CROCHET GRANNY CARDIGAN

GAUGES
21 sc and 24 rows = 4″ [10 cm] with larger hook. Motif = 5″ [12.5 cm] square with larger hook.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color
throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Notes:
• Motif is worked in a combination of rounds and rows.
• Ch-3 at beg of rnd/row counts as dc throughout.
With larger hook and B, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3. [2 dc (Ch 3. 3 dc) 3 times] in ring. Ch 3. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
2nd rnd: Join C with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. [(3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1] 3 times. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
3rd rnd: Join D with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. *(3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to end of rnd. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Note: Next 4 rows are worked across 2 sides of Motif only.
4th row: (RS). Join A with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. 3 dc in corner ch-3 sp. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
5th row: (WS). Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch-1). (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 3 times. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 3 times. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.
6th row: (RS). Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. 3 dc in ch-4 sp. Turn.
7th row: (WS). Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch-1). (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 4 times. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 4 times. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.
Note: Next rnd is worked across all 4 sides of Motif.
8th rnd: (RS). Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next  ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 4 times. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in ch-4 sp at beg of 7th row. Ch 1. Working across side edges of
prev rows, 3 dc in ch-4 sp at beg of 5th row. Ch 1. Working into 3rd rnd, 3 dc in next corner ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. 3 dc in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. Working across side
edge of prev rows, 3 dc around post of last dc of 5th row. Ch 1. 3 dc around post of last dc of 7th row. Ch 3. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Using Assembly Diagram on page 3, sew Motifs tog with A through back loops only using
whip stitch, having all Motifs facing same way (see photo). Fold work in half to form Cardigan. Sew side and underarm seams

Body Edging and Collar
With RS facing and smaller hook, join A with sl st to bottom right corner ch-3 sp of Front opening.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each dc and ch-1 sp to corner ch-3 sp. 2 sc in corner ch-3 sp. *Working across next Motif, 1 sc in first ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each dc and ch-1 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. 2 sc in corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * up Right Front, across back
neck, down Left Front and across bottom edge, working 3 sc in Bottom Left Front corner, ending with 2 sc in same sp as first sc. Break A. Join B with sl st to first sc.
Collar: 2nd row: (RS). With B, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each sc up Right Front, across back neck and down Left Front. 224 dc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
3rd row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *1 dcfp around next dc. 1 dcbp around next dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 hdc in top of ch-3. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in top of ch 2. Turn. Rep last row for Ribbing until Collar measures 5″ [12.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Cuff edging: With RS facing and smaller hook, join A with sl st to Sleeve Cuff at underarm seam. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc as given for Body Edging. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.