​Grey Crochet Cardigan

You’ll need:

900 (950)g of grey mélange Amalfi yarn (53% cotton, 47% polyester; 115m/50g);

Crochet hooks 4,5; 5; 6 (5; 5,5; 6).

Size: S (M).

Used Patterns

Main pattern: the quantity of sts is multiple 12 + 1 + 2 chain sts increase. Work due to the scheme. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1^st-9^th rows x once, then, repeat 6^th-9^th rows.

Stitches control: crochet hook 4,5: 17 sts x 8,5 rows = 10 x 10 cm;

Crochet hook 5: 16 sts x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm;

Crochet hook 6: 15 sts x 7,5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions

Back

Make 73 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase with crochet hook 4,5 (5) and work with the main pattern. In 25 (26,5) cm from the set-up row, make 12 chain sts for arm-holes from both sides (= 1 pattern repeat) and work with the main pattern on all the sts. In 34 (36) cm from the set-up row, work with crochet hook 5 (5,5) in 44 (46,5) cm from the set-up row – with crochet hook 6. In 81 (83,5) cm from the set-up row, finish your work.

Left Front

Make 49 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase with crochet hook 4,5 (5) and work with the main pattern. Make arm-hole from the right side and change crochet hooks in the same way, as for back. Finish your work at the height of back.

Right Front

Make in symmetry to the left front.

Sleeves

Make 85 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase with crochet hook 4,5 (5) and work with the main pattern. In 53 cm from the set-up row, finish your work, sew up the sleeves, make side seams.

Assembly

Make shoulder and side seams.