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Painted Canyon Cardigan Crochet Along: Dates, Materials, and Information

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The Painted Canyon Cardigan has been my most popular design to date, and it is easy to see why! With simple stitches, a gorgeous, over-sized hood, and sizes ranging from 6 months to adult 5XL, what’s not to love? This pattern is remarkably easy to crochet – beginner friendly even – which is why I’ve decided we should all make one together in a NEW Crochet Along!

Painted Canyon Cardigan Crochet Along

A Crochet Along is a pattern that is crocheted in parts as a group. We will work this pattern in FOUR parts, with a complete video for each section. Crochet Alongs are fun because we can share our progress with each other as we go in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook.

Painted Canyon Hooded Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Painted Canyon Cardigan

In this Crochet Along you will learn:

The basic construction of a cardigan.

How to sew crochet using the Mattress Stitch.

Exactly where to place your hook so your stitches are more consistent. (specifically across row ends)

How to crochet a hood.

Adding Front Post/Back Post ribbing/edging.

How to sew pockets onto a cardigan.

How to make Half Double Crochet Spike Stitches.

And we will walk through making the sleeves together in a way that will leave you feeling confident making sleeves forever!

Painted Canyon Cardigan Crochet Along

In order to participate, all you have to have is your materials, the pattern for the size(s) you intend to crochet, and the desire to make a cardigan.

PCC part one

The child sizes of the Painted Canyon Cardigan are all free right here on Heart Hook Home. (Although if you like, you can purchase all of the child sizes in one printable file here). If making one of the adult sizes, you will need the pattern which you can find either on Ravelry or Etsy. Your job before Part One is released is to gather your materials. Read on, friend!

Painted Canton Variations for Kids

12 month size free crochet pattern

Crochet Along Materials:

For the Painted Canyon Cardigan, you will need worsted weight yarn in the amounts listed below for the size you’ll be making. I am making the size 2/3T in videos (the adult sizes are just too large to fit in my camera’s frame) so I’ll need about 600 yards of yarn. I will be using Brava Worsted for mine, in the “Dove Heather” and “Avocado” colorways.

Child Sizes:
-approx. 350 yards for 6 month
-approx. 425 yards for 12 month
-approx. 600 yards for size 2/3T
-approx. 800 yards for size 4/5T
-approx. 900 yards for 6/8
-approx. 1100 yards for 10/12

Adult sizes:
-approx. 1200 yards for 0/2
-approx. 1450 yards for 2/4
-approx. 1700 yards for 6/8
-approx. 2000 yards for 10/12
-approx. 2275 yards for 14/16
-approx. 2550 yards for 16/18
-approx. 2850 yards for 18/20
-approx. 3100 yards for 22/24
-approx. 3400 yards for 26/28

You will also need a crochet hook in size J/6mm, or the hook size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 11 hdc sts x 10 rows = 4” square

While I will go over gauge in the first video (aka Part One), you would be a step ahead by making sure that your gauge is good – and the hook size does not need to be adjusted – before we start. If you need help adjusting yours, head on over to this article on gauge that will get you all straightened out and ready to hit the road running!

Dates for this Crochet Along:

Part One –  8/15/2020 can be found HERE.

Part Two – 8/22/2020 can be found HERE.

Part Three – 8/29/2020 can be found HERE.

Part Four – 9/5/2020 can be found HERE.

If you would like to make yours into a unicorn, head over to find the unicorn horn and ears patterns here.

Painted Canyon Cardigan Crochet Along Materials and dates

Sizes of the Painted Canyon Cardigan:

6 Month
12 Month
2/3T
4/5T
6/8
10/12
and all of the ADULT sizes of this pattern (0 – 28W) here.

I’ll see you soon for part one! The crochet along will remain up and available for life. ♥

Comments

  1. Linda Lyshol says

    I love reading your posts. I keep seeing this cardigan and I have two granddaughters who would love this, so I guess I'm making this. I also enjoy your posts about food and pampering products.
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  2. Stefanie says

    I'm a bit late, but I'd like to take part on the CAL, because this is the first time for me to work something wearable.
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  6. Brandyce says

    You had me at adult unicorn cardigan! This is fabulous and I cannot wait to get the yarn to start this beautiful wear! Meow meow meow!
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  9. Erika Davis says

    I love this cardigan. It is not my first cardigan that was designed by you and your directions are really easy to follow Thanks for making crocheting easy!!
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  10. Angela says

    I've always hated wearable because they never fit me like they say they should. I love working up Ashlea's patterns because they've been tested and they always fit wonderfully.
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  12. Bonny Grigsby says

    I’ve only made baby-size wearables (ie christening gown, toddler dress), thinking I will try this cardigan in infant size first!! Although, I think this might be perfect for using in south Texas over the winter ~ it doesn’t usually get too cold there, so this sweater may be just what I need!
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  13. Ann Phillips says

    I've been planning on making this since it first came out, but just haven't gotten around to it. Not my first wearable, but I know that I'll wear this more than the other pattern I made.
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  14. Jill A. Dupre says

    I absolutely love this and want to make for my granddaughter! Excited to get started. A little late but I will catch up. <3
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  16. Deborah says

    Ashleah you are so generous with you time and talent. I bought this pattern earlier this year and have not gotten the courage to start one for myself. I'm so excited to be part of this CAL. I would love to win the yarn too! I made several of your patterns and my favorites thus far are the Go with the Flow and the Its Shawl Good. I have an almost finished Velvet Cardi (sleeves are giving me a fit) that I will love once finished. Until finding you and the group I had never before made wearables. I so appreciate you keeping it simple.
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  17. Ximena says

    Hello, I want to make this project but I‘be tried different hook sizes and the closest to the gauche I get is 9hdc. Is it ok to work all the project? Or I must get 11 hdc in my gauche? Thank you very much for your help.
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  19. Jo-An Prevatt says

    Hello Ashlea, I have made wearables before..but it has been a long time. I make lots of shawls. for my size - since I am between sizes, it would take close to the 3100 yards.
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  20. Joan whisenant says

    It will be the first time with an infant and toddler. My niece is due to have my great niece in February so I will have the time to make all my great nieces (5 others) one. Thanks so much for sending this.
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  21. Michelle T says

    I made the It’s Shawl Good for my niece a few years ago, but this seems much more intimidating! But excited to give it a try :)
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  23. Carri Benson says

    The PCC has been on my to make list ever since you released it. I’ve made wearables before but not a cardigan
    Reply

  24. Pam Morrell says

    Hi! Hope this is the right place for this question. I'm conflicted about which size. There is quite a difference in the beginning stich counts between the 2/4 and the 6/8 sizes. I normally wear a 10 or maybe an 8 now. My bust measures 38" which is the size listed for the 2/4 but I'm sure that includes ease. The next size up lists 44" which I think would be way too big. I would like it to fit a little closer rather than really baggy. What to do?
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  25. Roslyn Burke says

    This will be my first wearable! I have been crocheting for a few years and make shawls, scarfs, blankets, but not a sweater, yet! Excited to try.
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  26. ALMA GROGAN says

    I did make the 6 month one, and started a 10/12 pattern of yours can't remember the name, a V-neck sweater with a pointed bottom!
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  27. Cindy says

    I have made 2 of the PCC's & love the pattern. I love the color of this cotton -linen yarn you are using & would.love to give it a try. I love using your patterns. They are so easy to understand & with the pictures you provide I'm almost always successful.
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  28. Angela says

    This has been on my list for a long time! I’m finally going to make one (and a matching one for my daughter!).
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  29. Jan Thames says

    I have made many HeartHookHome patterns mostly for myself and your patterns are my favourite. I am helping my sister learn crochet and I have told her to use your tutorials and patterns as they are so easy to follow. I'm looking forward to my yarn arriving to make my PCC.
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  30. Ashley Evans says

    Hello Ashlea! Thank you so much for doing this give away! This is the first wearable I have tried to create! I've mainly done blankets.
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  31. Carol Cover says

    This is not my first wearable, or even my first video, BUT, I'm hoping to learn a lot from this one so all my wearables will be/look better! Thanks!
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  32. Emily Milam says

    This was my first wearable when it published the first time. I thought it was a beautiful pattern then and cannot wait to try it again with the updates!
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  34. Tanya says

    I have had my eye on this pattern for a while. I keep seeing so many color versions of it and fall more in love with each one. I think maybe making my first wearable is intimidating and why I keep putting it off. But with a crochet a long it seems less intimidating. I'm excited to try this!
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  35. Michelle says

    I’m so excited to make my first wearable!! My new home office is chilly in the fall/winter so this will be perfect!
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  36. Claire Hastie says

    I can't wait to start this, it will be my first wearable after making afghans and shawls since I began crocheting 18 months ago. I'll be stash busting this one while I learn how to make my very first cardigan, so excited to start.
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  37. Lisa P says

    This is not my first wearable but I want to make this for myself. I love this cardigan and those colors are awesome.
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  38. Louise Tvebro says

    I havent yet started my first wearables project - not counting shawls, scarfs, headbands and hats. That even though I actually bought the Painted Canyon Cardigan recipe in August 2017, when you launched. Maybe now should be? Thanks, Louise (from Denmark)
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  39. Artiesa Woods says

    This giveaway is amazing! I’ve never made a wearable of this magnitude before. I’ve made hats and your Sunday Ballet Slippers, which I love, but this is a first for me, and I’m tackling it as a birthday present for my best friend! I’ve never been more excited/terrified about making anything in my life!
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    • Artiesa Woods says

      I also just taught myself to crochet in January 2020 using YouTube and some of your stitch tutorials. Crochet makes me happy!
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  40. Shelley Campos says

    Your patterns are the best! I have made the PCC for little ones but I haven’t made one for myself just yet. It’s always been on my to do list. And your CAL is the perfect excuse to finally make one.
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  41. Teri says

    I’ve been crocheting for decades. I consider myself advanced, but I’ve never made a cardigan. So... this is my first shot at trying to make a real, fitted garment. I’m very excited ~~ I bought the pattern ages ago to make for grandchildren but hadn’t tried it until now. Thank you for this CAL.
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  44. M says

    Thanks for the yarn giveaway! Hopeful I can FINALLY finish the PCC i started for myself forever ago and have had to keep putting aside!
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  45. Amanda Fangman says

    I have made this pattern for a coworkers daughter and just loved it. It is so well written and easy to follow!!
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  46. Ashlei Eklund says

    I LOVE this pattern!!! I've already made several for my nieces and nephews, and now have a little bundle on the way that I can make all the cute crochet wearables for!!!
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  48. Debbie Polly says

    I already own the pattern and made one for my daughter, one for my granddaughter and one for a special little girl undergoing treatment for cancer.
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    • Gaylynn Goff says

      I bought this pattern and made the 12mos size for my great neice- it was the first wearable I ever finished COMPLETELY It worked up super fast! I've had THE painted canyon colorway in my yarn tub just waiting to make one for myself but I am REALLY liking the colors you chose!
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