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caron® latte cakes™ cuff to cuff crochet cardigan

This cardigan, worked from cuff to cuff, plays with the beautiful self-striping effect of Caron® Latte Cakes™. Gorgeous voluminous sleeves and an easy to wear open front with shawl collar make this piece an effortlessly fashionable layer.
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Step 1

SIZES:

Size Represented as: XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3 XL-4/5 XL)
Skeins Needed for Sizes: 3 (3-4-5-5-6) Balls
 - To Fit Bust Measurement:
 - Extra Small/Small- 28-34” [71-86.5 cm] (Finished bust 38” [96.5 cm] ) 3 balls
 - Medium- 36-38” [91.5-96.5 cm] (Finished bust 42” [106.5 cm] ) 3 balls
 - Large- 40-42” [101.5-106.5 cm] (Finished bust 45” [114.5 cm]) 4 balls
 - Extra-Large 44-46” [112-117 cm] (Finished bust 50” [127 cm]) 5 balls
 - 2/3 X-Large 48-54” [122-137 cm] (Finished bust 58” [147 cm]) 5 balls
 - 4/5 X-Large 56-62” [142-157.5 cm] (Finished bust 64” [162.5 cm]) 6 balls

GAUGE: 12 hdc and 10 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pat, take time to check your gauge

Click here to view the diagram. 

SPECIAL STITCH:
 - Hdc2tog (Half Double Crochet 2 Together): Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 indicated spaces. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook


INSTRUCTIONS:

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. 


Step 2

Notes:

 - Cardigan is worked side to side in 1 piece. Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as hdc. Hdc pat sts are NOT worked into hdc (except for very last st of each row). Work hdc pat in sp between sts.
 - To maintain consistent color changes, join new ball of yarn to match last color change of previous ball. This will help to ensure stripe repeat will match as closely as possible. Unused yarn can be used for Cuffs to avoid waste.


Beg at Right Sleeve edge, ch 42 (42-46-46-50-50).



Foundation Row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 40 (40-44-44-48-48) hdc. Proceed in pat as follows:

Row 1: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Rep last row for pat 6 times more, ending on a WS row.


Shape Sleeve

Row 1: (RS). Ch 2. 2 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 11 times more. 64 (64-68-68-72-72) hdc. Place first set of markers at each end of last row. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 13” [33 cm], ending on a WS row. Place 2nd set of markers at each end of last row.

Next 6 Rows: Ch 6. 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 3 ch. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 88 (88-92-92-96-96) hdc at end of 6th row. 

Step 3

Shape Sides

Next 2 Rows: Ch 28 (28-30-30-32-32). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 25 (25-27-27-29-29) ch. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 140 (140-148-148-156-156) hdc at end of 2nd row. Work a further 14 (16-16-20-24-28) rows even in pat. Break yarn.


Shape Back Neck

Next Row: (RS). Skip first 71 (71-75-75-79-79) hdc. Join yarn with sl st in sp between next 2 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 69 (69-73-73-79-79) hdc. Work a further 15 (15-19-19-19-19) rows even in pat.



Next Row: (RS). Ch 73 (73-77-77-81-81). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 70 (70-74-74-78-78) ch. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 140 (140-148-148-156-156) hdc. Work a further 14 (16-16-20-24-28) rows even in pat. Break yarn.


Shape Sides

Next Row: (RS). Skip first 26 (26-28-28-30-30) hdc. Join yarn with sl st in next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between last hdc and next hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last 26 (26-28-28-30-30) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 88 (88-92-92-96-96) hdc rem. Work 1 row even in pat. 

Step 4

Shape Left Sleeve

Next Row: Sl st across first 4 sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between last hdc and next hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last 4 hdc. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.

Next Row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Rep last 2 rows twice more. 64 (64-68-68-72-72) hdc. Cont even in pat until work measures same length as right sleeve between 1st and 2nd set of markers, ending on a WS row.

Row 1: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog over sp between first 2 hdc and next 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over sp between last 2 hdc and last hdc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 sts. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in last st. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 11 times more. 40 (40-44-44-48-48) hdc. Cont even in pat until sleeve measures same length as right sleeve. Fasten off.


Cuffs: (Make 2)

Worked lengthwise, ch 14.

Row 1: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each to end of chain. Turn. 13 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1. Working into back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until Cuff measures 8½ (8½-9-9-9½-9½)” [21.5 (21.5-23-23-24-24) cm] when slightly stretched. Fasten off leaving a long end for seam.

Step 5
Finishing: Sew 1 long edge of cuff to sleeve edge, easing in sleeve and stretching cuff edge to fit. Sew sleeve and side seam.

Collar Edging: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at corner of right front and work 1 row of sc up right front, across back neck edge and down left front - 161 (161-171-171-181-181) sc in total.

Next Row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until edging measures 6” [15 cm]. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Beg = Beginning

Ch = Chain(s)

Cont = Continue(ity)

Hdc = Half Double Crochet

Hdc2tog = Half Double Crochet 2 Together

Pat = Pattern

Rem = Remain(ing)(s)

Rep = Repeat

RS = Right Side

Sc = Single Crochet

Sl st = Slip Stitch

Sp(s) = Space(s)

St(s) = Stitch(es)

WS = Wrong Side

Yoh = Yarn Over Hook 



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Instructions
Step 1

SIZES:

Size Represented as: XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3 XL-4/5 XL)
Skeins Needed for Sizes: 3 (3-4-5-5-6) Balls
 - To Fit Bust Measurement:
 - Extra Small/Small- 28-34” [71-86.5 cm] (Finished bust 38” [96.5 cm] ) 3 balls
 - Medium- 36-38” [91.5-96.5 cm] (Finished bust 42” [106.5 cm] ) 3 balls
 - Large- 40-42” [101.5-106.5 cm] (Finished bust 45” [114.5 cm]) 4 balls
 - Extra-Large 44-46” [112-117 cm] (Finished bust 50” [127 cm]) 5 balls
 - 2/3 X-Large 48-54” [122-137 cm] (Finished bust 58” [147 cm]) 5 balls
 - 4/5 X-Large 56-62” [142-157.5 cm] (Finished bust 64” [162.5 cm]) 6 balls

GAUGE: 12 hdc and 10 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pat, take time to check your gauge

Click here to view the diagram. 

SPECIAL STITCH:
 - Hdc2tog (Half Double Crochet 2 Together): Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 indicated spaces. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook


INSTRUCTIONS:

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. 


Step 2

Notes:

 - Cardigan is worked side to side in 1 piece. Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as hdc. Hdc pat sts are NOT worked into hdc (except for very last st of each row). Work hdc pat in sp between sts.
 - To maintain consistent color changes, join new ball of yarn to match last color change of previous ball. This will help to ensure stripe repeat will match as closely as possible. Unused yarn can be used for Cuffs to avoid waste.


Beg at Right Sleeve edge, ch 42 (42-46-46-50-50).



Foundation Row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 40 (40-44-44-48-48) hdc. Proceed in pat as follows:

Row 1: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Rep last row for pat 6 times more, ending on a WS row.


Shape Sleeve

Row 1: (RS). Ch 2. 2 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 11 times more. 64 (64-68-68-72-72) hdc. Place first set of markers at each end of last row. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 13” [33 cm], ending on a WS row. Place 2nd set of markers at each end of last row.

Next 6 Rows: Ch 6. 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 3 ch. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 88 (88-92-92-96-96) hdc at end of 6th row. 

Step 3

Shape Sides

Next 2 Rows: Ch 28 (28-30-30-32-32). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 25 (25-27-27-29-29) ch. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 140 (140-148-148-156-156) hdc at end of 2nd row. Work a further 14 (16-16-20-24-28) rows even in pat. Break yarn.


Shape Back Neck

Next Row: (RS). Skip first 71 (71-75-75-79-79) hdc. Join yarn with sl st in sp between next 2 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 69 (69-73-73-79-79) hdc. Work a further 15 (15-19-19-19-19) rows even in pat.



Next Row: (RS). Ch 73 (73-77-77-81-81). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 70 (70-74-74-78-78) ch. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 140 (140-148-148-156-156) hdc. Work a further 14 (16-16-20-24-28) rows even in pat. Break yarn.


Shape Sides

Next Row: (RS). Skip first 26 (26-28-28-30-30) hdc. Join yarn with sl st in next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between last hdc and next hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last 26 (26-28-28-30-30) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 88 (88-92-92-96-96) hdc rem. Work 1 row even in pat. 

Step 4

Shape Left Sleeve

Next Row: Sl st across first 4 sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between last hdc and next hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last 4 hdc. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.

Next Row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Rep last 2 rows twice more. 64 (64-68-68-72-72) hdc. Cont even in pat until work measures same length as right sleeve between 1st and 2nd set of markers, ending on a WS row.

Row 1: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog over sp between first 2 hdc and next 2 hdc. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over sp between last 2 hdc and last hdc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in sp between first 2 sts. *1 hdc in sp between next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in last st. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 11 times more. 40 (40-44-44-48-48) hdc. Cont even in pat until sleeve measures same length as right sleeve. Fasten off.


Cuffs: (Make 2)

Worked lengthwise, ch 14.

Row 1: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each to end of chain. Turn. 13 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1. Working into back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until Cuff measures 8½ (8½-9-9-9½-9½)” [21.5 (21.5-23-23-24-24) cm] when slightly stretched. Fasten off leaving a long end for seam.

Step 5
Finishing: Sew 1 long edge of cuff to sleeve edge, easing in sleeve and stretching cuff edge to fit. Sew sleeve and side seam.

Collar Edging: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at corner of right front and work 1 row of sc up right front, across back neck edge and down left front - 161 (161-171-171-181-181) sc in total.

Next Row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until edging measures 6” [15 cm]. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Beg = Beginning

Ch = Chain(s)

Cont = Continue(ity)

Hdc = Half Double Crochet

Hdc2tog = Half Double Crochet 2 Together

Pat = Pattern

Rem = Remain(ing)(s)

Rep = Repeat

RS = Right Side

Sc = Single Crochet

Sl st = Slip Stitch

Sp(s) = Space(s)

St(s) = Stitch(es)

WS = Wrong Side

Yoh = Yarn Over Hook 



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