Crochet Elegant Lace Granny Square Cardigan Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1800-2400 yards
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

4 inches = 14 dc and 8 rows

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• rep – repeat
• st – stitch

Pattern

Granny Square (Make 16)

1. Start with a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (12 dc)
2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (24 dc)
3. Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), *dc in next st, ch 2, rep from * around, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5 to join. (24 dc, 12 ch-2 sp)
4. Ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, *dc in next dc, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, rep from * around, sl st to top of ch 3 to join.

Back

1. Join 6 squares in two rows of 3 for the back. Seam together using preferred method.
2. With right side facing, join yarn to the bottom corner of joined motif, ch 3, dc evenly across all motifs.
3. Work in dc rows for 10 inches. Fasten off.

Front Panels (Make 2)

1. Join 4 squares in two rows of 2 for each front panel. Seam together.
2. With right side facing, join yarn to the bottom corner of front panel, ch 3, dc evenly across motifs.
3. Work in dc rows for 10 inches. Fasten off. Repeat for second front panel.

Sleeves

1. Join 3 squares in a row for each sleeve. Seam together and join yarn, ch 3, dc evenly across motifs.
2. Work in dc rounds until sleeve measures 15 inches from start. Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve.

Assembly

1. Attach shoulders by seaming front panels to back, ensuring squares align.
2. Seam sleeves to armholes, with right sides facing out.
3. Sew sides of cardigan and sleeves together.

Collar

1. Join yarn at inner edge of front panel, ch 3, dc evenly across neckline, continuing around back neck, finishing at opposite panel edge. Turn.
2. Work 8 more dc rows. Fasten off.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle.
• Block cardigan to measurements and let dry thoroughly for the perfect fit.