Sookie Crochet Cardigan: Lesson 6: Finishing Touches, Seams Galore!
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In this lesson, we’ll take all the pieces of your project and transform them into a wearable cardigan. We will be learning about crocheting the back and side seams, as well as sewing our sleeves to the panels. We will add our edging that transforms into our collar and sleeve cuffs. And end our journey with adding our pocket squares.
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Sookie Crochet Cardigan – Turkey Trot 2024
designed by Robyn Chachula for MarlyBird.com
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) with 9-10” [23-25.5 cm] of positive ease. Sample shown has 9” of positive ease.
Finished Measurements
Sweater is 41 (44, 47, 51, 56, 59, 63, 66, 69)” [104, 112, 119.5, 129.5, 142, 150, 160, 167.5, 175 cm] bust circumference and 21 (21, 21, 22.75, 22.75, 22.75, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5)” [53.5, 53.5, 53.5, 58, 58, 58, 62, 62, 62 cm] in length (shoulder to edge).
Gauge
BLOCKED: 18 dc (6 Stitch Repeats) by 16 Rows in PANEL STITCH PATTERN = 5” [12.5 cm] by 7” [18 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge. (see video for more information on gauge)
MATERIALS
Crochet Yarn
Red Heart, Roll With It Mélange (100% Acrylic, 389 yds / 356 m, 5.29 oz/ 150 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)
- Curtain Call, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls
Alternate Yarn
Lion Brand, Ferris Wheel (100% Acrylic, 270 yds / 247 m, 3 oz/ 85 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)
- Morning Java, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls
Crochet Hook
Size J/10 [6.0 mm] or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions
Steamer or Steam Iron
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – Chain(s)
Dc – Double Crochet
Dc2tog – Double Crochet Two Together
Fhdc – Foundation Half Double Crochet (see special stitches)
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
PM – Place Marker
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Stacked Dc – Stacked Double Crochet
Tch – Turning Chain
WS – Wrong Side
SPECIAL STITCHES
⭐️Double Crochet 2 Together (Dc2tog): *Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * in next st indicated, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. (1 decrease)
⭐️ Foundation Half Double Crochet (fhdc):
First fhdc: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), yarn over hook, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (forming a chain, place marker in chain just made), yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook (forming the half double crochet)
Next fhdc: Yarn over hook, insert hook into base of previous stitch (in the “chain” space), yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (forming a chain), yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook (forming the next half double crochet). Repeat directions for desired amount of sts.
⭐️ Foundation Single Crochet (fsc):
First fsc: Ch 2, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (forming a chain), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (forming the single crochet)
Next fsc: Insert hook into base of previous stitch (in the “chain” space), yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (forming a chain), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (forming the next single crochet). Repeat directions for desired amount of sts.
⭐️Half Double Crochet 2 Together (Hdc2tog): Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. (1 decrease)
⭐️ Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): *Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. (1 decrease)
⭐️Third Loop: Also known as middle or back bar. Horizontal strand located under the top 2 loops.. When working in turned rows the third loop is on the front side of the fabric facing you.
⭐️ Stacked Double Crochet (Stacked Dc): (Do not ch 1 prior to making the first sc) Sc in first stitch, insert hook in between two legs of the base, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.
NOTES
- Directions are for size XS; changes for sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
- Sweater is oversized. If you prefer a tighter fit, pick a size closer to your bust circumference. Sample is shown is the 3X size with 9” of ease.
- Gauge listed is blocked. The stitch pattern unblocked is much shorter compared to when it is blocked. Make sure you are choosing your hook size based on a blocked swatch.
- Sweater is worked in panels and seamed. The collar is crocheted onto the project at the end.
- If you do not want to start your panel with foundation hdc, you can chain and hdc instead. Make sure you have the same number of hdc as Row 1 calls for fhdc.
- We recommend Steam Blocking with both yarns listed. We do not recommend “pin and spray” blocking or wet blocking for the yarn used. If you substitute another yarn, spray or wet blocking might work. Blocking is required and not optional for this project.
VIDEO TUTORIALS
- Foundation Single Crochet >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Seaming Crochet >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- How to Read Crochet Diagrams >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Weave in Ends >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- Stacked Double Crochet >> Click Here for Video Help <<
SOOKIE CROCHET CARDIGAN VIDEO TUTORIAL
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SCHEMATIC
CROCHET STITCH DIAGRAM
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SOOKIE CROCHET CARDIGAN PATTERN
BACK SEAM
Join yarn to the Left Panel on the long edge in the marked corner (marked with a star on the panel schematic) with a sl st.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * 20 (20, 20, 21, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23) times total, turn – 42 (42, 42, 44, 44, 44, 48, 48, 48) dc + 20 (20, 20, 21, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23) ch-1 sps.
Note: If you have customized the length of your project, you will need to adjust the amount of sts you have on Row 1. You will want the finished Row 1 to be 2” [5 cm] less than half the total length (2” less than the length of the shoulder to the bottom edge). This means you will either need to crochet more or less of Row 1 across the panel.
Row 2: Ch 1, *sc between next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 dc, sc between last 2 dc, sc in last dc, turn.
Row 3: Stacked dc in first sc, dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, *sc between next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 dc, sc between last 2 dc, sc in last dc. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Join yarn to the Right Panel on the long edge 62 (62, 62, 65, 65, 65, 71, 71, 71) sts across from the corner (including the marked corner st) with a sl st.
Note: If you have customized the length of your project, you will need to adjust the amount of sts you have on Row 1. You will want the finished Row 1 to be 2” [5 cm] less than half the total length (2” less than the length of the shoulder to the bottom edge). This means you will need to adjust where you join your yarn. Count the number of stitches on the opposite side and join there for this side.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * across to corner, turn – 42 (42, 42, 44, 44, 44, 48, 48, 48) dc + 20 (20, 20, 21, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23) ch-1 sps.
Row 2: Ch 1, *sc between next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 dc, sc between last 2 dc, sc in last dc, turn.
Row 3: Stacked dc in first sc, dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * across, turn.
XS, S, M, L Size- Fasten off with long tail for seaming
XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X- Repeat Rows 2-3 once, fasten off with long tail for seaming.
Holding right sides together of each panel, whip stitch back seam.
SIDE SEAM
Join yarn to the Left Panel on the long edge in the marked corner with a sl st.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * 13 (13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14) times total, fasten off – 28 (28, 28, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30) dc + 13 (13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14) ch-1 sps.
Holding right sides together of each panel, whip stitch side seam. Repeat on other side.
Note: If you have customized the length of your project, you will need to adjust the amount of sts you have on Row 1. The side seam is the distance from the bottom edge to the start of the sleeve. The easiest way to do this is to fold your panel and sleeve panel in half. Line the fold line of the sleeve and panel up at the shoulder.. With a stitch marker, mark off the underside of the sleeve on the panel. Then crochet Row 1 to as close to that marker as you can.
COLLAR
Join yarn to the Right Panel on the long edge in the marked corner with a sl st.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc*; repeat from * across panel to back seam {see note 1 below}, [ch 1, 2 dc in edge of sc row] 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) times, ch 1, dc in next 2 sc on next panel, repeat from * to * across panel to next corner {see note 2 below}, turn.
{Note 1: We on purpose did not force you to count the number of stitches you have on the panel edging, so you might not end perfectly at your back seam.
- If you end with 2 additional stitches before the back seam; ch 1, skip 1, 2 dc in last st before the back seam. Crochet across the back seam as written. In hopes you crocheted the same number of sts on the second panel edging, repeat directions in reverse. 2 dc in first st after back seam, ch 1, skip 1 st, then continue with pattern.
- If you end with 1 additional stitch before the back seam; dc in that extra st. Crochet across the back seam as written. In hopes you crocheted the same number of sts on the second panel edging; dc in first 3 sts after back seam, then continue with pattern.}
{Note 2: If you did not end perfectly at the corner, you can rip out back to the back seam and follow directions above or try the options below.
- If you ended 1 st short, rip out the previous 3 sts. Ch 1, do not skip 1, dc in next 2 sc, ch 1, do not skip 1, dc in next sc, dc in corner sc.
- If you ended 2 sts short; ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 dc in corner sc. }
Row 2: Ch 1, *sc between next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 dc, sc between last 2 dc, sc in last dc, turn.
Row 3: Stacked dc in first sc, dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * across, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-3 once (or desired amount), Repeat Row 2 once more.
Row 7: Sl st in each sc across, fasten off, weave in ends.
SLEEVE SEAMING
Pin sleeve to armhole opening with right sides facing. Whip stitch sleeve to armhole opening. Whip stitch under arm seam.
CUFF
Join yarn to the underarm Sleeve with sl st.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next sc, ch 1, *skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc, ch 1; repeat from * around {see note below}, sl st to top of tch, turn.
{Note : If you did not end perfectly back at the beginning, here are a few things you can try:
- If you ended without a st between your beginning ch-3 and the last dc, ch 1 and join with a sl st. Essentially do not worry about having a st to skip or not when you get back around.
- If you ended with 2 sts between the last dc and beginning ch, rip out the last ch 1 and dc. Dc2tog over the next 2 sts, ch 1, skip the last st and join to the beginning ch with a sl st. }
Round 2: Ch 1, *sc between next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, sl st to first sc, turn.
Round 3: Stacked dc in first sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, *skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to first dc, turn.
Repeat Rounds 2-3 for desired length, Repeat Round 2 once more.
Last Round: Sl st in each sc around, fasten off, weave in ends.
POCKET SQUARE
Make 2
Chain 24
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chains count as a dc), dc in each ch across, turn – 22 dc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each dc across including the top of the t-ch, turn.
Row 3: Stacked dc in first sc, dc in each sc across, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-3 six more times (or to desired length).
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Center pocket square on inside of cardigan at pocket opening. Whip stitch top of pocket square to bottom of foundation stitches in the opening. Stitch remaining sides of the square to the inside fabric of the cardigan.
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