, dc in last 4 sts. (10, 13, 16 Shells + VSts between)

Row 5: Ch3, turn, dc next 3 sts, ch1, *[VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, [VSt, ch3] in center of next VSt,[dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3*, repeat between * to last Shell, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 3 VSts, dc in last 4 sts.

Repeat Rows 4 & 5, ending with a Row 4 repeat, until the piece measures 19” from the beginning. Fasten off after last repeat.

 

Mark sweater to work sides and back sections.

The sweater will now be worked in three separate sections to form the armholes and then joined again at the shoulders. Place stitch markers (SM) as indicated below. Please note the photo shown is for the XS/S size but the concepts are the same for all sizes.

Size XS/S – Working from the right side, mark the 1^st and 3^rd VSt between the 3^rd and 4^th Shells and 7^th and 8^th Shells.

Size M/L – Working from the right side, mark the 1^st and 3^rd VSt between the 4^th and 5^th and the 9^th and 10^th Shells.

Size XL/2X – Working from the right side, mark the 1^st and 3^rd VSt between the 5^th and 6^th and the 11^th and 12^th Shells.

 

Right Side:

Row 1: Working from wrong side, join yarn in SM1, ch3, dc in same ch space, *ch3, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, VSt in center of next VSt*, repeat between * to last VSt, ch1, dc in last 4 sts. (3, 4, 5 Shells + VSts between)

Row 2: Ch3, turn, dc in next 3 dc, *ch1, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 3 VSts, Shell in center of next ch2 space*, repeat between * to last ch2 space, ch1, dc in last 2 dc. (3, 4, 5 Shells + VSts between)

Row 3: Ch3, turn, dc in next dc, *ch3, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, VSt in center of next VSt*, repeat between * to last VSt, ch1, dc in last 4 dc.

Repeat Rows 2 & 3, ending with a Row 2 repeat, until the piece measures 9”, (9”, 10”) from the beginning of Right Side. Fasten off after last repeat.

 

Back:

Row 1: Working from wrong side, join yarn in SM3, ch3, dc in same ch space, ch3, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3, *[VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, [VSt, ch3] in center of next VSt, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3*, repeat between * to last Shell before next SM, 2dc in center of next VSt (the one with the SM), leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 2: Ch3, turn, dc in next dc, ch1, Shell in center of next ch2 space, *ch1, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 3 VSts, Shell in center of next ch2 space*, repeat between * to last ch2 space, ch1, dc in last 2 dc. (4, 5, 6 Shells + VSts between)

Row 3: Ch3, turn, dc in next dc, ch3, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3, *[VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, [VSt, ch3] in center of next VSt, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3*, repeat between * to last Shell, 2dc in last 2 dc.

Repeat Rows 2 & 3, ending with a Row 2 repeat, until the piece measures 9”, (9”, 10”) from the beginning of Back. Note: Be sure to have the same number or rows as for Right Side. Fasten off after last repeat.

 

Left Side:

Row 1: Working from wrong side, join yarn at end (where you ended the Body), ch3, dc next 3 sts, ch1, *[VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, [VSt, ch3] in center of next VSt, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3*, repeat between* to last Shell before SM4, 2dc in center of next VSt (the one with the stitch marker), leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 2: Ch3, turn, dc in next dc, ch1, *Shell in center of next ch2 space, ch1, [VSt, ch1] in center of next 3 VSts *, repeat between * to last VSt, dc in last 4 sts. (3 Shells + VSts between)

Row 3: Ch3, turn, dc next 3 sts, ch1, *[VSt, ch1] in center of next 2 VSts, [VSt, ch3] in center of next VSt, [dc, ch2, dc] in 4^th st of next Shell, ch3*, repeat between * to last Shell, 2dc in last 2 dc. (4, 5, 6 Shells Shells + VSts between)

Repeat Rows 2 & 3, ending with a Row 2 repeat, until the piece measures 9”, (9”, 10”) from the beginning of Left Side. Note: Be sure to have the same number or rows as for Right Side and Back. Do NOT Fasten off.

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✅ 4/6 – My Favorite Tote Bag hosted by The Purple Poncho

• PREMIER EVERYDAY SOFT WORSTED SOLIDS AND MULTIS
  • Cream – 2 balls; Twilight Blue -12 yards; Quiet Blue – 6 yards; Soft Peach  – 24 yards
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• PREMIER CHAMONIX YARN OR PREMIER COTTON FAIR SOLIDS – 4 to 7 balls required depending on size. I made the cardigan sample in Chamonix Ice Blue and the Vest in Cotton Fair Mocha.

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    		Cardi	Vest
    XS/S	34″	1,550	1,270
    M/L	42″	1,900	1,600
    XL/2X	50″	2,400	2,000
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5/4 – My Favorite Throw Pillow hosted by Sincerely, Pam

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• Hook:  US I/5.50 mm

 

 

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