​Cozy Blanket Cardigan

US Size N 10.0 mm crochet hook

7 skeins of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in Wheat (170 g/skein)

or

8 skeins Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in River Run (140 g/skein)

(Pattern uses approximately 1032 g)

Scissors

Tapestry Needle to weave in ends and to seam

Cross bust approx 26” and bust circumference 52”

When piece is laid flat on ground, end of arm to end of arm measurement is approximately 40”. Top of neck to bottom of piece is approximately 32”. Piece stretches downward when worn.

Just under 2 stitches per inch

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

hdc blo– half double crochet through back loop only

sl st – slip stitch

sp – space

Chain 77

Row 1 Sl st into 2nd st from hook and in each stitch across row (76 stitches)

Row 2 Ch 2 (counts as 1st stitch of row), hdc blo in 2nd st of foundation row and in each stitch across row. (76 stitches)

Row 3 – 10 Repeat row 2

Row 11 *Ch 2, turn, sk st below, sl st into next st, repeat from * across. Make final sl st into ch 2 from previous row. (76 ch stitches)

Row 12 Ch 2, turn, sl st into ch 2 sp below, *ch 2, sl st into next ch 2 space, repeat from * across row. (76 ch stitches)

Row 13 – 66 Repeat row 12

Row 67 Ch 1 (doesn’t count as stitch), make 2 sc in each ch 2 sp across the row. (76 stitches)

Row 68 Ch 2 (counts as first stitch), hdc blo in 2nd st of row below and in each stitch across the row. (76 stitches)

Repeat row 68 until entire piece measures approximately 32” from top of shrug to bottom of shrug

Tie off and weave in ends. Move onto seaming and assembly.

Place piece lengthwise on the floor or large table. Fold each corner inward until they meet. With your tapestry needle and length of yarn, simply seam inward with a preferred seam (I used a whip stitch) on each side, leaving an opening for the arms that are approximately 9” long. (Note: You can adjust the seam length to your liking) You may also choose to add a 1 ¼” button to the upper portion of the cardigan. There is no need to add a button hole as it will fit through the fabric.

Above: Simply fold the corners inward and seam, leaving holes for the arms.

I want to make mine larger, how do I do that?

Make your initial chain longer but keep an odd stitch count. You will also have to add more rows to keep the shape correct. Keep in mind that you will also use more yarn than the pattern indicates.

Be sure to check your gauge before beginning. You can also measure after working several rows to make sure that your piece is measuring close to 40” across. Adjust your tension or hook size if necessary.