McSweeney Cardigan

NOTE: This is a revised version of the pattern. The original had a copying error in it! Many thanks to Linda for pointing it out and letting me know!

It’s not quite a vest; it’s a short sleeved cardigan! The fit is meant to be oversized with the three panels forming short sleeves. I came up with the shape by just stacking rectangles on top of each other. The cardigan is made from three rectangles: one big, and two small.

I used Lion Brand’s Flikka yarn for this project! Flikka is somewhat finicky and a little splitty, so I’d recommend preparing yourself for that ahead of time or using another cotton or cotton blend yarn. Lion Brand’s Comfy Cotton appears to have a tighter coil so it may not split as easily and it’s a nice cotton/polyester blend.

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PATTERN

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Materials:

-Lion Brand Flikka yarn (196 yds) 3(4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7) skeins

-Size H hook (5.00 mm)

-Yarn needle

-Scissors

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – chain

DC – double crochet

SS – slip stitch

SK – skip stitch

Skill Level:

Easy – must be familiar with basic stitches, one special stitch

Gauge:

13 stitches x 7 rows of DC = 4in x 4in (I crochet loosely, so check your gauge!)

Pattern notes:

Designed to have an oversized fit. Pick the size that will give you the baggy fit you’re looking for!

Sizes XS-5X

XS: Length 17in, Bust 34in

S: Length 18in, Bust 38in

M: Length 19in, Bust 42in

L: Length 20in, Bust 46in

XL: Length 21in, Bust 50in

2X: Length 22in, Bust 54in

3X: Length 23in. Bust 58in

4X: Length 24in, Bust 62in

5X: Length 25in, Bust 66in

Model is 5’8 with 52in bust wearing a 2X.

CH3 does not count as a stitch.

Pattern is written in XS with other sizes written in parenthesis.

Pattern

<Back>

CH 59, (65, 72, 78, 85, 91, 98, 104, 111)

Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC across, turn.

Row 2: CH 3, SK first stitch, 2DC, CH 2, 2DC all in one stitch, *SK 3 stitches, make 2DC, CH 2, 2DC all in one stitch*, repeat from* to* across.

Row 3: CH 3, *2DC, CH 2, 2DC all in the CH 2 space from the previous row*. Repeat from *to* until end of row. DC in last stitch. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until row 26, (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,33, 34). Fasten off, weave in ends.

<Front Panels> (Make two)

CH 31, (34, 38, 41, 44, 47, 51, 54, 57)

Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC across, turn.

Row 2: CH 3, SK first stitch, 2DC, CH 2, 2DC all in one stitch, *SK 3 stitches, make 2DC, CH 2, 2DC all in one stitch*, repeat from* to* across.

Row 3: CH 3, *2DC, CH 2, 2DC all in the CH 2 space from the previous row*. Repeat from *to* until end of row. DC in last stitch. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until row 26, (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,33, 34). Fasten off, weave in ends.

<Assembly>

Lay the back panel flat. Place the two front panels on top of the back panel. Whip stitch or mattress stitch halfway up the sides to form the bottom part of the sleeves. Whip stitch or mattress stitch the two panels to the top of the back panel to form the shoulders and top of the sleeves. Turn inside out, weave in ends.

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