It’s starting to get a little more chilly outside so lets begin fall with this wonderful cardigan pattern! The texture is so touch provoking and I think you’ll really like how the construction of this project goes.
Today on the Blog, we have our newest Yarn Punk to bring you said pattern. Say hello to Jessica from Sun and Stitch! Today, shes showing us how to create this crochet project – The Beachcomber Cardigan! Please welcome Jessica after learning a little bit more about her and be sure to give her some love of her side of the internet!
“Hi there! I’m Jess from Sun Sand Stitch. I am an avid crocheter and crafter. I have been crocheting for almost 5 years now and I just started designing in August 2018 when I started my blog. I am a college student studying environmental science and biology. Crocheting for me began as a hobby in my spare time to give me a creative outlet and break from everyday life. I found it relaxing and enjoyable to create all these projects from just a crochet hook and yarn. This past year I really found my niche of crocheting garments. I love to create wearable items. I base my design style on what I would actually wear. Everything I make is something that I use and/or wear. I didn’t want to create designs based on what was popular in fashion. My style doesn’t usually follow popular fashion trends. I have grown up being that tomboy girl who would be outside running around with the boys and who would dress in pretty plain outfits that were just based on comfort. Some of my designs will have a bit of feminine touches but nothing I would consider “girly”.
A few little fun facts about me:
- I am born and raised in sunny San Diego (which is where Sun and Sand come from in my business name)
- I have a passion for animals and conservation. My dream job (besides crocheting full-time!) would be working for a zoo.
- Two of my favorite foods that I couldn’t live without are pasta and ice cream.
- I love the show Friends and I could probably quote most (or all!) of the episodes I’ve seen it so many times.
- My favorite style of music is classic rock. I love listening to Boston, Eagles and Led Zeppelin.
Shop It
Ravelry pattern link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beachcomber-cardigan-2
Etsy pattern link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/733612913/crochet-pattern-the-beachcomber-cardigan?ref=shop_home_active_3
Social Media:
Website: Sun Sand Stitch
Instagram: Instagram.com/SunSandStitch
Facebook: Facebook.com/SunSand Stitch
Ravelry: SunSandStitch
Etsy: SunSandStitch
Gauge
8 rows by 12 stitches is 4×4 inches.
Sizing Chart:
XS: 34 inches around hips
S: 36 inches around hips
M: 40 inches around hips
L: 44 inches around hips
XL: 48 inches around hips
2XL: 53 inches around hips
3XL: 55 inches around hips
Notes
The amount of yarn needed will vary depending on the size; size xs (5 skeins), small (5 skeins), medium (6 skeins), large (6 skeins), xl (7 skeins), 2xl (7skeins), 3xl (8 skeins). Recommended yarn is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
Model pictured is wearing a size small.
Yarn used in pictures is Vanna’s Choice by Lionbrand in the color taupe.
Sleeve measurements will make sleeves go to the wrist. The sleeves can be made longer by adding more rows.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (yardage depending on size)
- Crochet hook size K/ 6.5 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Let’s Begin!
Size XS:
Ch 53.
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (51).
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (51).
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches. *DC in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches* Repeat between ** until the end of the row. Place 1 FPDC around the chain 2 turning chain. (51).
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (51).
Repeat rows 3-4 until you reach row 34.
At this point you should have a square that measures approx.. 17 inches X 17 inches.
1stpanel
Row 35: Continue the waffle stitch technique for 25 stitches.
Row 36: After 25 stitches, chain 2 and turn your work. Continue the waffle stitch technique.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 68. This panel will measure approx. 17 inches in length.
2nd Panel
Skip 1 stitch. Attach yarn to the next stitch.
Row 35: Chain 2 and continue the waffle stitch technique till the end of the row.
Row 36: Chain 2 and turn. Continue the waffle stitch technique across the panel.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 68. This panel will measure approx. 17 inches in length.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Sew up along the outer side of the two panels. Leave 28 stitches open for the arm openings. See image below.
Sleeves
Attach yarn at the base of the arm opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (28).
Round 2: Ch1 and turn. Place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (28).
Repeat row 2 until sleeve measures approx. 17.5 inches
Size small:
Ch 57.
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (55).
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (55).
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches. *DC in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches* Repeat between ** until the end of the row. Place 1 FPDC around the chain 2 turning chain. (55).
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (55).
Repeat rows 3-4 until you reach row 36.
At this point you should have a square that measures approx.. 18 inches X 18 inches.
1st panel
Row 37: Continue the waffle stitch technique for 27 stitches.
Row 38: After 27 stitches, chain 2 and turn your work. Continue the waffle stitch technique.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 72. This panel will measure approx. 18 inches in length.
2nd Panel
Skip 1 stitch. Attach yarn to the next stitch.
Row 37: Chain 2 and continue the waffle stitch technique till the end of the row.
Row 38: Chain 2 and turn. Continue the waffle stitch technique across the panel.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 72. This panel will measure approx. 18 inches in length.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Sew up along the outer side of the two panels. Leave 30 stitches open for the arm openings. See image below.
Sleeves
Attach yarn at the base of the arm opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (30).
Round 2: Ch1 and turn. Place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (30).
Repeat row 2 until sleeve measures approx. 18 inches.
Size Medium
Ch 62.
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (60).
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (60).
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches. *DC in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches* Repeat between ** until the end of the row. Place 1 FPDC around the chain 2 turning chain. (60).
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (60).
Repeat rows 3-4 until you reach row 40.
At this point you should have a square that measures approx.. 20 inches X 20 inches.
1st panel
Row 41: Continue the waffle stitch technique for 29 stitches.
Row 38: After 29 stitches, chain 2 and turn your work. Continue the waffle stitch technique.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 80. This panel will measure approx. 20 inches in length.
2nd Panel
Skip 2 stitches. Attach yarn to the next stitch.
Row 37: Chain 2 and continue the waffle stitch technique till the end of the row.
Row 38: Chain 2 and turn. Continue the waffle stitch technique across the panel.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 80. This panel will measure approx. 20 inches in length.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Sew up along the outer side of the two panels. Leave 32 stitches open for the arm openings. See image below.
Sleeves
Attach yarn at the base of the arm opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (32).
Round 2: Ch1 and turn. Place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (32).
Repeat row 2 until sleeve measures approx. 18 inches.
Size Large
Ch 68.
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (66).
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (66).
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches. *DC in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches* Repeat between ** until the end of the row. Place 1 FPDC around the chain 2 turning chain. (66).
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (55).
Repeat rows 3-4 until you reach row 44.
At this point you should have a square that measures approx.. 22 inches X 22 inches.
1st panel
Row 45: Continue the waffle stitch technique for 27 stitches.
Row 46: After 32 stitches, chain 2 and turn your work. Continue the waffle stitch technique.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 88. This panel will measure approx. 22 inches in length.
2nd Panel
Skip 2 stitches. Attach yarn to the next stitch.
Row 45: Chain 2 and continue the waffle stitch technique till the end of the row.
Row 46: Chain 2 and turn. Continue the waffle stitch technique across the panel.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 88. This panel will measure approx. 22 inches in length.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Sew up along the outer side of the two panels. Leave 34 stitches open for the arm openings. See image below.
Sleeves
Attach yarn at the base of the arm opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (34).
Round 2: Ch1 and turn. Place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (34).
Repeat row 2 until sleeve measures approx. 18.5 inches.
Size XL
Ch 74.
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (72).
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (72).
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches. *DC in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches* Repeat between ** until the end of the row. Place 1 FPDC around the chain 2 turning chain. (72).
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (72).
Repeat rows 3-4 until you reach row 48.
At this point you should have a square that measures approx.. 24 inches X 24 inches.
1st panel
Row 49: Continue the waffle stitch technique for 27 stitches.
Row 50: After 35 stitches, chain 2 and turn your work. Continue the waffle stitch technique.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 96. This panel will measure approx. 24 inches in length.
2nd Panel
Skip 2 stitches. Attach yarn to the next stitch.
Row 49: Chain 2 and continue the waffle stitch technique till the end of the row.
Row 50: Chain 2 and turn. Continue the waffle stitch technique across the panel.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 96. This panel will measure approx. 24 inches in length.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Sew up along the outer side of the two panels. Leave 36 stitches open for the arm openings. See image below.
Sleeves
Attach yarn at the base of the arm opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (36).
Round 2: Ch1 and turn. Place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (36).
Repeat row 2 until sleeve measures approx. 18.5 inches.
Size 2XL
Ch 80.
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (78).
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (78).
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches. *DC in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches* Repeat between ** until the end of the row. Place 1 FPDC around the chain 2 turning chain. (78).
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (78).
Repeat rows 3-4 until you reach row 52.
At this point you should have a square that measures approx.. 26 inches X 26 inches.
1st panel
Row 53: Continue the waffle stitch technique for 38 stitches.
Row 54: After 38 stitches, chain 2 and turn your work. Continue the waffle stitch technique.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 104. This panel will measure approx. 26 inches in length.
2nd Panel
Skip 2 stitches. Attach yarn to the next stitch.
Row 53: Chain 2 and continue the waffle stitch technique till the end of the row.
Row 54: Chain 2 and turn. Continue the waffle stitch technique across the panel.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 104. This panel will measure approx. 26 inches in length.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Sew up along the outer side of the two panels. Leave 38 stitches open for the arm openings. See image below.
Sleeves
Attach yarn at the base of the arm opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (38).
Round 2: Ch1 and turn. Place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (38).
Repeat row 2 until sleeve measures approx. 19 inches.
Size 3XL
Ch 86.
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (84).
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (84).
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches. *DC in the next stitch. FPDC around the next 2 stitches* Repeat between ** until the end of the row. Place 1 FPDC around the chain 2 turning chain. (84).
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Dc in the next stitch. FPDC around the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch. * Dc in the next 2 stitches. FPDC in the next stitch* Repeat between ** until the end. Place 1 dc in the turning chain at the end of the row (84).
Repeat rows 3-4 until you reach row 56.
At this point you should have a square that measures approx.. 18 inches X 18 inches.
1st panel
Row 57: Continue the waffle stitch technique for 41 stitches.
Row 58: After 41 stitches, chain 2 and turn your work. Continue the waffle stitch technique.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 112. This panel will measure approx. 28 inches in length.
2nd Panel
Skip 2 stitches. Attach yarn to the next stitch.
Row 57: Chain 2 and continue the waffle stitch technique till the end of the row.
Row 58: Chain 2 and turn. Continue the waffle stitch technique across the panel.
Continue the technique until panel reaches row 112. This panel will measure approx. 28 inches in length.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Sew up along the outer side of the two panels. Leave 40 stitches open for the arm openings. See image below.
Sleeves
Attach yarn at the base of the arm opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (40).
Round 2: Ch1 and turn. Place 1 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the ch 1 (40).
Repeat row 2 until sleeve measures approx. 19 inches.
Assembly Images
Sweater laid out before sewing. Note that this image shows the inside of the sweater. Upon folding the “waffle” look will be on the outer side.
Sweater folded in half just before sewing. Sewing will begin on the bottom of the piece up to the top (leaving room for the arm holes). The pattern will specify how many stitches to skip to allow openings for the arm holes for each size.
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