Crochet Maya Cardigan Pattern & Tutorial

Happy Hump Day! Do people still say Hump Day? ha-ha. Wednesday is exciting for people who work Mon-Fri 9-5. This means we're half way through the week. But of course, Friday couldn't come soon enough!

Things have really picked up at work and home so my pattern releases are starting to slow down. Working on garments takes a little longer than my beanies too.

I started the Maya Cardigan (end of) last year (wow that sounds like a long time ago) and I finally finalized this pattern over the weekend.

You can work this pattern with or without pockets but how cute are the pockets? If you love the Granny Square, here's a video tutorial just for that!

Granny Square #1 Tutorial (this video is also at bottom of post)

I have another Cardigan designed with a Granny Square Pocket.... Granny Square Cardigan

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MATERIALS for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

Yarn: Lion Brand, Heartland, Grand Canyon 3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 8, 8) Skeins

Crochet Hook: US H/5mm & I/5.5mm

Tapestry/Yarn Needle

Scissors

Tape Measure

Stitch Markers (5+)

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ABBREVIATIONS

ch – Chain

st(s) – Stitch(es)

sl st – Slip Stitch

pm – Place Marker

tbl – Through Back Loop

sp – Space

beg – Beginning

rep – Repeat

rem - Remaining

sc – Single Crochet

dc – Double Crochet

dc2tog – Double Crochet 2 sts Together

GAUGE | Double Crochet Stitches

4” = 14 sts, 8 rows

LEVEL - Easy

PATTERN NOTES

The beginning ch2 does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated. Standard measurements are provided throughout pattern. Pockets are optional and may be the same color or a contrasting color.

PATTERN

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

Start at Neck | US I/5.5mm Hook

Foundation: Ch43 (43, 49, 49, 55, 55, 55) sts.

1dc in the 4th ch from the hook & every ch across.

Try the Foundation Double Crochet Stitch (Video) working 40 (40, 46, 46, 52, 52, 52) sts.

Pm on the following sts:

XS/S – 3, 10, 31, 38

M/L – 3, 11, 36, 44

XL/2X/3X – 3, 12, 41, 50

YOKE

Row 1: ch2 & turn, *1dc in every st until marker, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in the sts that are marked. Rep from * until last 2 sts. 1dc in last 2 sts.

Row 2: ch2 & turn, *1dc in every st until ch2 sp, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in the ch2 sp. Rep from * until after the last ch2 sp. 1dc in every st until the last st. 1dc in the last st.

Row 3: ch2 & turn, 2dc sts in same st (increase made), *1dc in every st until ch2 sp, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in the ch2 sp. Rep from * until after the last ch2 sp. 1dc in every st until the last st. 2dc in the last st (increase made).

Repeat rows 2 & 3 (2 row repeat) for 7 (9, 10, 10, 17, 14, 17) more times.

Customize: Rep rows 2 & 3 until you have approx. 53 (60, 67, 74, 81, 88, 98) sts on the back. This should measure half of your bust, 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) inches. Adjust by working lessor more rows based on your fit. Try it on and see if arm depth (sleeves) are the right size.

Standard arm hole depth is approx. 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5) inches.

Separating Body & sleeves

Row 1: ch2 & turn, [1dc in every st until ch2 sp, 1dc in the ch2 sp, sk sleeve sts, 1dc in the next ch2 sp] twice. 1dc in rem sts.

Row 2: ch2 & turn, 1dc in every st across.

Rep row 2 until body is the length you want (not including the 2” ribbing). Adjust by working less or more rows based on your desired length. (Note: more yarn may be required for longer lengths)

Standard length is 16.5 (17, 17.25, 17.5, 17.75, 18, 18) inches.

Ribbing | US H/5mm Hook | Approx 2”

Row 1: ch7, 1sc in 2nd ch from the hook and every ch across. Sl st into each of the next 2 sts on the body. Turn your work. (6 sts)

Row 2: Skip the 2 sl sts, 1sc tbl of every st across. Turn your work. (6 sts)

Row 3: ch1 & turn, 1sc tbl of every st across. Sl st into each of the next 2 sts on body. Turn your work. (6 sts)

Rep rows 2 & 3 ending after row 2 across the bottom of cardigan. Do not fasten off.

Front Band | US H/5mm Hook | Approx 2”

Set up row: ch1, 1sc along the front up to the neck & back down the other side

You should have approx. 2 sts per row. If cardigan bunches, work more sts, if it starts getting wavy, work less sts.

Row 1: ch7, 1sc in 2nd ch from the hook and every ch across. Sl st into each of the next 2 sts from the set up row. Turn your work. (6 sts)

Row 2: Skip the 2 sl sts, 1sc tbl of every st across. (6 sts)

Row 3: ch1 & turn, 1sc tbl of every st across. Sl st into each of the next 2 sts from the set up row. Turn your work. (6 sts)

Rep rows 2 & 3 to the other end. Fasten off.

Trying to finish during Christmas

Sleeves | Both sides

Fasten on at the bottom of the underarm.

Round 1: ch2, 1dc in every st around. Sl st to the first dc st.

Round 2: ch2 & turn, dc2tog, 1dc in every st around. Sl st to the first dc st.

Rep round 2 until desired sleeve length before 2” cuffs are added. Adjust length by crocheting more or less rounds. If the decrease is getting too small, stop decreasing and continue with just dc sts around every round.

Standard sleeve length to underarm is 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18) inches.

Cuffs | US H/5mm Crochet Hook

Row 1: ch7, 1sc in 2nd ch from the hook and every ch across. Sl st into each of the next 2 sts on the sleeves. Turn your work. (6 sts)

Row 2: Skip the 2 sl sts, 1sc tbl of every st across. (6 sts)

Row 3: ch1 & turn, 1sc tbl of every st across. Sl st into each of the next 2 sts on the sleeves. Turn your work. (6 sts)

Rep rows 2 & 3 around. Sl st the two ends together on the wrong side. Fasten off.

Alternative: You may fasten off leaving a long tail to seam the cuff together

Pockets | US I/5.5mm Crochet Hook | Rounds 2 through 5 updated on 4/14/20. Updated paid patterns are sent out. Etsy does not have this option. If you purchased through etsy, send me a message with your order number and I will send you an updated copy.

6x6 Square | Make 2 | Video Tutorial

Special Stitches

2dc-cl – 2 Double Crochet Cluster: [yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull through 2 loops], twice, yo & pull through all 3 loops.

3dc-cl – 3 Double Crochet Cluster: [yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull through 2 loops], 3 times, yo & pull through all 4 loops.

Round 1: Start with a magic ring, ch2, 2dc-cl into ring. *ch4, 3dc-cl in the ring, ch2, 3dc-cl into the ring. Rep from * 3 times. Ch4, ch2, 3dc-cl into ring, Sl st to the 2dc-cl.

Round 2: ch5 (counts as dc & ch2 sp), *[3dc-cl, ch2, 3dc-cl] in corner ch4 sp, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 sp, ch2. Rep from * 3 times. *[3dc-cl, ch2, 3dc-cl] in corner ch4 sp, ch2, 2dc in last ch2 sp. Sl st into 3rd ch from beg ch5 st.

Round 3: ch3 (counts as dc st), *2dc in next ch2 sp, ch2, [3dc-cl, ch2, 3dc-cl] in corner ch2 sp, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 3 dc sts. Rep from * around skipping 1dc in last rep. Sl st into 3rd ch from beg ch3.

Round 4: ch3 (counts as dc st), 1dc in each of the next 2dc sts, *2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, [3dc-cl, ch2, 3dc-cl] in cornerch2 sp, ch2, 2dc in the next ch2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 7dc sts. Rep from * around skipping 3dc in last rep. Sl st in the 3rd ch from the beg ch3.

Round 5: ch3 (counts as a dc st), 1dc in each of the next 4dc sts, *2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner ch2 sp, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 sp. 1dc in each of the next 11dc sts, Rep from * around skipping 3dc in last rep. Sl st in the 3rd ch from the beg ch3.

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew to cardigan (approx. 24 inches).

Place the pockets where you want and pin down or attach using stitch markers. Sew the pockets on (sides and bottom of pockets) leaving the top open.

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Crochet Granny Square #1 Pattern Tutorial

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