The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
Pattern
Materials:
- 1220-2310 yards of Lion Brand Jeans Yarn in Topstitch or similar
worsted weight yarn (see size for exact amounts)
- Crochet hook size G (4.25mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Notes:
1. Pattern is worked in sections starting with a large rectangle for the lower front and
back. The upper front and back are worked directly into the top of the large rectangle
and shoulders are then seamed. Sleeves are worked directly into arm holes and
ribbing is added at the end.
2. Chains at beginning of rounds and rows count as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
3. You may need to use a larger hook for the ribbing if you are experiencing curling.
4. The RS of the garment will have a noticeable “stripe” in the hdc rows.
Size:
XS: fits bust 28-30” (approx. 1220 yards) 5 skeins 2X: fits bust 48-50” (approx. 1835
yards) 8 skeins
S: fits bust 32-34” (approx. 1360 yards) 6 skeins 3X: fits bust 52-54” (approx. 1965
yards) 8 skeins
M: fits bust 36-38” (approx. 1430 yards) 6 skeins 4X: fits bust 56-58” (approx. 2155
yards) 9 skeins
L: fits bust 40-42” (approx. 1500 yards) 7 skeins 5x: fits bust 60-62” (approx. 2310
yards) 10 skeins
The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
Pattern
Special Stitches:
Working the dc rows:
Ch 4 (counts as 1st st and ch1), turn. Sk next st, dc in following st (3 rd st from the end). Ch1,
sk1, dc across.
Working the sc rows after the dc rows:
When working the sc rows after the dc rows make sure to sc into each dc st and ch st
across. The last two stitches will be worked in the fourth and third ch. Make sure to go under
both loops.
The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
Pattern
Pattern:
Lower back and front section (worked as one piece):
Ch 66 (68,70,72,74,76,76,78,78)
R1: RS sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 75, 77, 77)
R2: ch2 (counts as 1st st), turn, hdc in each st across. (65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 75, 77, 77)
R3: ch1, turn, sc in each st across. (65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 75, 77, 77)
R4: ch4, (counts as 1st st and ch1), turn, sk 1, dc in next, *ch1, sk 1, dc, repeat from * across.
(65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 75, 77, 77)
R5: ch1, turn, sc in each st and ch across, working last two sts in the 4 th and 3rd turning chs.
(65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 75, 77, 77)
Repeat rows 2-5: 23 (26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47) more times for a total of 24 (27, 30, 33,
36, 39, 42, 45, 48) repeats.
Then repeat rows 2-3 one time for each size
Do not fasten off.
Total rows: 99 (111, 123, 135, 147, 159, 171, 183, 195)
Finished width is approximately: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) inches.
Upper back and front section (worked directly into the side of the Lower Section and
separately after Row 1):
R1: ch1, rotate and sc across the top of the long edge of lower back and front section with RS
facing you. Work 1sc into each sc and hdc row and 2sc into each dc row. 125 (139, 155, 169,
185, 199, 213, 229, 245)
XS, M, XL, 5X: Start by working 2sc in the first sc row then work 1sc into each sc and hdc row
until the last row, work 2sc in the last sc row.
S, L, 2X, 3X, 4X: Work 1sc into each sc and hdc row and 2sc into each dc row until the last row,
The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
Pattern
Upper Right Section:
XS (2X, 3X):
R2: ch3 (counts as 1st hdc and ch1) turn, sk1, hdc in next st, *ch1, sk1, hdc, repeat from * 12
(21, 23) times, hdc in last st. (27, 45, 49)
R3: ch1, turn, sc in each st and ch st across working last two sts in the 3 rd and 2nd turning ch.
(27, 45, 49)
R4: ch4 (counts as 1st dc and ch1) turn , sk1, dc in next st, *ch1, sk1, dc, repeat from * 12(21,
23) times, hdc in last st. (27, 45, 49)
R5: ch1, turn, sc in each st and ch st across working last two sts in the 3 rd and 2nd turning chs
(27, 45, 49)
Repeat rows 2-5: (4, 5, 6) more times
Then
Repeat row 2: (1, 1, 0) times
Repeat row 3: (0, 1, 0) times
Size 2X only repeat row 2 one more time.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
S (M, L, XL, 4X, 5X)
R2: ch3 (counts as 1st hdc and ch1) turn, sk1, hdc in next st, *ch1, sk1, hdc, repeat from *14(16,
18, 20, 25, 27) times. (31, 35, 39, 43, 53, 57)
R3: ch1, turn, sc in each st and ch across working last two sts in the 3 rd and 2nd turning ch. (31,
35, 39, 43, 53, 57)
R4: ch4 (counts as 1st dc and ch1) turn, sk1, dc in next st, *ch1, sk1, dc, repeat from * 14(16,
18, 20, 25, 27) times. (31, 35, 39, 43, 53, 57)
R5: ch1, turn, sc in each st and ch across working last two sts in the 3 rd and 2nd turning ch. (31,
35, 39, 43, 53, 57)
Repeat rows 2-5: (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) more times.
Then
Repeat row 2: (1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1) times
Repeat row 3: (1, 0, 0, 1, 0,1) times
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing
Total rows: 21(23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
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With WS facing you, skip 3 (4,4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts along row 1 of upper section and attach
yarn. This will be to the left of the previous section worked.
Upper Back:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
R2: ch3 (counts as 1st hdc and ch1), sk1, hdc in next st, *ch1, sk1, hdc, repeat from * 30(33, 37,
41, 45, 49, 52, 56, 60) times. (63, 69, 77, 85, 93, 101, 107, 115, 123)
R3: ch1, turn, sc in each st across. (63, 69, 77, 85, 93, 101, 107, 115, 123)
R4: ch4 (counts as 1st dc and ch1) turn, sk1, dc in next st, *ch1, sk1, dc, repeat from * 30 (33,
37, 41, 45, 49, 52, 56, 60) times. (63, 69, 77, 85, 93, 101, 107, 115, 123)
R5: ch1, turn, sc in each st across. (63, 69, 77, 85, 93, 101, 107, 115, 123)
Repeat row 2: (1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1) times
Repeat Row 3: (0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1) times
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Size 2X only repeat row 2 one more time.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Total rows: 21 (23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
With WS facing you, skip 3 (4,4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts along row 1 of upper section and attach
yarn. This will be to the left of the previous section worked.
Upper Left Section:
XS (2X, 3X):
R2: ch3 (counts as 1st hdc and ch1) turn, sk1, hdc in next st, *ch1, sk1, hdc, repeat from *
12(21, 23) times, hdc in last st. (27, 45, 49)
R3: ch1, turn, sc in each st and ch st across working last two sts in the 3 rd and 2nd turning ch.
(27, 45, 49)
R4: ch4 (counts as 1st dc and ch1) turn, sk1, dc in next st, *ch1, sk1, dc, repeat from * 12(21,
23) times, hdc in last st. (27, 45, 49)
Repeat rows 2-5: (4, 5, 6) more times
Then
Repeat row 2: (1, 1, 0) times
Repeat row 3: (0, 1, 0) times
Size 2X only repeat row 2 one more time.
Fasten off
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S (M, L, XL, 4X, 5X)
R2: ch3 (counts as 1st hdc and ch1) turn, sk1, hdc in next st, *ch1, sk1, hdc, repeat from * 14
(16, 18, 20, 25, 27) times. (31, 35, 39, 43, 53, 57)
R3: ch1, turn, sc in each st and ch st across working last two sts in the 3 rd and 2nd turning ch.
(31, 35, 39, 43, 53, 57)
R4: ch4 (counts as 1st dc and ch1) turn, sk1, dc in next st, *ch1, sk1, dc, repeat from * 14 (16,
18, 20, 25, 27) times. (31, 35, 39, 43, 53, 57)
Repeat rows 2-5: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) more times
then
Repeat row 2: 1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 1) times
Repeat row 3: 1 (0, 0, 1, 0, 1) times
Fasten off
Seaming Shoulders:
Laying cardigan down RS up, fold over right and left sides so RSs are together.
Using a large tapestry needle sew Upper Right section to the top of Upper Back section using
your preferred method of seaming at shoulder.
Then sew the Upper Left Section to the top of the Upper Back Section at shoulder leaving a gap
of 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9) sts in the center of the upper back section.
Total rows: 21 (23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
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Sleeves:
Sleeves are worked directly into the arm hole of the sweater. They are worked in joined rounds,
turning after each join.
With RS facing you attach yarn in center stitch or left of center stitch under arm.
R1: ch1, sc in same st as join and evenly around (1sc in each sc and hdc row and 2sc in each dc
row), slst to top of 1st st to join. (57, 60, 66,67, 69, 71, 76, 78, 80)
R2: ch2 (counts as 1st hdc) turn, hdc around, slst to top of 1 st st to join. (57, 60, 66, 67, 69, 71,
76, 78, 80)
R3: ch1, turn, sc in same st as join and in each st around, slst to top of ch2 to join. (57, 60, 66,
67, 69, 71, 76, 78, 80)
R4: ch4 (counts as 1st dc and ch1) turn, sk1, dc in next st, *ch1, sk1, dc, repeat from * around,
slst to third ch to join. (57, 60, 66, 67, 69, 71, 76, 78, 80) * for sizes S, M, 3X, 4X and 5X you will
need to work an additional ch before joining.
R5: ch1, turn, sc in same st as join and in each st around, slst to top of 1 st st to join. (57, 60, 66,
67, 69, 71, 76, 78, 80)
R6: ch2 (counts as 1st hdc) turn, hdc2tog, hdc around until 2sts remain, hdc2tog, slst to top of
ch2 to join. (55, 58, 64, 65, 67, 69, 74, 76, 78)
R7: ch1, turn, sc in same st as join and in each st around, slst to top of 1 st st to join. (55, 58, 64,
65, 67, 69, 74, 76, 78)
R8: ch4 (counts as 1st dc and ch1) turn, sk1, dc in next st, *ch1, sk1, dc, repeat from * around,
slst to third ch to join. (55, 58, 64, 65, 67, 69, 74, 76, 78) * For sizes S, M, 3X, 4X and 5X you
will need to work an additional ch before joining.
R9: ch1, turn, sc in same st as join and in each st around, slst to top of 1 st st to join. (55, 58, 64,
65, 67, 69, 74, 76, 78)
Repeat Rounds 6-9 until sleeve hits wrist bone
Then repeat rounds 6&7 once more and move on to cuff instructions.
Cuffs are worked in rows and connected to the bottom of the sleeve using slsts. Do not fasten
off before starting cuff.
The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
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Cuffs:
With yarn still attached to bottom of sleeve ch9.
R1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook (1st 2chs count as a st) and in each ch across. (8)
Connect to the sleeve by skipping the next st and then slst in next two stitches on sleeve.
R2: turn, sk2 slsts, hdc in 3rd loop of each st across until 1st remains, hdc in top of ch2. (8)
R3: ch2, turn, hdc in BLO of each st across (8)
Connect to the sleeve by skipping the next st and then slst in next two stitches on sleeve.
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Repeat rows 2&3 around entire bottom of sleeve.
Lay right sides of cuff together and slst ends together to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat Sleeve and Cuff instruction for second sleeve.
Bottom Ribbing:
With WS of cardigan facing you attach yarn to bottom right corner.
Set Up Row: ch1, sc into same st as join and evenly across bottom edge (working 1sc in every
sc and hdc row and 2sc in each dc row), turn. 125 (139, 155, 169, 185, 199, 213, 229, 245)
XS, M, XL, 5X: Start by working 2sc in the first sc row then work 1sc into each sc and hdc row
and 2sc into each dc row until the last row, work 2sc in the last sc row.
S, L, 2X, 3X, 4X: Work 1sc into each sc and hdc row and 2sc into each dc row until the last row,
work 2(2, 2, 1, 2) sc in the last sc row.
Bottom ribbing is worked the same as the cuff, in rows and joined by slsts along bottom of
cardigan.
With yarn still attached ch0.
R1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook (1st 2chs count as a st) and in each ch across. (8)
Connect to the sleeve by skipping the next st and then slst in next two stitches on sleeve.
Repeat rows 2&3 around entire bottom of cardigan. Fasten off.
The Hometown Cardi-Free Crochet
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Collar:
With RS of cardigan facing you, attach yarn at bottom right edge of ribbing
Ch1
R1: sc in same st as join and in each stitch and row around entire front edge of cardigan. (again,
working 1sc into each sc and hdc row and 2sc in each dc row), turn. (213, 219, 229, 235, 241,
249, 251, 259, 261)
R2: ch1 (counts as first st) hdc in each st across, turn. (213, 219, 229, 235, 241, 249, 251, 259,
261)
*you may want to move up a hook size here to avoid the edges from curling.
R3: ch1, sc in each st across. (213, 219, 229, 235, 241, 249, 251, 259, 261)
Turn and sc evenly across bottom ribbing working 3sc across every two rows of hdc ribbing, slst
to top of first st of row 3.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Wet block or steam block, especially bottom ribbing.
