Granny's Embrace Cardigan

Granny's Embrace Cardigan

A cozy, open-front cardigan featuring classic granny stitchwork and a comfortable, top-down raglan construction.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic blend yarn, approximately 1200 - 1500 yards (1100 - 1370 meters)
• 5.0 mm (H/8) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (4 recommended)

Gauge: 18 sts × 24 rounds / 10 cm Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sk: skip
• sp: space
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• beg: beginning
• inc: increase

Special Stitches

Granny Stitch (GS): (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the indicated ch-1 sp.

V-Stitch (V-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in the indicated ch-1 sp.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Ch 64. Sl st to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist. This chain forms the neck opening.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), 1 dc in first ch, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch) 15 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch) 15 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (64 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 15 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 15 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (72 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 16 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 16 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (80 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 17 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 17 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (88 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 18 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 18 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (96 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 19 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 19 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (104 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 20 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 20 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (112 sts)

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 21 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 21 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (120 sts)

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 22 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 22 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (128 sts)

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 23 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 23 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (136 sts)

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 24 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 24 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (144 sts)

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 25 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 25 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (152 sts)

Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 26 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 26 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (160 sts)

Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 27 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 27 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (168 sts)

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 28 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 28 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (176 sts)

Rnd 16: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 29 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 29 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (184 sts)

Rnd 17: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 30 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 30 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (192 sts)

Rnd 18: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 31 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 31 times, (ch 1, V-st in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (200 sts)

Rnd 19: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 14 times, sk next 25 ch-1 sps (sleeve), ch 8 for underarm, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 27 times, sk next 25 ch-1 sps (sleeve), ch 8 for underarm, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 14 times. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (128 sts)

Rnd 20: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) to end, working (ch 1, 2 dc) 4 times in each ch-8 underarm sp. Sl st to top of beg ch-3. (128 sts)

Continue working in this pattern of (ch 1, 2 dc in each ch-1 sp) around for the body of the cardigan until desired length.

Assembly / Finishing

Weave in all loose ends securely with a yarn needle. For a polished look, you can add a single crochet border around the front opening and bottom hem of the cardigan. Block gently if desired to open up the granny stitchwork.

Tips

• To adjust the size of the cardigan, you can increase or decrease the initial chain for the neck, and adjust the number of increase rounds in the yoke. Remember that changing the number of stitches will affect the overall stitch count.
• Place stitch markers at the V-stitches in Rnd 1 to easily identify the raglan increase points in subsequent rounds.
• Crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished garment matches the intended size. The stitch counts are math-verified, but fit is not guaranteed without checking your personal gauge.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com