Clear Skies Cardigan Part 2: Front Panels

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Welcome back to part 2 of the Clear Skies Cardigan CAL! Looking for the other parts? You can find the complete supplies list and schedule on the main Clear Skies CAL page HERE.

This week’s segment of the cardigan pattern includes two matching front panels.

Materials

J/6.0mm Crochet Hook; Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundle Yarn, Worsted [4] weight, 90% Acrylic, 10% Alpaca yarn, 7oz/200g; 415yds/380m, shown in Navy;  Yarn Needle; Scissors

Abbreviations

Ch- chain; Cl- cluster; Dc – double crochet; Sc- single crochet; Sk- skip; St- stitch;

Special Stitches

Cluster: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over and draw loop through stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and draw loop through stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through three loops to complete stitch.

Notes

Front panels are worked from the top of the piece down, then a ribbed hem is added across the final row.

Catching Up? Here are all the Clear Skies CAL Links

Clear Skies CAL Materials List, Sizing Guide, and Index

Part One: Gauge swatches and Pocket Squares

Part Two: Front Panels

Part Three: Back Panel

Part Four: Sleeves

Part Five: Assembly and Collar Ribbing

Clear Skies Cardigan Front Panel Pattern (Make Two)

Row 1: Ch 2, fsc 23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41). [23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41) sc]

 Alternately, Ch 24(26, 30, 32, 36, 39, 42), sc in 2nd ch and across.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, dc in each st across. [23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41)dc]

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. [23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41) sc]

Row 4: Ch 2, turn, cl in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, cl,* repeat * to * across. [12(13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21) cl]

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and ch across.  [23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41) sc]

Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 2-3.

Row 8: Ch 2, turn, cl in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, cl,* repeat * to * across. [12(13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21) cl]

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and ch across.  [23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41) sc]

Rows 10-13: Repeat Rows 8-9.

Repeat Rows 2-13 until your piece measures 23(23, 24, 24, 24.5, 24.5, 25.5) inches long, ending after an odd numbered row.  (Both panel counts match.)

For simplicity, the final rows will continue with number 14 even though you’ll have rows between. This allows you to work to your size’s measurements.

Row 14: Ch 2, turn, dc in each st across.  [23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41) dc]

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. [23(25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41) sc]

Continue to the ribbing section without breaking your yarn.

Ribbing:

For ease of counting, we’ll start over at row 1 for the ribbing.

Row 1: Ch 9, working through back bumps, sc in 2nd ch and across. [8 sc]

Row 2: Sk first st from top row of pocket, and sl in next 2 sts, turn; working in blo, sc across. [8 sc]

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working through blo, sc across. [8]

Row 4: Sl next 2 body sts, turn, working through blo, sc across. [8]

Repeat rows 3 and 4 across the edge of the piece.

Finishing:

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block lightly.

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