Crochet Textured Open-Front Cardigan with Pockets Free Pattern

Crochet Textured Open-Front Cardigan with Pockets Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Medium weight (4) yarn in beige
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Gauge

4” x 4” = 12 dc x 8 rows

Pattern Notes

The cardigan is worked in panels: back, two fronts, and sleeves, then sewn together. The stitch pattern consists of alternating rows of double crochet and double crochet chain spaces for an open, textured look.

Back Panel

1. Ch 62, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, turn. (60 dc)
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st*, repeat from * to * across, turn.
3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 27 more rows or until desired length is reached.

Front Panels (Make 2)

1. Ch 32, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, turn. (30 dc)
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st*, repeat from * to * across, turn.
3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 27 more rows or until matching back panel length.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. Ch 40, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, turn. (38 dc)
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st*, repeat from * to * across, turn.
3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 15 more rows or until desired sleeve length.

Pockets (Make 2)

1. Ch 22, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, turn. (20 dc)
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across, turn.
3. Repeat for 6 more rows. Fasten off.

Assembly

1. Lay back panel flat, attach front panels by seaming along shoulders.
2. Seam sides, leaving openings for sleeves.
3. Attach and seam sleeves to armholes.
4. Sew pockets to front panels, positioning at desired height.
5. Weave in all ends.