Arlo Granny Square Crocheted Cardigan
Skill level: Intermediate
Materials:
Gauge: (Approximate) One completed square of 5 rounds should be approximately 7.5” X 7.5”. There are approximately 2.5 rounds in a 4” X 4” square.
Dimensions (approximate):
Abbreviations & Skills:
Sizing suggestions: *This pattern is one size only. If you’re experienced, you may be able to modify this to your specific size. Here are some suggestions in hopes to help you! To make this for larger sizes, you can make the back wider by omitting the joining method in step three and adding two to three rows of double crochet to each panel along the side, then seaming at the center. Equally, you would want to add width to each front panel by increasing the number of half double crochet stitching border and or modifying by adding double crochet rows to the sides of the panels before seaming. Sleeves can be made wider by replacing the use of the flat slip stitch seam to join and use the seamless join method or by adding rows of double crochet to sides of the squares in order to make them wider before seaming.
Pattern Instructions
Next, you will move onto assembly where you will seam the squares together in order to make the sweater!
Assembly:
Step 2: Seam Sleeves – Seam two granny squares together, right sides facing out, along one end. Next, seam opposite ends together to create the sleeve or a “cylinder”
Step 3: Seam Panels Up Center Back Seam up back panels at center using the Seamless Join method for granny squares. This is worked by crocheting 3 dc in each space between 3dc stitches on edge of panel, then working 3 dc on matching opposite panel space. This will create the look of the granny stitch and give more width to the final back panel. Tie off.
Step 4: Seam Each Side using the Seamless Join Method seam, from the bottom up, ending just after you’ve seamed past the 3rd granny square from the bottom.
Step 5: Seam Sleeves to Cardigan – use the Flat Slip Stitch Join seam method (or preferred method) to evenly attach sleeves to the cardigan, tie off and weave in ends.
Step 6: Double Crochet Cuff – With Fisherman, double crochet evenly along the bottom of each sleeve for a total of three rounds each. Tie off and weave in ends.
Now, block to shape if desired!
