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SIZES • Double crochet cluster stitches.

XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) • Foundation single crochet stitches.
Shown in M size with approximately 10” • Seaming panels together with mattress
positive ease. stitch.
• Working in back loops of stitches.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 37½ (39¼, 44½, 46½, 51¾) (53½, 58¾, STITCH GUIDE
60½, 65¾)” Beg Twin Cl (Beginning Twin Cluster): Ch 3, dc
Length: 27¾ (28¾, 29½, 30, 30½) (31½, 31¾, in first sc, ch 1, dc Cl in first ch-2 sp.
32¼, 32¼)” Dc Cl (Double Crochet Cluster): (Yo, insert
hook in indicated st, yo, pull loop through, yo,
MATERIALS pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday® Worsted through 3 rem loops on hook.
(100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, Twin Cl (Twin Cluster): Work (dc Cl, ch 1, dc Cl)
180yds/165m) in indicated sp.
• MC: 100-52 Chinchilla – 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) (8, Ending Twin Cluster (End Twin Cl): Dc Cl in last
9, 10, 10) balls ch-2 sp of row, ch 1, dc Cl in last sc of row.
• CC1: 100-93 Grape Jam – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Fsc (foundation single crochet): Ch 2, insert
(3, 3, 4, 4) balls hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up loop (2
• CC2: 100-02 Cream – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, loops on hook), yo, pull through 1 loop (1 ch
4, 4) balls made), yo, pull through 2 loops on hook (1
• CC3: 100-69 Deep Teal – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) fsc made), *insert hook under the 2 loops of
(3, 3, 4, 4) balls the ch at base of last st, pull up loop, yo, pull
Hook: US Size I-9 (5.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm) or through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on
size needed to obtain gauge hook; rep from * to desired number of fsc.
Notions: Tapestry needle, 4 locking stitch Sc join (single crochet join): With slip knot on
markers hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up
a loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook
GAUGE to create a sc.
4½ Twin Cl x 9 rows = 4” in Twin Cl Pattern Beginning of Row Decrease: Ch 3, work first
with larger hook leg of dc Cl in same st and and second leg of dc
16 sts x 16 rows = 4” in blo sc with smaller Cl in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc Cl in next ch-2 sp – 1
hook Twin Cl dec’d.
Save time, check your gauge.
End of Row Decrease: Work 1 dc Cl in second
Skills/techniques used in this pattern: to last ch-2 sp of row, ch 1, work first leg of dc
• Chain and single crochet stitches. Cl in last ch-2 sp and second leg of same dc Cl
Striped Cardigan • Changing colors. in last sc of row – 1 Twin Cl dec’d.

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contrast colors after working 2 rows but do not cut ch-2 sp across Back Body, sk next sc on left Sleeve
Twin Cl Patt (Twin Cluster Pattern): (multiple of 3 sts the main color, instead carry the unused main color Extension, rep from * across left Sleeve Extension,
+ 1) up the side of work. ending with an End Twin Cl over last 2 sts, turn –
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sc, sc in 17 (18, 19, 19, 19) (18, 18, 17, 17) Twin Cl for each
next sc; rep from * across, turn. CARDIGAN Sleeve, 56 (60, 64, 66, 68) (68, 70, 70, 72) total Twin
Row 2 (RS): Beg Twin Cl in first ch-2 sp, Twin Cl in Back Body Cl.
each ch-2 sp to last ch-2 sp, End Twin Cl in last ch-2 Setup Row: With MC and larger hook, fsc 67 (73, 79, Cont in Twin Cl patt for 9 (11, 13, 14, 15) (17, 18, 19,
sp, turn. 85, 91) (97, 103, 109, 115). 19) more rows from Modified Row 2 for a total of 11
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 2, sc in sp bet each Maintaining Stripe Sequence, work in Twin Cl patt (13, 15, 16, 17) (19, 20, 21, 21) rows worked for Sleeve
Twin Cl) across, working last sc in top of 2nd Cl of End until piece meas approximately 20½”, ending on a WS bef Neck Shaping.
Twin Cl, turn. Row, do not turn – 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) (32, 34, 36, 38)
Rep Rows 2-3 for patt. Twin Cl. Shape Neck
All Sizes
Stripe Sequence Sleeve Extensions Pm on either side of center 6 (8, 8, 8, 8) (10, 10, 10,
Set up Row: MC Note: The row of fsc that creates sleeve extensions 10) Twin Cl to mark Neck opening.
Row 1: MC; Row 2: MC functions as a Row 3 of Twin Cl patt.
Row 3: CC1; Row 4: CC1 Maintaining Stripe Sequence, use the 2 vertical loops Sizes L and 3X Only
Row 5: MC; Row 6: MC of last sc of working row to create the first fsc, work Next Row (WS): Work Row 3 of Twin Cl patt to first
Row 7: CC2; Row 8: CC2 51 (54, 57, 57, 57) (54, 54, 51, 51) more fsc to create marker, ending with a sc in marked st, turn.
Row 9: MC; Row 10: MC right Sleeve extension. Do not turn. Drop last loop Next Row (RS): Work Row 2 of Twin Cl patt to end of
Row 11: CC3; Row 12: CC3 from hook but do not fasten off. Elongate loop so it row. Fasten off.
Row 13: MC; Row 14: MC does not unravel. With WS facing, join yarn with a sl st in next marked
Rep Rows 3-14 for patt. st.
With separate length of yarn fsc 52 (55, 58, 58, 58) Next Row (WS): Work Row 3 of Twin Cl patt to end of
PATTERN NOTES (55, 55, 52, 52) for left Sleeve extension. Sc join row, turn.
This Cardigan is worked in 3 pieces (Back with 2 Back extension just made in beg sc of working row. Use Next Row (RS): Work Row 2 of Twin Cl patt to end.
Sleeves, Right Front with Right Front Sleeve, Left tapestry needle to weave in ends of join and secure Fasten off.
Front with left Front Sleeve). Each piece is worked flat extension to Body. Return dropped loop to hook and
from the bottom up. The 3 pieces are then seamed gently tighten. Turn the piece. All Other Sizes
together at the shoulders, Sleeves, and sides. The Next Row (RS): Work Row 2 of Twin Cl patt to first
Neckband, Cuffs and lower edge are crocheted Modified Row 2 (RS): Beg Twin Cl over first 2 sc of marker, ending with an End Twin Cl in marked st.
directly onto the Cardigan after seaming. Colors are right Sleeve Extension, *sk next sc**, dc Cl in next Fasten off.
changed every other row. Finish the last pull through sc, ch 1, dc Cl in next sc; rep from * to next ch-2 sp With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st in next marked st.
of the last stitch of the row with the new color. Cut on Back Body, ending last rep at **, Twin Cl in each

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Next Row: Work Row 2 of Twin Cl Patt to end. Fasten do not turn – 10 (10, 12, 12, 14) (14, 16, 16, 18) Twin Left Front to bottom edge, turn.
off. Cl. Drop last loop from hook but do not fasten off. Note: You will now mark the sections where the Collar
Elongate loop so it does not unravel. width will incrementally increase then decrease at
Left Front Body the neck opening. Pm in sc at beginning slope of Right
Setup Row: With MC, fsc 31 (31, 37, 37, 43) (43, 49, Right Sleeve Extension Front Panel, count 16 sts toward neck edge and pm
in next sc. Pm at beginning slope of Left Front Panel,
49, 55). With a separate length of yarn fsc 52 (55, 58, 58, 58)
count 16 sts back and pm in next sc. Ensure markers
Maintaining Stripe Sequence, work in Twin Cl patt to (55, 55, 52, 52) for Right Sleeve extension. Join the are aligned.
same number of rows as Back bef Sleeve Extension, extension just made with a sc join in beg sc of working Row 2: Now working in rows, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from
do not turn – 10 (10, 12, 12, 14) (14, 16, 16, 18) Twin row. Using the tapestry needle, weave in ends of join hook and each rem ch, sl st in next 2 sc on Row 1, turn
Cl. to secure extension to Body. Return dropped loop to – 8 sc, 2 sl sts.
hook and gently tighten. Turn the piece. Row 3: Sk next 2 sc on Row 1, blo sc in next 8 sc, turn.
Left Sleeve Extension Next Row: Work Row 2 of Twin Cl patt across Front Row 4: Ch 1, blo sc in next 8 sc, sl st in next 2 sc on Row
Maintaining Stripe Sequence, use the 2 vertical loops to Sleeve extension *sk next sc, dc Cl in next sc, ch 1, 1, turn.
of last sc of working row to create first fsc, work 51 dc Cl in next sc; rep from * across Sleeve extension Rep last 2 rows to first marker, ending on a Row 4.
(54, 57, 57, 57) (54, 54, 51, 51) more fsc to create Left ending with an End Twin Cl over last 2 sts turn. Inc Row: Sk next 2 sc on Row 1, blo sc in next 6 sc, 2 blo
Sleeve extension, turn. sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn – 1 sc inc’d, 9 sc.
Modified Row 2 (RS): Beg Twin Cl over first 2 sts, *sk Shape Neck Next Row: Rep Row 4.
next st, dc Cl in next st, ch 1, dc Cl in next st; rep from Cont in Twin Cl patt maintaining Stripe Sequence for Rep last 2 rows 7 more times, reaching next marker –
* to next ch-2 sp on Body, Twin Cl in each ch-2 sp 10 (12, 14, 16, 16) (18, 20, 20, 20) more rows. At the 7 sc inc’d, 16 sc.
across Body, turn. same time, dec every 4 (-, 4, -, 4) (-, 4, 6, 4) rows, 1 (-, Cont working Collar in established patt with no further
2, -, 1) (-, 1, 2, 2) time(s), then every 6 (6, 6, 8, 6) (6, 6, incs to next marker, ending on a Row 4.
Shape Neck 8, 6) rows, 1 (2, 1, 2, 2) (3, 2, 1, 2) time(s) – 25 (26, 28, Dec Row: Sk next 2 sc on Row 1, blo sc in next 13 sc,
Cont in Twin Cl patt maintaining Stripe Sequence for 29, 30) (29, 30, 30, 31) total Twin Cl rem. Fasten off. blo sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in last st, turn – 1 sc
10 (12, 14, 16, 16) (18, 20, 20, 20) more rows. At the dec’d, 15 sc.
same time, dec every 4 (-, 4, -, 4) (-, 4, 6, 4) rows, 1 (-, FINISHING Next Row: Rep Row 4.
2, -, 1) (-, 1, 2, 2) time(s), then every 6 (6, 6, 8, 6) (6, 6, Block pieces to finished measurements. Using Rep last 2 rows 7 more times, reaching last marker – 7
8, 6) rows, 1 (2, 1, 2, 2) (3, 2, 1, 2) time(s) – 25 (26, 28, mattress stitch, sew shoulder and upper Sleeves. Sew sc dec’d, 8 sc.
29, 30) (29, 30, 30, 31) total Twin Cl rem. sides and lower Sleeves. Cont working Collar in established patt with no further
decs to end. Fasten off.
Right Front Body Neckband
Setup Row: With MC, Fsc 31 (31, 37, 37, 43) (43, 49, With MC and smaller hook, with RS join yarn at Lower Edging
49, 55). bottom edge of Right Front.
With MC and smaller hook, with RS facing join yarn at
Row 1: Ch 1, working at a rate of 1 st per WS row end
Maintaining Stripe Sequence, work in Twin Cl patt to lower edge of Right Front.
and 2 sts per RS row end, evenly space sc sts along
same number of rows as Back bef Sleeve Extension, Right Front, sc in each sc at neck opening, sc down Row 1: Sc in each sc across Collar edge, opposite side

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of Right Front foundation row, Back, Left Front and Abbreviations

Left Front Collar edge. bef before
Row 2: Now working in rows, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from beg begin(ning)
hook and each rem ch, sl st in next 2 sc on on Row 1, bet between
turn – 8 sc, 2 sl sts. blo back loop only
Row 3: Sk next 2 sc on Row 1, blo sc in next 8 sc, turn. CC contrast color
Row 4: Ch 1, blo sc in next 8 sc, sl st in next 2 sc on Row ch chain
1, turn. cont continue
Rep Rows 3-4 to end. Fasten off. dc double crochet
dec(d) decrease(d)
Cuff inc(d) increase(d)
With MC and smaller hook, join yarn at edge of MC main color
Sleeve. patt pattern
Rnd 1: Ch 1, evenly space 28 (28, 30, 30, 32) (32, 34, pm place marker
34, 36) sc around opening, join with a sl st to beg sc. rem remain(ing)
Do not turn. rep repeat(ing)
Row 1: Now working in rows, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from RS right side
hook and each rem ch across, sl st in next 2 sts on Rnd sc single crochet
1, turn – 12 sc, 2 sl sts. sk skip
Row 2: Sk next 2 sc on Rnd 1, blo sc in next 12 sc, sl st slip stitch(es)
turn. sp space
Row 3: Ch 1, blo sc in next 12 sc, sl st in next 2 sc on st(s) stitch(es)
Rnd 1, turn. WS wrong side
Rep last 2 rows around. Sl st join last row to first row. yo yarn over

Fasten off, weave in rem ends.

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Schematic

7 (7, 8, 9, 9¾)
(9¾, 10¾, 11½,12½)"
3"
5¼ (7, 7, 7, 7)
(9, 9, 9, 9)" 15 (16, 17, 17, 17) (16, 16, 15, 15)"
25¾ (26¾, 27½, 28, 28½) (29½, 29¾, 30¼, 30¼)"

4"
7 (7, 7½, 7½, 8)
(8, 8½, 8½, 9)"

5¼ (6¼, 7, 8, 8)
(9, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾)"

2"

9 (9, 10¾, 10¾, 12½) (12½, 14¼, 14¼, 16)"

19½ (21¼, 23, 25, 26¾) (28½, 30¼, 32, 33¾)"

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