box stitch baby cardigan

[stargazingirly]

Pattern writing isn't my strong point as i rarely work from one.... but Here is my best attempt, feel free to post comments or questions ill do my best to answer them!


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Crocheted Box stitch Sweater I hook, Caron Simply Soft in Orchid Yarn

Final Dimensions:
neck to waist:11.5 inches
armpit waist: 8.5 inches
armpit to cuff:8 inches
shoulder to cuff:11 inches
Circumference under armpits:21 inches
Back

CO 33
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook (ch 2, sc in each of next 2 stitches) repeat across
Row 2: ch3, turn work, in each ch2 space dc 4 times
Row 3: ch1, sc in first chain, ch 3, sc between each set of dc in the previous row. sc in the last space
Row 4: ch3, 4 DC in each Ch3 space, DC in last SC
Row 5-16: repeat rows 3 and 4
Row 17: sc in each stitch, through the second DC of the first cluster, ch1 sc between DC, ch3 sc between each DC cluster until the last cluster, ch1 sc in second DC over. Row 18: Ch3 2dc in ch1 space, 4 DC in each ch3 space, 2dc in the ch1 space, dc
Row 19: Ch1, sc until the 4 dc cluster, ch3 sc between dc clusters 6x
Row 20: Ch3, 4dc in each ch 3 space across, DC into last stitch (6 clusters)
Row 21: Ch1, sc across first 4dc cluster, ch3 sc between dc cluster 4x
Row 22: Ch3, 4dc in each ch3 space (4 clusters)

Front
CO 17
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook (ch 2, sc in each of next 2 stitches) repeat across
Row 2: ch3, turn work, in each ch2 space dc 4 times (4 dc clusters)
Row 3: ch1, sc in first chain, ch 3, sc between each set of dc in the previous row. sc in the last space
Row 4: ch3, 4 DC in each Ch3 space (4 clusters) , DC in last stitch
Row 5- 16: repeat rows 3 and 4
Row 17: decrease to 3 ch 3 spaces and then a ch1 space
Row 18: 4dc in each ch2 space, 2 dc in ch 1 space
Row 19: sc over the 2dc cluster, then ch3 over the 3 dc clusters.
Row 20: 4dc in each ch 3 space
Row 21: Decrease one cluster on the opposite side for the neck, so only 2 ch3 sections
Row 22: 4 dc clusters in each the ch3 spaces (2 clusters)

Make this mirror image of this for the opposite front side.

Sleeve make two!
CO 17
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook (ch 2, sc in each of next 2 stitches) repeat across
Row 2: ch3, turn work, in each ch2 space dc 4 times (4 dc clusters)
Row 3: ch1, sc in first chain, ch 3, sc between each set of dc in the previous row. sc in the last space
Row 4: ch3, 4 DC in each Ch3 space (4 clusters) , DC in last stitch
Row 5/6: Increase 1/2 a cluster on each side 4+ 2 halfs clusters
Row 7/8: Still 4 + 2 half clusters
Row 9/10: add one more stitch to each edge cluster (4 plus 2 3/4 clusters)
Row 11/12: still 4 plus 2 3/4 clusters
Row 13/14: 6 clusters
Row 15/16: 6 + 2 half clusters
Row 17/18: 6 + 2 half clusters
Row 19/20: Begin shoulder decreases, 6 clusters
Row 21/22: decrease to 4 clusters
Row 23/24: decrease to 3 clusters
Row 25/26: Decrease to 1 cluster


Pin the pieces together so you can make them all line up just right for a smooth fit. Then stitch together.
Do a round of sc up the side, around the neck, down the other side,and around the bottom. Do another round of sc, evenly space 5 ch1 spaces to make button holes along the first side. Then one more round of sc just to finish it off. Also do 1 round of sc around the cuffs for a finishing look. Add buttons and give to the little one of your choice!

[CroJulee]

That's really pretty!! What kinda of yarn and what size hook did you use?

[loopy1]

Thank you, Jessica!

[stargazingirly]

Originally Posted by CroJulee

That's really pretty!! What kinda of yarn and what size hook did you use?

oh crud i knew i forgot something... i used caron simply soft in Orchid with a size I hook...

[sunflowermom1972]

That is soo pretty!

[JesseCat]

beautiful sweater, you forgot to mentio what size child this one is for???
love it.

[misssmaggie]

Cute !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[crazycrochet]

I love it, thank you for sharing your pattern.

[yarncat]

Darling cardi!Thanks for the pattern!

[CroJulee]

Originally Posted by stargazingirly

oh crud i knew i forgot something... i used caron simply soft in Orchid with a size I hook...

Thanks, can't wait to make it!! I'll have to wait till I can get the yarn from walmart though (I can't wait to hear what my parents and sisters say- They say I can't buy anymore yarn. But they should know that that's like telling the wind to stop blowing!! IMPOSSIBLE).