Cozy Crochet Cable Cardigan

Learn to make a crochet cable cardigan that will keep the chill off while you’re at the office or just lounging around at home.

This cable cardigan has a slightly oversized fit, tapered sleeves, inset pockets, and last, but not least, it’s nearly seamless! The size inclusive crochet cardigan pattern includes women’s sizes XS through 5X.

The crochet cable cardigan pattern is free below, or you’ll find an ad-free printable PDF (including all photo tutorials + a BONUS garment schematic + BONUS crochet cable stitch charts) on Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).

Woman with short hair modeling crochet cardigan near icy lake. — Because crochet cables add thickness to projects, this crochet cardigan will keep you nice and cozy.

The Cozy Cabled Cardigan will keep the chill off while you’re at the office or just lounging around at home. This timeless crochet cardigan has a slightly oversized fit, tapered sleeves, inset pockets, and last, but not least, it’s nearly seamless!

Crochet cables tend to add a decent amount of weight and bulk to projects, so I designed this cardigan with cables on the front only. The sleeves and back of the sweater are made with a textured stitch pattern using extended single crochet stitches.

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How to Crochet a Cabled Cardigan

If you’re searching for crochet patterns for cardigan sweaters, a long crochet cardigan, a cardigan with pockets, plus size crochet sweaters, or a one piece cardigan crochet pattern, this crochet cable cardigan pattern checks all the boxes.

This cardigan is worked from the bottom up.

You’ll begin by crocheting the wide ribbed bottom hem, then rotate to work the body of cardigan onto the long edge of the ribbed edge.

The body of cardigan is worked by beginning and ending each row with post stitches to create the cabled sections. In between the cabled sections, you’ll alternate working extended single crochet stitches in front and back loops to create the textured stitch pattern.

You’ll chain to create holes for the inset pockets while working the body. Then, continue with the body of cardigan until you reach the bottom of the armhole opening.

After you reach the bottom of the armholes, you’ll then split this into three panels and crochet the upper right panel, then back panel, then upper left panel.

After the body of cardigan is complete, you will then seam the shoulders with a whipstitch.

Next, you’ll crochet the sleeves right onto the armhole openings in joined and turned rows. After your sleeve is to length, you’ll then add a stretchy ribbed sleeve cuff.

Then, you’ll crochet two pocket pouches for the inset pockets and attach them to the pocket openings. You can make your pockets as deep as you’d like. Finish off the pockets with a decorative ribbing along the top edge.

Lastly, you’ll crochet a simple edging right onto the front cardigan opening.

And there you have it! That’s how you make a crochet cable cardigan with pockets!

Women modeling cable crochet cardigan in woods. — The cozy cabled crochet cardigan is warm enough to wear as a jacket on warmer winter days!

Choosing Which Size to Crochet

Model wears a women’s size medium and is modeling a size medium cardigan.

To choose your size, look over the size chart below.

‘Fits Chest’ measurement is the measurement of the intended wearer, not the garment’s finished measurement.
Finished Chest, Sleeve Length, and Cardigan Length are measurements of the finished garment.
This cardigan has 6-8″+ of positive ease built in for a classic fit.
If you prefer more of an oversized cardigan, I would suggest making one size larger than chest size.
If you prefer a more fitted look, I would suggest sizing down (as long as your chest size fits range of the smaller size).
Cardigan length is measured from the nape of the neck down and includes the bottom ribbing.
Sleeve length is measured from the underarm of the cardigan to edge of the cuff.
Adjusting Sleeve Length: If you need to adjust sleeve length, there are instructions with how to do so in the sleeve section.

Size & Yardage Chart

The notes above refer to this size chart.

Crochet cable cardigan size chart and yardage chart.

Yarn

This beige crochet cardigan was designed using Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in the colorway Linen. Wool Ease is my go-to worsted weight yarn for garments. It’s the best of both worlds with the feel, warmth and softness of wool, and the easy care of an acrylic worsted weight yarn.

Yarn Substitutions

You can substitute another worsted weight yarn as long as you’re able to meet gauge and you’re happy with the drape of the crochet fabric of the cabled cardigan.

I personally recommend a light worsted weight yarn that is similar to Wool Ease. When I say light worsted weight yarn, it’s not to be confused with a DK or double knit yarn that is often referred to as a light worsted. What I mean is a worsted weight 4 yarn that is lighter than others in the same category.

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Crochet Cable Cardigan – Free Crochet Cardigan Pattern

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Materials

Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, (Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Linen was used for the sample in the photos) (80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz).
Yardage: See Size Chart Above
Crochet Hooks: J/10/6.00mm; G/6/4.00mm; or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
Locking Stitch Markers
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch(s): chain(s)
sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over
sp(s): space(s)
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
ext sc: extended single crochet
extsc2tog: extended single crochet decrease
fpdc: front post double crochet
bpdc: back post double crochet
FPdbltr: front post double treble
FPtrtr: front post triple treble
hdslst: half double slip stitch
Join with a standing single crochet
SM: stitch marker
Rep: repeat
Rnd: round
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side
BLO: back loop only

Experience Level

Intermediate

Gauge

See individual sections for gauge.

Sizes

Women’s XS through 5XL
See size chart above.

Special Stitches

Extended Single Crochet (ext sc): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on hook.
Extended Single Crochet Decrease (extsc2tog): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining loops on hook.
Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc2tog): (Yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up a loop) twice, yo, pull through all loops on your hook.
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru remaining 2 loops.
Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc): Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru remaining 2 loops.
Front Post Double Treble (FPdbltr): Yo 3 times, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), (yo, pull thru 2 loops) 4 times.
Front Post Triple Treble (FPtrtr): Yo 4 times, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull thru 2 loops) 5 times.
Half Double Slip Stitch (hdslst): Yo, insert your hook into the stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop and pull that loop through all loops on your hook.
Join yarn with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

Turning chains are not counted as stitches, unless noted otherwise.
The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the beginning chain, unless noted otherwise.
Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease was used for the samples. Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease: 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
Colorway & Yardage
- Linen: #620-096A (see yardage in chart above)
Changes for Sizes are written as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) unless noted otherwise.
Stitch Counts are written at the end of the rows as follows: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) unless noted otherwise.
Cardigan Construction Notes: This cardigan is worked from the bottom hem up to the shoulders. First, you’ll crochet the wide ribbed bottom edge, then crochet the body onto the long edge of this ribbed edging. Once you reach the bottom of the armholes, you’ll split this into three panels and crochet the upper right panel, then back panel, then upper left panel. You’ll then seam the shoulders. Next, crochet the sleeves right onto the armhole openings. Pockets are then crocheted and whipstitched onto the pocket openings. Next, crochet a small pocket ribbing and whipstitch that on. Lastly, you’ll add a simple edging around the front opening of the cardigan.
Cable Stitch Photo Tutorial: Scroll down to near the bottom of this post for step by step photos of the narrow and wide cables used on this cardigan.
Model wears a women’s medium and is wearing a medium sample.

Light taupe crochet cable cardigan hanging on a hanger on a coat hook next to a white purse.

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Cozy Cabled Crochet Cardigan

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Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bottom Ribbing

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in BLO hdc: 10 sts = 2.75″; 12 rows = 5″.

Row 1: With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 11, working into the back humps of the ch, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (10 sts)

Rows 2 – 85 (91, 100, 104, 112, 129, 135, 137, 144) : Ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Body of Cardigan. Your Bottom Ribbing should measure approximately 2.75″ W x 36″ (38.25″, 42″, 43.75″, 47″, 54″, 56.75″, 57.5″, 60.5″) L.

Body of Cardigan

Row 1 Gauge Only: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in sc: 12 sts = 3.5″.

Size XS

Row 1 (RS): After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work 2 sc in the first st, then (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 42 times. Turn. (128 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to X-Small – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 37.5″.

Size S

Row 1 (RS): After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work 1 sc in the first st, then (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 45 times. Turn. (136 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to Small – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 40″.

Size M

Row 1 (RS): After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 50 times. Turn. (150 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to Medium – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 44″.

Size L

Row 1 (RS): After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 52 times. Turn. (156 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to Large – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 46″.

Size XL

Row 1 (RS): After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 56 times. Turn. (168 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to X-Large – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 49″.

Size 2X

Do not fasten off. Continue below to 2X-Large – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 56.5″.

Size 3X

Row 1 (RS): After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work 2 sc in the first st, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, then (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 66 times. Turn. (204 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to 3X-Large – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 59.5″.

Size 4X

Do not fasten off. Continue below to 4X-Large – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 60.5″.

Size 5X

Row 1 (RS): After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 72 times. Turn. (216 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to 5X-Large – Body of Cardigan. The width of Row 1 should be approximately 63.5″.

Progression Photos of Body of Cardigan

The following photos are to show the progression of your cabled cardigan as you crochet the body. The photos are of a size medium, but the process is the same for all sizes.

Important Row 2 Tip: Row 2 of the Body of Cardigan is the cable set-up row. If you’re struggling with knowing exactly where the post of the stitch is that you need to work a post stitch around, make sure to check out my 2 Tips for Proper Post Stitch Placement. There is a quick video and a photo tutorial that will not only help you with the Cozy Cable Cardigan, it will help you with all other crochet cable patterns.

Additional progression photos are included in other sections below.

You’ll find cable stitch tutorials near the end of this post.

Beginning of crochet cable cardigan with pocket openings laying on wood floor. — The above photo shows the Body of Cardigan complete through the row where you will create openings for the inset pockets.

Close up of inset pocket opening on cable cardigan. — The photo above shows a close-up of one of the pocket openings.

Body of cable cardigan with pocket openings laying on wood floor. — The photo to the left shows the Body of Cardigan worked up to the bottom of the armhole opening. This is where you will split for the front and back panels.

Crochet cardigan laying on floor with right panel complete. — The above photo shows the upper right panel complete.

Back panel on crochet cardigan. — The above photo shows the back panel complete.

Left panel on crochet cardigan. — The above photo shows the upper left panel complete.

X-Small – Body of Cardigan

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Stitch Photo Tutorials- Scroll down to near the end of this post for the crochet cable stitch tutorials.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (128 sts)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 6 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts)

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts)

Row 9: Rep Row 3.

Row 10: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts)

Row 11: Rep Row 3.

Row 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Rep Row 3.

Row 14: Rep Row 2.

Row 15: Rep Row 3.

Rows 16 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 7. Height is approximately 10″ H at end of Row 19.

In this next Row, we’ll create an opening for the pocket.

Row 20: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, Ch 13, skip each of the next 13 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts) includes chains

Row 21: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in each of the next 15 sts, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 31 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (128 sts)

Rows 23 – 27: Rep Rows 11 – 15.

Rows 28 – 39: Rep Rows 4 – 15.

Rows 40 – 47: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Upper Front Right Panel – X-Small. At this point, your cardigan should measure 37-1/2″ W x 20-1/2″ H.

Upper Front Right Panel – X-Small

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st. Before turning, place a locking SM in the next st to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 6 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Rows 13 – 16: Rep Rows 1 – 4.

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn that is 3-4 times the width of the panel. This tail of yarn will be used later to seam the shoulders. Continue on to the Back Panel – X-Small. Your Upper Front Right Panel should measure 9″ W x 6-1/4″ H.

Back Panel – X-Small

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the st you previously marked to begin the Back Panel, ch 1, ext sc in the same st, (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, BOTH LOOPS, ext sc in the last st. Before turning, place a locking SM in the next st to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Upper Front Left Panel. Turn. (62 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, Both Loops ext sc in the first st, (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, BOTH LOOPS, ext sc in the last st. Turn. (62 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, Both Loops ext sc in the first st, (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, BOTH LOOPS, ext sc in the last st. Turn. (62 sts)

Rows 4 – 16: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Upper Front Left Panel – X-Small. Your Back Panel should measure 19-1/2″ W x 6-1/4″ H.

Upper Front Left Panel – X-Small

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the st you previously marked to begin the Back Panel, ch 1, ext sc in the same st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 6 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post stst, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (33 sts)

Rows 14 – 16: Rep Rows 2 – 4.

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn that is 3-4 times the width of the panel. This tail of yarn will be used later to seam the shoulders. Continue on to Seaming the Shoulders below. Your Upper Front Left Panel should measure 9″ W x 6-1/4″ H.

Small – Body of Cardigan

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Stitch Photo Tutorials- Scroll down to near the end of this post for the crochet cable stitch tutorials.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (136 sts)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 6 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts)

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts)

Row 9: Rep Row 3.

Row 10: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts)

Row 11: Rep Row 3.

Row 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Rep Row 3.

Row 14: Rep Row 2.

Row 15: Rep Row 3.

Rows 16 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 7. Height is approximately 10″ H at end of Row 19.

In this next Row, we’ll create an opening for the pocket.

Row 20: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, Ch 13, skip each of the next 13 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts) includes chains

Row 21: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in each of the next 15 sts, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 33 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (136 sts)

Rows 23 – 27: Rep Rows 11 – 15.

Rows 28 – 39: Rep Rows 4 – 15.

Rows 40 – 47: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Right Panel – Small. At this point, your cardigan should measure 40″ W x 20-1/2″ H.

Upper Front Right Panel – Small

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Before turning, place a locking SM in the next st to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (35 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 6 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (35 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (35 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (35 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (35 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 3 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 3 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (35 sts)

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Rows 13 – 16: Rep Rows 1 – 4.

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn that is 3-4 times the width of the panel. This tail of yarn will be used later to seam the shoulders. Continue on to the Back Panel – Small. Your Upper Front Right Panel should measure 9.5″ W x 6-1/4″ H.

Back Panel – Small

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Rows 4 – 16: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Upper Front Left Panel – Small. Your Back Panel should measure 21″ W x 6-1/4″ H.

Upper Front Left Panel – Small

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the st you previously marked to begin the Back Panel, ch 1, ext sc in the same st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (35 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (35 sts)

Rows 14 – 16: Rep Rows 2 – 4.

Medium & Large – Body of Cardigan

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Stitch Photo Tutorials- Scroll down to near the end of this post for the crochet cable stitch tutorials.

Changes for Sizes: Medium (Large)

Stitch Counts: (Medium, Large)

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Row 9: Rep Row 3.

Row 10: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Row 11: Rep Row 3.

Row 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Rep Row 3.

Row 14: Rep Row 2.

Row 15: Rep Row 3.

Rows 16 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 7. Height is approximately 10″ H at end of Row 19.

In this next Row, we’ll create an opening for the pocket.

Row 20: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, Ch 17, skip each of the next 17 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts) includes chains

Row 21: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in each of the next 19 sts, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 36 (39) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (150, 156 sts)

Rows 23 – 27: Rep Rows 11 – 15.

Rows 28 – 39: Rep Rows 4 – 15.

Rows 40 – 47: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Right Panel- Medium & Large. At this point, your cardigan should measure 44″ W x 20-1/2″ H (46″ W x 20-1/2″ H).

Upper Front Right Panel – Medium & Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Changes for Sizes: Medium (Large)

Stitch Counts: (Medium, Large)

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Before turning, place a locking SM in the next st to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size Medium

Rows 13 – 18: Rep Rows 1 – 6. Size Large

Rows 13 – 20: Rep Rows 1 – 8.

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn that is 3-4 times the width of the panel. This tail of yarn will be used later to seam the shoulders. Continue on to the Back Panel – Medium & Large. Your Upper Front Right Panel should measure 10-1/2″ W x 7″ H (10-1/2″ W x 7-3/4″ H).

Back Panel – Medium & Large

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size Medium

Rows 4 – 18: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Size Large

Rows 4 – 20: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends .Continue on to the Upper Front Left Panel – Medium & Large. Your Back Panel should measure 23″ W x 7″mH (25″ W x 7-3/4″ H).

Upper Front Left Panel – Medium & Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Changes for Sizes: Medium (Large)

Stitch Counts: (Medium, Large)

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the st you previously marked to begin the Back Panel, ch 1, ext sc in the same st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (39, 39 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size Medium

Rows 14 – 18: Rep Rows 2 – 6.

Size Large

Rows 14 – 20: Rep Rows 2 – 8.

X-Large – Body of Cardigan

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Stitch Photo Tutorials- Scroll down to near the end of this post for the crochet cable stitch tutorials.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (168 sts)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts)

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts)

Row 9: Rep Row 3.

Row 10: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts)

Row 11: Rep Row 3.

Row 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Rep Row 3.

Row 14: Rep Row 2.

Row 15: Rep Row 3.

Rows 16 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 7. Height is approximately 10″ H at end of Row 19.

In this next Row, we’ll create an opening for the pocket.

Row 20: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, Ch 17, skip each of the next 17 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts) includes chains

Row 21: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in each of the next 19 sts, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 43 times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (168 sts)

Rows 23 – 27: Rep Rows 11 – 15.

Rows 28 – 39: Rep Rows 4 – 15.

Rows 40 – 47: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Right Panel – X-Large. At this point, your cardigan should measure 49″ W x 20-1/2″ H.

Upper Front Right Panel – X-Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. Before turning, place a locking SM in the next st to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (41 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (41 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (41 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. Turn. (41 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2. Row 7: Rep Row 3. Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. Turn. (41 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (41 sts)

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Rows 13 – 22: Rep Rows 1 – 10.

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn that is 3-4 times the width of the panel. This tail of yarn will be used later to seam the shoulders. Continue on to the Back Panel – X-Large. Your Upper Front Right Panel should measure 11″ W x 8-1/2″ H.

Back Panel – X-Large

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Rows 4 – 22: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Upper Front Left Panel – X-Large. Your Back Panel should measure 27″ W x 8-1/2″ H.

Upper Front Left Panel – X-Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the st you previously marked to begin the Back Panel, ch 1, ext sc in the same st, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. Turn. (41 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. Turn. (41 sts)

Rows 14 – 22: Rep Rows 2 – 10.

2X-Large & 4X-Large – Body of Cardigan

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Stitch Photo Tutorials- Scroll down to near the end of this post for the crochet cable stitch tutorials.

Changes for sizes: 2X-Large (4X-Large)

Stitch counts: (2X-Large, 4X-Large)

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, * (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, * (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 9: Rep Row 3.

Row 10: Ch 1, * (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 11: Rep Row 3.

Row 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Rep Row 3.

Row 14: Rep Row 2.

Row 15: Rep Row 3.

Rows 16 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 7. Height is approximately 10″ H at end of Row 19.

In this next Row, we’ll create an opening for the pocket.

Row 20: Ch 1, * ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, ch 17, skip each of the next 17 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 21: Ch 1, * (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in each of the next 19 sts, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, * (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 46 (52) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (194, 206 sts)

Rows 23 – 27: Rep Rows 11 – 15.

Rows 28 – 39: Rep Rows 4 – 15.

Rows 40 – 47: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Right Panel. At this point, your cardigan should measure 56-1/2″ W x 20-1/2″ H (60-1/2″ W x 20-1/2″ H).

Upper Front Right Panel – 2X-Large & 4X-Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Before turning, place a locking SM in the next st to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 1, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size 2X-Large

Rows 13 – 24: Rep Rows 1 – 12.

Size 4X-Large

Rows 13 – 24: Rep Rows 1 – 12.

Rows 25 – 26: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn that is 3-4 times the width of the panel. This tail of yarn will be used later to seam the shoulders. Continue on to the Back Panel. Your Upper Front Right Panel should measure 13-3/4″ W x 9-1/4″ H (13-3/4″ W x 10″ H).

Back Panel – 2X-Large & 4X-Large

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size 2X-Large

Rows 4 – 24: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Size 4X-Large

Rows 4 – 26: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Upper Front Left Panel. Your Back Panel should measure 29″ W x 9-1/4″ H (33″ W x 10″ H).

Upper Front Left Panel – 2X-Large & 4X-Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the st you previously marked to begin the Back Panel, ch 1, ext sc in the same st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times. Turn. (51, 51 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size 2X-Large

Rows 14 – 24: Rep Rows 2 – 12.

Size 4X-Large

Rows 14 – 25: Rep Rows 2 – 13.

Row 26: Rep Rows 2.

3X-Large & 5X-Large – Body of Cardigan

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Cable Stitch Photo Tutorials- Scroll down to near the end of this post for the crochet cable stitch tutorials.

Changes for sizes: 3X-Large (5X-Large)

Stitch counts: (3X-Large, 5X-Large)

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 9: Rep Row 3.

Row 10: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 11: Rep Row 3.

Row 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Rep Row 3.

Row 14: Rep Row 2.

Row 15: Rep Row 3.

Rows 16 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 7. Height is approximately 10″ H at end of Row 19.

In this next Row, we’ll create an opening for the pocket.

Row 20: Ch 1, * ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, ch 17, skip each of the next 17 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 21: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in each of the next 19 sts, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, * (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st *, then (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) work from ( to ) 49 (55) times, lastly, repeat from * to *. Turn. (204, 216 sts)

Rows 23 – 27: Rep Rows 11 – 15.

Rows 28 – 39: Rep Rows 4 – 15.

Rows 40 – 47: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Right Panel. At this point, your cardigan should measure 59-1/2″ W x 20-1/2″ H (63-1/2″ W x 20-1/2″ H).

Upper Front Right Panel – 3X-Large & 5X-Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Before turning, place a locking SM in the next st to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, bpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, bpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size 3X-Large

Rows 13 – 24: Rep Rows 1 – 12.

Size 5X-Large

Rows 13 – 24: Rep Rows 1 – 12.

Rows 25 – 26: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Back Panel – 3X-Large & 5X-Large

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 11 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size 3X-Large

Rows 4 – 24: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Size 5X-Large

Rows 4 – 26: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Upper Front Left Panel. Your Back Panel should measure 31″ W x 9-1/4″ H (35″ W x 10″ H).

Upper Front Left Panel – 3X-Large & 5X-Large

Cable Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in cabled stitch pattern: 13 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the st you previously marked to begin the Back Panel, ch 1, ext sc in the same st, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 4 post sts, FPtrtr around each of the next 4 post sts, working in front of the FPtrtr just worked, FPtrtr around each of the 4 skipped post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, (ext sc in the next st, fpdc around each of the next 8 post sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, fpdc around the next post st, ext sc in the next st, (skip each of the next 2 post sts & 2 ext sc, FPdbltr around each of the next 2 post sts, ext sc in each of the 2 skipped ext sc, working in front of the FPdbltr just worked, FPdbltr around each of the 2 skipped post sts, ext sc in the next st) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (53, 53 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the size you’re making.

Size 3X-Large

Rows 14 – 24: Rep Rows 2 – 12.

Size 5X-Large

Rows 14 – 25: Rep Rows 2 – 13.

Row 26: Rep Rows 2.

Seaming the Shoulders

Step 1: With the RS facing out, fold the two front panels in towards the center of the cardigan (as shown below), creating a fold where it splits for the sleeves. Line up the corners of the outer corners of the upper front panels with the corners of the back panel. To make it easier, I recommend using locking stitch markers to hold the panels in place during seaming.

Body of cardigan folded inward to line up shoulders. — Fold the front right and left panels in towards the center to line up the shoulders. Use locking stitch markers to hold the top of the panels in place.

Step 2: Leave a 2″ (2″, 2″, 4″, 5″, 5″, 6″, 6″, 6″) W gap between the front panels, along the top edge of the Back Panel. Use locking stitch markers to hold the panels in place. See photo above.

Step 3: With the right side facing out, use a yarn needle and the tail of yarn left after completing the front panels and whipstitch a front panel to the back panel. Repeat for the second front panel.

Hand holding shoulders of cardigan and seaming with whipstitch and yarn needle. — Whipstitch shoulder seams for both shoulders.

Body of crochet cable cardigan with shoulders seamed laying on wood floor. — The photo above shows the shoulders seamed.

Weave in ends. Continue on to the Sleeve Set-Up below.

Sleeve Set-Up

Continue on to the size you’re making.

X-Small & Small

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a stitch nearest the bottom of the armhole opening, sc in the next st, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) work from ( to ) 10 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (42, 42 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Sleeves below.

Medium

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a stitch nearest the bottom of the armhole opening, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 11 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (48 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Sleeves below.

Large

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a stitch nearest the bottom of the armhole opening, sc in each of the next 5 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 14 times, then sc in each of the last 6 sts. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (54 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Sleeves below.

X-Large

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a stitch nearest the bottom of the armhole opening, sc in the next st, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) work from ( to ) 14 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (58 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Sleeves below.

2XL & 3XL

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a stitch nearest the bottom of the armhole opening, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 15 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (64, 64 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Sleeves below.

4XL & 5XL

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a stitch nearest the bottom of the armhole opening, sc in each of the next 3 sts, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 16 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (68, 68 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Sleeves below.

Sleeves – Sizes XS, S, M, L & XL

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 12 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (42, 42, 48, 54, 58 sts)

Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1, (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (42, 42, 48, 54, 58 sts)

Rnds 3 – 4: Rep Rnds 1 – 2.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, Both Loops extsc2tog, (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around to the last 2 sts, Both Loops extsc2tog. Join. Turn. (40, 40, 46, 52, 56 sts) Stitch count decreases by 2.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (40, 40, 46, 52, 56 sts) Stitch count does not decrease.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (40, 40, 46, 52, 56 sts) Stitch count does not decrease.

Do not fasten off. Continue on with the instructions for the size sleeves you’re making.

Sizes XS & S

Rnds 8 – 10: Re pRnds 5 – 7. (38, 38 sts)

Rnds 11 – 12: Rep Rnds 6 – 7. (38, 38 sts)

Rnds 13 – 18: Rep Rnds 5 – 7. (34, 34 sts)

Rnds 19 – 22: Rep Rnds 6 – 7. (34, 34 sts)

Rnds 23 – 28: Rep Rnds 5 – 7. (30, 30 sts)

Rnds 29 – 38: Rep Rnds 6 – 7. (30, 30 sts)

Rnd 39 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. Do not turn. (30, 30 sts)

If you need to lengthen your sleeve, simply repeat Rnd 39. Note that the cuff will add 2″ to the length of your sleeve.

Do not fasten off. Continue onto the Sleeve Cuff below. Sleeve should measure 14-1/2″ L before the cuff.

Size Medium

Rnds 8 – 31: Rep Rnds 5 – 7. (30 sts) at the end of Rnd 29.

Rnds 32 – 38: Rep Rnds 6 – 7, ending with a Rnd 6. (30 sts)

Rnd 39 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. Do not turn. (30 sts)

If you need to lengthen your sleeve, simply repeat Rnd 39. Note that the cuff will add 2″ to the length of your sleeve.

Do not fasten off. Continue onto the Sleeve Cuff below. Sleeve should measure 14-1/2″ L before the cuff.

Size Large

Rnds 8 – 28: Rep Rnds 5 – 7. (38 sts) at the end of Rnd 26.

Rnds 29 – 38: Rep Rnds 6 – 7. (38 sts)

Rnd 39 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. Do not turn. (38 sts)

If you need to lengthen your sleeve, simply repeat Rnd 39. Note that the cuff will add 2″ to the length of your sleeve.

Do not fasten off. Continue onto the Sleeve Cuff below. Sleeve should measure 14-1/2″ L before the cuff.

Size X-Large

Rnds 8 – 34: Rep Rnds 5 – 7. (38 sts) at the end of Rnd 32.

Rnds 35 – 38: Rep Rnds 6 – 7. (38 sts)

Rnd 39 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. Do not turn. (38 sts)

If you need to lengthen your sleeve, simply repeat Rnd 39. Note that the cuff will add 2″ to the length of your sleeve.

Do not fasten off. Continue onto the Sleeve Cuff below. Sleeve should measure 14-1/2″ L before the cuff.

Sleeves – Sizes 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Gauge: With a 6.00mm crochet hook, in ext sc alternating FLO & BLO: 12 sts = 3.5″; 11 rows = 4.25″.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, Both Loops extsc2tog, (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around to the last 2 sts, Both Loops extsc2tog. Join. Turn. (64, 64, 68, 68 sts) Stitch count decreases by 2.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, (ext sc in the BLO of the next st, ext sc in the FLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (62, 62, 66, 66 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (ext sc in the FLO of the next st, ext sc in the BLO of the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (62, 62, 66, 66 sts)

If you need to lengthen your sleeve, simply repeat Rnd 39. Note that the cuff will add 2″ to the length of your sleeve.

Do not fasten off. Continue on with the instructions for the size sleeves you’re making.

Sizes 2X & 3X

Rnds 4 – 38: Rep Rnds 1 – 3, ending with a Rnd 2. (38, 38 sts) at the end of Rnd 37.

Rnd 39 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. Do not turn. (38, 38 sts)

If you need to lengthen your sleeve, simply repeat Rnd 39. Note that the cuff will add 2″ to the length of your sleeve.

Do not fasten off. Continue onto the Sleeve Cuff below. Sleeve should measure 14-1/2″ L before the cuff.

Sleeves – Sizes 4X & 5X

Rnds 4 – 37: Rep Rnds 1 – 3, ending with a Rnd 1. (42, 42 sts) at the end of Rnd 37.

Rnd 38: Rep Rnd 1. (40, 40 sts)

Rnd 39 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. Do not turn. (40, 40 sts)

If you need to lengthen your sleeve, simply repeat Rnd 39. Note that the cuff will add 2″ to the length of your sleeve.

Do not fasten off. Continue onto the Sleeve Cuff below. Sleeve should measure 14-1/2″ L before the cuff.

Ribbed Sleeve Cuff – All Sizes

Row 1: Continuing on from the sleeve with a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 6, working into the back humps of the ch, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc2tog in next stand same st as ch 6. Do not turn yet. (5sts)

Row 2: (Sl st into the NEXT st along the edge of the sleeve) 2 times, Turn, BLO hdc in each of the next 5 sts. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, BLO hdc in the first st, BLO hdc in each of the next 3 sts, BLO hdc2tog in the next st and the NEXT st along the edge of the sleeve. (5 sts)

Crochet sleeve cuff ribbing tutorial 4. — **Photo J:** In this photo, you can see the 2 sl sts you worked before turning and the SM that’s marking where to work the first hdc.
**Photo K:** This photo shows Rows 1 – 4 complete.

Do not fasten off. Continue below to the size you’re making.

Sizes XS, S & M

Rows 4 – 20: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2. (5 sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail of yarn. Using a yarn needle and the tail of yarn, whipstitch the last row to the first row. Weave in ends. Sleeve should measure 16″ L. Continue on to the Pockets below.

Sizes L, XL, 2X & 3X

Rows 4 – 25: Rep Rows 2 – 3. (5 sts)

Row 26: Sl st into the NEXT st along the edge of the sleeve, Turn, BLO hdc in each of the next 5 sts. Turn. (5 sts)

Sizes 4X & 5X

Rows 4 – 27: Rep Rows 2 – 3. (5 sts)

Crochet cable cardigan with both sleeves complete and laying flat on wood floor. — The above photo shows the cardigan after completing both sleeves.

Pocket Pouch (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With a 6.00mm crochet hook & yarn, make a chain that is the same size as the perimeter of the pocket opening, join with a sl st to the 1st ch to form a circle. Stitch count isn’t crucial.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in the back humps of the ch, sc in each ch around. Join.

Rnds 3 – 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

Pocket Seam: Lay the pocket flat so that you have a double layer of stitches from the last round. Line up stitches from the last round, then seam the pocket by working a sc across, making sure to work through both layers.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Make the second pocket, then continue on to Attaching the Pockets.

Crochet pocket pouches with ribbing for inset pockets. — The photo above shows both pocket pouches and ribbing complete.

Attaching the Pockets

Step One: Insert a pocket into the pocket opening. Line up the opening in the pocket with the pocket opening on the cardigan. Use a few locking stitch markers to hold it in place while attaching it to the cardigan.

Step Two: With a yarn needle and piece of yarn that is 3 – 4 times the perimeter of the pocket, whipstitch the open edge of the pocket to the pocket opening in the cardigan.

Weave in ends. Repeat for the second pocket. Continue on to the Pocket Ribbing.

Crochet inset pockets inserted in pocket holes to be sewn on. — This photo shows a pocket pouch inserted into a pocket opening on the body of the cardigan. I use several locking stitch markers to hold the pocket pouch in place while sewing it to the pocket opening.

Pocket Ribbing (Make 2)

Row 1: With a 4.00mm crochet hook and yarn, ch 7, working in the back hump of the foundation ch, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)

Rep Row 2 until your pocket ribbing measures just a tad shorter than the length of the pocket opening. So when stretched a little, it should measure the length of the pocket opening.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn 3 – 4 times the length of the pocket ribbing. Line up the long edge of the pocket ribbing with the pocket opening. Use a yarn needle and tail of yarn and whipstitch the pocket ribbing to the top of the pocket opening. Then, sew the short edges of the pocket ribbing onto the cardigan.

Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Opening Edge below.

Crochet ribbing being sewn onto pocket opening with yarn needle and tail of yarn. — This photo shows pocket ribbing being sewn onto the pocket opening.

One inset pocket complete with ribbing attached. — This photo shows a close-up of a pocket ribbing attached to the pocket opening.

Front Opening Edge

Row 1 (RS): Position the cardigan so that the right side is facing you, with yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the bottom corner of the cardigan’s right panel, sc in each st across the bottom ribbing, sc in each st up along the front opening of the cardigan, sc in each st across the back neck opening, sc in each st down along the left side of the front opening to the bottom ribbing, sc in each st across the bottom ribbing. Turn. Stitch count is not crucial.

Row 2: Ch 1, BLO hdslst in each st around the opening. Turn. Stitch count stays the same.

Row 3: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st around. Turn. Stitch count stays the same.

Row 4: Rep Row 2. Stitch count stays the same.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block your cardigan, if desired and then your crochet cable stitch cardigan is ready to wear!

Close up of inset pockets on crochet cardigan. — The photo above shows a close-up of the front opening edge.

Crochet Cable Stitch

The following are photo tutorials for both crochet cable stitch patterns used on the front of this cardigan.

Narrow Cable Twists in Rows 4, 8 & 12

This photo tutorial is for the narrow cable twists that are in Rows 4, 8 & 12 and their repeats.

Wide Cable Twists in Rows 4 & 10

This photo tutorial is for the wide cable twists that are in Rows 4 & 10 and their repeats.

Note: The photos below are of the size Medium cables which are 8 stitches wide. If you are making a size XS or S, your wide cables are only 6 stitches wide. However, the steps for working them is the same.

Additional Photos of the Cabled Rows

One eight strand cable stitch complete. — The photo above the first narrow cable and wide cable twist complete.

Two eight strand crochet cable stitches complete. — The photo above shows the next wide cable twist complete.

One narrow crochet cable and two wide crochet cables complete for cardigan. — The photo above shows the next ext sc, fpdc, ext sc worked before you work the last narrow cable twist.

Crochet cable stitch pattern on front of cabled cardigan. — The photo above shows a Row 4 repeat of the cables complete.

Related: If you need to learn how to block a crochet sweater, check out my post on 3 blocking methods!

Back of cabled cardigan hanging on coat hanger next to purse. — The photo above shows the back of the completed cable cardigan in size medium.

Model showing back side of cabled crochet cardigan. — Crochet cable stitches on the front and textured crochet stitches on the sleeves and back.

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2 Comments

dawn zarzycki says:

November 6, 2024 at 9:12 am

Back panel small page 19, row 1 should have 66 st at the end. is this right?

1. Jennifer Renaud says:
  
  November 6, 2024 at 5:10 pm
  
  Hi Dawn,
  
  Yes, the upper right and left panels have 35 sts and the back panel has 66 sts.