04 Jun Simona Cardigan
“SIMONA CARDIGAN” – CROCHET PATTERN BY HILARIA FINA
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AQUÍPunk music buds as kind of simple and noisy rock, it turned to be a way of transgression that challenged and criticised the patterns established by society. Punk philosophy could be summarised in the next three following points: do it yourself or do it your way, refuse dogmas and question what established, reject fashions and mass society.
Punk movement aesthetics were also looking to give a transgressive and different image. Simona is inspired by “bomber” jackets style, very typical from this movement.
INSPIRATION + DESIGN
Believe it or not, two simple granny hexagons and one rectangle are the foundation of this free crochet pattern which will magically transform into the sleeves and front of your cardigan.
Simona is a cardigan with an oversize fit, just perfect for your favourite jeans. It is finished up with a beautiful closure and accompanied by Debbie that certainly adds a unique touch.
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STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES USED
MAGIC RING
Wrap yarn around two fingers, leaving 7cm long tail. Insert hook right to left under the two rows and pick the strand up (the one that leads to the skein), pulling the yarn back under the two rows, YO and pull through the loop (do not count as first stitch). Keep working the following stitches into the ring. Remove the ring from your fingers and pull the tail end to tight the ring.
SLIP KNOT
With about 15 cm of yarn, make a loop. Insert your hook through the center of the loop, draw the end of the yarn through the loop, and pull on the tail to tighten.
CHAIN (ABBREVIATION ch)
YO and pull through loop on hook.
SLIP STITCH (ABBREVIATION: sl st)
Insert hook in stitch, YO and pull through both loops on hook at once.
SINGLE CROCHET (ABBREVIATION: sc)
Insert hook in stitch, YO and pull through the stitch (2 loops on hook), YO and pull through both loops on hook at once.
DOUBLE CROCHET (ABBREVIATION: dc)
YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and pull the yarn through the stitch (3 loops on your hook), YO and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook in one go (2 loops remain on the hook), YO again and pull through the remaining 2 loops on the hook.
BACK LOOP ONLY (ABBREVIATION: BLO)
Instead of crocheting in the entire stitch which is both loops on the top of the stitch, you only go through one of the loops.
FRONT LOOP ONLY (ABBREVIATION: FLO)
Instead of crocheting in the entire stitch which is both loops on the top of the stitch you only go through one of the loops.
CROCHETING INTO THE BACK BUMP OF A CHAIN
Usually you crochet in the right side of the chain. When you turn your chain, you’ll see a small ‘bump’ on the wrong side of each stitch. Insert your hook under this back bump.
INVISIBLE FASTEN OFF
Cut yarn, pull the yarn tail through the last stitch completely and thread yarn tail onto yarn/tapestry needle. Skip one stitch then insert needle into the next stitch under booth loops of the second stitch of the last round. Next, insert needle back into the same stitch that the yarn tail is coming from but into the back loop only. This creates a closing stitch. Weave tail into wrong side before trimming.
HOW TO JOIN TWO PIECES WITH A SLIP STITCH SEAM
Line up the stitches of the 2-pieces of crocheted fabric with the wrong sides of the work facing.
PLace a slip knot on your crochet hook. Insert the crochet hook into the both loops of the top piece of fabric and both loops of the bottom piece of fabric, YO and pull the yarn through all loops on the hook in one go.
Insert your hook into the next set of stitches (both loops of the top piece of fabric and both loops of the bottom piece of fabric), YO and pull the yarn through all loops on the hook in one go
Repeat across.
ABBREVIATIONS
- BLO = back loops only
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- FLO = front loop only
- lp (s) = loop (s)
- rnd (s) = round (s)
- sc = single crochet
- st (s) = stitch (es)
- slst = slip stitch
- YO = yarn over
- Rnd … / Row … = At the beginning of each pattern line, you’ll find “Rnd” or “Row” + a number to indicate which “round” or “row”.
- (…) = At the end of each line you will find the number of stitches you should have at end of each “round” or “row”.
- […] x … = When part of the instructions repeat throughout the “round” or “row”, it ́ll be placed between brackets x the number of times it should be repeated.
- (…) = stitches between (…) are worked into the same stitch.
- Example: Rnd 01. (3sc) in the same stitch, [2sc, sc-inc] x 2. (11 sts)
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SKILL LEVEL
LEVEL 2 – EASY
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WHAT YOU NEED
- Crochet hook 6.00 mm (J US)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Closure
- Yarn: 5 ply / Medium / Worsted, Afghan, Aran
Katia Big Alabama (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic), 50g/1 oz. ¾, 10x10cm = 14 sts x 19 rows, 80m (87 yds):
nº 03 (off-white)
GAUGE
10 X 10 cm = 15 dc x 7 rows
SIZING
- Pattern is one size, but you can easily adjust the size, to make a smaller cardigan, crochet smaller hexagons. To make a larger cardigan, crochet larger hexagons.
| SIZE (CM) | ONE SIZE |
| TO FIT BUST | 102-108 |
| FINISHED ITEM APPROX. | 124 |
| LENGHT | 60 |
| SLEEVE LENGHT | 58 |
| 03 OFF-WHITE (50gr) | 18 |
NOTES
- This pattern is written in US terminology.
- When you crochet in rows, each row stars by turning the piece and working some chain stitches (know as the “turning chains”) to get the right height for the following stitches.
- When you crochet in closed rounds, you will close each round with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round. The next round starts with one or more initial chain stitches (know as the “turning chains”) to get the right height for the following stitches and follows the same direction as the previous round.
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START CROCHETING
HEXAGONS (MAKE 2)
- Hexagons are worked in the round. Do not turn work at end of round.
- Hexagons will not lie flat and instead be wavy. This is intentional and should not be considered a mistake in your crocheting.
- Corner spaces will always be comprised of 3 ch. Spaces along the sides of the hexagon will be made with 1 ch.
With 6.00 mm (J US) crochet hook, in off-white yarn.
To begin: Make a magic ring.
Rnd 01. 3ch (counts as first dc), 2dc, [3ch, 3dc] x 5, 3ch, into ring, tighten the lp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 02. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, [ch, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 03. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [3dc into ch1sp, ch, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, 3dc into ch1sp, ch, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 04. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 2 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 05. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 3 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 06. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 4 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 07. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 5 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 08. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 6 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 09. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 7 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 10. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 8 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 11. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 9 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
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HERERnd 12. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 10 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 13. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 11 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 14. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 12 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 15. s slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 13 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 16. s slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 14 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 17. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, [(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp] x 5, ch, [3dc, ch] x 15 into ch1sp, slst into beginning 3ch.
Cut the yarn and weave in all ends.
CHART | HEXAGON
START CROCHETING
RECTANGLE
- Rectangle is worked in the round. Do not turn work at end of round.
With 6.00 mm (J US) crochet hook, in off-white yarn.
To begin: 41 ch + 3 turning chain.
Rnd 01. Crochet in back bumps, starting chain in 4rd back bump, (2dc, 3ch, 3dc, 3ch, 3dc), [ch, skip 3ch, (3dc)] x 9, ch, skip 3ch, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc, 3ch, 3dc), [ch, skip 3ch, (3dc)] x 9, ch, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 02. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) n each ch1sp to end, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 03. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in ch1sp, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in ch1sp, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to end, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 04. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch,
(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to end, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 05. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch,
(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to end, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 06. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to end, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 07. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch,
(3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to corner, (3dc, 3ch, 3dc) into ch3sp, ch, (3dc, ch) in each ch1sp to end, slst into beginning 3ch.
Cut the yarn and weave in all ends.
CHART | RECTANGLE
ASSEMBLING AND FINISHING
1. FOLD & SHOULDER SEAM
With 6.00 mm (J US) crochet hook, in off-white yarn.
With right sides together fold corners 4-5 together, 3-6 and 2-1 to get L shape.
Using a Slip Stitch Seam join the cardigan along the shoulder, from the front (corner 6/3) to sleeve (corner 1/2) from wrong side.
Do not cut the yarn, we will continue crocheting the extra rows to make the sleeves longer.
2. EXTRA ROUNDS
With the right side of the work
Rnd 01/04. (slst into ch1sp, 3ch, 2dc, ch), [(3dc, ch)] in each ch1sp to end, slst into beginning 3ch.
Rnd 05. slst into next 2dc, (slst, 2ch not count as first stitch, dc) into ch1sp,
dc into next ch1sp, (2dc) into next ch1sp, [dc into next 2ch1sp, (2dc) into next ch1sp] repeat to end, slst into beginning 3ch. (24)
Do not cut the yarn, we will continue crocheting the cuffs.
3. CUFF
Rnd 06/15. (2ch not count as first dc, FPdc), [BPdc, FPdc] to end, slst into beginning 3ch. (24)
Cut the yarn and weave in all ends.
Repeat with second hexagon.
CHART | EXTRA RNDS & CUFF
4. JOIN RECTANGLE TO HEXAGONS
With 6.00 mm (J US) crochet hook, in off-white yarn.
With right sides together using a Slip Stitch Seam join the two hexagons to the rectangle at the back of the cardigan, leaving the front edge open.
5. HEM
With 6.00 mm (J US) crochet hook, in off-white yarn.
To crochet the hem, you should start crocheting from the left front, going through the back to finish on the right front.
Row 01. (2ch not count as first dc, 2dc), 3dc, [skip ch, dc] to end, turn.
Row 02/09. (2ch not count as first dc, FPdc), BPdc, [FPdc, BPdc] to end, turn.
CHART | HEM
6. COLLAR BORDER
With 6.00 mm (J US) crochet hook, in off-white yarn.
To crochet the collar border, you should start crocheting from the right front, going through the neck to finish on the left front.
Row 01. (ch, sc), sc to end, making sure you space your sc equally, turn.
Row 02/19. ch, slst in BLO to end, turn.
CHART | COLLAR BORDER
7. DETAILS
Sew the closure approximately 24cm from the bottom edge.
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Simona Cardigan
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