Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
Pinwheel Lace Cardigan
Lion Brand® Imagine (Old)
Pattern Number: cim-pin

SKILL LEVEL:  Experienced
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large
Finished bust measurements: 42 (45, 50)inches.
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

780-099 Imagine Yarn: Fisherman (discontinued) Natural cream
Quantity needed: 6 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 23.94
Alternative Quantity: (7, 8)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8 (5 mm)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45


Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size I-9
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

GAUGE:
For size Small: 4 inches x 4 inches, worked with size I hook. For size Medium: 4 1/4 inches x 4 1/4 inches, worked with size J hook. For size Large: 5 inches x 5 inches, worked with size K hook. 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 fewer 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:
4 dc cluster: Work 1 dc in each of next 4 dc until 1 lp of each dc rems on hook, yo and draw through all 5 lps on hook.

NOTES:
The same instructions apply to all sizes, except you use a different size hook depending on the size garment you are making.


INSTRUCTIONS



FULL SQUARE (make 65):
With size I (J, k) hook, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 15 dc in ring, sl st into top of beg ch -- 16 dc.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, (ch 5, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc) 3 times, ch 5, sl st to top of beg ch.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc until 1 lp of each dc rems on hook, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook (1 cluster made at beg of rnd), ch 5, sk 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 5, 1 dc) into next ch, ch 5, *4 dc cluster over next 4 dc, ch 5, sk 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 5, 1 dc) into next ch, ch 5; rep from * twice more, sl st into top of first cluster.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *1 sc into top of cluster, 5 sc in the ch-5 space, 1 sc in next dc, 5 sc into next ch-5 space, 1 sc into next dc, 5 sc into next ch-5 space; rep from * 3 times more, sl st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Half Square (make 14):
With size I (J, K) hook, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring.

Row 1: Ch 3, work 7 dc in ring (8 dc), turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in 2nd dc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, ch 5, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in top of t-ch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in 2nd dc, *ch 5, sk 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 5, 1 dc) in next ch, ch 5, sk 2 ch, 4 dc cluster; rep from * once, end working last 2 dc tog, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each ch and st across, end sc in last dc; continuing around work 12 sc evenly spaced along rem edge, end 1 sc in corner.

Fasten off.

Quarter Square (make 12):
With size I (J, K) hook, ch 19.
Row 1: 1 dc in 9th ch from hook, ch 5, sk 2 ch, 4 dc cluster, ch 5, sk 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 5, 1 dc) in next ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc, 5 sc in the ch-5 space, 1 sc in next dc, 5 sc in next ch-5 space, 1 sc in top of cluster, 5 sc in next ch-5 space, 1 sc in next dc, 5 sc in next ch-space, 3 sc in corner, 12 sc evenly spaced along rem edge, end 1 sc in corner.

Fasten off.

Right Wedge (make 12):
With size I (J, K) hook, ch 21 (3 ch = 1 dc; 3 ch = ch-3 space): Row 1: 1 dc in 10th ch from hook, (ch 2, sk 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch) 2 times, ch 2, sk 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sl st in last ch.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first st, 1 sc in each ch and in each st, end sl st in beg sl st.

Left Front Wedge (make 12):
Row 1: Work as for Right Front Wedge Row 1.
Row 2: Ch 1, DO NOT TURN, work as for Right Front Wedge Row 2.

FINISHING:
Back: Assemble Squares 5 across x 5 high and sew tog invisibly.
Fronts and Sleeves: Foll assembly diagram.

Sew Fronts to Back at shoulders.
Cuff: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at wrist edge and with size H (I, J) hook, work 4 rows sc.

Fasten off.

Place markers on Front and Back at side edges 12" down from shoulder seam.

Sew Sleeves between markers.

Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Lower Edge: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at center Front and with size H(I, J) hook, work in sc for 2".

Fasten off.
Front and Neck Edge: With RS facing, join with a sl st at center Front lower edge and work as for Back for 1".



Sleeve Assembly Diagram

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Front Assembly Diagram

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p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
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sl = slip
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st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
approx = approximately
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
fpsc = front post single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tbl = through the back loop
tog = together
yo = yarn over


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