The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan is a free crochet pattern that is made to measure, size inclusive and designed to be intuitive and beginner friendly.
We really wanted to start this year’s collection of fall and winter patterns with a closet staple! A beautiful, oversized, relaxed fit crochet cardigan that works with multiple outfits. Crochet cardigans like The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan can be simple to make, but can take a lot of time (and love) to complete. If you are going to invest that much effort into crocheting one, then you probably want to make something that you will be reaching for on an every day basis ie. maximum use to justify all the precious time you put in to crocheting it!
We were so excited to work with Furls Fibre Arts for The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan. Their Wander yarn is premium acrylic, and when we say “premium” – we mean soft, bouncy, slip on and off your hook, “premium”! If you have been following our blog for a while, you will probably know that we are always trying to seek yarn and use stitches that give us that beautiful melodic crochet rhythm! This yarn absolutely did it for us. Do you love the drape?
This yarn also has a gorgeous glossy sheen. We selected the colour Fawn which is a beautiful brown with an almost pinkish glow to it! We also have our eye on the colours Sandbar, Thatch and Patina!
We were also lucky enough to receive and test out two of their gorgeous hooks! Famous for not only their ergonomic shape but also for their beautiful design! Last week we went to our local summer market and the coolest guy was standing behind his amigurumi crochet store, crocheting with this exact silver Furls hook. We asked him about it and he said, “it was a treat to myself because I just love having beautiful tools!”. We are so grateful for the chance to crochet with these beautiful tools.
So back to The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan. We love it because it’s classic like the Buttoned Crochet Granda Coat Cardigan with the beautiful simplicity of the Banbury Oversized Drape Crochet Cardigan. It’s also perfect for beginners! We also love how it’s not too heavy (despite being very oversized) helped by a less dense stitch.
The combination of the silky premium yarn, along with these premium hooks and our favourite stitches – it felt like this cardigan crocheted itself! We had great sounds on, great coffee, beautiful yarn and an easy design….ie. crochet bliss! The best part is that every time we wear The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan, we get the same sensory feeling! Something you will never get with store bought clothing!
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DESCRIPTION of The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan
The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan is an oversized draping cardigan with long sleeves and ribbing on the base and sleeves. It features a simple ribbed neckline and does not have buttons. The main panels are crocheted in a simple triple crochet and half double crochet stitch pattern. The oversized sleeves uses another stitch combination of double crochet and the puff stitch.
The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan pattern will also show you how to add pockets and a thick ribbing around the neckline.
The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan is a free and easy crochet pattern available as a size inclusive made to measure pattern. It is designed and written for beginners and uses weight 4/medium/ worsted yarn. This pattern can accommodate for different gauges.
CROCHET MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
The pattern instructions for The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan are made to measure, based on your required measurements.
Kiks + Jack Crochet will always try to write patterns that are “made to measure” (versus graded sized patterns) so that crocheters can get the wonderful benefits of making a garment that fits perfectly. However we do appreciate taking measurements can be inconvenient for some and have also provided standard measurements for those who wish to use it.
To use the Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan pattern 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 coat to end, up to the top of your shoulder. We wanted our cardigan to hit well below our hips, halfway down our thigh.
Length to Armpit: Measure from where you would like the top to end up to your armpit.
Upper Arm Measurement: Measure around the widest section of the upper arm located above the elbow
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.
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 – 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 upper arm – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 9.75 (10.25, 11, 12, 13.5, 15.5, 17, 18.5, 18.5) inches or 25 (26, 28, 30.5, 34.5, 39.5, 43, 47, 49.5) centimetres
Note: The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan is designed as an oversized fit with significant positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE
The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan pattern can accommodate different gauges however we recommend using a yarn gauge similar to ours. We used a size 5 (US 8) crochet hook and a yarn with a 4/medium/worsted weight.
Using a 5mm crochet hook, approximately 13 half double crochets across and approximately 10 rows of double crochet in 4โณ x 4โณ (10 cm x 10 cm).
CROCHET MATERIALS for The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan
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Yarn brand Wander by Furls Fiber Arts. Weight 4/Medium/Worsted. 100g per skein and 120 yards (or 109 m). Colour used for our version of The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan is Fawn.
Approximately 9.7 skeins or 1164 yards (or 1058 m) used for our garment (approximately S/M but very oversized) with a finished width of 21 inches and a finished length of 25 inches.
5 mm crochet hook (US 8). For this version we used the Metal Furls Crochet Hook Silver and the Resin Furls Jupiter Streamline Galaxy Crochet Hook. We loved crocheting with both, however if we had to choose, we would pick the Resin hooks as they are lighter.
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 don’t skimp on the pins. We like T shaped stainless steel pins that don’t rust when they get wet. We love these blocking T pins from Amazon and the tin means the pins don’t 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 don’t). Don’t carry these without the case! After you use thread snippers you won’t want to snip with scissors.
CROCHET STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan pattern uses US terminology.
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)
tc = treble crochet (Yarn over once and then yarn over again. Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You should now have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You should now have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You should now have 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops)
BLO = back loop only
hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together (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 insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have five loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all the loops) There are a number of ways to crochet a hdc2tog, however this way is great for beginners. Feel free to use another technique for hdc2tog if that works better for you.
POP = popcorn stitch (4dc in desired st, drop the loop from the hook, insert hook into 1st dc (1st dc in the 4dc cluster), pull through the dropped loop through the st)
fpdc = front post double crochet (Yarn over and insert your hook from the front side to the back side of your work around the double crochet – the post – from the previous row, 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 two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
bpdc = back post double crochet (Yarn over and insert your hook from the back side to the front side of your work around the double crochet – the post – from the previous row, 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 two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
tch = turning chain
sl st = slip stitch (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook)
st = stitch
sk = skip stitch
* = repeat the instructions following the * as directed
SUMMARY of CONSTRUCTION for The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan
The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan is made by first crocheting the back panel starting with the ribbing. We will then crochet the first front panel starting with the ribbing and also crocheting bottom up. When we get closer to the top, we will shape for the neckline. After this we will crochet an identical second front panel.
We then crochet the sleeve panels using a completely different crochet stitch. We will start with the ribbing and crochet bottom up. We will seam the panels together and finish the neck opening with a ribbing. Finally we crochet two pockets and sew these on to the cardigan (optional).
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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan
Crochet the Main Back Panel Ribbing
The height of our ribbing is approximately 2.5 inches. Based on our gauge this is approximately 12 chains. However you can adjust the number of chains if you want to change the height of the ribbing or you are using a yarn with a different gauge.
ch 12
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across until end. Turn
Row 2: ch2, hdc BLO in each st across, hdc into the entire st on the last st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is equal to HALF of your “Chest/Bust Measurement” + 4 to 6 inches (this will depend on how oversized you would like your cardigan). We will also do another check after you have crocheted the ribbing.
For example: Kiks + Jack’s 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 21 inches (16 + 5 = 21 inches). We added 5 inches as we wanted a very oversized look.
Count the total number of rows.
For example: We counted a total of 48 rows to achieve a length of 21 inches.
It’s a great time to do an intuitive check to see if you are completely happy with the width of the cardigan before you crochet any further. 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 and more oversized, crochet a few more rows. If you would like the ribbing to be tighter and less oversized, 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 48 rows in our ribbing (to achieve 21 inches) |
| Multiply this by 1.2 (round up if necessary) | 48 X 1.2 = 58 stitches |
Row 1: Using the working yarn, ch1, sc into 1st st, sc across the ribbing the total number of stitches you calculated above. Turn
In K+J example above we will crochet 58 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 you ensure you are crocheting evenly across your ribbing.
Row 2: ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc across the row to the end. Turn.
Row 3: ch3 (counts as a st and for all tc rows from here), tc in 2nd st, tc across the row to the end. Turn.
Note: For this pattern, we preferred a chain 3 instead of a more typical chain 4 for the tc rows.
Row 4: ch2 (counts as a st and for all hdc rows from here), hdc in 2nd st, hdc across the row to the end, hdc into top of tch. Turn.
Row 5: repeat row 4
Row 6: ch3, tc in 2nd st, tc across the row to the end, tc into top of tch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 4-6 until the back panel (including ribbing) is equal to your “Finished Length Measurement“.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Main Front Panel Ribbing
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 48 rows in our back panel ribbing |
| Divide the total number of rows by 2 | 48/2 = 24 rows |
| Multiply by 0.9 (round up if necessary) | 24 x 0.9 = 22 rows (rounded up) |
ch 12
Note: If you adjusted the number of chains in your back ribbing, then chain this amount instead.
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across until end. Turn
Row 2: ch2, hdc BLO in each st across, hdc into the entire st on the last st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is equal to to the number of rows you calculated above.
K+J example: Based on our measurement, we keep repeating row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is 22 rows
Do not fasten off.
Crochet the Main Front Panel
You will now crochet down the long side of the ribbing.
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 front panel ribbing | We have 22 rows in our ribbing |
| Multiply this by 1.2 (and round up if necessary) | 22 X 1.2 = 27 (rounded up) |
Row 1: Using the working yarn, ch1, sc into the first st, sc across the ribbing the number of stitches you calculated above in total. Turn
In K+J example above we will crochet 27 single crochets across the long side of the ribbing.
Row 2: ch2 (exception: does not count as a stitch), hdc in 1st st, hdc across the row to the end. Turn.
Row 3: ch3, tc in 2nd st, tc across the row to the end. Turn.
Row 4: ch2, hdc in 2nd st, hdc across the row to the end, hdc into top of tch. Turn.
Row 5: repeat row 4
Row 6: ch3, tc in 2nd st, tc across the row to the end, tc into top of tch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 4-6 until the front panel (including ribbing) is equal to your “Length to Armpit Measurement“.
Finish on a triple crochet row.
Do not fasten off.
Shape for the neckline
We will now shape for the neckline.
The instructions below assume you have just completed Row 6 (a triple crochet row) and we will use Rows A, B, C etc to differentiate these “shaping rows”.
Beginners may find it helpful to use stitch markers (SM) to identify the stitches you will be crocheting together and we have incorporated this into the instructions.
Continue with the working yarn.
Row A: ch2, hdc2tog 2nd and 3rd st (place a SM in st just made), hdc in next st, hdc across the row, hdc into top of tch. Turn
Row B: ch2, hdc in 2nd st, hdc across, hdc2tog the st before the SM and the st with the SM. Turn
Row C: ch3, tc in 2nd st (place a SM in st just made), tc across the row, tc at top of tch. Turn.
Row D: ch2, hdc in 2nd st, hdc across, hdc2tog the st before the SM and the st with the SM. Turn
Row E: ch2, hdc2tog 2nd and 3rd st (place a SM in st just made), hdc in next st, hdc across the row, hdc into top of tch. Turn
Row F: ch3, tc in 2nd st tc across the row, tc into st with the SM. Turn.
Repeat Row A – F in that order until the front panel including the ribbing is equal to your “Finished Length Measurement” (see tip below first). You should see a slant (ie. shaping) moving up the centre.
Tip: It’s great to make intuitive checks by placing the panel up against you as you crochet rows A-F. We generally like to reduce the width by 30-40% however this depends on different body shapes and preferences. If you want to stop shaping, you can simply stop crocheting Rows A – F (shaping rows) and return to Rows 4 – 6 (regular rows). Regular intuitive checks work best. Note that you will be adding a wide ribbing around the neckline too, so don’t worry if your neckline isn’t super straight.
Fasten off.
Make sure you crochet TWO identical front panels with ribbing.
Crochet the Sleeve Panel Ribbing
ch 12
Note: If you adjusted the number of chains in your back ribbing, then chain this amount instead
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across until end. Turn
Row 2: ch2, hdc BLO in each st across, hdc into the entire st on the last st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is equal to your “Wrist Circumference Measurement” + 2 inches. This is just a guide and it is more important that it fits comfortably and is not too tight. The sleeves are designed to be oversized.
Count the number of rows (we crocheted 22 rows).
Do not fasten off.
Crochet the Main Sleeve Panel
Note: there is a stitch pattern change for the Main Sleeve Panel compared to the Back and Front panels. We use the puff stitch.
We will now crochet down the long side of the ribbing. To determine 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 22 rows in our ribbing |
| Multiply this by 2 | 22 x 2 = 44 stitches |
| Adjust this number upwards to ensure it is a multiple of 8. If the number is already a multiple of 8 then keep it as is. | We adjust this number to 48 stitches to ensure it is a multiple of 8 |
Row 1: Using the working yarn, ch1, sc into the first st, sc across the ribbing the number of stitches you calculated above in total. Turn
In K+J example above we will crochet 48 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. This will help you ensure you are crocheting evenly across your ribbing.
Row 2: ch3, dc into the 2nd st, dc into the next 5 st, *ch1, sk1, dc for next 7 st, repeat from * to the end of the row, with another dc in the last st. Turn
Row 3: ch3, dc into 2nd st, dc into next st, POP into next st, dc across until you reach ch-1 sp below, *ch1, sk1, dc for next 3 st, POP into next st, dc across until you reach ch-1 sp below, repeat from * to end of row, dc in top of tch. Turn
Here is a reminder of the popcorn (POP) stitch: 4dc in desired st, drop the loop from the hook, insert hook into 1st dc, pull through the dropped loop through the st
Row 4-6: ch3, dc in 2nd st, *dc across until you reach ch-1 sp below, ch1, sk1, repeat from * to end of row, dc in top of tch. Turn
Tip: You want to make sure your [ch1, sk1] are all lined up in each row.
Repeat Rows 3-6 in that order until your sleeve panel reaches the “Arm Length Measurement” (read the “Note” on width below first). We will check the length again later and make adjustments if necessary (if you crocheted your front and back panels very oversized you can probably reduce the sleeve length depending on how oversized you like your sleeves).
Note: You may need to increase the width of your sleeve panel to ensure it fits over the widest part of your arm. This is optional and depends on different body types. Initially, your sleeve panel will start to widen out and then eventually stop widening out. At this point, measure the width of the sleeve panel. If this is less than your “Upper Arm Measurement” + 1 inch, you will need to increase the width of the panel. To do this you should crochet 1dc in the first stitch (ie. ch3 and 1dc in 1st st) and 2dc in the last stitch of every other row. Do not adjust the placement of the POP stitch or the [ch1, sk1] stitch. When the width of your sleeve panel expands to equal your “Upper Arm Measurement” + 1 inch, you can stop adding these 2 extra double crochets and go back to the normal rows. This is optional and Kiks + Jack did not need to do this for our version – it depends on gauge and individual measurements.
Fasten off.
Make sure you crochet TWO identical sleeve panels with ribbing.
Assembling The Wanderers Relaxed Fit Crochet Cardigan
Kiks + Jack Crochet highly recommends blocking all your panels before assembly. Blocking your panels will set your panels evenly and give it a polished look.
We block our panels by pinning all the pieces 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 a front panel on top of the back panel and lined up at the side and shoulder with the right sides facing together and the shaping down the centre. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the panel together across the shoulders. Start from the edge and seam 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.
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.
Customization Tip: It is a good time to check the length of your sleeve. You can “seam” 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 love oversized sleeves that go past our fingers), 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 diagram below. For illustrative purposes only and not drawn to completeness or scale.
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 around the Neckline
Optional: You can use a smaller hook if you would like the centre ribbing to be a finer stitch.
Attach a matching yarn at the bottom of your front panel. Start with the side that works best for you.
Row 1: 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. You may need to crochet 2sc in spaces.
Row 2: ch3, dc back around – all the way until you reach the end where you started.
Row 3: ch3, *fpdc, bpdc, rep from * until all the way around. You may need to go up to the section Crochet Stitches & Abbreviations for instructions on how to crochet Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) and Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc).
Row 4-5: repeat row 3. Make sure your fpdc line up with the fpdc from the previous row and your bpdc line up with the bpdc from the previous row.
You can reduce the number of fpdc, bpdc rows or crochet more fpdc, bpdc rows. It will depend on your preference and your gauge. Our neckline ribbing is about 1.5 inches.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Pockets (optional)
Chain and count the desired width of the pocket. Make sure the chain is a multiple of 8.
Kiks + Jack crocheted 24 chains to give us a width of approximately 6 inches.
Row 1: ch1, sc across the row until the end. Turn
Row 2: ch3, dc into the 2nd st, dc into the next 5 st, *ch1, sk1, dc for next 7 st, repeat from * to the end of the row, with another dc in the last st. Turn
Row 3: ch3, dc into 2nd st, dc into next st, POP into next st, dc across until you reach ch-1 sp below, *ch1, sk1, dc for next 3 st, POP into next st, dc across until you reach ch-1 sp below, repeat from * to end of row. Turn
Row 4-6: ch3, dc in 2nd st, *dc across until you reach ch-1 sp below, ch1, sk1, repeat from * to end of row. Turn
Repeat Rows 3-6 in that order until you have finished the desired length of your pocket. Its best to end on a row 4-6 and not a row 3.
Kiks and Jack crocheted the pocket until it was an approximate length of 6 inches.
Fasten off.
Crochet two identical pockets.
Using a yarn needle and matching yarn, sew the pockets on to the cardigan making sure the pocket is straight and leaving the top open.
Fasten off.
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