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Rose Valley Cardigan designed by Diane Moyer
Technique used: Crochet
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Microdenier
Acrylic/25%
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Wool;
3oz/85g,
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instructions
185yds/170m): #0017
Claret:
5
(6,
6,
7,
8)
balls Crochet
Hook
One
size
US
I9
(5.5
mm),or
size
to obtain
gauge
Stitch
markers Yarn
needle Buttons
(optional)
SIZES S
(M,
L,
1X,
2X,
3X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust
40
(44,
48,
52,
56,
60)"/101.5
(112,
122,
132,
142,
152.5)
cm Length
19
(19,
20,
20,
21,
21)"/48.5
(48.5,
51,
51,
53.5,
53.5)
cm,
including
edging GAUGE In
Diamond
pattern,
15
sts
and
13
rows
=
4"/10
cm,
slightly
stretched
or
blocked. STITCHES USED Chain
(ch),
double
crochet
(dc),
single
crochet
(sc),
slip
stitch
(sl
st). SPECIAL TECHNIQUE Fsc: Foundation
single
crochet
(This
technique
creates
a
foundation
chain
and
a
row
of
single
crochet
stitches
in
one)
Step
1: Place
a
slip
knot
on
hook,
ch
2,
insert
hook
in
2nd
ch
from
hook
and
draw
up
a
loop;
yarn
over
and
draw
through
one
loop on
hook
(the
"chain");
yarn
over
and
draw
through
2
loops
on
hook
(the
"single
crochet").
Step
2: The
following
stitch
is
worked
under
the
forward
2
loops
of
the
stem
of
the
previous
stitch
(into
the
"chain").
Insert
hook
into the
face
of
the
"chain"
and
under
the
nub
at
the
back
of
the
"chain",
draw
up
a
loop,
yarn
over
and
draw
through
one
loop
on
hook (the
"chain"),
yarn
over
and
draw
through
2
loops
on
hook
(the
"single
crochet").
Repeat
for
the
length
of
foundation. DIAMOND PATTERN Row 1 (WS):
Ch
1,
sc
in
first
2
sc,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch5
sp,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
*sc
in
next
3
sc,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in next
ch5
sp,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc;
repeat
from
*
across
to
last
2
sc,
sc
in
last
2
sc,
turn. Row 2:
Ch
1,
sc
in
first
sc,
*ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
sc
in
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
sc; repeat
from
*
across,
turn.
repeat
from
*
across,
turn. Row 3:
Ch
5
(counts
as
dc,
ch
2),
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
sc
in
next
3
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
*ch
5,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
sc
in
next
3
sc, sc
in
next
ch3
sp;
repeat
from
*
across
to
last
sc,
ch
2,
dc
in
last
sc,
turn. Row 4:
Ch
1,
sc
in
first
dc,
ch
3,
sk
next
ch2
sp,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
3
sc,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
*sc
in
next
ch5
sp,
ch
3,
sk
next sc,
sc
in
next
3
sc,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc;
repeat
from
*
across,
sc
in
turning
ch,
turn. Row 5:
Ch
1,
sc
in
first
sc,
*sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
sc,
ch
3,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
sc
in
next
sc; repeat
from
*
across,
turn. Row 6:
Ch
1,
sc
in
first
2
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
ch
5,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
*sc
in
next
3
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
ch
5,
sk next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp;
repeat
from
*
across
to
last
2
sc,
sc
in
last
2
sc,
turn. Repeat
these
6
rows
for
Diamond
Pattern. NOTES 1.
Be
sure
to
make
a
gauge
swatch,
and
block
the
swatch,
before
beginning
the
garment
as
the
pattern
will
open
up
with
blocking. 2.
Cardigan
is
worked
in
two
pieces,
beginning
at
the
center
back/front
and
worked
toward
the
sleeve
cuff.
Each
piece
is
folded
in half,
at
the
shoulder,
to
form
one
half
of
the
front
and
one
half
of
the
back. 3.
The
Cardigan
can
be
customized
as
follows:
To
lengthen,
add
stitches
in
multiples
of
8
(to
add
about
2"/5cm
to
each
piece, which
will
add
1"/2.5cm
to
total
length),
remembering
that
you
are
doing
a
back
and
front
half
together.
To
add
width
to
the
body, work
more
rows,
ending
with
Row
2
or
Row
5.
To
add
length
to
the
sleeve,
work
more
rows,
ending
with
Row
3
or
Row
6. 4.
The
front
edges
can
be
left
open
or
closed
with
button(s).
A
pin
or
shawl
pin
could
also
be
used. PANEL (make 2) Fsc
137
(137,
145,
145,
153,
153),
to
measure
approx
36
(36,
38,
38,
40,
40)"/91.5
(91.5,
96.5,
96.5,
101.5,
101.5)
cm
slightly stretched,
turn. Place
marker
in
69th
(69th,
73rd,
73rd,
77th,
77th)
stitch
for
center
(shoulder
line). Rows 1 3: Ch
1,
sc
in
each
sc
across,
turn
137
(137,
145,
145,
153,
153)
sc. Begin Pattern Base Row (RS):
Mark
this
side
as
the
RS.
Ch
1,
sc
in
next
3
sc,
ch
5,
sk
next
3
sc,
*sc
in
next
5
sc,
ch
5,
sk
next
3
sc;
repeat from
*
across
to
last
3
sc,
sc
in
last
3
sc,
turn
17
(17,
18,
18,
19,
19)
pattern
repeats.
Rows 1 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44):
Beginning
with
Row
1
of
pattern,
work
in
Diamond
Pattern,
you
should
end
with
Row
5
(2,
5,
2,
5, 2)
of
Diamond
Pattern. Fasten
off. Sleeve Sizes S (L, 2X) only With
RS
facing,
mark
center
of
last
row.
Measure
7
(8,
10)"/18
(20.5,
25.5)
cm
from
marker
and
place
a
marker
in
the
3sc
group closest
to
this
measurement.
Repeat
this
process
on
the
other
side
of
the
center
marker.
Make
sure
that
the
distance
from
the marker
to
the
lower
edge
is
the
same
on
both
halves.
Remove
center
marker.
Join
yarn
with
sl
st
in
first
marked
st. Next Row:
Ch
1,
sc
in
same
sc
as
join,
sc
in
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
ch
5,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
*sc
in
next
3
sc,
sc in
next
ch3
sp,
ch
5,
sk
next
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp;
repeat
from
*
across
to
1
sc
before
next
marked
st,
sc
in
next
sc,
sc
in marked
sc,
turn.
Leave
all
other
sts
unworked.
Remove
markers. Beginning
with
Row
1
of
pattern,
work
in
Diamond
Pattern
until
sleeve
measures
9
(11,
13)"/23
(28,
33)
cm
or
1"/2.5
cm
less
than desired
length;
end
with
Row
1,
2,
4,
or
5
of
pattern
(do
not
end
with
Row
3
or
Row
6). Sizes M (1X, 3X) only With
RS
facing,
mark
center
of
last
row.
Measure
7
(9,
10
1/2)"/18
(23,
26.5)
cm
from
marker
and
place
a
marker
in
the
single
sc (between
ch3
sps)
closest
to
this
measurement.
Repeat
this
process
on
the
other
side
of
the
center
marker.
Make
sure
that
the distance
from
the
marker
to
the
lower
edge
is
the
same
on
both
halves.
Remove
center
marker.
Join
yarn
with
sl
st
in
first
marked st. Next Row:
Ch
5
(counts
as
dc,
ch
2),
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
sc
in
next
3
sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
*ch
5,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp,
sc
in
next
3 sc,
sc
in
next
ch3
sp;
repeat
from
*
across
to
marked
sc,
ch
2,
dc
in
marked
sc,
turn.
Leave
all
other
sts
unworked.
Remove markers. Beginning
with
Row
4
of
pattern,
work
in
Diamond
Pattern
until
sleeve
measures
10
(12,
14)"/25.5
(30.5,
35.5)
cm
or
1"/2.5
cm
less than
desired
length;
end
with
Row
1,
2,
4,
or
5
of
pattern
(do
not
end
with
Row
3
or
Row
6). All sizes Next Row:
Ch
1,
work
sc
in
each
sc
and
2
sc
in
each
ch3
sp
across,
turn. Next 3 Rows:
Ch
1,
sc
in
each
sc
across,
turn. Fasten
off. FINISHING Center Back Seam With
RS
facing,
lay
both
panels
side
by
side
on
flat
surface.
Markers
on
foundation
rows
indicate
the
shoulder
line.
The
halves
of the
panels
on
one
side
of
the
shoulder
line
form
the
front.
The
other
halves,
on
the
other
side
of
the
shoulder
line,
form
the
back.
On the
back
halves,
measure
and
mark
4
1/2
(4
1/2,
5,
5,
5
1/2,
5
1/2)"/11.5
(11.5,
12.5,
12.5,
14,
14)
cm
down
from
shoulder
line.
Back Seam Edging
With
RS
facing
and
working
along
opposite
side
of
foundation
row
across
the
back
half
of
one
panel,
join
yarn with
sl
st
in
base
of
first
sc
at
lower
corner,
sc
in
base
of
each
sc
across
to
marker.
Fasten
off.
Repeat
this
process
along
back
with
sl
st
in
base
of
first
sc
at
lower
corner,
sc
in
base
of
each
sc
across
to
marker.
Fasten
off.
Repeat
this
process
along
back edge
of
other
panel.
To
produce
a
decorative
and
flexible
back
seam,
join
the
back
halves
with
an
alternating
slip
stitch
seam,
as
follows: Alternating Slip Stitch Seam:
With
RS
facing
and
working
on
a
flat
surface,
join
yarn
with
sl
st
in
first
sc
at
lower
corner
of
back seam
edging
of
one
panel,
sl
st
in
first
sc
on
the
other
panel,
*sl
st
in
next
sc
of
first
panel,
sl
st
in
next
sc
of
second
panel;
repeat from
*
to
top
of
back
seam
edging. Notes:
By
working
from
lower
corner
upwards,
you
can
adjust
the
depth
of
the
neck
opening.
If
seam
is
too
tight,
work
with
a
larger hook,
or
work
a
ch
1
between
sl
sts. Placing
RS
together,
fold
piece
in
half
along
shoulder
line.
Sew
side
and
sleeve
seams. Edging With
RS
facing,
join
yarn
with
sl
st
in
lower
front
corner. Row 1 (RS):
Ch
1,
sc
in
same
sp
as
join,
sc
evenly
across
lower
edge
to
opposite
corner
(working
approx
4
sc
per
inch,
and placing
2
sc
in
larger
spaces),
turn. Rows 2 4:
Ch
1,
sc
in
each
sc
across,
turn. Note:
Before
working
Round
5,
if
planning
to
attach
buttons,
determine
button
placement
along
left
front
edge
and
mark.
Place markers
along
right
front
edge
in
same
manner
(for
button
loop
placement).
When
working
Round
5,
work
a
button
loop
over
button loop
marker
as
follows:
Work
to
just
before
the
button
loop
marker
(try
to
place
the
button
loop
chain
so
that
the
marker
is
centered
beneath
the
chain). Chain
enough
sts
to
accommodate
the
button,
sk
the
same
number
of
sts
(as
the
number
of
chains),
and
continue
to
sc
around front
edges
and
neck. Round 5:
Repeat
Row
2,
but
do
not
turn
at
end
of
row;
work
sc
evenly
up
front
edge,
around
neck,
and
down
opposite
front
edge, working
3
sc
in
each
lower
front
corner;
join
with
sl
st
in
first
sc. Fasten
off. Using
yarn
needle,
weave
in
all
ends.
If
using
buttons,
sew
buttons
along
left
front
edge
opposite
button
loops.
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