As Spring approaches I’m settling into a new year and the days are getting longer. With the newness of a new year and Spring right around the corner I’m usually bursting with new ideas and new inspirations. Spring time is a season of new beginnings. The New Beginnings Cardigan was one of my inspirations for the days getting longer and warmer.
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The Yarn
I’m super excited about the yarn used is from Joy of Motion Yarn. The yarn base is called Favorite DK and it’s soft and light yet still very cozy.
The color pictured is “Pink Plumeria Maui” and was custom hand dyed.
The yarn is 100 % Merino.
CROCHET A CARDIGAN
Have you wanted to crochet a cardigan but not sure which one to make. The New Beginnings Cardigan is a great crochet project for all levels of experience. Designed to cater to all levels and to be size inclusive, the New Beginnings Cardigan would be a beautiful addition to your wardrobe or make a lovely gift.
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NEW BEGINNINGS CARDIGAN – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
The body is made of the filet stitch and the arms are made of double crochet. The body is made by starting with ribbing and working up with filet stitch. The breaks are then made to split the back and the two front panels. The arms are started with ribbing and worked up. The shoulder is seamed and then the arms are seamed and sewn on to the body. Pattern is written as XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
Project Level
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size: 5 mm / US: H – 8 / UK: 6
Yarn
Yarn used:
Joy of Motion Yarn Favorite DK
Yarn amount used:
XS 18 oz/ 500 g / 1250 m / 1365 y
S 18 oz/ 500 g / 1250 m / 1365 y
M 18 oz/ 500 g / 1250 m / 1365 y
L 22 oz / 600 g / 1500 m / 1638 y
XL 22 oz / 600 g / 1500 m / 1638 y
2X 25 oz / 700 g / 1750 m / 1911 y
3X 25 oz / 700 g / 1750 m / 1911 y
4X 29 oz / 800 g / 2000 m / 2184 y
5X 29 oz / 800 g / 2000 m / 2184 y
Yarn characteristics:
- 3 light yarn, DK yarn.
- 100% Merino
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Tape Measure
- Wonder Clips
Gauge
Filet Stitch
4 x 4 inches = 9 stitches of filet pattern x 6.75 rows of filet pattern
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- The fit of this cardigan has a 2-inch ease in the body and the arms have no ease.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size & Measurements
SIZE:
Adult Woman’s
Bust, Waist / Hip measurements from CYC
XS, 29/24/33.5 Inches
S, 33/26.5/35.5 Inches
M, 37/30/39 Inches
L, 41/34/43 Inches
XL, 45/36/47 Inches
2X, 49/42/53 Inches
3X, 53/45/54.5 Inches
4X, 57/47/56.5 Inches
5X, 61/50/61.5 Inches
FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
Diagram
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
SINGLE CROCHET Back LOOP ONLY (sc BLO):
Crochet single crochet stitches, but in back loops only. Insert hook in back loop, draw up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Techniques You Will Need
CHAIN SPACES:
You will need to know how to crochet in chain spaces. Chain spaces are formed when you chain one or more stitches, then skip one or more stitches, & finally you crochet in the next stitch.
In this pattern you will make chain spaces with 1 chain, and crochet 1 double crochet.
New Beginnings Cardigan Pattern Instructions
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