The Cosmos Cardigan Tutorial will walk you through both the special stitches and the simple shaping for this gorgeous sweater - in right and left-handed video tutorials on Moogly!
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Cosmos Cardigan Tutorial:
How to the Cosmos Cardigan - Right Handed
How to the Cosmos Cardigan - Left Handed
As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):
Cosmos Cardigan - FREE Pattern!
FDC – Foundation Double Crochet
FLO and BLO – Front Loop Only and Back Loop Only
Exhdc – Extended Half Double Crochet
CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet
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And that's how to make the Cosmos Cardigan! If this video hasn't answered all your questions about this pattern, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help! And if you make this free crochet sweater (or any Moogly pattern), be sure to tag me in your photos so I can see them too, @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog - I can't wait to see your beautiful projects! Thanks so much for reading and watching!
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Ruby Kulsdom says
As I was watching the video, I keep hearing from the front loop, but as I watch, the work is all being done from the back loop... Which is correct please?
Tamara Kelly says
That's the front loop - the hdc part of the stitch creates a another horizontal loop across the stitch, so I can see how it looks that way, but it's really the front loop of the top V. 🙂
Jenny Stevens says
Beautiful cardigan!! I have lots of red heart with love can I follow the pattern or do I need to make any changes? Will make a beautiful Christmas present
Tamara Kelly says
I think that should work fine! Thank you so much!
caroline says
thank you
Janice Murray says
For some reason I am decreasing two stiches every round of the sleeve. By round 14 I am already down to 40 stiches. What am I doing wrong?
Tamara Kelly says
It's hard to say without being there, but I recommend using stitch markers in the first and last st of each round - it really helps keep track so you don't miss one! That last st of each round really likes to hide!
Mery says
Your instructions say for size S-L and in parentitites XL-5X, so does that mean that the 133 CSDC's are for the 5x? Then for a 2× what would it be. Sorry I am a beginner and don't understand this. I did the 133 and it looks very large! Help
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Mary! This pattern comes in two oversized sizes - the number before the parenthesis is for the size that runs Small to Large. The number inside the parenthesis is for the size that runs 1x to 5x. Does that help?
Judy borntrager says
Hello Mary!
I was wondering if you have finished measurements between the two sizes of this cardigan? I am right on the line between sizes and this information would be so useful for me. I love this pattern! Very lovely design and I can't wait to get started!!!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Judy! There are measurements on the schematic which is included in the written pattern. 🙂 And all sizing is based on the Industry standards of the Craft Yarn Council.
Sue says
I was wondering if it would be okay to do a regular chain as the start of the pattern instead of the Foundation DC. I find it just as easy to do a regular chain as the beginning. How many chains would I need to start the pattern.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sue! You can do a regular chain if you prefer! How many extra depends on how you prefer to handle your turning chains. You should chain enough that you can make a total of dc stitches for your size that matches the foundation stitch count. That said, do be aware that this will take a lot of the stretchiness away from this row.