The Kiah Cardigan is just what you need for your next project. The pattern uses a fun stitch repeat that gives your cardigan a beautiful and squishy texture. It has a loose fit so you can stay cozy and
comfy all day!
Materials:
- •Worsted Weight (4) Yarn, Lion Brand Heartland in Wolf Trap 7(7, 7,
- 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10) skeins or 1600(1640, 1720, 1810, 1900, 2010, 2100
- 2200, 2280) yards
- I/5.5mm Crochet Hook
- Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (3)
Gauge:
- 15 Sts (5 St repeats within pattern) by 10 rows = 4×4” (blocked)
- 1 St repeat= 1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc in same St, Sk 2
To make a gauge swatch- Crochet 25 Fsc and work Row 2 of main body of the back panel for 12 rows. Block square and measure 4×4” within that square.
Sizes:
Pattern is written as XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Measurements:
Notes:
- This pattern is written from the bottom up in separate panels.
- The Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a St.
- You can make your cardigan longer or shorter by adding or removing as many rows as needed on both the back panel and front panels. Take into account your yardage requirement will change.
- You can make your sleeves longer or shorter by adding or removing as many rows as needed. Again, take into account your yardage requirement will change.
- If you don’t want pockets on your cardigan, simply skip the Ch Sp and continue along the row with the regular stitch repeat.
- The numbers in parenthesis at the beginning of the row are the row counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis at the end of the rows are your stitch counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis within the row are your instructions for all sizes.
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Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):
- Fsc- Foundation Single Crochet
- Sc- Single Crochet
- Ch- Chain
- BLO- Back Loop Only
- FLO- Front Loop Only
- St(s)- Stitch(es)
- RS- Right Side
- WS- Wrong Side
- Hdc- Half Double Crochet
- Dc- Double Crochet
- Sk- Skip
- Sp- Space
Pattern
Back Panel
Row 1: 10 Fsc, turn. (10 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 11, work 1 Sc in
the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.
the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.
Rows 2-76(82, 88, 97, 103, 112, 118, 124, 130): Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1
Sc (BLO) in each St across until one St remains, 1 Sc in final St, turn.
(10 Sc)
Sc (BLO) in each St across until one St remains, 1 Sc in final St, turn.
(10 Sc)
Do not turn after your last row, we will now be working Row 1 of the
main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.
main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.
Row 1 (RS): Work 1 Sc into the end of each row across the ribbing,
turn. (76(82, 88, 97, 103, 112, 118, 124, 130) Sc)
turn. (76(82, 88, 97, 103, 112, 118, 124, 130) Sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, Work 1 Sc, 1 Hdc and 1 Dc all into the first St, *Sk 2 Sts,
[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St* repeat from * to * across row until 3
Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (76(82, 88, 97, 103, 112, 118,
124, 130) Sts)
[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St* repeat from * to * across row until 3
Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (76(82, 88, 97, 103, 112, 118,
124, 130) Sts)
Rows 3-59(61, 61, 61, 63, 63, 63, 65, 65): Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off.
Front Panel (make 2)-
Fasten off.
Front Panel (make 2)-
Row 1: 10 Fsc, turn. (10 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 11, work 1 Sc in
the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.
the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.
Rows 2-31(34, 37, 40, 43, 49, 52, 55, 58): Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc
(BLO) in each St across until one St remains, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (10
Sc)
(BLO) in each St across until one St remains, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (10
Sc)
Do not turn after your last row, we will now be working Row 1 of the
main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.
main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.
Row 1 (RS): Work 1 Sc into the end of each row across the ribbing,
turn. (31(34, 37, 40, 43, 49, 52, 55, 58) Sc)
turn. (31(34, 37, 40, 43, 49, 52, 55, 58) Sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, Work 1 Sc, 1 Hdc and 1 Dc all into the first St, *Sk 2 Sts,
[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St* repeat from * to * across row until 3
Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (31(34, 37, 40, 43, 49, 52, 55,
58) Sts)
[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St* repeat from * to * across row until 3
Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (31(34, 37, 40, 43, 49, 52, 55,
58) Sts)
Rows 3-16: Repeat Row 2.
Row 17: Ch 1, work 1 Sc, 1 Hdc and 1 Dc into first St, Sk 2 *[1 Sc, 1
Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 2,* repeat from * to * 0(0, 0, 1, 1, 2, ,3, 3, 4)
more times, 1 Sc in next St, Ch 17(20, 23, 20, 23, 23, 20, 23, 20), Sk
17(20, 23, 20, 23, 23, 20, 23, 20) Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next,
continue regular St repeat across row, ending with 1 Sc in last St like
normal, turn. (14(14, 14, 20, 20, 26, 32, 32, 38 Sts, and 17(20, 23, 20,
23, 23, 20, 23, 20) Chs)
Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 2,* repeat from * to * 0(0, 0, 1, 1, 2, ,3, 3, 4)
more times, 1 Sc in next St, Ch 17(20, 23, 20, 23, 23, 20, 23, 20), Sk
17(20, 23, 20, 23, 23, 20, 23, 20) Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next,
continue regular St repeat across row, ending with 1 Sc in last St like
normal, turn. (14(14, 14, 20, 20, 26, 32, 32, 38 Sts, and 17(20, 23, 20,
23, 23, 20, 23, 20) Chs)
Row 18: Repeat Row 2, when you reach the Ch Sp, work your Sts into
the Chs like normal, treating it like a regular St. (31(34, 37, 40, 43, 49,
52, 55, 58) Sts)
the Chs like normal, treating it like a regular St. (31(34, 37, 40, 43, 49,
52, 55, 58) Sts)
Rows 19-59(61, 61, 61, 63, 63, 63, 65, 65): Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing last row to back panel.Sleeves (make 2)-
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing last row to back panel.Sleeves (make 2)-
Row 1: 10 Fsc, turn. (10 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 11, work 1 Sc in
the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.
the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.
Rows 2-28(28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 37) : Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc
(BLO) in each St across until one St remains, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (10
Sc)
(BLO) in each St across until one St remains, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (10
Sc)
Do not turn after your last row, we will now be working Row 1 of the
main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.
main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.
Row 1 (RS): Work 1(1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1) Sc into the end of the first
ribbing row, work 2 Sc into the end of each of the remaining rows
across, turn. (55(55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73, 73) Sc)
ribbing row, work 2 Sc into the end of each of the remaining rows
across, turn. (55(55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73, 73) Sc)
Your sleeve is going to look wavy and crazy at this point. Don’t worry,
that’s normal!
that’s normal!
Row 2: Ch 1, Work 1 Sc, 1 Hdc and 1 Dc all into the first St, *Sk 2 Sts,
[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St * repeat from * to * across row until 3
Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (55(55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73,
73) Sts)
[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St * repeat from * to * across row until 3
Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (55(55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73,
73) Sts)
Rows 3-43(43, 43, 43, 43, 41, 41, 41, 41): Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing last row to the front and back
panels. Note- This is an oversized drop-sleeve style cardigan. The wider
the front/back panels are, the shorter the sleeve needs to be because they
join further down your bicep. That’s why the smaller sizes have more
rows than the larger.
panels. Note- This is an oversized drop-sleeve style cardigan. The wider
the front/back panels are, the shorter the sleeve needs to be because they
join further down your bicep. That’s why the smaller sizes have more
rows than the larger.
You an easily adjust your sleeve length by adding
or taking away as many rows as needed.
or taking away as many rows as needed.
Pockets (make 2)
Row 1: 19(22, 25, 22, 25, 25, 22, 25, 22) Fsc, turn. 19(22, 25, 22, 25,
25, 22, 25, 22) Sc)
25, 22, 25, 22) Sc)
Alternatively, you can Ch 1 more than the number
listed above, work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and each Ch
across for the same amount of Sts.
Rows 2-24: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing all 4 sides of pocket to cardigan.
listed above, work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and each Ch
across for the same amount of Sts.
Rows 2-24: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing all 4 sides of pocket to cardigan.
The first row of your pocket should line up with Row 1 of the main body
of the front panel and the last row should line up with Row 18.
of the front panel and the last row should line up with Row 18.
You can
add or remove as many rows to this panel if you need to make
adjustments.
add or remove as many rows to this panel if you need to make
adjustments.
Joining Panels
Block your panels to the measurements listed above. I recommend a
steam block.
Place your front and back panels together RS facing.
Using your preferred seaming method attach the front panels to the back
panel at the shoulders (I used my hook and slip stitched across through
the outer loops only).
steam block.
Place your front and back panels together RS facing.
Using your preferred seaming method attach the front panels to the back
panel at the shoulders (I used my hook and slip stitched across through
the outer loops only).
Be sure your panels are aligned and that you aren’t
bunching or skipping stitches.
Next, using the same joining process as above, we will be attaching the
sleeves to the cardigan. Make sure the center of the sleeve is aligned
with the shoulder seam.
bunching or skipping stitches.
Next, using the same joining process as above, we will be attaching the
sleeves to the cardigan. Make sure the center of the sleeve is aligned
with the shoulder seam.
Be sure to check that your sleeves are even on
both the front and back panel as you go. It is helpful to use SM’s here to
keep your sleeve in place as you join.
both the front and back panel as you go. It is helpful to use SM’s here to
keep your sleeve in place as you join.
Finally, fold your cardigan so that the back and front panels are on top of
each other, RS facing. Seam from the cuffs to the underarm and down
the side of the cardigan.
each other, RS facing. Seam from the cuffs to the underarm and down
the side of the cardigan.
Sew Pockets
Now, you will be sewing your pockets to the inside of the front panels
using a sewing needle. Place your pocket on the WS (inside) of the
cardigan. Line it up so that the top of the pocket is aligned with Row 18.
You will be sewing the top of the pocket to that row/just above it. The
bottom of the pocket panel should line up with the top of the ribbing at
Row 1 of the front panel. I recommend pinning your pocket in place.
With your needle, sew all 4 sides. Make sure you don’t stick your needle
all the way through to the front so that the seam is not visible on the
outside. Don’t tug your stitches too tight. Be sure to view the video
tutorial if you need a visual on how to sew the pocket. Tie off and repeat
on other side.
using a sewing needle. Place your pocket on the WS (inside) of the
cardigan. Line it up so that the top of the pocket is aligned with Row 18.
You will be sewing the top of the pocket to that row/just above it. The
bottom of the pocket panel should line up with the top of the ribbing at
Row 1 of the front panel. I recommend pinning your pocket in place.
With your needle, sew all 4 sides. Make sure you don’t stick your needle
all the way through to the front so that the seam is not visible on the
outside. Don’t tug your stitches too tight. Be sure to view the video
tutorial if you need a visual on how to sew the pocket. Tie off and repeat
on other side.
Add Trim
With your cardigan RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to the bottom corner of
the left panel (right when worn).
the left panel (right when worn).
Row 1: Ch 1, Sc evenly up the side of the front panel, across the back
neckline, and down the side of the second front panel, turn. Exact St
count is not crucial here, just try to keep your Sts even. I worked
approximately 1 Sc into then end of each row along the sides of the front
panels.
neckline, and down the side of the second front panel, turn. Exact St
count is not crucial here, just try to keep your Sts even. I worked
approximately 1 Sc into then end of each row along the sides of the front
panels.
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Sc (FLO) in each St across, turn.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.