The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan is a free and easy crochet pattern thatโs made to measure, size inclusive, and designed to be intuitive and beginner friendly. Whether youโre new to crocheting your own clothes, or looking for a classic layering piece, this cardigan is a perfect project to get started on. We have included the full step-by-step instructions for The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan in the blog post below, so you can follow along at your own pace. To make things even easier, youโll find an interactive table of contents at the end of this section that will help you navigate around this blog post.
We absolutely love crocheted cardigans! The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan was designed as a simple basic in mind. We currently have a few WIPs with loud bright colors โ and although we LOVE the variety, it was so nice to work on this melodic stitch using this peaceful grey yarn. It resulted in a slightly more formal looking cardigan (versus our many slouchy oversized ones). We love how it almost looks like a coat that holds its shape beautifully without feeling bulky.
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We love the slightly shorter length of The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan. It gives it a modern, classic edge, making it versatile enough to wear with high-waisted jeans, skirts, or layered over dresses and boots. The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan is a piece that feels both polished and cozy, and of courseโฆ.like everything we wear, super comfortable. The plan is to unbutton it and throw it over cute crochet tops too! We love how the clean lines make it easy to wear with everything and the textured stitch makes it interesting whilst still keeping it a modern basic!
The button choice also plays a big role in the look and feel of The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan. For this version, we chose large, contrasting wooden buttons. We like how it adds warmth to the neutral grey. However feel free to swap them out. Other buttons that we think would look awesome include sleek black buttons for a modern vibe, pearly buttons for a more feminine look, and brightly colored buttons for a playful look.
The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan is written as a made-to-measure design. Instead of being locked into fixed sizes, you can tailor the cardigan to your exact measurements, ensuring the fit is just right for your body. This approach makes the cardigan size-inclusive, accessible, and flexible, especially for crocheters who struggle with patterns that donโt always match their gauge or body proportions. By measuring as you go, The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan will end up with a cardigan that feels like it was custom-made just for you.
Looking for some other easy crochet cardigans? Take a look at The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan and The Banbury Oversized Drape Crochet Cardigan.
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DESCRIPTION of The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan
The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan is a casual cardigan with long sleeves and ribbing on the bottom and at the cuffs. It is designed to be worn from fall to spring and features a small simple collar and opening. We added buttons and button holes.
The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan is suitable for advanced beginners. It is designed to be shorter and more structured. This is a free and easy crochet pattern available as a size inclusive made to measure pattern. It is beginner friendly and uses weight 4/medium/ worsted yarn.
CROCHET MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
The pattern instructions for The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan are made to measure, based on your required measurements.
Kiks + Jack Crochet will always try to write patterns that are โmade to measureโ. One of the best things about made to measure crochet patterns is that it celebrates the uniqueness of your body, something we all deserve from our handmade clothes. Unlike commercial sizing, which categorizes everyone into a limited range from XS to 5XL, made to measure patterns let you decide the fit based on your actual measurements. Every body is different, and we shouldnโt have to shape ourselves to fit a size chart. Letโs leave that to the big box stores as handmade should be personal. However if you would still like to use standard sizing we have listed them below for your convenience.
To crochet The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan you will need the following measurements and you should write them down for easy reference:
Chest/Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
Finished length: Measure from where you would like the cardigan to end up to the top of your shoulder. We wanted our cardigan to hit just above our hips.
Arm Length: With arm slightly bent, measure from armpit to wrist (or where you would like the sleeve to end)
Wrist Circumference: Measure from one point on your wrist all around your wrist.
Armhole Depth: Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit. Multiply this by 2 will give you the โArmhole Circumferenceโ.
Standard Sizing (For Reference)
If you would like to use standard sizing for the chest/bust โ then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches or 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) centimetres.
If you would like to use standard sizing for arm length โ then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5) inches or 42 (43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) centimetres
If you would like to use standard sizing for armhole depth โ then use approximately 6-6.5 (6.5-7, 7-7.5, 7.5-8, 8-8.5, 8.5-9, 9-9.5, 9.5-10, 10-10.5) inches or 15.5-16.5 (16.5-17.5, 17.5-19, 19-20.5, 20.5-21.5, 21.5-23, 23-24, 24-25.5, 25.5-26.5) centimetres
Note: The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan is designed as an oversized fit with significant positive ease.
CROCHET STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan pattern is written with US terms.
ch = chain (With one loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loop)
sc = single crochet (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
hdc = half double crochet (Yarn over and insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops)
dc = double crochet (Yarn over and insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
fpdc = front post double crochet (Yarn over and insert your hook from the front side to the back side of your work around the desired stitch located 2 rows below (the post), coming up on the opposite side of the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. You will now have have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (Insert your hook into the desired stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 2 loops on your hook. Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up another loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook)
ch-sp = chain space (You are crocheting into the space created by the chain from the previous row and not the stitch)
BLO = back loop only
sl st = slip stitch (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook)
tch = turning chain
st = stitch
sk = skip stitch
* = repeat the instructions following the * as directed
Note unless stated otherwise in this pattern The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan turning chains do not count as a stitch if there are 1 or 2 chains and the turning chain does count as a stitch if there are 3 or 4 chains.
CROCHET GAUGE
The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan pattern is made to measure and can accommodate for different crochet gauges. You do not need to match a swatch, however we suggest you use a hook size and yarn weight similar to ours.
For our version of The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan, we used a hook size 4.5 (US size 8) and a weight 4 yarn.
CROCHET MATERIALS for The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan
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Yarn brand: Heartland by Lion Brand Yarn. Weight 4/Medium/Worsted. 142g per skein and 251 yards (or 230m) per skein. Color used is White Sands.
You can also purchase Heartland by Lion Brand Yarn here on Amazon and we always check this for great deals.
Approximately 5.4 skeins or 1355 yards (or 1242 m) used for Kiks + Jacks version of The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan with a finished width of approximately 18 inches and a finished length of approximately 21 inches.
4.5mm crochet hook. We use many different crochet hooks and if you are looking for some great budget friendly ergonomic crochet hooks try these from Amazon. It comes in a set and the grip and the shape is amazing for beginner crocheters. We also love the slightly more pricey crochet hooks from Clover Crochet Hooks.
Large Buttons: We purchased these 1.2 inch (approx) brown buttons from Amazon. They are of great quality, come in a number of natural colours. We used 3 buttons for our version. Our instructions are based on this button size so you may want to purchase buttons of similar width.
Sharp Needle and Matching Thread. To sew your buttons on to your crocheted coat. We like these as they have large eyes for threading.
Yarn Winder!!! (Our new LOVE). We have held off on a yarn winder for a long time. We love the idea of crochet being simple with just a hook and some yarn. However we decided to get this yarn winder, because it was affordable and we werenโt sure about investing in a super fancy one yet. We love it because it breathes life back into scrappy yarn lying around that looks messy. Itโs simple to use and is holding up really well for us.
Measuring Tape. We use a super budget friendly measuring tape. Make sure it has cm and inches (not all patterns are written with both). We are always crocheting on the go so we like our tapes small and compact and we put one in our design area, one in our bag and one in our car. Retractable works best! We use these super cheap mini measuring tapes from Amazon.
Stitch Markers. We use these locking crochet stitch markers from Amazon and these stitch markers that do not lock. They are cheap and colourful.
Blocking Pins. You should buy more pins than you think you need. If you are going to take the time to block donโt skimp on the pins. We like T shaped stainless steel pins that donโt rust when they get wet. We love these blocking T pins from Amazon and the tin means the pins donโt fall out on the floor.
Yarn Needle. Buy blunt needles with large eyes for yarn. We use these Yarn Needles because we like the convenient bottle, they are budget friendly and we get lots of them!
Scissors. We love these thread snippers because they are cheap, we get two of them AND they come with a case (some donโt). Donโt carry these without the case! After you use thread snippers you wonโt want to snip with scissors.
SUMMARY of CONSTRUCTION for The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan
The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan is made by first crocheting a back panel ribbing and then crocheting the main back panel. We will then crochet two front panels, starting with the ribbing and shaping at the neckline. We will then crochet the sleeve panels starting with the cuff and then crochet the sleeve panel until it reaches the required length, shaping for width if necessary.
We will seam the two front panels and the back panels at the shoulder and then seam sleeves directly on to the panels. We show you how to crochet a small collar around the neckline. We will also show you how to crochet buttons and button holes.
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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan
Crochet the Main Back Panel Ribbing
ch 10
The height of our ribbing is approximately 2 inches based on our gauge. You can adjust the number of chains to match your preferred height of ribbing and based on your gauge.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across until end. Turn
Row 2: ch1, sc BLO in each st across. On the last st, sc into the whole st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is equal to HALF of your โChest/Bust Measurementโ + 2 inches.
K+J example: Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around. Half of 32 inches = 16 inches. We keep repeating row 2 until the total length of the ribbing reaches 18 inches (16 + 2 = 18 inches)
Count the total number of rows.
K+J example: We counted a total of 60 rows to achieve a length of 18 inches.
Itโs a great time to check if you are completely happy with the width of the sweater before you crochet any further. We have designed this to be oversized, however you can customize this. Place the ribbing up against you to see if the width (length of ribbing) is right for you. If you would like it to be wider, crochet a few more rows. If you would like the ribbing to be tighter, then you can frog (unravel) a few rows.
Do not fasten off.
Crochet the Main Back Panel
You will now crochet down the long side of the ribbing that you just crocheted.
To calculate the number of stitches that you will crochet down the long side of the ribbing, calculate as follows:
| Calculation | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| Count the number of rows in your ribbing | We crocheted 60 rows in our ribbing (to achieve 18 inches) |
| Adjust this number upwards to ensure it is a multiple of 3. If the number is already a multiple of 3 then keep it as is. | 60 is a multiple of 3 so we keep this number as is. |
| Add one more stitch | 60 + 1 = 61 |
Row 1: Using the working yarn, ch1, sc across the ribbing the total number of stitches you calculated above. Turn
In Kiks + Jack Crochetโs example above we will crochet 61 single crochets across the long side ribbing. You may want to divide your ribbing into 4 quarters using stitch markers and ensure you are crocheting approximately 25% of your total stitches in each quarter. This will help ensure you are crocheting evenly across your ribbing.
Row 2: ch1, sc in 1st st, sc in next st, sc across the row until the last st. Turn
Row 3: ch1 (counts as a st and from hereon): sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row until the last st. Turn
Row 4: ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around the post of next sc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch. Turn
Need some help with fpdc? Yarn over and insert your hook from the front side to the back side of your work around the single crochet located two rows below (the post), coming up on the opposite side of the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. You will now have have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops
Row 5: ch1, sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row, sc in top of tch. Turn
Row 6: ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around post of next dc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch. Turn
It is the fpdc on top of each other that create the beautiful ridge texture.
Repeat rows 5 and 6 until the back panel (including ribbing) is equal to your โFinished Length Measurementโ.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Main Front Panel Ribbing (Make 2)
You will now crochet 2 panels that will make up the front of your cardigan. The length of each front panel ribbing is calculated as follows:
| Calculation | Kiks+Jack Crochet Example |
| Calculate the number of rows you crocheted in your back panel ribbing | We crocheted a total of 60 rows in our back panel ribbing |
| Multiply by 0.9 and round up to a whole number | 60 rows x 0.9 = 54 rows |
| Divide by 2 | 54 rows divided by 2 = 27 rows |
ch 10
If you adjusted the chain in your back panel, you should use the same number of chains as your back panel.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across until end. Turn
Row 2: ch1, sc BLO in each st across. On the last st, sc into the whole st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is equal to the number of rows you calculated above. In our example we would crochet 27 single crochet rows.
Do not fasten off.
Crochet the Main Front Panel (Make 2)
You will now crochet down the long side of the ribbing that you just crocheted.
To calculate the number of stitches that you will crochet down the long side of the ribbing, calculate as follows:
| Calculation | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| Count the number of rows in your ribbing | We crocheted 27 rows in our ribbing |
| Adjust this number upwards to ensure it is a multiple of 3. If the number is already a multiple of 3 then keep it as is. | 27 is a multiple of 3 so we keep this number as is. |
| Add one more stitch | 27 + 1 = 28 |
Row 1: Using the working yarn, ch1, sc across the ribbing the total number of stitches you calculated above. Turn
In Kiks + Jack Crochetโs example above we will crochet 28 single crochets across the long side ribbing.
Row 2: ch1, sc in 1st st, sc in next st, sc across the row until the last st. Turn
Row 3: ch1 (counts as a st and from hereon): sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row until the last st. Turn
Row 4: ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around the post of next sc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch. Turn
Row 5: ch1, sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row, sc in top of tch. Turn
Row 6: ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around post of next dc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch. Turn
Repeat rows 5 and 6 until the length of the front panel (including ribbing) is equal to approximately 50-60% of your โFinished Length Measurementโ. Make sure you finish on a Row 6.
For example, Kiks + Jackโs desired โFinished Length Measurementโ is approximately 21 inches. We repeated rows 5 โ 6 until the length of the front panel including the ribbing was equal to approximately 21 x 0.6 = 12.6 inches
At this point we will now shape for the neckline. You will use one front panel to shape for the neckline on the right and one panel to shape for the neckline on the left and we have outlined instructions for both below.
Shape the Neckline for the Right Front Panel
Place the front panel on the floor in front of you right side up. Place a stitch marker on the right hand side. This will mark the centre of your front panel. Ensure your working yarn is on the left hand side (if you need to fasten off and re-attach do so).
You should have finished on a Row 6 (ridge row) and about to start an sc row.
Shaping Row 1 (heading towards the SM): ch1, sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row, stop on the stitch before the SM ie. do not sc in the tch. Turn
Shaping Row 2 (heading towards the edge): ch1, *1 fpdc around post of next dc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch. Turn
Shaping Row 3 (heading towards the centre): ch1, sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row, stop on the stitch before the tch. Turn
Shaping Row 4 (heading towards the edge): ch1, sc2tog the 2nd and 3rd st, *1 fpdc around post of next dc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch.
Need some help with sc2tog? Insert your hook into the desired stitch (thatโs the 2nd st). Yarn over and pull up a loop (you now have 2 loops on your hook). Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up another loop (you now have 3 loops on your hook).Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Shaping Row 5: repeat Shaping Row 3
At this point take a look at what you have done. You should start to see the centre starts to slant making the width of your front panel more narrow. Take a measurement of the new width. You generally want to keep shaping until the width of the front panel moves from A to B and is reduced by approximately 30%.
For example the width of our front panel at point A is approximately 8 inches, then we continued to shape the neckline until the width moves to approximately 8 x 70% = 5.6 inches at point B. Note approximates are fine and you do not need to be super exact. Also feel free to reduce by more or less than 30% if that feels more comfortable for you. A good way to check is to place the panel against your front and do an intuitive check.
If you need to keep shaping, then continue to crochet Shaping Rows 2-5 until you have shaped sufficiently.
At this point measure to see if your front panel is the same length as your back panel. If you need to crochet a few more rows then you can crochet regular non shaping rows until the length is the same as your back panel. Go up to the rows in the main front panel section above for the regular non shaping rows. Effectively: on single crochet rows, you will crochet right up to the tch, you no longer crochet sc2tog and you will crochet in the second sc before the fpdc.
Fasten off.
Now, crochet a second front panel by repeating the instructions above. When you have finished and are about shape, use the instructions below to shape the neckline on the left front panel.
Shape the Neckline for the Left Front Panel
Place the second front panel on the floor in front of you right side up. Place a stitch marker on the left hand side. This will mark the centre of your left front panel. Ensure your working yarn is on the left hand side at the stitch marker (if you need to fasten off and re-attach do so).
You should have finished on a Row 6 (ridge row).
Shaping Row 1 (heading towards the edge): sl st in to the 2nd st, ch1, sc in next st, sc across the row, sc in the tch. Turn
Shaping Row 2 (heading towards the centre): ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around post of next dc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in st before the tch.
Shaping Row 3 (heading towards the edge): ch1, sc2tog the 2nd and 3rd st, sc in next st, sc across the row ending with a sc in tch. Turn
Shaping Row 4 (heading towards the centre): ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around post of next dc 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending on the st before the tch (see note below)
Note that the โstitch before the turning chainโ may be a fpdc on some rows and a sc on other rows. By stopping on this stitch you are effectively creating the slant.
Repeat Shaping Rows 3-4 until your slant is equal to the right side. .
Once your slant is a mirror image of the other side, you can similarly crochet regular non shaping rows.
Fasten off.
We will next move to crocheting the sleeve panel.
Crochet the Sleeve Panel Ribbing (Make 2)
ch 10
If you adjusted the chain in your back panel, you should use the same number of chains as your back panel.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across until end. Turn
Row 2: ch1, sc BLO in each st across. On the last st, sc into the whole st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is equal to your โWrist Circumference Measurementโ + 2-3 inches. We like our sleeves and cuffs quite oversized.
Count the number of rows (we crocheted 30 rows).
Do not fasten off.
Crochet the Main Sleeve Panel (Make 2)
To calculate the number of stitches you will crochet down the long side of the ribbing, calculate as follows:
| Calculation | Kiks+Jack Crochet Example |
| Count the number of rows in your sleeve panel ribbing | We have 30 rows in our ribbing |
| Multiply this by 1.5 | 30 x 1.5 = 45 stitches |
| Adjust this number upwards to ensure it is a multiple of 3. If the number is already a multiple of 3 then keep it as is. | 45 is a multiple of 3. |
| Add one more. | 45 + 1 = 46 stitches |
Row 1: Using the working yarn, ch1, sc across the ribbing the number of stitches you calculated above in total. Turn
In Kiks + Jack Crochet example we will crochet 46 single crochets across the long side of the ribbing. Once again, you may want to divide your ribbing into 4 quarters using stitch markers and ensure you are crocheting approximately 25% of your total stitches in each quarter.
Row 2: ch1, sc in 1st st, sc in next st, sc across the row until the last st. Turn
Row 3: ch1 (counts as a st and from hereon): sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row until the last st. Turn
Row 4: ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around the post of next sc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch. Turn
Row 5: ch1, sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row, sc in top of tch. Turn
Row 6: ch1, sc in 2nd st, *1 fpdc around post of next dc located 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, ending with sc in top of tch. Turn
Repeat rows 5 and 6 until the arm panel (including ribbing) is approximately halfway up your forearm. Finish on a row 6.
At this point take a measurement of the width of the arm panel. We want to increase the width of this arm panel so that it is equal to the widest part of your arm (typically the bicep or armhole circumference) plus 1 inch for comfort.
For example our Armhole Depth Measurement is approximately 6.5 inches making our Armhole Circumference approximately 13 inches (double it). Adding 1 more inch for positive ease, we want to be sure that the width of our sleeve panel increases to approximately 13 + 1 = 14 inches.
We will now use increasing rows to expand the width. The easiest most beginner friendly way to do this is to add single crochets on each end and not change the ridges. We assume you have just finished a row 6.
Row A (Increasing): ch1, sc in 1st st, sc in next st, sc across the row, 2sc in top of tch. Turn
Note: The next row is written to accommodate the increases in single crochet at the start and the increases in single crochets at the end due to Increasing Row A. In plain English, it is simply saying at the start of the row, single crochet as many stitches as you need to reach the first double crochet ridge, and at the end single crochet as many stitches as you need until you reach the turning chain.
Row B (Non Increasing): ch1, sc in 2nd st, sc in each st until you reach the next dc located 2 rows below, *1 fpdc around post of this dc 2 rows below, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, rep from * across the row, after the last 1 fpdc, sc in each stitch and end with sc in top of tch.
Row C (Non Increasing): ch1, sc in 2nd st, sc in next st, sc across the row, sc in top of tch. Turn
Row D (Non Increasing): repeat Row B (Non Increasing)
Repeat Rows A โ D and your sleeve width will start to expand. Keep measuring the width and when it has reached your required width, stop crocheting Row A (Increasing) and simply crochet Row C-D (Non Increasing).
Note you may not need to do many Increasing Row As to reach your desired width. It will depend on your arm shape.
Repeat Rows C-D (Non Increasing) until the length of the sleeve panel (including ribbing) is equal to your โArm Length Measurementโ.
We will show you how to check the sleeve length again under โAssemblyโ below so that you can ensure you have the perfect fit.
Fasten off.
Make sure you crochet TWO identical sleeve panels with ribbing.
Assembling The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan
Kiks + Jack Crochet highly recommends blocking all your panels before assembly. Blocking your panels will set your panels to the shape and size you want and give it a polished look.
Kiks + Jack Crochet block our panels by pinning all the pieces of The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan on to an old yoga mat and manipulating the shape and edges so the front and back panels are similar and the two sleeve panels are similar. We then spray it with water focusing on the edges and ensuring it is well saturated. Do not remove the pins until the panels are completely dry.
Step 1: Seam the Front and Back Panels at the shoulder.
Place one front panel and back panels together lined up at the side and shoulder with the right sides facing together. With a yarn needle, seam the panel together across the shoulders starting from the edge and up to the end of the front panel. Fasten off. Do the same with the second front panel on the other side of the back panel. See the diagram below (for illustrative purposes only โ front panels do not show shaping).
Step 2: Line up your sleeves at the midway point to the shoulder and seam.
Open up the two panels (now seamed at the shoulders) so that the right side is facing the floor and the wrong side is facing upwards. Take one of your crocheted sleeves and fold it in half lengthways. Place a stitch marker at the top of your sleeve at the centre point. With the wrong side of the sleeve facing up, attach this stitch marker to the left edge of the left shoulder seam.
Do the same on the right side with the other sleeve.
Kiks + Jack Crochet Tip: It is a good time to check the length of your sleeve. You can โseamโ the sleeve panel with a few locking stitch markers to the main panel. Try it on.
If you would like the sleeve to be longer (eg. we like the length to be almost at the knuckles vs the wrist), you can add a few more rows on to your sleeve. You do this by unknotting your final knot where you fastened off at the end of the sleeve panel, attach matching yarn and crochet a few more rows. Or you can reduce rows if you like your sleeves shorter. You do this by unknotting your final knot where you fastened off and pulling out (frogging) the rows. Make sure you do the exact same on the second sleeve.
When everything is perfect, using a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sleeves to the main panels (wrong side facing up). See the diagram below (for illustrative purposes only โ front panels do not show shaping).
Step 3: Seam the sides of the sweater and the bottom of the sleeve together.
Fold the panels and sleeve panels at the seamed shoulders so that your cardigan is facing wrong side out. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sides of the two panels together up to the armpit and along the bottom of the sleeve.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Collar and Button Holes
Turn your cardigan right side out. Attach a matching yarn at the bottom, right hand side of your front panel (when worn).
ch1, sc around the entire front opening from one end at the bottom all around the neckline to the other end. Try to crochet evenly around the neckline. This is more important than the exact number of stitches around. Turn
Row 1: ch2 (counts as a st), hdc in 2nd st, hdc in each st around the entire neckline, hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 2: ch2 (counts as a st), hdc in 2nd st, hdc in each st around the entire neckline, hdc in tch. Turn.
Row 3: ch2 (counts as a st), sc in 2nd st, sc in each st around the entire neckline, sc in tch. Turn and do not fasten off. We preferred a ch2 for this single crochet row based on our yarn, however feel free to change this to a ch1 if it looks better with your yarn.
At this point you should now be back on the starting side. We will now measure for the buttons and the button holes. Note that the instructions below are based on 3 large sized buttons approximately 1.2 inches wide (although we will explain how to crochet different sized button holes). Buttons will be sewn on the left side and button holes on the right side when worn.
How to Mark out your Buttons: On the left side (when worn), place one button just below the point your front panel starts to slant off ie. where you started to shape for the neckline. This is the top button. Place one button at the bottom of this panel. Using a measuring tape, place your third button in the centre of the two buttons. Using locking stitch markers, mark the spots for these three button so when you remove the buttons you now have stitch markers indicating where the buttons should be.
How to Mark out your Button Holes: On the right side (when worn) using a measuring tape and stitch markers, mark out where the button holes should be. They should directly match the stitch markers on the other side that are marking out the buttons.
Now lets continue with Row 4, where will crochet button holes.
Row 4 (the button hole row): ch2, sc into 2nd st, sc into every st except where you need to make a button hole. When you need to make a button hole you ch2, sk2, then continue to sc in every stitch until you reach the next button hole where once again you ch2, sk2. When you have completed your button holes, sc around the neckline and over to the other side, sc in tch. Turn
Tip: Based on Kiks + Jack Crochetโs gauge and the size of our buttons, a chain 2 (then skip 2) was the appropriate button hole size so that the button wasnโt too tight or too loose going through the hole. After you have created one button hole, test it out. For example, you may find a chain 1 (then skip 1) is a better fit for your type of button.
Row 5: ch2, sc into 2nd st, sc into every st around the neckline and over to the other side. When you get to a button hole space, you are crocheting into the space (we crocheted 2sc in every button hole space). Turn
Row 6: ch2 (counts as a st), sc in 2nd st, sc in each st around the entire neckline, sc in tch.
At this point our ribbing around the neckline was approximately 2 inches and created a little collar. You can repeat Row 6 if you would like another round โ it will depend on your gauge, button size and style preference.
Fasten off.
Using a sewing needle and matching sewing thread, sew your buttons on the button side where you have placed stitch markers. Make sure they line up with the button holes.
The collar can be worn folded back, partially folded back or not folded at all. You may want to block it in the way you would like to wear it.
Finish & Celebrate The Ash Textured Button Up Crochet Cardigan
Weave in all your ends.
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