The first part of the Cable & Crossed Cardigan to stitch up is the back panel that features those lightly textured stitches and sets the overall finished length for the whole pattern.
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Starting a new pattern is such a wonderful feeling - and we are starting to work on this pattern with the largest panel to tick off a huge chunk.
The back panel of the Cable & Crossed is the first part of the 5 sections to be made, before they are joined to create this cosy cardigan.
The Cable & Crossed Cardigan pattern will be releasing as a crochet along, with a different section of the pattern releasing each week.
There is never any pressure to keep up with the releasing of the pattern sections - but it can be fun to try! Below you will find a list of when the pattern elements will release.
Cable & Crossed CAL Schedule
Each pattern section will have it's own video tutorial to help you complete your cardigan with absolute confidence.
If you want to be in the know when a new section of the pattern releases, complete the form below and I'll send you an email the minute the next section is available.
Before you start stitching your back panel, double check the size you are making on the event page, where you can see both the size chart and the schematic to confirm you will be happy with the finished size.
Take a moment to go through the pattern and note where the stitch counts for your size will be written - they will be in the following size order:
Where - (the dash)is used, this means no stitches are worked for this size and you should continue on to the next part of the pattern, as directed. You will find this used in the pattern sections for the neckline options and the sleeves.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Materials:
Optional
Abbreviations - US TERMS
st(s) - stitches
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together
fsc - foundation single crochet
dc - double crochet
dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together
cable - cable stitch
dec cable - decrease cable stitch
cdc - crossed double crochet
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
YO - yarn over
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Special Stitches
fsc -foundation single crochet
Click here for a video explaining how to crochet a foundation single crochet
dec cable - decrease cable stitch
Gauge
16 sts and 10 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in pattern using a 5.5mm hook. Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct tension.
See below for pattern for gauge.
Foundation Row: Ch 67 (75, 83, 91, 95, 107, 115, 123, 131), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn - 66 (74, 82, 90, 94, 106, 114, 122, 130) sc
Or fsc 66 (74, 82, 90, 94, 106, 114, 122, 130)
Row 1. RS: Ch 3 (counts as dc), cable across row to last, dc in last, turn - 2 dc, 16 (18, 20, 22, 23, 26, 28, 30, 32) cables
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count), sc in each across, turn - 66 (74, 82, 90, 94, 106, 114, 122, 130) sc
Row 3: Ch 3, cdc across to last, dc in last, turn - 2 dc, 32 (36, 40, 44, 46, 52, 56, 60, 64) cdc
Row 4: Repeat Row 2
Hip length
Rows 5-40 (40, 36, 36, 36, 36, 36, 32, 28): Repeat Rows 1-4 a further 9 (9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7, 6) times
Tunic Length
Rows 5-56 (56, 52, 52, 52, 52, 52, 48, 44): Repeat Rows 1-4 a further 13 (13, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 11, 10)
Mid Thigh Length
Rows 5-68 (68, 64, 64, 64, 64, 64, 60, 56): Repeat Rows 1-4 a further 16 (16, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 14, 13) times
Continue to Shaping the Armholes
Shaping the Armholes
Row 1: With RS facing, join in 9th (9th, 13th, 13th, 13th, 13th, 17th, 17th, 17th) st, *ch 3 (counts as dc), cable 12 (14, 14, 16, 17, 20, 20, 22, 24) times, dc in next st, turn, leave remaining sts unworked - 2 dc, 12 (14, 14, 16, 17, 20, 20, 22, 24) cables
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn - 50 (58, 58, 66, 70, 82, 82, 90, 98) sc
Row 3: Ch 3, cdc across row to last, dc in last, turn - 2 dc, 24 (28, 28, 32, 34, 40, 40, 44, 48) cdc
Row 4: Repeat Row 2
Rows 5-16 (16, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 24, 28) : Repeat Rows 1-4, beginning at * in Row 1, a further 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6) times.
Fasten off, weave ends and block to size
Continue to Front Panel
The next part of the pattern is to create the front panels up to shaping the armholes, before you continue on to creating the neckline of your choice.
Click the button below to make your Front Panels (link will be live from 5th April 2024)
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