The Market Day Cardigan is an easy and interesting sleeveless cardigan or oversized open-front vest - and we've reached week 3 of its month-long crochet along! This crochet topper features Red Heart All In One Granny Square Yarn and includes sizes XS to 5X. In this post, get Part 3 of this free crochet pattern!
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ALL ABOUT THE MARKET DAY CARDIGAN
Granny square projects make geometry fun - and there are so amazing projects you can make with granny squares! This one is one is a unique way to construct a garment, and something I've been eager to try for a while.
The Market Day Cardigan is made to be big and cozy - easy to throw on when there is a chill in the air. So with that in mind (and a 6" square to base everything around), there are 3 sizes to fit most - feel free to go down a size if you like a closer fit.
Here in Part 3 is where the magic of this design happens - it transforms from "squares" to a wearable piece! The Market Day Cardigan is great for every skill level. In the first two parts we learned how to crochet a granny square and how to sew the mattress stitch, and now we'll learn how to crochet in the front and back loop only, and how to make one of my favorite styles of crochet ribbing!
HOW THE MARKET DAY CARDIGAN CROCHET ALONG WORKS
This post is the third of three parts for this crochet along, being originally shared in January and February of 2024. In addition to the written pattern, there is a video tutorial for each section, shared in both right and left-handed versions - these will debut later that same week. These posts will be right here on mooglyblog.com, and free for all! On your end, all you need to do is make the pattern - no need to sweat the deadline, take your time!
Here is the Schedule (click on links to go to past posts):
1st Part: Project Reveal and Make the Squares
Video Tutorial for 1st Part
2nd Part: Assemble and Edge the Squares
Video Tutorial for 2nd Part
3rd Part: Add the Collar and Hem (this post)
Video Tutorial for 3rd Part
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THE YARN FOR THE MARKET DAY CARDIGAN
To make this crochet sleevelss cardigan I used new Red Heart All In One Granny Square yarn! This yarn takes a bit of practice, but I walk you through the tricks I use to get squares I love - CLICK HERE to see how to make great granny squares using this yarn. We'll use it for the rest of the sweater too - no need to plan the color placement after the squares are made.
I went with the Aran-Cream colorway for a neutral look, but I've been loving seeing everyone's colors as we work through this pattern! If this yarn isn't the look you're going for, you can use another 4-worsted/medium-weight yarn to make your own 6" granny squares.
Market Day Cardigan: Part 3
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US-H, 5.0 mm crochet hook, Susan Bates or whatever size gets you to gauge
4(5, 6) skeins Red Heart All In One Granny Square Yarn (#4 Medium; 100% acrylic; 250g / 8.8 oz, 381 m/417 yds)
Colorway shown: Aran-Cream
Gauge: One granny square measures 6" x 6"
Sizes:
XS/S/M: 28 - 39" bust
L/XL/2XL: 40 - 51" bust (shown)
3XL/4XL/5XL: 52 - 62" bust
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Market Day Cardigan Part 3 Add the Collar and Hem Tutorial
NOTES:
This pattern is being presented as a crochet along. Below you will find Part 3 of the pattern. CLICK HERE for Part 1. CLICK HERE for Part 2.
For a longer-length sweater: Add squares to the top two rows along the sides, and to the bottom of the bottom row of squares. Be sure to add as many columns of squares to the top sides as you add rows of squares to the bottom. Remember that each column/row adds 6 inches of length. The collar instructions do not need to be changed, but you may wish to add seaming along the sides - be sure to leave the top 2 sets of squares at the top unsewn for an armhole. Here is an illustration:
Market Day Cardigan Part Three Instructions
Continuing with the active loop from Part 2... (Please note that there are separate schematics for right and left-handed crocheters!)
Make the Shawl Collar (worked along the longest, top edge)
Row 1: Ch 13, skip the ch closest to the hook, BLO sc in each rem ch across, slst2tog in the next 2 sts of edging; turn. (12 sc)
Row 2: Skip slst2tog, blo sc in each st across; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, slst2tog in the next 2 sts of edging; turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to first marked stitch, rep Row 2 once more.
Increase Rows
Row 1: Ch 1, 2 blo sc in first st, blo sc in each rem st across, slst2tog in the next 2 sts of edging; turn. (13 sc)
Row 2: Skip slst2tog, blo sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until st count is 26 sc.
Work Even Rows
Row 1: Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, slst2tog in the next 2 sts of edging; turn. (26 sc)
Row 2: Skip slst2tog, blo sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 to second marked stitch, rep Row 2 once more if needed.
Decrease Rows
Row 1: Ch 1, blo sc2tog in first 2 sts, blo sc in each rem st across, slst2tog in the next 2 sts of edging; turn. (25 sc)
Row 2: Skip slst2tog, blo sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until st count is 12 sc.
Work Even Rows
Row 1: Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, slst2tog in the next 2 sts of edging; turn. (12 sc)
Row 2: Skip slst2tog, blo sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 to next corner at top of piece, ending on a Row 2 rep. Do not break yarn.
STOP AND BLOCK?
This is your last chance to block this sweater laid flat. It is optional but recommended.
Make the Bottom Hem (turning the flat piece into a garment)
This section will be worked in rows. The first, or "connecting" row is worked across the last row of the collar, the side of the top two rows, the bottom of the bottom row, the opposite side of the top two rows, and finally across the first row of the collar. Please reference the right and left-handed schematics above.
Row 1: Ch 1, blo sc across the last row of the collar, blo sc across ch sp and side of next 2 squares, blo sc across the bottom of the bottom 5(6, 7) squares, blo sc across sides of top 2 squares on final side, blo sc across Row 1 of the Collar; turn.
Rows 2 - 13: Ch 1, blo sc in each st across; turn. After Row 13 (or desired hem length), break yarn and finish off.
And that's a Wrap on this Cardigan... Wrap!
I hope you've enjoyed this quick and easy free crochet along! If you make the Market Day Cardigan pattern and post a photo on social media, be sure to tag @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog and #yarnspo so I can check it out too!
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