Bramble Cardigan
Size Newborn to fit 14” chest
This cardigan is worked in one piece starting from the top and working down, then joining to make the sleeves and edging.
The premium pattern with sizes preemie to 2 years can be purchased here
Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK terms
sc=single crochet (double crochet in UK)
tc=treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)
slst=slip stitch
ch=chain
inc=increase
dec=decrease
ws=wrong side
rs=right side
sk=skip next stitch
Materials
200 meters of dk / 8ply / light worsted / weight 3 yarn
3.5 and 4mm hooks I use this set from Amazon*
4-5 x 15mm buttons
* Working in first stitch ch1 does not count as a stitch so always ch1 and sc in the first stitch*
Gauge Square
With 4mm hook
Row 1: Ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across. (9) Turn
Row 2-8: ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc 8. (9) Turn
Square should measure 2 inches x 2 inches
If you're out with a 4mm hook try a 4.5mm hook.
With 4mm hook Ch50
Row 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 48. (49)
Row 2: ch1, sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 6, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 9, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 9, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 7. (57) Turn
Row 3: ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, *sc, tc, sc* repeat to end, sc in last. (57) Turn
Row 4: (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 7, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 11, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 15, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 11, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 8. (65) Turn
Row 5: ch1, sc in base of ch1, *tc, sc* repeat to end. (65) Turn
Row 6: (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 8, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 17, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 9. (73) Turn
Row 7: ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, *sc, tc, sc* repeat to end, sc in last. (73) Turn
Row 8: (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 9, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 15, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 19, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 15, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 10. (81) Turn
Row 9: ch1, sc in base of ch1, *tc, sc* repeat to end. (81) Turn
Row 10: (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 10, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 17, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 21, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 17, 3 sc in next, 1sc in each of next 11. (89) Turn
Row 11: ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, *sc, tc, sc* repeat to end, sc in last. (89) Turn
Row 12: (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 11, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 19, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 23, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 19, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 12. (97) Turn
Row 13: ch1, sc in base of ch1, *tc, sc* repeat to end. (97) Turn
Row 14: (Divide for arm holes) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 12, 3 sc in next, skip next 21, 4 sc in next , 1 sc in each of next 25, 4 sc in next, skip next 21, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13. (65) Turn
Row 15: ch1, sc in base of ch1, *sc, tc, sc* repeat to end, sc in last. (65) Turn
Row 16: ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc to end. (65) Turn
Row 17: ch1, sc in base of ch1, *tc, sc* repeat to end. (65) Turn
Row 18: ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc to end. (65) Turn
Repeat rows 15 to 18 until work measures approx 8 Inches from shoulder. Ending with a sc row.
Edging
Row 1-2: ch1, sc all. (65) Turn
Button/Buttonhole Bands
Using 3.5mm hook
Button band
Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn to bottom of left hand side, ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, sc evenly same amount of stitches as other side. Turn
Row 2: Ch1, sc in base of ch1 and each st across. Turn
Row 3: Ch1, sc in base of ch1 and each st across.
Fasten off.
Buttonhole band
Row 1: With RS facing, rejoin color 1 to the top of the right hand side of the front edge, ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, work sc evenly across . Turn
Mark out where you want the button holes, on the next row ch1 and skip the one where the markers are.
Row 2: Buttonhole row, Ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc all but ch1 and skip where markers are to create the button holes. Turn
Row 3: Ch1, sc in base of ch1 and sc in all including chains.
Fasten off and sew your buttons on to match the button holes and weave in all ends.
Sleeves
With 4mm hook
Row 1: join yarn to first un-worked sc under arm, ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 25, slst to first sc on beginning of row. (26) Turn
Row 2: ch1, sc in same, *tc, sc, tc* repeat to end, slst to first. (26) Turn
Row 3: ch1, sc all, slst to first. (26) Turn
Row 4: ch1, tc in same, *sc, tc, sc* repeat to end, slst to first. (26) Turn
Row 5: ch1, sc all, slst to first. (26) Turn
Repeat rows 2 to 5 until the sleeve measures 7.5 inches from the shoulder, ending with a sc row.
Cuffs
Row 1: ch1, *sc 4, dec* x 4, slst to first, sc 2. (22) Turn
Row 2: ch1, sc all, slst to first. (22) Turn
Fasten off and repeat for the other sleeve.
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