Bernat Softee Cotton Crochet Festival Cardigan

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Bernat Softee Cotton
• 2 Sizes XS/S/M/L/XL, 2/3/4/5XL
• Feather Gray 4, 6 balls
• Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle


• SIZES:
• 2 Sizes XS/S/M/L/XL & 2/3/4/5XL
• Finished Bust 50 (74)"


• GAUGE: 16 sc and 20 rows = 4".

DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes.
CARDIGAN

FRONT AND BACK PANELS (make 4)
Ch 51 (75).
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 50 (74) sts.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 sts. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in each of last 3 sts. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 4. Skip first 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. *Ch 7. (Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 2) 3 times. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * 0 (1) time more. Ch 7. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 1. Skip next st. 1 dc in top of ch-3.
4th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. [Ch 4. 1 sc in ch-7 sp. Ch 4. Skip next 3 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. (Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st) twice] 1 (2) time(s). Ch 4. 1 sc in ch-7 sp. Ch 4. Skip next 3 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 1 dc in next ch-sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Turn.
5th row: Ch 4. Skip first 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. *Ch 6. 1 sc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next ch-4 sp. Ch 6. Skip next 3 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st.** Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * 1 (2) time(s) more, ending final rep at **. Ch 1. Skip next st. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.
6th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next st. *Ch 8. 1 sc in next ch-6 sp. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 1 sc in next ch-6 sp. Ch 8. Skip next 3 sts. 1 dc in next st.** 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * 1 (2) time(s) more, ending final rep at **. 1 dc in next ch-sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Turn.
7th row: Ch 4. Skip first 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 3 dc in next ch-8 sp. *Ch 6. Skip next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Ch 6. Skip next sc. 3 dc in next ch-8 sp. 1 dc in next st.** Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 3 dc in next ch-8 sp. Rep from * 1 (2) time(s) more, ending final rep at **. Ch 1. Skip next st. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.
8th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next st. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 3 dc in next ch-6 sp. Ch 6. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 6. Skip next sc. 3 dc in next ch-6 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st.** 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * 1 (2) time(s) more, ending final rep at ** 1 dc in next ch-sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Turn.
9th row: Ch 4. Skip first 2 sts. *1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 3 dc in next ch-6 sp. Ch 2. 3 dc in next ch-6 sp. 1 dc in next st. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next st.** Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. Rep from * 1 (2) time(s) more, ending final rep at **. Ch 1. Skip next st. 1 dc in in top of ch-3. Turn.
10th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next st. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to last 5 sts/ch. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. 1 dc in next ch-sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Turn.
Rep 3rd to 10th rows for pat until work from beg measures approx 25 (28)", ending on a 10th row. Fasten off.

FINISHING
See diagram for placement of 4 Panels noting that foundation row of all Panels should be along lower edges of Front and Back. Sew 2 Panels tog to form shoulder seams.  Rep for rem 2 Panels.
Sew center back seam 20 (23)" long as shown, leaving rem of center Back and all of Front open.
Fold in half and sew side seams that extend from bottom of Cardigan to 14 (16)" below shoulder seam. Join yarn with sl st to bottom of section just joined. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around unsewn section of side seam to form armholes. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Rep on opposite side.
Join yarn with sl st to lower front edge of Cardigan. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc around entire front opening to opposite edge. Fasten off.
Cut lengths of yarn approx 20" long. Taking 2 strands tog, knot into fringe evenly around entire bottom edge of Cardigan. Trim fringe evenly.


ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continueity
Dc = Double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)(s)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Sp(s) = Space(s)
Tog = Together