Free Crochet Pattern: Wool-Ease® One-Stitch Adult Cardigan

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One-Stitch Adult Cardigan
Lion BrandŽ Wool-Ease^®
Pattern Number: 957
An easy, flattering sweater that you'll want to live in! Features a jewel neckline and one-piece construction. Note: image is of the knitted version (pattern 936); the crochet version is similar but not identical.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X
Bust measurements: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60) in
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

620-125 Wool-Ease Yarn: Camel A sophisticated medium tan that's never out of style.
Quantity needed: 6 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 20.94
Alternative Quantity: (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

GAUGE:
12 sc and 16 rows = 4 in [10 cm]. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS: Inc 1 sc: Work 2 sc in same st. Dec 1 sc: Pull up loop in each of next 2 sc, yarn over hook and pull throughall loops on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

SWEATER POCKET LINING (make 2): Ch 16 (16, 16, 16, 19, 19). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across -- 15 (15, 15, 15, 18,18) sc. Ch 1, turn. Cont in sc until piece measures 5 in.. Fasten off. BACK: Ch 61 (67, 73, 79, 85, 91). Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across -- 60 (66, 72, 78,84, 90) sc. Ch 1, turn. Cont in sc until piece measures 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10)in. from beg. Shape Sleeves: Inc 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then work 1 roweven. Rep these 4 rows 4 more times -- 90 (96, 102, 108, 114, 120) sc. Note: Piece should measure 14 (14, 15, 15, 15, 15) in. from beg. Inc 1 st ateach end of next row, then 2 sts at each end of foll row. Rep these 2 rows 11(11, 10, 9, 9, 9) times more -- 162 (168, 168, 168, 174, 180) sc. Note: Piece should measure 19 (19, 19 1/4, 20, 20, 20) in. from beg. Ch 13(13, 13, 13, 10, 10) at end of next 2 rows for cuffs -- 186 (192, 192, 192, 192,198) sc. Work even in sc until piece measures 4 1/4 (4 1/4, 5, 5, 6, 6) in. fromaddition of cuff sts. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT: Ch 31 (34, 37, 40, 43, 46). Row 1: (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across -- 30 (33, 36, 39,42, 45) sc. Cont in sc until piece measures 6 in. from beg, ending with a WSrow. Pocket opening: Next row (RS): Sc in each of next 8 (9, 10, 12, 12, 13) sts,sc in each of 15 (15, 15, 15, 18, 18) sc of one pocket lining, skip next 15 (15,15, 18, 18) sc, sc in each of last 7 (9, 11, 12, 12, 14) sts. Cont in sc untilpiece measures 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10) in. from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Sleeve: Inc 1 sc at beg of next RS row (side edge), then at this sideedge on each of foll 2 rows. Work 1 row even. Rep these 4 rows 4 more times --45 (48, 51, 54, 57, 60) sc. Note: Piece should measure 14 (14, 14 1/4, 15, 15, 15) in. from beg. Inc 1 stat beg of next RS row (side edge) and 2 sts at this side edge on foll row. Repthese 2 rows 11 (11, 10, 9, 9, 9) more times -- 81 (84, 84, 84, 87, 90) sts. Note: Piece should measure 19 (19, 19 1/4, 20, 20, 20) in. from beg. Ch 13(13, 13, 13, 10, 10) sts at beg of next RS row for cuff -- 93 (96, 96, 96, 96,99) sc. Cont in sc until piece measures 2 (2, 2 1/4, 2 1/4, 3 1/4, 3 1/4) in. fromaddition of cuff sts, ending with a RS row. Shape neck: Sl st across 8 (8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sc, sc to end of row. Dec 1 scat neck edge on next 6 rows. Work 2 rows even or until piece measures same asBack. Fasten off. Mark position of 6 buttons evenly spaced on Left Front edgewith first one 1/4 in. above lower edge and last one 1 inch below neck edge. RIGHT FRONT: Work to correspond to Left Front, rev shaping and workingbuttonholes (= ch, skip 1 sc) 3 sts from front edge. FINISHING: Pocket trim: Work 2 rows sc on each pocket opening edge. Sew pocket trimsides to Jacket. Sew pocket lining in place to WS of Jacket. Sc or sl stshoulder and Sleeve top seam, rev seam for turn-back cuff and leaving centerBack 23 (23, 23, 25, 25, 25) sc free. Sew side seams leaving 3 in. open at loweredge for slits, if desired. Jacket trim: Work 2 rows sc along Right Front Jacket edge, around neck edgeand down Left Front Jacket edge working 3 sc to turn corner at each neck edge.Fasten off. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
cont = continu(e)(s)(ing)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
sl st = slip stitch
tog = together
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over

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