This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet the Lightweight Lucille Cardigan, a lacy, t-shape cardigan worked in lightweight yarn. Short, 3/4 and long sleeve options as well as cropped, hip and tunic lengths so you can make it exactly how you like!

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I originally designed this cardigan as part of the Design, Create, Repeat blog hops. The theme was “Pastels/Spring Colors”. I sat on the “pastels” idea, and had to think about what I was going to make.

At first, I thought lightweight, lacy pullover, but a poll through a few Facebook groups decided that a cardigan was more of what makers wanted, so a Spring cardigan it was!

I incorporated the same design idea as what I was going to do with the pullover – 3/4 length sleeves, “T” style design, and the lacy cluster pattern you see (just like on my Oasis Cluster Top – Free Crochet Pattern).

For the yarn, I remembered browsing through LoveCrafts last year, and coming across Cascade Sarasota Yarn. At the time, I was thinking of making one of those 3D granny square blankets with the flower in the middle, and loved the idea of the pastels from this line, so I went back to it, and new this turquoise color would be perfect for Spring! I love how it’s not a solid color – really adds to it for me.

July 10, 2022 Update

This cardigan, originally named the Cropped Sarasota Cardi, is one of my more popular patterns, but I also get a lot of questions about the stitch pattern, especially when it comes to adding the arms. I decided to re-work the cardigan, and add a video tutorial to it.

In re-working, I picked one of my favorite yarns, Emma’s Comfy Cotton DK from my local yarn shop, Four Purls. I shared one of my visits a couple years ago. This yarn is soft, springy and lightweight, and overall, the cotton and wool blend is lovely. The stitches favor the cotton fiber, so they’re more defined, but when working, it favors the wool fiber ending up lightweight (whereas cotton can be heavy) with more give and better draping. It’s cooler than you’d expect with wool, and not itchy either.

With all that said, I had to bring changes to the pattern to accommodate this yarn (plus 2 more sizes, finished lengths and sleeve lengths), but I did not want to remove the original instructions because they’re great for yarns similar to Cascade’s Sarasota Yarn that favor the cotton fiber: are heavy and produce a tighter fabric with less stretch, like Lion Brand’s Comfy Cotton Blend, Bernat’s Softee Baby Cotton and Premier Yarns Cotton Fair. The new instructions are great for yarns that favor the wool fiber: are lighter and produce a fabric with more stretch, like Lion Brand’s Coboo, and Berroco’s Vintage DK.

One big difference to mention is the fit. The original cardigan worked in the Cascade Yarn was designed to have 2″ of positive ease. This means the finished garment would measure 2″ larger than the given bust measurement for each size, which produces a more oversized cardigan. I simply do not like oversized garments, so while I was remaking this cardigan, I was struggling on motivation, and just bringing it all together because following the same 2″ of positive ease, it was creating a garment I wasn’t interested in or happy for myself. I decided to frog it, and restart with 6″ of negative ease for a more fitted cardigan. This means the finished garment will measure 6″ smaller than the given bust measurement for each size, but the yarn stretches to fit. If you want something more oversized, and you’re following the instructions for the Emma’s Yarn version, you’ll need to go up 2 sizes for the body, but still follow your original size for the sleeves. This works vice versa. If you’re following the instructions for the Cascade Yarn version, and you want something more fitted, simply go down a size (this is what I did with the original).

So this is a two-in-one pattern. Make sure to find the heading appropriate to your choice of yarn to follow those instructions. The video tutorial reflects the new version worked in Emma’s Yarn, but the pattern concept is the same. The PDF will include both versions.

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Part 1, Lightweight Lucille Cardigan Video Tutorial – Showing Emma’s Yarn version, but same exact overall design so it works for both versions:

Part 2, Lightweight Lucille Cardigan Video Tutorial:

CASCADE’S SARASOTA YARN VERSION

What Materials Do I Need to Crochet a Lacy Cardigan?

• 982, (982, 982, 1570, 1570, 1884, 1884) Yards of a Cotton/Acrylic Blend Lightweight #3 Yarn – I used Cascade Sarasota in Turquoise and you will need 3 (3, 3, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle

Material Notes:

Yarn Alternative: Bernat’s Softee Baby Cotton Yarn, Lion Brand Comfy Cotton.

I made the size Medium, and used three full skeins. The rest is estimated based on this sample.

Time Spent:

I worked the medium size up in roughly 16 hours.

Measurements:

Decimals to Fractions: 0.13″ = 1/8″, 0.25″ = 1/4″, 0.38″ = 3/8″, 0.5″ = 1/2″, 0.63″ = 5/8″, 0.75″ = 3/4″, 0.88″ = 7/8″

Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X 3X

To Fit Bust Size: 28″, 32″, 36″, 40″, 44″, 48″, 52″

Finished Bust Size (+2″ Larger/Positive Ease): 30″, 34″, 38″, 42″, 46″, 50″, 54″

Back Panel Width (Not Including Arms): 15.38″, 16.88″, 19″, 21.25″, 22.63″, 24.88″, 27.13″

Armhole Depth: 6.13″, 6.13″, 7.38″, 7.38″, 8.38″, 8.38″, 9.5″

Crop Length: 17.13″, 17.13″, 17.13″, 17.13″, 18.25″, 18.25″, 18.25″

Neck Opening Before Adding Collar: 5″

Sleeves: 3/4 Length

Gauge (Essential):

17 DC = 4″ Wide; 4 Clusters = 3″ Wide

To work a gauge swatch, I recommend starting with a chain 25, and then working in pattern.

The width gauge is the most important to meet. The height can always be adjusted later by working more or less repeats. If you cannot meet gauge, even with trying to go up or down hook sizes, then use your gauge swatch to determine how many stitches you’ll need to work to meet my provided measurements. Make sure to also follow the stitch multiple found in the Pattern Notes section.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• DC – Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• FDC – Foundation Double Crochet
• To FDC: Chain 3 (counts as a stitch here). Yarn over, insert hook into the first chain, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through first loop (to create foundation chain), (yarn over, pull through two loops on hook) 2x. First chain and DC created. Looking at the stitch in your hand, you should see the top of the DC to the right, and parallel on the left side, it should look like the opposite side of the beginning foundation chain. You will be working in these stitches on the left. To create the next stitch and each stitch after, yarn over, insert hook under both loops of the foundation chain (left side) yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through first loop, (yarn over, pull through 2) 2x.
• How to Cluster: work the following all into one stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), [yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through] (4 loops on hook), repeat […] (5 loops on hook), repeat […] (6 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 6 loops on the hook.

Pattern Notes:

The chain multiple is 3 + 4 -> this means a number divisible by 3, and then add 4 to account for the turning chain. This is important if you would like to change the width of any of your pieces. To adjust from the chains I provided, simply add or subtract 3, but overall, the number you end up minus 4 needs to be divisible by 3 to work for the stitch pattern.

Beginning chain 2 counts as a double crochet.

When working into the chain space that’s before a cluster stitch, I recommend working one double crochet into the space as normal, and then one double crochet into the second chain – it’s very easy to spot. When working into a chain space that is before a 3-double crochet section, work both double crochets into the chain space.

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Back Panel:

Chain 61 (70, 76, 85, 94, 100, 109), DC into the 4th chain, and across. [59 (68, 74, 83, 92, 98, 107) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 17x (20x, 22x, 25x, 28x, 30x, 33x), DC into the last 3 DC. [6 DC + 17 (20, 22, 25, 28, 30, 33) clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [59 (68, 74, 83, 92, 98, 107) DC]

R4 – 20 (20, 18, 18, 18, 18, 16): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

CHECKPOINT:

I recommend holding this back panel up to yourself (best if around the back, but the front works too) from your underarm down. Check to see if you like this length. If not, you can always add more repeat rows, just make sure to end on a cluster row. You can check basic fit widthwise here too. I pinned the panel to my shirt so I could get a better idea when looking in the mirror.

Here are the width measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any stitches from the pattern):

Back Panel Width (Not Including Arms): 15.38″, 16.88″, 19″, 21.25″, 22.63″, 24.88″, 27.13″

If you want to see how the overall body of the cardigan will be, you can set this back panel aside, work the bodies of the two front panels, then lay the back panel down with right side facing up, and each of the front panels down with the right side facing down lining up the far sides and slip stitch join the layers together on the sides (slip stitch because it’s temporary). Hold this up in the same manner. There will be a 5″ gap in the front as the collar is still missing. When you’re done checking, remove the slip stitches, and then continue on to add the arms to each panel.

Begin Arms:

R21 (21, 19, 19, 19, 19, 17): Chain 55 (58, 58, 61, 61, 61, 61), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain, and each stitch all the way across, then FDC 53 (56, 56, 59, 59, 59, 59). [165 (180, 186, 201, 210, 216, 225) DC]

R22 (22, 20, 20, 20, 20, 18): Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 15x (16x, 16x, 17x, 17x, 17x, 17x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 18x (21x, 23x, 26x, 29x, 31x, 34x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 15x (16x, 16x, 17x, 17x, 17x, 17x), DC into the last 3 DC. [12 DC + 48 (53, 55, 60, 63, 65, 68) Clusters]

R23 (23, 21, 21, 21, 21, 19): Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [165 (180, 186, 201, 210, 216, 225) DC]

R24 (24, 22, 22, 22, 22, 20) – 31 (31, 31, 31, 33, 33, 33): Repeat Rows 22 + 23, ending on a DC row.

Fasten off.

CHECKPOINT:

I recommend holding this back panel up to yourself (best if around the back, but the front works too) from the top of your shoulder down matching up the newly added sleeves with you underarm (where it will be placed when worn). Check to see if you like this length for your armhole. If not, you can always add more repeat rows, just make sure to end on a double crochet row.

Here are the height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

Armhole Depth: 6.13″, 6.13″, 7.38″, 7.38″, 8.38″, 8.38″, 9.5″

Here are roughly the total height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

Crop Length: 17.13″, 17.13″, 17.13″, 17.13″, 18.25″, 18.25″, 18.25″

Front Panels – Make 2 (One Left & One Right):

Chain 22 (25, 31, 34, 37, 43, 46). DC into the 4th chain, and each across. [20 (23, 29, 32, 35, 41, 44) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (5x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 11x, 12x), DC into the last 3 DC. [5 (6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13) clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [20 (23, 29, 32, 35, 41, 44) DC]

R4 – 20 (20, 18, 18, 18, 18, 16): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

CHECKPOINT:

Here are the width measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any stitches from the pattern):

Back Panel Width (Not Including Arms): 15.38″, 16.88″, 19″, 21.25″, 22.63″, 24.88″, 27.13″

Begin Arms:

LEFT SIDE R21 (21, 19, 19, 19, 19, 17): Chain 55 (58, 58, 61, 61, 61, 61), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain and into each chain across, then continue to DC across. [76 (82, 88, 94, 97, 103, 106) DC]

RIGHT SIDE, R21 (21, 19, 19, 19, 19, 17): Chain 2, and turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and all the way across, then FDC 53 (56, 56, 59, 59, 59, 59). [76 (82, 88, 94, 97, 103, 106) DC]

R22 (22, 20, 20, 20, 20, 18): Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 5x (6x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 12x, 13x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 21x (23x, 25x, 27x, 28x, 30x, 31x), DC into the last 3 DC. [26 (29, 33, 36, 38, 42, 44) clusters, 9 DC]

R23 (23, 21, 21, 21, 21, 19): Chain 2, and turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and into each DC across. [76 (82, 88, 94, 97, 103, 106) DC]

R24 (24, 22, 22, 22, 22, 20) – 31 (31, 31, 31, 33, 33, 33): Repeat Rows 22 + 23.

Fasten Off. Weave in Ends.

Assembly:

Lay back piece down with the wrong side face down, then lay the front pieces on top of it with the wrong sides facing up (so the right sides are both facing each other).

Attach yarn at the far right side through both layers. Chain 1, then slip stitch across the first shoulder. Fasten off. Turn piece, and reattach yarn at the far right side through both layers. Chain 1, then slip stitch across the second shoulder. Fasten off.

Attach yarn at corner of underarm through both layers. Chain 1, then slip stitch across underarm, and side side. Repeat for other side.

Collar:

From the right side, attach yarn to the bottom right side of the right panel. Chain 2, and evenly DC around to the same point on the other side.

R2 – 3: Chain 2, and turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each DC back around.

You can continue to work more rows on the collar if more coverage is desired.

Fasten off, and weave in ends.

EMMA’S YARN COMFY COTTON DK VERSION

What Materials Do I Need to Crochet a Lacy Cardigan in Emma’s Yarn?

• Lightweight #3 Yarn – I used Emma’s Comfy Cotton DK in the Very Berry colorway (50% Superwash Merino Wool/50% Cotton; 232 Yards/100 Grams)
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Soft Tape Measure (essential for gauge)

Material Notes:

Yarn Alternatives: Lion Brand’s Coboo, Berroco’s Vintage DK.

I made the size Large with 3/4 length sleeves. The rest is estimated based on this sample.

Yardage: The following chart is Size + Body Length = Total with Short Sleeves (Total with 3/4 Sleeves, Total with Long Sleeves):

• XS + Crop Length = 430 (670, 780)
• XS + Hip Length = 580 (815, 930)
• XS + Tunic Length = 670 (910, 1030)

• S + Crop Length = 560 (795, 895)
• S + Hip Length = 705 (800, 1040)
• S + Tunic Length = 825 (1060, 1160)

• M + Crop Length = 635 (915, 1035)
• M + Hip Length = 800 (1080, 1200)
• M + Tunic Length = 965 (1245, 1365)

• L + Crop Length = 715 (1000, 1140)
• L + Hip Length = 910 (1190, 1330)
• L + Tunic Length = 1100 (1385, 1525)

• XL + Crop Length = 905 (1190, 1350)
• XL + Hip Length = 1085 (1410, 1570)
• XL + Tunic Length = 1305 (1630, 1790)

• 2X + Crop Length = 920 (1275, 1435)
• 2X + Hip Length = 1160 (1515, 1675)
• 2X + Tunic Length = 1400 (1750, 1915)

• 3X + Crop Length = 1030 (1430, 1615)
• 3X + Hip Length = 1300 (1700, 1880)
• 3X + Tunic Length = 1510 (1910, 2095)

• 4X + Crop Length = 1120 (1550, 1705)
• 4X + Hip Length = 1410 (1840, 1995)
• 4X + Tunic Length = 1765 (2195, 2350)

• 5X + Crop Length = 1200 (1680, 1850)
• 5X + Hip Length = 1510 (1990, 2160)
• 5X + Tunic Length = 1820 (2300, 2470)

Measurements:

I am providing ALL of the measurements here as a handy reference, but I will also include the respective measurements throughout the pattern as check points.

Decimals to Fractions: 0.13″ = 1/8″, 0.25″ = 1/4″, 0.38″ = 3/8″, 0.5″ = 1/2″, 0.63″ = 5/8″, 0.75″ = 3/4″, 0.88″ = 7/8″

Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X 3X, 4X, 5X

To Fit Bust Size: 28″, 32″, 36″, 40″, 44″, 48″, 52″, 56″, 60″

Finished Bust Size (-6″ Smaller/Negative Ease): 22″, 26″, 30″, 34″, 38″, 42″, 46″, 50″, 54″

Back Panel Width (Not Including Arms): 11.13″, 13.38″, 14.88″, 17.25″, 19.5″, 21″, 23.25″, 25.5″, 27.13″

CROP Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 10.13″, 11.25″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 9″, 9″, 7.88″

HIP Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 16.88″, 16.88″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 14.63″, 14.63″, 13.5″

TUNIC Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 19.13″, 21.38″, 19.13″

Armhole Depth: 6.13″, 6.13″, 7.25″, 7.25″, 8.38″, 8.38″, 9.5″, 9.5″, 10.63″

CROP Length, Total Length: 16.25″, 17.38″, 17.38″, 17.38″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″

HIP Length, Total Length: 23″, 23″, 23″, 23″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″

TUNIC Length, Total Length: 27.5″, 27.5″, 28.63″, 28.63″, 29.75″, 29.75″, 28.63″, 30.88″, 29.75″

Neck Opening Before Adding Collar: 5″

Front Panel Width (Not Including Arms): 5.13″, 6.5″, 7.38″, 8.13″, 9.63″, 10.38″, 11.13″, 12.63″, 13.38″

SHORT Sleeve Length: 4.38″, 4.38″, 4.38″, 4.38″, 4.38″, 5.13″, 5.13″, 5.13″, 5.13″

3/4 Sleeve Length: 13.38″, 14.13″, 14.13″, 14.13″, 14.13″, 14.88″, 14.88″, 15.63″, 15.63″

LONG Sleeve Length: 18″, 18″, 18″, 18.75″, 18.75″, 19.5″, 19.5″, 19.5″, 19.5″

Gauge (Essential):

20 DC = 5.13″ Wide by 10 Rows in Cluster Pattern (Beginning with a DC Row) = 5.5″ Tall

To work a gauge swatch, I recommend starting with a chain 31, and then working in pattern.

The width gauge is the most important to meet. The height can always be adjusted later by working more or less repeats. If you cannot meet gauge, even with trying to go up or down hook sizes, then use your gauge swatch to determine how many stitches you’ll need to work to meet my provided measurements. Make sure to also follow the stitch multiple found in the Pattern Notes section.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• DC – Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• FDC – Foundation Double Crochet
• To FDC: Chain 3 (counts as a stitch here). Yarn over, insert hook into the first chain, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through first loop (to create foundation chain), (yarn over, pull through two loops on hook) 2x. First chain and DC created. Looking at the stitch in your hand, you should see the top of the DC to the right, and parallel on the left side, it should look like the opposite side of the beginning foundation chain. You will be working in these stitches on the left. To create the next stitch and each stitch after, yarn over, insert hook under both loops of the foundation chain (left side) yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through first loop, (yarn over, pull through 2) 2x.
• How to Cluster: work the following all into one stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), [yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through] (4 loops on hook), repeat […] (5 loops on hook), repeat […] (6 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 6 loops on the hook.

Pattern Notes:

The foundation chain multiple is 3 + 4 -> this means a number divisible by 3, and then add 4 to account for the turning chain. This is important if you would like to change the width of any of your pieces. To adjust from the chains I provided, simply add or subtract 3, but overall, the number you end up minus 4 needs to be divisible by 3 to work for the stitch pattern.

Beginning chain 2 counts as a double crochet.

When working into the chain space that’s before a cluster stitch, I recommend working one double crochet into the space as normal, and then one double crochet into the second chain – it’s very easy to spot. When working into a chain space that is before a 3-double crochet section, work both double crochets into the chain space.

Through 11/23/22 at 11:59pm EST, you can grab a free copy of the PDF for the Lightweight Lucille Cardigan on Ravelry using code FREECROCHET202221. I earn my income from the number of pageviews my blog sees, so please do not share the code, but instead share the link to this post so others can find it. Thank you!

If you’re viewing this after 11/23/22, you can still get a copy of the PDF on sale 50% off on Ravelry or on Etsy using code NEWCROCHET202223 until 11/27/22 at 11:59pm EST.

Back Panel:

Chain 46 (55, 61, 70, 79, 85, 94, 103, 109), DC into the 4th chain, and across. [44 (53, 59, 68, 77, 83, 92, 101, 107) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 12x (15x, 17x, 20x, 23x, 25x, 28x, 31x, 33x), DC into the last 3 DC. [6 DC + 12 (15, 17, 20, 23, 25, 28, 31, 33) clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [44 (53, 58, 68, 77, 83, 92, 101, 107) DC]

CROP Length, R4 – 18 (20, 18, 18, 18, 18, 16, 16, 14): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

HIP Length, R4 – 30 (30, 28, 28, 28, 28, 26, 26, 24): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

TUNIC Length, R4 – 38 (38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 34, 38, 34): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

CHECKPOINT:

I recommend holding this back panel up to yourself (best if around the back, but the front works too) from your underarm down. Check to see if you like this length. If not, you can always add more repeat rows, just make sure to end on a cluster row. You can check basic fit widthwise here too. I pinned the panel to my shirt so I could get a better idea when looking in the mirror.

Here are the height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

CROP Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 10.13″, 11.25″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 9″, 9″, 7.88″

HIP Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 16.88″, 16.88″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 14.63″, 14.63″, 13.5″

TUNIC Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 19.13″, 21.38″, 19.13″

And here are the width measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any stitches from the pattern):

Back Panel Width (Not Including Arms): 11.13″, 13.38″, 14.88″, 17.25″, 19.5″, 21″, 23.25″, 25.5″, 27.13″

If you want to see how the overall body of the cardigan will be, you can set this back panel aside, work the bodies of the two front panels, then lay the back panel down with right side facing up, and each of the front panels down with the right side facing down lining up the far sides and slip stitch join the layers together on the sides (slip stitch because it’s temporary). Hold this up in the same manner. There will be a 5″ gap in the front as the collar is still missing. When you’re done checking, remove the slip stitches, and then continue on to add the arms to each panel.

Begin Arms, Short Sleeves:

Chain 19 (22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain, and each stitch all the way across body to the end, then FDC 17 (20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20). [78 (93, 99, 108, 117, 123, 132, 141, 147) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 12x (15x, 17x, 20x, 23x, 25x, 28x, 31x, 33x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x), DC into the last 3 DC. [12 DC + 20 (25, 27, 30, 33, 35, 38, 41, 43) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [78 (93, 99, 108, 117, 123, 132, 141, 147) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Fasten off. Proceed to next checkpoint.

Begin Arms, 3/4 Length Sleeves:

Chain 55 (58, 58, 58, 58, 61, 61, 64, 64), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain, and each stitch all the way across body to the end, then FDC 53 (56, 56, 56, 56, 59, 59, 62, 62). [150 (165, 171, 180, 189, 201, 210, 225, 231) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 16x (17x, 17x, 17x, 17x, 18x, 18x, 19x, 19x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 12x (15x, 17x, 20x, 23x, 25x, 28x, 31x, 33x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 16x (17x, 17x, 17x, 17x, 18x, 18x, 19x, 19x), DC into the last 3 DC. [12 DC + 44 (49, 51, 54, 57, 61, 64, 69, 71) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [150 (165, 171, 180, 189, 201, 210, 225, 231) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Fasten off. Proceed to next checkpoint.

Begin Arms, Long Sleeves:

Chain 73 (73, 73, 76, 76, 79, 79, 79, 79), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain, and each stitch all the way across body to the end, then FDC 71 (71, 71, 74, 74, 77, 77, 77, 77). [186 (195, 201, 216, 225, 237, 246, 255, 261) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 22x (22x, 22x, 23x, 23x, 24x, 24x, 24x, 24x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 12x (15x, 17x, 20x, 23x, 25x, 28x, 31x, 33x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 22x (22x, 22x, 23x, 23x, 24x, 24x, 24x, 24x), DC into the last 3 DC. [12 DC + 56 (59, 61, 66, 69, 73, 76, 79, 81) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [186 (195, 201, 216, 225, 237, 246, 255, 261) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Fasten off. Proceed to next checkpoint.

CHECKPOINT:

I recommend holding this back panel up to yourself (best if around the back, but the front works too) from the top of your shoulder down matching up the newly added sleeves with your underarm (where it will be placed when worn). Check to see if you like this length for your armhole. If not, you can always add more repeat rows, just make sure to end on a double crochet row.

Here are the height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

Armhole Depth: 6.13″, 6.13″, 7.25″, 7.25″, 8.38″, 8.38″, 9.5″, 9.5″, 10.63″

Here are roughly the total height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

CROP Length, Total Length: 16.25″, 17.38″, 17.38″, 17.38″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″

HIP Length, Total Length: 23″, 23″, 23″, 23″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″

TUNIC Length, Total Length: 27.5″, 27.5″, 28.63″, 28.63″, 29.75″, 29.75″, 28.63″, 30.88″, 29.75″

Front Panels – Make 2 (One Left & One Right):

Chain 22 (28, 31, 34, 40, 43, 46, 52, 55). DC into the 4th chain, and each across. [20 (26, 29, 32, 38, 41, 44, 50, 53) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 11x, 12x, 14x, 15x), DC into the last 3 DC. [6 DC + 4 (6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [20 (26, 29, 32, 38, 41, 44, 50, 53) DC]

CROP Length, R4 – 18 (20, 18, 18, 18, 18, 16, 16, 14): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

HIP Length, R4 – 30 (30, 28, 28, 28, 28, 26, 26, 24): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

TUNIC Length, R4 – 38 (38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 34, 38, 34): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a cluster row.

CHECKPOINT:

Here are the height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

CROP Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 10.13″, 11.25″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 10.13″, 9″, 9″, 7.88″

HIP Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 16.88″, 16.88″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 15.75″, 14.63″, 14.63″, 13.5″

TUNIC Length, Height of the Body (Not Including Arms): 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 21.38″, 19.13″, 21.38″, 19.13″

And here are the width measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any stitches from the pattern):

Front Panel Width (Not Including Arms): 5.13″, 6.5″, 7.38″, 8.13″, 9.63″, 10.38″, 11.13″, 12.63″, 13.38″

Begin Left Arm, Short Sleeves:

Chain 19 (22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain, and each stitch all the way across body to the end. [37 (46, 49, 52, 58, 61, 64, 70, 73) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 11x, 12x, 14x, 15x), DC into the last 3 DC. [9 DC + 8 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [37 (46, 49, 52, 58, 61, 64, 70, 73) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Fasten off. Proceed to next checkpoint.

Begin Left Arm, 3/4 Length Sleeves:

Chain 55 (58, 58, 58, 58, 61, 61, 64, 64), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain, and each stitch all the way across body to the end. [73 (82, 85, 88, 94, 100, 103, 112, 115) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 16x (17x, 17x, 17x, 17x, 18x, 18x, 19x, 19x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 11x, 12x, 14x, 15x), DC into the last 3 DC. [9 DC + 20 (23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 33, 34) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [73 (82, 85, 88, 94, 100, 103, 112, 115) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Fasten off. Proceed to next checkpoint.

Begin Left Arm, Long Sleeves:

Chain 73 (73, 73, 76, 76, 79, 79, 79, 79), DC into the back loop of the 4th chain, and each stitch all the way across body to the end. [91 (97, 100, 106, 112, 118, 121, 127, 130) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 22x (22x, 22x, 23x, 23x, 24x, 24x, 24x, 24x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 11x, 12x, 14x, 15x), DC into the last 3 DC. [9 DC + 26 (28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [91 (97, 100, 106, 112, 118, 121, 127, 130) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Fasten off. Proceed to next checkpoint.

CHECKPOINT:

I recommend holding this front panel up to yourself from the top of your shoulder down matching up the newly added sleeves with your underarm (where it will be placed when worn). Check to see if you like this length for your armhole. If not, you can always add more repeat rows, just make sure to end on a double crochet row.

Here are the height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

Armhole Depth: 6.13″, 6.13″, 7.25″, 7.25″, 8.38″, 8.38″, 9.5″, 9.5″, 10.63″

Here are roughly the total height measurements you should have (unless you’ve added or omitted any rows to/from the pattern):

CROP Length, Total Length: 16.25″, 17.38″, 17.38″, 17.38″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″, 18.5″

HIP Length, Total Length: 23″, 23″, 23″, 23″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″, 24.13″

TUNIC Length, Total Length: 27.5″, 27.5″, 28.63″, 28.63″, 29.75″, 29.75″, 28.63″, 30.88″, 29.75″

Begin Left Arm, Short Sleeves:

Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd stitch, and each stitch all the way across body to the end, then FDC 17 (20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20). [37 (46, 49, 52, 58, 61, 64, 70, 73) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 11x, 12x, 14x, 15x), DC into each of the last 3 DC. [12 DC + 8 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [37 (46, 49, 52, 58, 61, 64, 70, 73) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Do not fasten off – you can begin slip stitch joining with this same tail end.

Begin Right Arm, 3/4 Length Sleeves:

Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd stitch, and each stitch all the way across body to the end, then FDC 53 (56, 56, 56, 56, 59, 59, 62, 62). [73 (82, 85, 88, 94, 100, 103, 112, 115) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 16x (17x, 17x, 17x, 17x, 18x, 18x, 19x, 19x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 11x, 12x, 14x, 15x), DC into each of the last 3 DC. [12 DC + 20 (23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 33, 34) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [73 (82, 85, 88, 94, 100, 103, 112, 115) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Do not fasten off – you can begin slip stitch joining with this same tail end.

Begin Right Arm, Long Sleeves:

Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd stitch, and each stitch all the way across body to the end, then FDC 71 (71, 71, 74, 74, 77, 77, 77, 77). [91 (97, 100, 106, 112, 118, 121, 127, 130) DC]

R2: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd and 3rd DCs, chain 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 22x (22x, 22x, 23x, 23x, 24x, 24x, 24x, 24x), DC into the next 3 DC, chain next 2, skip next two DCs, (cluster into the next DC, chain 2, skip next two DCs) 4x (6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 11x, 12x, 14x, 15x), DC into each of the last 3 DC. [12 DC + 26 (28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39) Clusters]

R3: Chain 2, turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each stitch across. [91 (97, 100, 106, 112, 118, 121, 127, 130) DC]

R4 – 11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 + 3, ending on a DC row.

Do not fasten off – you can begin slip stitch joining with this same tail end.

Assembly:

Lay back piece down with the wrong side face down, then lay the front pieces on top of it with the wrong sides facing up (so the right sides are both facing each other).

Attach yarn at the far right side through both layers. Chain 1, then slip stitch across the first shoulder. Fasten off. Turn piece, and reattach yarn at the far right side through both layers. Chain 1, then slip stitch across the second shoulder. Fasten off.

Attach yarn at corner of underarm through both layers. Chain 1, then slip stitch across underarm, and side side. Repeat for other side.

Collar:

From the right side, attach yarn to the bottom right side of the right panel. Chain 2, and evenly DC around to the same point on the other side.

R2 – 3: Chain 2, and turn. DC into the 2nd DC, and each DC back around.

You can continue to work more rows on the collar if more coverage is desired.

Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Please feel free to make and sell your own Lightweight Lucille Cardigan using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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