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The Elizabeth Cardigan CAL – Parts 3 & 4

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Now that we are ready for part THREE and FOUR of the Elizabeth Cardigan Crochet Along, we are on the homestretch! Woohoo! This is the easiest part to explain and to understand. We’ve already done our legwork, so let’s finish the body of this bad boy right on up!

The Elizabeth Cardigan Crochet Along

Elizabeth Cardigan CAL – Part 3

There are four parts to this cardigan. The most difficult is part ONE, where you decide how tall to make your cardigan, and obtaining the desired weave/feel of the fabric. In part TWO we created the first armhole and the “back” portion of the cardigan, and now in part THREE we are creating the second armhole and the second “front” portion of the cardigan. Part FOUR will be the sleeves and the trim.

Now that we know exactly where we are, let’s start part THREE, yo! 😀

First, you’ll want to make sure that you end part TWO at the TOP of the cardigan, so that your armholes are identical – and on the same (top) side. If you ended part two at the bottom you can either: add a row (= more slouchy) or remove a row (= less slouchy) before you start.

Armhole row: Crochet Mini Beans the same amount as you did for the first “collar” portion. Then skip as many Mini Beans as needed for the first armhole. Chain as many as needed for skipping those Mini Beans, then continue your Mini Beans to the end of the row.

Work back up the row until you get to the armhole chains, and complete the row in the same manner as you did the other.

How many rows did you complete in part ONE? You want this side to be identical to the other.

Continue to “Front Width” measurement in rows: Ch-1, turn, Mb in each Mb to end.

DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Finished body of the Elizabeth Cardigan CAL

Note that at the end of part three, we have completed the body of the cardigan. Go ahead and try it on if you like, just be careful not to stretch out the armholes too much before we reinforce those stitches with the sleeves (or edging if not adding sleeves). When trying on keep in mind that the weight of the sleeves will help to open up the collar and the shoulders, and they will give the cardigan its slouchy feel.

Elizabeth Cardigan CAL – Part 4

Edging:

*if you started part one with a foundation row, you’ll want to finish part three with a matching row. For example, if you started with Foundation Single Crochet, do one row of single crochet, being careful to go into each part of the Mini Bean so that your first and last row have the same stitch count.

Where yarn is still attached, ch-1, crab stitch in the “holey” part of each Mb around the entire cardigan. This will cinch up those stitches just enough to give it a nice curl when it hangs. On the edges with sc or hdc, crab stitch in every other stitch to keep the effect. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Parts 3 & 4 of the Elizabeth Cardigan Crochet Along

Sleeveless version:

Attach yarn at bottom center of armhole, leaving a decent sized tail for closing any hole:
Row 1: Ch-1, sc in each side of each Mb ( = 2 single crochets per Mb stitch) around, including top (shoulder). Join to top of first sc, weave in all ends.

Sleeve version:

How many Mbs did you skip for your armhole? Take that number and MULTIPLY by two, then ADD two. For example, I skipped 13 Mbs for my armholes. That means 13 x 2 = 26 and 26 + 2 = 28 and my sleeve will start with 28 Mbs in that first row.

To Mb2tog: Insert hook into next space, pull up a loop. (two loops on hook) Yarn over, insert hook in same space and pull up a loop. (4 loops on hook) Insert hook into next Mb space, pull up a loop. (5 loops on hook) Yarn over, pull up a loop. (7 loops on hook) Yarn over, pull through ALL loops, then chain one to close the stitch.

teal crocheted sleeve

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Attach yarn at bottom center of armhole, leaving a decent sized tail for sewing later:
Row 1: Ch-1, Mb in each Mb around, including top (shoulder). Count your Mbs to make sure you’re on track. Join to top of first Mb. (if you need an extra Mb to make the seams look good that’s okay)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, Mb in each Mb around. In last two, Mb2tog. Join to top of first Mb. (one less Mb this row)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn, Mb in each Mb around. Join to top of first Mb. (same st count as last row)

Row 4: Ch-1, turn, Mb2tog, Mb in each Mb around. Join to top of first Mb. (one less Mb this row)

Row 5 & 6: repeat row 3, then repeat row 2

Rows 7 – 20 (or until just above the elbow): repeat row 3

Row 21: repeat row 2

Row 22: repeat row 3

Row 23: repeat row 4

Row 24: repeat row 3

Row 25 – 40: repeat rows 2, 3, 4, 3 in sequence until cuff circumference is reached.

Rows 41 to 45 (or desired length): repeat row 3

Final Row: Ch-1, looking at right side, crab stitch around. Fasten off and weave in ends, cinching up an gaps in underarm area.

Navy example of The Elizabeth Cardigan crochet pattern with a white shirt and necklace laid out on the inside.

Finishing up:

You will definitely want to wash your cardigan per the washing directions on the yarn label. Washing will really help the stitches relax and make the cardigan hang better and gain more slouch. 

I’ve found that the more I wear my finished Elizabeth cardigans, the more I love them. They relax, they get more comfy, and my sleeveless version is perfect for this warmer weather! I am working on a thin, lightweight summery sleeveless version that I will share with you when I’m done!

Are you playing catch up? Here are the other parts already available:

Part 1 of the Elizabeth – here
Part 2 of the Elizabeth – here

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21 Comments

  1. I just wanted to say this pattern is fantastic! I've chosen to use cocoon anti pill yarn 50g balls with a 5mm hook. The drape is wonderful and I can't wait to start another with different yarn x
  2. Hi, loving this so far but do you have some tips for plus-size sleeve steps? Meaning I follow what you've said here but since my armholes were wider then yours (for example I skipped 28 stitches where you skipped 13) once am finished with your steps the bottom of my sleeve is way to wide. I need to be decreasing more often but still want to keep this same shape of your sleeve. Hopefully that made sense lol
    1. Hi Rachel! If you need to, you could repeat the row 2,3,4,3 sequence throughout the whole length of the sleeve which would give you about 6 more mb decreases. I hope this helps
  3. Hi, I have the same question as Wendy from April 4, 2018 about the "holey" parts; however, when I go to the link provided, it tells me it is unavailable. Any chance I can see it somewhere else? Thanks, Kelly
  4. For some reason I am not having any luck putting the sleeves onto the body of the sweater. I have frogged the first one numerous times and I don't like the way the seam is lining up. I was hoping to see a video so I could figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any suggestions?
    1. Hi Kristin! I do have a video tutorial (sleeves start at the 25 minute mark) which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1864&v=ltHUA7HUhFk&feature=emb_logo
  5. Hi Ashlea, i love your pstterns. Thanks for sharing them with us.. I starting the sleeves for the Elizabeth cardigan and was wondering if i can crochet in the round instead of turning at end of row.
  6. Hi! I am LOVING this pattern so far and your video tutorial is amazing thank you so much for sharing!! This is my first piece of clothing I’ve ever made and I’m so excited! I can’t wait to see the finished project! I might have missed it somewhere but what yarn and color do you use in part 3/4... the blue...? I really love it! Thank you so much!
    1. Hi Sue! I have an ad-free printable version here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elizabeth-cardigan-2
  7. Ok I have frogged my Elizabeth cardigan twice now from the second armhole to end. It is somehow getting shorter after I finish the second armhole. I thought at first it was because I went from bottom up to start second armhole, but when I redid it I followed instructions carefully and it looked good until I got like 20+ rows past the armhole and noticed it is shrinking again, Help please. I am ready to give up. I don't see where I am dropping any stitches it looked okay when I measured it a few rows after armhole. What am I doing wrong any ideas are greatly appreciated,
    1. Oh no. :( I'm sorry to hear this. Are you keeping the same count of mini beans? If you wanted to, you could use just about any other stitch with this same design concept. I made one with half double crochet and it turned out great! Might give that a shot?
      1. BTW its me not your pattern i love how easy to follow they all are and the videos on here help yoo, thanks you rock !
  8. Thank you for helping me make my ver first sweater!!! Sooo excited to see this come together with your great instructions! Question: is there a hood on yours? How to do the collar?
    1. Hi Mona! No, there is no hood on the elizabeth cardigan. The collar is made when we are making our armholes...so when we start the armhole row, the 1st 7" (or however many inches needed for size) crocheted before the armhole, will be the collar. Hope that makes sense!
  9. Loving this pattern so far! I've got questions about the edging on part 4 though. What are you calling the "holey" part for the top and bottom edges? And if we only stitch into the holey parts, are you saying that we'll end up with half the number of stitches around than we had before the edging? I just want to make sure I get it right! Can't wait to wear this!
    1. Hi Wendy! I have a short video that shows where we are putting those crab stitches. Here is the link: https://m.facebook.com/groups/546873792173076?view=permalink&id=806299039563882 Hope this helps!
  10. I would love to have the link to parts 1 and 2. I love the look of this cardigan. Great design. I am elderly and not very computer savvy so don't know how to find it. I appreciate any help at all. Thank you.
    1. Hi Deborah! Here is the link for Part 1: http://hearthookhome.com/the-elizabeth-cardigan-cal-part-1/ And here is for Part 2 : http://hearthookhome.com/elizabeth-cardigan-cal-part-2/