Relief Summer Cardigan
You’ll need:
6 (7) 7 skeins of 100% cotton yarn (124m/50g);
Crochet hook 3,5.
Size: S, M, L.
Stitches control: 22 double crochets х 7 rows = 10 х 10 cm.
Instructions
Back
Make 104 (112) 128 chain sts and work due to the scheme to 54 cm height, after that, cast on 48 sts from both sides for sleeves and continue work on all the sts.
Finish work at 78 (79) 80 cm.
Left Front
Make 40 (48) 56 chain sts and work due to the scheme to 48 cm height.
Neck-Hole
Make decreases from the neck-hole side:
1st row: single crochet in the last st of neck-hole;
2nd row: 3 chain sts, 1 double crochet in the next st, finish the row due to the ornament;
3rd row: 1 single crochet in the last double crochet near the nec-hole.
Repeat 1st-3rd rows every 5 (7) 7 rows – 4 (3) 3 times.
At the same time, after crocheting 54 cm, make 48 chain sts for the sleeve and make new sts (see the scheme).
Finish work at 78 (79) 80 cm height.
Right Front
Make in symmetry to the left.
Assembly and Fastening
Sew up the shoulders, sides and sleeves.
Fasten the front, neck-hole and sleeves with 5th row of the scheme.