DUPLICITY // A FREE CARDIGAN CROCHET PATTERN
Updated: Feb 16
The Duplicity Cardigan is very beginner friendly, with little to no shaping. The crochet cardigan is easily versatile and can be made with one color or, as I have, made with two of your favorite colors! In addition to being able to switch up the colors, the Duplicity beginner crochet cardigan is intentionally designed with bulky weight yarn, to make a faster make! That way you can spend more time flaunting the drip of your new crochet cardigan than making it!
What’s up with my beautiful stitches?! I was inspired to design this free crochet cardigan pattern because I wanted to finally be free and express my inner voice as a creator and frankly, as the grown ass woman I finally feel that I am. You know what I mean?
Too long I’ve let my and other voices and fear influence me and trap me. So from the emotional seeds of rebellion and wanting to assert my independence… I will be launching a new crochet pattern line! She will be named [drum roll please] Blaq Kieko.
There are several reasons why I have chosen the name Blaq Kieko. The first is the meaning behind the name. Blaq (pronounced black) symbolizes the hard fought pride I earned and now have in not only my uniqueness but of my melanin as well. Kikeo (pronounced Kee-Kee-Oh) is Japanese for “be happy”. This will represent my need and want to be happy and proud of my talents as a designer and to undertaste my happiness of the aforementioned blackness and uniqueness as a human existing in this place.
My second reason for choosing the name Blaq Kieko, would be to represent the melding of the two cultures that inspired this line of free crochet patterns. Those cultures being the vibrant and colorful japanese/anime culture and the sometimes darker and more somber urban and alternative culture.
MATERIEALS NEEDED FOR THE X FREE PATTERN
MC: Berroco: Lanas Quick in the Color: 77106 [Tea Rose] (3.5 oz [100g], 109 yds [100 m], 100% Wool), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hanks bulky weight yarn (CYC #6)
CC: Berroco: Lanas Quick in the Color: 77136 [Charcoal] (3.5 oz [100g], 109 yds [100 m], 100% Wool), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hanks bulky weight yarn (CYC #6)
Yardage: 872 (981, 1090, 1199, 1308, 1417, 1526, 1635, 1635) yds [797.4 (897, 998, 1096, 1195, 1296, 1395, 1495, 1495) m]
N/P 10.00 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Darning needle
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ABOUT THE PATTERN
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner
SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) Shown in size M. Instructions are written for size XS, with other sizes shown in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest/Bust at Underarm: 33 (37, 40, 43.4, 45.5, 53, 57, 61, 65)” [83.8 (93.98, 102, 110.2, 115.57, 134.62, 144.78, 154.94, 165.1) cm]
Length: 18.50 (19, 19, 19.50, 19.50, 20, 20, 20.50, 20.50)” [47 (48.3, 48.3, 49.5, 49.5, 51, 51, 52, 52) cm]
GAUGE:
With 10.00 mm Hook and Berroco: Lanas Quick Wool, 11sts by 10 rows of modified Grit Stitch. (5″by 5″ square)
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS:
ch (chain)
sl st (slip stitch)
blps (back loops)
sc (single crochet)
sc dec (single crochet decrease)
dc (double crochet)
WS (wrong side)
RS (right side)
PATTERN NOTS:
This pattern uses American crochet terms. The Duplicity crochet cardigan is worked by first completing a series of panels. Next, optionally blocking these panels. Then assembling these panels together, before finally adding the ribbing for the piece.
SPECIAL STITCHES: MODIFIED GRIT STITCH
Foundation Row: Ch and even number + 1
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* end of row, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn.
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* across to end of row, ch1, turn.
Row 3: Rep row 2 until desired length.
HOW TO MAKE THIS BEGINNER FRIENDLY CARDIGAN
BACK PANEL SECTION
[X-SMALL]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 18, switch to CC and ch an additional 19, turn. [37 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 18th ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [36 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 18th st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [36 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 18th st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [36 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 37 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[SMALL]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 20, switch to CC and ch an additional 21, turn. [41 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 20th ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [40 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 20th st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [40 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 20th st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [40 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 38 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[MEDIUM]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 22, switch to CC and ch an additional 23, turn. [45 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 22nd ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [44 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 22nd st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [44 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 22nd st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [44 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 38 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[LARGE]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 24, switch to CC and ch an additional 25, turn. [49 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 24th ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [48 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 24th st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [48 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 24th st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [48 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 39 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 26, switch to CC and ch an additional 27, turn. [53 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 26th ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [52 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 26th st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [52 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 26th st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [52 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 39 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[2X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 29, switch to CC and ch an additional 30, turn. [59 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 29th ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [58 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 29th st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [58 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 29th st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [58 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 40 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[3X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 31, switch to CC and ch an additional 32, turn. [63 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 31st ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st,ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [62 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 31st st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [62 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 31st st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [62 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 40 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[4X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 33, switch to CC and ch an additional 34, turn. [67 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 33rd ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [66 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 33rd st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [66 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 33rd st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [66 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 41 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
[5X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: With MC ch 35, switch to CC and ch an additional 36, turn. [71 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to 35th ch, switch to CC, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from * to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch 1 (does not count as sc here or throughout), turn. [70 sts]
Row 2: Still working with CC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 35th st, switch to MC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [70 sts]
Row 3: Still working with MC, sk dc at base of ch1, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc* rep from *to* 35th st, switch to CC, *sk next dc, (1sc, 1dc) in next sc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st,ch1, turn. [70 sts]
Row 4: Rep alternating rows of 2 & 3 until a total of 41 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Front Panel.
NOTE: SAVE TIME WEAVING IN ENDS BY PULLING THE TAIL END OF THE YARN YOU ARE DONE WORKING WITH TO THE FRONT AFTER YOU ARE DONE WITH THE COLOR CHANGE.
FRONT PANEL SECTION
NOTE: MAKE 2: ONE MADE ENTIRELY IN MC AND ONE IN CC
[X-SMALL]
Foundation Row: Ch 17, turn. [17 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [16 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [16 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 37 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[SMALL]
Foundation Row: Ch 19, turn. [19 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [18 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [18 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 38 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[MEDIUM]
Foundation Row: Ch 21, turn. [21 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [20 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [20 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 38 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 23, turn. [23 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [22 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [22 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 39 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 25, turn. [25 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [24 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [24 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 39 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[2X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 29, turn. [29 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [28 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [28 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 40 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[3X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 31, turn. [31 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [30 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [30 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 40 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[4X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 33, turn. [33 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [32 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [32 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 41 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
[5X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 35, turn. [35 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [34 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to*across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [34 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 41 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Panels.
SLEEVE PANEL SECTION
NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO MAKE 2 SLEEVES. EACH SLEEVE SHOULD BE COMPLETED ENTIRELY IN EACH COLOR.
[X-SMALL]
Foundation Row: Ch 31, turn. [31 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [30 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [30 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 33 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[SMALL]
Foundation Row: Ch 31, turn. [31 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [30 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [30 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 34 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[MEDIUM]
Foundation Row: Ch 33, turn. [33 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [32 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [32 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 34 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 35, turn. [35 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [34 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [34 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 35 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 39, turn. [39 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [38 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to*across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [38 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 35 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[2X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 43, turn. [43 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [42 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [42 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 36 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[3X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 47, turn. [47 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [46 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [46 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 36 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[4X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 49, turn. [49 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [48 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to* across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [48 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 37 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
[5X-LARGE]
Foundation Row: Ch 51, turn. [51 sts]
Row 1: Working in blps, sk first 2 chs, (counts as first sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (1sc, 1dc) in next ch*, rep from *to* across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, sc in the last ch, ch1 (does not count as first sc here and throughout), turn. [50 sts]
Row 2: sk dc at base of ch1 from previous row, *(1sc, 1dc) in next sc, sk next dc*, rep from *to*across to last stitch, (1sc, 1dc) in last st, ch1, turn. [50 sts]
Row 3: Rep row 2 until a total of 37 rows are completed. Fasten off and weave in ends. Move to Sleeve Shaping.
NOTE: BEFORE FASTENING OFF, PLACE SLEEVE JUST UNDER YOUR ARMPIT TO MAKE SURE THE LENGTH IS TO YOUR TASTE. IF YOU WANT IT TO BE LONGER JUST ADD MORE ROWS. BEWARE THAT YOU WILL BE ADDING 3 INCHES FOR THE RIBBING.
SLEEVE SHAPING
[ALL SIZES]
Row 1: Attach yarn to the bottom corner of the sleeve, ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc dec in next st, sc in next st, rep from * to end of row, ch 5, turn.
Row 2: sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in blps of each sc to end, join next st to sleeve edge with sl st, sl st in next st, ch1(does not count as sc here or throughout), turn.
Row 3: sc in blps of each sc to end, ch1, turn.
Row 4: sc in blps of each sc to end, join next st to sleeve edge with sl st, sl st in next st, ch1, turn.
Rep Alternating Rows of 3-4 until you reach the last stitch of sleeve edge. Fasten off, and weave in ends, move to Assembly.
ASSEMBLY
STEP 1 [ATTACHING FRONT AND BACK PANELS]: With WS facing attach front panels to the back panel, making sure to match the corresponding color to the back panel. You should have a few unworked stitches in the center of the back panel once the front panels have been attached. 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2, 2) unworked stitches.
STEP 2 [ATTACHING THE SLEEVES]: To attach the sleeves, find the center of the sleeve by folding the sleeve in half. Place the center of the sleeve to the center of the shoulder seam created when attaching the front and back panels. Again be sure to attach sleeves to the corresponding color.
STEP 3 [CREATING SIDE SEAMS]: Fold your work in half, where the WS are facing and your seams are facing outward. Once the work is folded it should look something like a “T”; with the sleeves facing out and making the line on top of the “T” and the front and back panels making the bottom of the “T”. Once this is completed we can then seam the sides of the panels.
FINISHING
STEP 1 [BOTTOM THE RIBBING]:
Row 1: Attach yarn to the bottom right corner of the left front panel on RS, ch 5, turn.
Row 2: sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in blps of each sc to end, join next st to panel edge with sl st, sl st in next st, ch1(does not count as sc here or throughout), turn.
Row 3: sc in blps of each sc to end, ch1, turn.
Row 4: sc in blps of each sc to end, join next st to panel edge with sl st, sl st in next st, ch1, turn.
Rep Alternating Rows 3-4 until you reach the last stitch of Front Right panel edge, ch5. Do not fasten off, move to step 2 of finishing.
STEP 2 [ADDING THE COLLAR & FRONT PANEL RIBBING]:
NOTE: WHEN WORKING ALONG THE SIDES OF THE FRONT PANELS, YOU WILL NEED TO WORK EVENLY AS THERE IS NO CLEAR STITCHES TO WORK INTO. STITCHES WORKED TOO CLOSELY TOGETHER WILL PRODUCE A WARPED AND WONKY RIBBING.
Row 1: Rotate, panel 90 degrees to right, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in blps of each sc to end, join next st to the side panel edge with sl st, sl st in next st, ch1(does not count as sc here or throughout), turn.
Row 2: sc in blps of each sc to end, ch1, turn.
Row 3: sc in blps of each sc to end, join next st to panel edge with sl st, sl st in next st, ch1, turn.
Rep Alternating Rows 2-3 until you reach the last stitch of Front Right panel edge, ch5. Do not fasten off, move to step 2 of finishing.
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