Crochet Elegant Lacy Floral Cardigan Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Lightweight cotton yarn in cream
• Crochet hook: Size G/4.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

4 motifs = 4 inches

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sp = space

Instructions:

Back Panel:

1. Flower Motif: Make 5 motifs in total, joining as you go.
   Round 1: Ch 6, sl st to form a ring. Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. Sl st to first sc. (12 sts)
   Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to top of ch 3. (24 sts)
   Round 3: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), skip next st, dc in next st. Repeat around. Sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 5. (12 ch-2 sps)
2. Connect Motifs: Join motifs by slip stitching into neighboring ch-2 spaces. Align motifs to form a vertical strip.

Sleeves:

1. Tie yarn to top corner of back panel.
   Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc evenly across top of panel, end with ch 3, turn.
2. Row 2-3: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, end with ch 3, turn.
3. Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st to last 3 sts, ch 3, turn. Repeat until desired sleeve length.
4. Finish with an openwork round: *Ch 4, sc in next 2 sts*, repeat until end.

Assembly:

1. Align side edges of the motifs to form a cardigan shape. Securely sew or crochet the sides together leaving spaces for armholes.
2. Attach sleeves by joining the top edge of each sleeve to the armhole.

Edging:

1. Work around the hem, sleeves, and collar with a shell stitch: *3 dc in same st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st*, repeat around.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block lightly to shape.