Very excited to make my first cardigan with this pattern ☺️. For people who want to go to different sections of the video to rewatch/ follow along 🧶: - 00:38 = materials MAIN BODY OF CARDIGAN 👕 - 1:30 = foundation row (overview) - 2:01 = foundation row (recommended option - foundation hdc) - 5:44 = foundation row (option 2 - chain then hdc) - 7:44 = row 2 (repeating row until decreasing rows) - 8:41 = tip on how to finish hdc rows (this is how to make sure you end up with straight lines/edges!) Decreasing! 📉 - 10:02 = reminder of stitch markers to decrease- advises where to do decrease sts in relation to markers. - 11:02 - 13:30 = decrease row - 11:23 = hdc decrease stitch demonstration Next section of the main body (back/fronts)! 👕👚 - 13:32 = overview of next section (back & fronts) - 14:58 = re-attaching yarn for back section overview - 15:40 = re-attaching back - 17:25 = second front piece overview SLEEVES 🧥🙌 - 18:03 = sleeves - 18:19 = slip stitch join demonstration (for sleeves) - 18:52 = finishing first row sleeve (awesome way to see if you're joining correctly on the sleeves!) - 20:09 = row 2 sleeves - 20:32 = end of row 2 sleeves (same example as end of first row) - 21:04 = row 3 & 4 sleeve overview Increasing! 📈 - 21:45 = end row 4/ starting row 5 (increasing row) - 21:22 = example of row 5 increase stitch (start of row) - 22:54 = end of row 5 (increase stitch at end of row) - 23:20 = sleeve row repeats overview - 24:00 = how to finish sleeve (moving from rows to rounds?). - 24:56 = end of row difference (forming the v) END 🧵🪡 - 26:18 = finish of part 1 & quick overview of what to expect from part two! (collar, pockets & sewing everything together).
Wow I thought I had learned a lot of Crochet stitches but this one with the half double crochet and chain stitch at the same time is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Only started crocheting properly this year thank to UA-cam and this is my 2nd cardigan. Loved making it and first time using Comfy Cotton Blend yarn, I went for Chai Latte colour. I did a small and is much bigger than expected with is great as I prefer oversized and comfy. I’m about UK size 12 and it’s perfect. Thanks for your easy to follow video. Loved the turned round sleeves, never tried that before but it may be my go to method for sleeves now.
Love this cardigan but it would have really helped if you told us how many stitches your stitch markers are so we can work out our stitch markers so we can understand the pattern, I’m a bit confused where to place the markers for the large size 😩😩
Just saved both videos. My sister has asked me to make her a coat cardigan full length so your video is just what I needed. Been crocheting for 7 years so the foundation Row is what I always use when I have to create long blankets etc. thanks again!
Finished it, thank you so much. I learned how to crochet via UA-cam starting in April 2019 and decided to try this for my first sweater. It was so much fun. I can't believe I did it. Thank you for your excellent instructions. I am 5'3" 135 pounds and I made a medium. The sleeves were a bit too long for me but I rolled them up and it's super long, which is great! I changed the pockets so they are upright instead of sideways. I LOVE it. Thank you again!!
Wow, that is SO impressive that you just started to crochet this year, and are already whipping up sweaters! Amazing! I'm so glad this helped you break into the world of crochet garments. :)
Love the first option stitch, new to me but I found it to be a more solid foundation. Thank you for this tutorial. Your video instructions are very well done. I look forward to looking through other videos.
I'm working on this project and so far it's coming exactly like on the instructions and I just learned to crochet couple months ago...... Thank You.... I love the yarn and I would like to see a video for the Fedora hat..... I'm ready with the yarn
Hello Make and DoCrew!You have done an amazing job.Thank you so much for sharing this amazing pattern!I'm 15 years old and I want to try this as my first cardigan! Will the size S suit me. Please guide me I want confirm before I get started.Thank you
Hi I am very confused. I just got to the part where you divide the arm holes. It says place markers for the first set 32 and 33 sts and then the second set is 51 and 52 sts now my questions is where do you put the first set ? From the right side or the left
Trigger Toes I bought the kit from Lion Brand and the pattern was included, which was no doubt figured into the kit price. I usually do not buy kits, but since I have never done a sweater before, I did not want to invest a lot of money into it.
@@Toofastfourluv Hi there - you can also view the free pattern on the blog! There is a link to it in the video description box. :) Purchasing the ad-free, printable PDF version of the pattern is also an option.
Thank you so much for this pattern. I am too thin plus older so I get cold easy. However, every time I try to make something that is not an afghan it ends up badly. This looks easy so I'm going to give it a try. I can't afford $7.99 per skein in Lions Brand Comfy Cotton Blend but I have 4 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Stripes in the colorway of Madison Ave. that I can buy more of if needed. I'm also going to start with a size H hook to see if I get gauge with that. Wish me luck please lol
The web site mentions the heighth as well as bust of the model. However, I was wondering is she modeling a small or medium size cardigan? It looks a bit baggy on her. I measure the same and I'm contemplating whether to make the small or medium for myself. Thank you so much!
I'm making this sweater using both the video and the printed pattern (I purchased the pattern). I'm confused as to how many rows of decreases to do. The video says to check the pattern to know how many decrease rows to do but there was a correction note at the top of the video saying that all sizes of the cardigan call for the same number of decrease rows. BUT it doesn't say how many rows that is. Can you clarify, please?
Hello! Super Cute. I bought the Hexi Blanket kit on the Lion Brand website and it stated there were video tutorials for the blanket, however I am having difficulty locating them. Would you please share a link. I found the written tutorial but bought the kit for the video. Thank you!
On the written pattern. I'm very confused when it comes to the sleeves and it's counts. It doesn't make sense. I'm not sure if the numbers are typos or what. Now I'm stuck
Excellent tutorial! I've never attempted a wearable (other than hats and scarves) but I feel confident enough in you instructions to attempt! Thank you!
I'm actually having a hard time getting the pattern for 1 and 2 as there us so much to look thru that I can't not find them. Sorry I would love to make this.
Thank you for this video. I just finished completing my sweater and it turned out perfect. Having the video really added to the written pattern. I will be looking for other projects from your videos.
Can I get clarification on the First Front part please. I am making the Small size and for the first marker it is attached on the 22nd st. Instruction says hdc all the way up to the st before the marker which makes 21 hdc. However, the written pattern says 22-which means i do hdc right where the marker is. Do I make 21 or 22? Appreciate the help! Thank you for sharing this amazing beginner friendly pattern. I hope you can do more tutorial on cardigans and tunics especially with this kind of yarn. I just love the feel of this yarn!
First, Thank you so much for this wonderful cardigan pattern! I only hope I can actually make it and have it come out as lovely as the pictures. lol I'm primarily a knitter and my crochet skills are not as strong. Now to my question which may seem very silly, but... I've been looking and looking, but still haven't found any references to measurements for the Up North Cardigan. I started making a 1X since my bust size is 41 1/2" and it calls for making a foundation chain of 109, but after working approximately 10 rows it seems WAY too big (wide) for my body. I'm only 5'1" and when I buy a hoodie I usually go for a large or sometimes even an XL to have it just a bit bigger/roomy and more cozy, but this seems well beyond that. The Habitat Cardigan has a really great measurement section that has exact specifications of what the rectangle (length and width) should measure for each size. Is there something like that for the Up North Cardigan that I'm missing? I just want to make sure I'm on the right track before I've worked up the whole piece only to find I'm way way off from where I was supposed to be. Far too much time wasted and a whole lot of frogging. lol
I just started this a few days ago. The last thing I finished crocheting was a scarf that took 7 years. Hopefully I get this done a little quicker. 😂😂😂
Hello. I am not sure if i am doing the decreasing right. It would be nice if you showed multiple rows of the decreasing on both sides. i am making a large cardigan. so far i am on row 7 of decreasing on the pattern. I want to make sure it is correct before I proceed and would be a pain to fix later. i currently have 4 "decreasing knots" and if you look at them in the pattern it "forms" a slanted line. are they supposed to form a straight verticle line when you look at them? I have been moving my holder up as i go along but i didn't count the stitches. is that holder supposed to be at the 46 stitch for each row that requires the decrease as the pattern seems to suggest? I am on line 7 and i counted 43 stitches before that holder (on right side of holder) instead of 46. thanks for the help and sorry if this doesn't make much sense. new to crocheting :)
Well I was going to make this but I don't see in pattern or video how to attach the sleeves. Why not just crochet them directly to the cardigan, so much easier.
Hi, I’m a beginner crocheter and attempting to make this gorgeous cardigan but don’t understand where and when to make the decreases, I’m in my row 17 without any decrease, just the regular hdc...can anyone bring some light in this matter please, i have read the pattern many times and don’t wanna quit just yet. :(
Great sweater. It says 144? for the foundation? This is fantastically big. That’s for the large but it could wrap around me twice. The measurement says it 45 inches around but this number of changes is way longer. Advice please
I would love to try making this sweater but Lion Brand says they don’t sell the Comfy Cotton Blend anymore. Do you have suggestions for alternatives that are vegan-friendly? (No wool, alpaca, etc). Thanks so much!
Hi, I love and appreciate your tutorial videos! Still sorta new to crochet. Can this cardigan be made using other stitches? I love the Suzette stitch? I saw in one of your other videos. Thanks again.
Hi I'm new at this. Question, please don't laugh, but making a medium and the pattern says rows to 44. Does that mean after row 44 you start decreasing? Or is it after you make 144 rows
Hi I have bought many of ur patterns but on most of these cardigans like this one and the easy crochet cardigan and the long duster cardigan they all suggest in grams for amount of yarn needed about and I need yardage for them for bust size 38 but can’t figure it out. 😢 I wanted to try one of this weekend when I’m at a hotel visiting family. Can u please help me? 😊
Hi, can you help me ? I am new to crochet . This wool is expensive in the UK, can I use any other wool and do I need 2400 yards of wool ? Thank you for any help .
Hi Jess, I'm loving this pattern but I am a little confused. I am now up to the armhole section and not understanding where to put the place markers. I purchased the kit but for me it is not clear. Please help. Thank You.
Diane Bureau Hi!! Does your pattern in your kit have all those areas grayed out? I mentioned it in my comment. It’s so confusing. I don’t know if she’s aware of that. If you click on the link she provides in the description, it will take you to her blog where she has the pattern written out. It’s more clear there. That’s what I had to do. I’m finished with the crocheting part and now I’m getting ready to sew mine together!! It’s looking great! Good luck with yours, I’m sure you’ll do fine!! 😊
Crafty Cat Lady hi, thank you for your reply. I will check cause the pattern is with the kit. I will go to her website. It’s those dang stitch marker positions. It looks like it says to put them right next to each other. Also, if you don’t mind another question. When you lay out the piece when counting for placement, is counting from right (which is actually left when wearing and vice versa). Is that how she wants us to count as just from looking at the piece as it is placed on the table? I hope that’s not confusing. Thank you. Oh I so want to finish this. Love the yarn and the style 😉
Diane Bureau Hi, Sorry for the late reply, so, if I understand you correctly, your asking about the back/front and armhole placement? So, for the first one, you count from one end to the number listed; for example for a large you would count to the 24/25 stitch and place your marker, then go do down to stitches 41/42 (for size large) and place the next. And what I did- was flip the whole piece over and do the same thing from the opposite side. (It was less confusing that way.) then I folded mine in half and the markers were perfectly even with each other. I did that before I started that section. It’s a beautiful cardigan, it just came out long on me. (But I’m only 4’9 so maybe that’s why???) I have an instagram account and I’m going to be posting my projects soon. If you’d like to take a look, my handle is @craftycrochetdiva I hope that helps you.
@@hislambcreations Thank you, I just guessed on what had to be done cause that 24/25 and 41/42 stitches just confuse the heck out of me. Just for future makings, you count 24 and put stitch marker in 25th and same with 41 and put stitch marker in 42? I wanted to keep it moving. I do love the pattern and Jess has a great teaching voice but patterns seem to always be a little confusing. This is my second sweater I've made and issues on that one too but I got it done the best I could. Thank you I will definitely look you up on Instagram. "Little Lady"
Diane Bureau Yes! That’s exactly what I did. I think by putting the markers in, then folding it in half helped me. It came out even, I also matched up my stitches and I had the same amount on each end, and the same length of the open spaces on each side. So I figured I had to be doing it right. I’m not a seasoned crocheter by no means, by I love learning! Right now, I’m making baby boy items, my niece just had twins and another niece is pregnant with her 3rd boy. 😳😊
The stich count for the back part after decrease is either wrong or I did not count right. I could not come to the same as the pattern stated. Will you please help me on this.
She stated that the chain stitches are the start of each row are never counted as stitches. I just wanted to mention that I actually came across that today. I can’t remember who lol said it, but I think it was in a pocket shawl tutorial. It might have been madeh by a self-taught crocheters (nothing wrong with that).
I'm having problems finding the pattern - when I click on "free pattern" it keeps pooping to the cocoon even though the title of this pattern is highlighted...hope someone can help even though this video is a few years old...I'm excited to get started as it'll be great to have this cardi by fall.
Can you tell me how many packages of those lions brand yarn are in the sweater you made without me stopping the video and searching the websight, signing up etc. You could put all of that information 8n the drop down menu
You can click on the link to the free pattern above in the video description box. There, you will find the "supplies" list where it has more information about sizing and yarn amounts. Hope that helps!
Please tell me how to make the sleeves shorter. I am making a 3x and I’m very concerned that the sleeves will be too big. If I make 1 or 2x sleeve will they fit onto the sweater body?
You'll want to make the sleeves for the 3x because otherwise they won't fit into the armhole appropriately. The size 3X sleeves should be about 21" around where they join at the shoulder and 24.75" long. If you'd like to make yours a bit shorter though, you can eliminate rounds 1-4 and just begin with round 5 where the increases begin. I hope that helps!
Ok, so I'm pretty new to crochet which also means I am new to pattern reading. I really rely on the tutorial, I have watched this tutorial have gotten to the end watched the 2nd video but I don't have the sleeve tutorial in video 1. Am I crazy did it not get filmed?...so confused right now.
Hi Teresa - there was an issue when uploading the original video tutorial for the sweater. Here is the link you will want to use : ua-cam.com/video/bLoSQifTCDY/v-deo.html . Hope that helps!
Anyone trying to make this cardigan and having problems, the video is different than the written pattern. In the video, she says for the medium cardigan, she places stitch markers in the 41st stitches on bother sides, but the written pattern says 40th and 41st. Also, in the video, when she starts to hdc to the second marker, she says to stop a couple of stitches before the marker, but then stops 1 stitch before the marker. If you do it like the video, it should be fine. I hope this helps.
This was my first attempt at a cardigan and I’m so disappointed because the body fits but the sleeves are about 4” too long. I checked my gauge. I wish I knew more about how to adjust a pattern to fit if you have a large body but are petite and don’t need really long sleeves!
For some reason, I can not get the decrease rows to work. I counted over the required amount, did the decrease, marked it, next row hdc straight across, next row of decrease leaves me with an extra unworked stitch. This will be my 3rd time of frogging the decrease rows. HELP PLEASE!!!!
@@carolyncozine6375 I was wondering the same thing. I haven't frogged yet, I figured I would just do what the pattern said. But I may wait before I continue to see if there is any response to this issue.
@@carolyncozine6375 Hey Carolyn, not sure where you are at with the issue of stitch markers, but I read further down in the comments and she said to follow the written pattern. Hope that helps you.
@@carolyncozine6375 You're welcome. I am actually stuck now at the next section for the armholes. I have reread several times but to me it's unclear on where or how to count for the stitch markers. In the video it shows several stitches between each 2 groups of stitch markers but the instructions show stitches (25, 26 - just an example) right together. So, I can't figure that out. I did send an comment so I hope I will get a reply unless you or someone else here in comments can help. I am making the size large. My please in helping, where I can...I love crocheting and am probably an early intermediate skill level. But reading patterns is a little more difficult than watching a video. Annoo Crochet has the best video and very easy to follow her verbal directions. I just made and finished her Caribbean Queen Hoodie. It was easy and I happened to have the exact yarn she used. Her video is for a size S/M and I didn't realize that until later, but it didn't matter cause I didn't have enough yarn for the large. So I sent it to my daughter-in-law. But just an FYI if you want instant gratification on a garment. Have a great day!
Diane Bureau Hi Ladies! I had a lot of the same issues with this one, but I just kept on crocheting and it turned out nice. I’m getting ready to sew mine together. One thing I was freaking out about last night, was, I was at the last pieces of the pattern (the pockets) and I have very little yarn left! I bought the kit for the size Medium. I was worried I’d have to buy another cake of yarn. I have 2 small balls of yarn left. Hopefully it will be enough for the sewing. I don’t think I’m a “loose” crocheter, my gauge was right with what the pattern suggested. And I consider myself an intermediate beginner. Lol! Oh and I also love Annoo Crochet! I recently made the Bernadette Cardigan with that Latte Cakes yarn! It was so easy!!
Carolyn Cozine Thanks! I ended up with just enough yarn!! However, the cardigan is too big. I went by the measurements and thought for sure I’d need a medium. I would have been just fine making a small. And the sleeves are way too long. I’m having to roll them up 3 times. *sigh*
I am hesitating a bit about buying the patterns since it'd cost 35.99 $ (I live in Sweden so that plus shipping fee). That means 35.99 x almost 8 so my question is for you who've crocheted this: is it worth it? To me it's a lot of money for just the pattern and then buy all the yarn. But I really fell in love with this design, looks very good. I am an a bit average experienced crochet-geek 😁
Maybe :) My suggestion would be to make a gauge swatch and see how it compares to the pattern gauge (listed in the free written pattern linked in the description box above.) You'll likely need to decrease your hook size to meet the gauge with a worsted weight yarn, and you might find that you don't care for the drape then as much. Your other option is to use the recommended hook size and just make a size smaller of the sweater since your yarn will be a bit thicker. :)
PLEASE HELP!! I purchased the kit and I’m trying to follow the pattern for the “dividing the back and front” section and I cannot find anywhere where it says to place the markers!! Am I blind? All those sections appear to be grayed out on the pattern. I’m so confused and really need help here!
Okay, so I figured it out, but I had to go to your website/blog or whatever to read THAT pattern. I purchased the kit so I would have the pattern handy. Why on earth would those important numbers be grayed out like that on EVERY page of the pattern??? Are you aware of this? I hope you see this and respond. I’d be happy to send you screenshots of the pattern I got. Just don’t know where to send them to. Thank you.
oooh, that's a fun idea! You can definitely add more length by just crocheting for longer before doing the 4" of decreasing before you divide for the armholes. I'd just keep crocheting until you have a length you like and stop about 4" before you'd get to a natural armhole opening. Hope that helps! :)
Hi, im in the process of making this cardigan. Im confused about the second front. Am i starting from the top of the first front and crochet the rows needed? Im sorry if i sound like a dunce. And i hope im making sense. Im really want to finish this, i love so far how its working up.
@@christinereilly3699 Yes! The photo on the blog reflects how the two fronts are worked. So the second front begins on the opposite side as the first front. (It's so hard to explain in writing, but it really is as simple as that photo shows. :) Does that make sense to you?
@@makedocrew1717 yes it does, thank you for the reply. Already done the body, the sleeves, ribbing and pockets and will work on the collar; very excited how its working up, cant wait to put it together! =)
I’m desperate to make this or a similar cardigan but I only have access to 4ply/fingering weight yarn. I can’t find a pattern with a tutorial that allows for this. I can’t follow just a written pattern. 😔
Do you have access to the internet? Ebay. Etsy. Amazon ane wool warehouse in england sells an abundance of yarns . Another good channel is bag o day crochet. Also once you watch more tutorials u can understand how to measure yourself and use their pattern but adjust it yourself 😁
I made this cardigan and the sleeves cans out wayyyy too long and the collar was wayyy too short! I followed to the letter and did my gauge swatch! Not sure what happened. Grrrr
I'm sorry to hear that! I'm not sure what happened either, especially if you measured your gauge on the sleeves and collar and they were on track too. One thing that could help with the collar (depending on what yarn you used) is blocking it a bit to flatten it out and make it longer. For the sleeves, you could shorted them by removing some of the non-increase rows at the end. If you do that, just work the last rows of however many do you without joining so as to create the "V" shape to seam in.
Same. My sleeves are wayyyyy too long too! I have to roll them up 3 times. But the collar came out perfect. The whole cardigan is way too long! It’s nothing like the picture shows, and I followed the pattern exactly as it was written.
@@hislambcreations Did you happen to measure your gauge? The pattern doesn't differ *that* much in length per size, which makes me wonder if your gauge was on track with the pattern? The model in the photos and video is about 5'6" for reference.
Make & Do Crew Yes, in fact I did. I also nearly ran out of yarn. I kept going back and checking my work against the pattern and I was doing it right. NOTE* Another thing about the written pattern- it was all messed up! All of the numbers IMPORTANT NUMBERS- were grayed out! I couldn’t figure out why. This whole thing has been so frustrating for me. I left you a note about it, but you didn’t respond to it. And I noticed other comments from others that the sleeves came out too long for them as well. I’m very sad because I spent a lot of time, put a lot of hard work in this and it’s too big to wear out anywhere. It looks like a house coat. I’m not 5’6” , I’m only 4’9, but that usually doesn’t make that big of a difference. I guess it really mattered this time. Oh well, a valuable lesson learned.
Very excited to make my first cardigan with this pattern ☺️.
For people who want to go to different sections of the video to rewatch/ follow along 🧶:
- 00:38 = materials
MAIN BODY OF CARDIGAN 👕
- 1:30 = foundation row (overview)
- 2:01 = foundation row (recommended option - foundation hdc)
- 5:44 = foundation row (option 2 - chain then hdc)
- 7:44 = row 2 (repeating row until decreasing rows)
- 8:41 = tip on how to finish hdc rows (this is how to make sure you end up with straight lines/edges!)
Decreasing! 📉
- 10:02 = reminder of stitch markers to decrease- advises where to do decrease sts in relation to markers.
- 11:02 - 13:30 = decrease row
- 11:23 = hdc decrease stitch demonstration
Next section of the main body (back/fronts)! 👕👚
- 13:32 = overview of next section (back & fronts)
- 14:58 = re-attaching yarn for back section overview
- 15:40 = re-attaching back
- 17:25 = second front piece overview
SLEEVES 🧥🙌
- 18:03 = sleeves
- 18:19 = slip stitch join demonstration (for sleeves)
- 18:52 = finishing first row sleeve (awesome way to see if you're joining correctly on the sleeves!)
- 20:09 = row 2 sleeves
- 20:32 = end of row 2 sleeves (same example as end of first row)
- 21:04 = row 3 & 4 sleeve overview
Increasing! 📈
- 21:45 = end row 4/ starting row 5 (increasing row)
- 21:22 = example of row 5 increase stitch (start of row)
- 22:54 = end of row 5 (increase stitch at end of row)
- 23:20 = sleeve row repeats overview
- 24:00 = how to finish sleeve (moving from rows to rounds?).
- 24:56 = end of row difference (forming the v)
END 🧵🪡
- 26:18 = finish of part 1 & quick overview of what to expect from part two! (collar, pockets & sewing everything together).
Thank you!
You are the first person to make a foundation stitch understandable to me. Thanks so much!
Yes, the same for me. I have done a foundation chain before in several projects but didn't really understand what I was doing or why.
Wow I thought I had learned a lot of Crochet stitches but this one with the half double crochet and chain stitch at the same time is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Only started crocheting properly this year thank to UA-cam and this is my 2nd cardigan. Loved making it and first time using Comfy Cotton Blend yarn, I went for Chai Latte colour. I did a small and is much bigger than expected with is great as I prefer oversized and comfy. I’m about UK size 12 and it’s perfect. Thanks for your easy to follow video. Loved the turned round sleeves, never tried that before but it may be my go to method for sleeves now.
Love this cardigan but it would have really helped if you told us how many stitches your stitch markers are so we can work out our stitch markers so we can understand the pattern, I’m a bit confused where to place the markers for the large size 😩😩
Ordered my yarn and printed the pattern. Thanks for the free pattern.
Thanks for the excellent demonstration on how to do a foundation row! 😊
Just saved both videos. My sister has asked me to make her a coat cardigan full length so your video is just what I needed. Been crocheting for 7 years so the foundation Row is what I always use when I have to create long blankets etc. thanks again!
Awesome! This seems like a great cardigan for your sister. I hope she enjoys it! :)
thank you for sharing this. i bought some wool just because. and this is the perfect project.
I love it it’s so pretty!!! Glad it’s beginners friendly, also free pattern thank you
Finished it, thank you so much. I learned how to crochet via UA-cam starting in April 2019 and decided to try this for my first sweater. It was so much fun. I can't believe I did it. Thank you for your excellent instructions. I am 5'3" 135 pounds and I made a medium. The sleeves were a bit too long for me but I rolled them up and it's super long, which is great! I changed the pockets so they are upright instead of sideways. I LOVE it. Thank you again!!
Wow, that is SO impressive that you just started to crochet this year, and are already whipping up sweaters! Amazing! I'm so glad this helped you break into the world of crochet garments. :)
Love the first option stitch, new to me but I found it to be a more solid foundation. Thank you for this tutorial. Your video instructions are very well done. I look forward to looking through other videos.
I'm working on this project and so far it's coming exactly like on the instructions and I just learned to crochet couple months ago...... Thank You.... I love the yarn and I would like to see a video for the Fedora hat..... I'm ready with the yarn
I love this yarn . It's splitting yarn but great to work with
Im making this now with your pattern! I love it.
Great directions!!! You make it easy for anyone to follow your instructions. Love the yarn you used. Looks warm and comfy!!!
Thank you for the nice message! It is super warm and comfy. I hope you make one! Happy Crocheting :)
Let's say i'd like to make this with bulky yarn, would that work? And how should I modify the pattern? Thank for this video can't wait to try it!
Hello Make and DoCrew!You have done an amazing job.Thank you so much for sharing this amazing pattern!I'm 15 years old and I want to try this as my first cardigan! Will the size S suit me. Please guide me I want confirm before I get started.Thank you
Great pattern. Will give it a try. Your instructions are perfect. Thank you so much for sharing. Happy crocheting one and all.
Muy agradecida por ésta enseñanza!!! ❤❤Enseñas muy bien y dan ganas de tejer!!!!😊
Hi I am very confused. I just got to the part where you divide the arm holes. It says place markers for the first set 32 and 33 sts and then the second set is 51 and 52 sts now my questions is where do you put the first set ? From the right side or the left
Wow, many thanks. I understand about the how to do the chain and the HDC in one. Thanks again. Your the best. Happy Holidays. God bless. You Rock.
Thank you for the kind message! I'm glad this was helpful for you. Happy Holidays!
What a comfy -looking cardigan- just ordered this-thanks for the video! I have just discovered your channel and have subscribed to it!
Welcome to the crew, Linda! We're so excited you're here. I'm happy the tutorial is helping you, Good luck with your cardigan!
So you had to purchase the pattern?
Trigger Toes I bought the kit from Lion Brand and the pattern was included, which was no doubt figured into the kit price. I usually do not buy kits, but since I have never done a sweater before, I did not want to invest a lot of money into it.
@@Toofastfourluv Hi there - you can also view the free pattern on the blog! There is a link to it in the video description box. :) Purchasing the ad-free, printable PDF version of the pattern is also an option.
I am having trouble following the stitch markers for the sleeve and back. Someone help please!
Thank you so much for this pattern. I am too thin plus older so I get cold easy. However, every time I try to make something that is not an afghan it ends up badly. This looks easy so I'm going to give it a try. I can't afford $7.99 per skein in Lions Brand Comfy Cotton Blend but I have 4 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Stripes in the colorway of Madison Ave. that I can buy more of if needed. I'm also going to start with a size H hook to see if I get gauge with that. Wish me luck please lol
Awesome! I'm glad you were able to find a good substitute yarn. I'm sure it will turn out lovely and keep you nice and cozy warm! Good luck!!
Thank you , thank you thank you so much. I have learnt so much from you. xxx
Cozy, simple and beautiful!
Thanks for sharing this.
Warm regards from Tenerife!
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Love this cardigan! On my list for after the holidays!
Yay!
The web site mentions the heighth as well as bust of the model. However, I was wondering is she modeling a small or medium size cardigan? It looks a bit baggy on her. I measure the same and I'm contemplating whether to make the small or medium for myself. Thank you so much!
I am a complete beginner, was really disappointed you didn't include the sleeves portion!
I'm going to make this only try to incorporate buttons(?)
beautiful sweater!! thank you!
I'm making this sweater using both the video and the printed pattern (I purchased the pattern). I'm confused as to how many rows of decreases to do. The video says to check the pattern to know how many decrease rows to do but there was a correction note at the top of the video saying that all sizes of the cardigan call for the same number of decrease rows. BUT it doesn't say how many rows that is. Can you clarify, please?
I love this cardigan for sure will make it, thank you for sharing!!
Hello! Super Cute. I bought the Hexi Blanket kit on the Lion Brand website and it stated there were video tutorials for the blanket, however I am having difficulty locating them. Would you please share a link. I found the written tutorial but bought the kit for the video. Thank you!
How many HDC rows do you recommend for L or 1X before I start the decrease rows?
Will have to save this so i can watch as i make. I love it. Thank you! Your video is very easy to follow.
On the written pattern. I'm very confused when it comes to the sleeves and it's counts. It doesn't make sense. I'm not sure if the numbers are typos or what. Now I'm stuck
Excellent tutorial! I've never attempted a wearable (other than hats and scarves) but I feel confident enough in you instructions to attempt! Thank you!
That's so great to hear, Karen! You can definitely make this cardigan. :)
Wow you make the first part look easy for the foundation chain with the 1/2 double . I really can do this or I'm getting better at crochet lol
Hopefully both! I know for sure that you can make this sweater.
I'm actually having a hard time getting the pattern for 1 and 2 as there us so much to look thru that I can't not find them. Sorry I would love to make this.
Thank you for this video. I just finished completing my sweater and it turned out perfect. Having the video really added to the written pattern. I will be looking for other projects from your videos.
Thank you! I'm so glad the video tutorial was helpful!
Getting ready to start the Alchemy cardigan! I hope mine turns out half as beautiful as yours.
@@cpgde Yay! I LOVE that cardigan. I know your's will turn out beautifully!
Great cardi. Gonna try it. Thanks for providing this tutorial & pattern.!
Can I get clarification on the First Front part please. I am making the Small size and for the first marker it is attached on the 22nd st. Instruction says hdc all the way up to the st before the marker which makes 21 hdc. However, the written pattern says 22-which means i do hdc right where the marker is. Do I make 21 or 22? Appreciate the help!
Thank you for sharing this amazing beginner friendly pattern. I hope you can do more tutorial on cardigans and tunics especially with this kind of yarn. I just love the feel of this yarn!
I was so confused about that part as well! 😅
First, Thank you so much for this wonderful cardigan pattern! I only hope I can actually make it and have it come out as lovely as the pictures. lol I'm primarily a knitter and my crochet skills are not as strong. Now to my question which may seem very silly, but...
I've been looking and looking, but still haven't found any references to measurements for the Up North Cardigan. I started making a 1X since my bust size is 41 1/2" and it calls for making a foundation chain of 109, but after working approximately 10 rows it seems WAY too big (wide) for my body. I'm only 5'1" and when I buy a hoodie I usually go for a large or sometimes even an XL to have it just a bit bigger/roomy and more cozy, but this seems well beyond that. The Habitat Cardigan has a really great measurement section that has exact specifications of what the rectangle (length and width) should measure for each size. Is there something like that for the Up North Cardigan that I'm missing? I just want to make sure I'm on the right track before I've worked up the whole piece only to find I'm way way off from where I was supposed to be. Far too much time wasted and a whole lot of frogging. lol
I just started this a few days ago. The last thing I finished crocheting was a scarf that took 7 years. Hopefully I get this done a little quicker. 😂😂😂
Hello. I am not sure if i am doing the decreasing right. It would be nice if you showed multiple rows of the decreasing on both sides. i am making a large cardigan. so far i am on row 7 of decreasing on the pattern. I want to make sure it is correct before I proceed and would be a pain to fix later. i currently have 4 "decreasing knots" and if you look at them in the pattern it "forms" a slanted line. are they supposed to form a straight verticle line when you look at them? I have been moving my holder up as i go along but i didn't count the stitches. is that holder supposed to be at the 46 stitch for each row that requires the decrease as the pattern seems to suggest? I am on line 7 and i counted 43 stitches before that holder (on right side of holder) instead of 46. thanks for the help and sorry if this doesn't make much sense. new to crocheting :)
Well I was going to make this but I don't see in pattern or video how to attach the sleeves. Why not just crochet them directly to the cardigan, so much easier.
Hi, I’m a beginner crocheter and attempting to make this gorgeous cardigan but don’t understand where and when to make the decreases, I’m in my row 17 without any decrease, just the regular hdc...can anyone bring some light in this matter please, i have read the pattern many times and don’t wanna quit just yet. :(
Me encanta!! Me podrían decir que cantidad de estambre se necesita para una talla grande y que número de gancho usó??
Great sweater. It says 144? for the foundation? This is fantastically big. That’s for the large but it could wrap around me twice. The measurement says it 45 inches around but this number of changes is way longer.
Advice please
I would love to try making this sweater but Lion Brand says they don’t sell the Comfy Cotton Blend anymore. Do you have suggestions for alternatives that are vegan-friendly? (No wool, alpaca, etc). Thanks so much!
Hi, I love and appreciate your tutorial videos! Still sorta new to crochet. Can this cardigan be made using other stitches? I love the Suzette stitch? I saw in one of your other videos. Thanks again.
I would love to crochet this, it will be my first cardigan. But I can't download the pattern. I have followed the links. Can you help. Xxxx
Hi I'm new at this. Question, please don't laugh, but making a medium and the pattern says rows to 44. Does that mean after row 44 you start decreasing? Or is it after you make 144 rows
I'm confused. The decrease piece. Is that done before you do the panels? How many rows in total before you do the panles?
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I have bought many of ur patterns but on most of these cardigans like this one and the easy crochet cardigan and the long duster cardigan they all suggest in grams for amount of yarn needed about and I need yardage for them for bust size 38 but can’t figure it out. 😢 I wanted to try one of this weekend when I’m at a hotel visiting family. Can u please help me?
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Hi, can you help me ? I am new to crochet . This wool is expensive in the UK, can I use any other wool and do I need 2400 yards of wool ? Thank you for any help .
Quiero hacerlo, podrías poner subtítulos en español. Gracias!
Hi Jess, I'm loving this pattern but I am a little confused. I am now up to the armhole section and not understanding where to put the place markers. I purchased the kit but for me it is not clear. Please help. Thank You.
Diane Bureau Hi!! Does your pattern in your kit have all those areas grayed out? I mentioned it in my comment. It’s so confusing. I don’t know if she’s aware of that. If you click on the link she provides in the description, it will take you to her blog where she has the pattern written out. It’s more clear there. That’s what I had to do. I’m finished with the crocheting part and now I’m getting ready to sew mine together!! It’s looking great! Good luck with yours, I’m sure you’ll do fine!! 😊
Crafty Cat Lady hi, thank you for your reply. I will check cause the pattern is with the kit. I will go to her website. It’s those dang stitch marker positions. It looks like it says to put them right next to each other. Also, if you don’t mind another question. When you lay out the piece when counting for placement, is counting from right (which is actually left when wearing and vice versa). Is that how she wants us to count as just from looking at the piece as it is placed on the table? I hope that’s not confusing. Thank you. Oh I so want to finish this. Love the yarn and the style 😉
Diane Bureau Hi, Sorry for the late reply, so, if I understand you correctly, your asking about the back/front and armhole placement? So, for the first one, you count from one end to the number listed; for example for a large you would count to the 24/25 stitch and place your marker, then go do down to stitches 41/42 (for size large) and place the next. And what I did- was flip the whole piece over and do the same thing from the opposite side. (It was less confusing that way.) then I folded mine in half and the markers were perfectly even with each other. I did that before I started that section. It’s a beautiful cardigan, it just came out long on me. (But I’m only 4’9 so maybe that’s why???) I have an instagram account and I’m going to be posting my projects soon. If you’d like to take a look, my handle is @craftycrochetdiva I hope that helps you.
@@hislambcreations Thank you, I just guessed on what had to be done cause that 24/25 and 41/42 stitches just confuse the heck out of me. Just for future makings, you count 24 and put stitch marker in 25th and same with 41 and put stitch marker in 42? I wanted to keep it moving. I do love the pattern and Jess has a great teaching voice but patterns seem to always be a little confusing. This is my second sweater I've made and issues on that one too but I got it done the best I could. Thank you I will definitely look you up on Instagram. "Little Lady"
Diane Bureau Yes! That’s exactly what I did. I think by putting the markers in, then folding it in half helped me. It came out even, I also matched up my stitches and I had the same amount on each end, and the same length of the open spaces on each side. So I figured I had to be doing it right. I’m not a seasoned crocheter by no means, by I love learning! Right now, I’m making baby boy items, my niece just had twins and another niece is pregnant with her 3rd boy. 😳😊
Is is possible to make this cardigan using a 4 weight yarn?
The stich count for the back part after decrease is either wrong or I did not count right. I could not come to the same as the pattern stated. Will you please help me on this.
She stated that the chain
stitches are the start of each row are never counted as stitches. I just wanted to mention that I actually came across that today. I can’t remember who lol said it, but I think it was in a pocket shawl tutorial. It might have been madeh by a self-taught crocheters (nothing wrong with that).
I'm having problems finding the pattern - when I click on "free pattern" it keeps pooping to the cocoon even though the title of this pattern is highlighted...hope someone can help even though this video is a few years old...I'm excited to get started as it'll be great to have this cardi by fall.
Can you tell me how many packages of those lions brand yarn are in the sweater you made without me stopping the video and searching the websight, signing up etc.
You could put all of that information 8n the drop down menu
She uses like 8 cakes
You can click on the link to the free pattern above in the video description box. There, you will find the "supplies" list where it has more information about sizing and yarn amounts. Hope that helps!
Please tell me how to make the sleeves shorter. I am making a 3x and I’m very concerned that the sleeves will be too big. If I make 1 or 2x sleeve will they fit onto the sweater body?
You'll want to make the sleeves for the 3x because otherwise they won't fit into the armhole appropriately. The size 3X sleeves should be about 21" around where they join at the shoulder and 24.75" long. If you'd like to make yours a bit shorter though, you can eliminate rounds 1-4 and just begin with round 5 where the increases begin. I hope that helps!
I can't fine the size i am looking for
Iwill start learning crochet from zero I hope onedat be like u
Do you have measurements for 4 to 5x ?
Ok, so I'm pretty new to crochet which also means I am new to pattern reading. I really rely on the tutorial, I have watched this tutorial have gotten to the end watched the 2nd video but I don't have the sleeve tutorial in video 1. Am I crazy did it not get filmed?...so confused right now.
Hi Teresa - there was an issue when uploading the original video tutorial for the sweater. Here is the link you will want to use : ua-cam.com/video/bLoSQifTCDY/v-deo.html . Hope that helps!
How will the women's sizes translate over to mens?
Is no. 3 a yarn that is just a bit lighter then worsted weight
How do you know which side is the right side(rs)?
Anyone trying to make this cardigan and having problems, the video is different than the written pattern. In the video, she says for the medium cardigan, she places stitch markers in the 41st stitches on bother sides, but the written pattern says 40th and 41st. Also, in the video, when she starts to hdc to the second marker, she says to stop a couple of stitches before the marker, but then stops 1 stitch before the marker. If you do it like the video, it should be fine. I hope this helps.
Hola, me encantan sus trabajos, pero no entiendo su idioma. Podría poner los subtítulos en Español? Ya estoy suscrita! 👏👏. Muchas gracias y un saludo.
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Do you place the arm hole stitch markers with wrong or right side facing?
Hello...I’m trying to decide what size to make. Does anyone know if this yarn will shrink when washed since it has cotton in it?
Hey Jeryl, I'd suggest washing it in cool water with a gentle cycle and laying it flat to dry. That said, I don't think it should shrink much. :)
Thank you 😊
Hi, what color of yarn was used in this tutorial?
I'm using a bulky 5. Is that going to be a problem?
Thank you
My HDC foundation is curving. Is this normal?
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Link for part 2 plz
This was my first attempt at a cardigan and I’m so disappointed because the body fits but the sleeves are about 4” too long. I checked my gauge. I wish I knew more about how to adjust a pattern to fit if you have a large body but are petite and don’t need really long sleeves!
Hi there did you try to make a cuff and stitch it in place
For some reason, I can not get the decrease rows to work. I counted over the required amount, did the decrease, marked it, next row hdc straight across, next row of decrease leaves me with an extra unworked stitch. This will be my 3rd time of frogging the decrease rows. HELP PLEASE!!!!
@@carolyncozine6375 I was wondering the same thing. I haven't frogged yet, I figured I would just do what the pattern said. But I may wait before I continue to see if there is any response to this issue.
@@carolyncozine6375 Hey Carolyn, not sure where you are at with the issue of stitch markers, but I read further down in the comments and she said to follow the written pattern. Hope that helps you.
@@carolyncozine6375 You're welcome. I am actually stuck now at the next section for the armholes. I have reread several times but to me it's unclear on where or how to count for the stitch markers. In the video it shows several stitches between each 2 groups of stitch markers but the instructions show stitches (25, 26 - just an example) right together. So, I can't figure that out. I did send an comment so I hope I will get a reply unless you or someone else here in comments can help. I am making the size large. My please in helping, where I can...I love crocheting and am probably an early intermediate skill level. But reading patterns is a little more difficult than watching a video. Annoo Crochet has the best video and very easy to follow her verbal directions. I just made and finished her Caribbean Queen Hoodie. It was easy and I happened to have the exact yarn she used. Her video is for a size S/M and I didn't realize that until later, but it didn't matter cause I didn't have enough yarn for the large. So I sent it to my daughter-in-law. But just an FYI if you want instant gratification on a garment. Have a great day!
Diane Bureau Hi Ladies! I had a lot of the same issues with this one, but I just kept on crocheting and it turned out nice. I’m getting ready to sew mine together. One thing I was freaking out about last night, was, I was at the last pieces of the pattern (the pockets) and I have very little yarn left! I bought the kit for the size Medium. I was worried I’d have to buy another cake of yarn. I have 2 small balls of yarn left. Hopefully it will be enough for the sewing. I don’t think I’m a “loose” crocheter, my gauge was right with what the pattern suggested. And I consider myself an intermediate beginner. Lol!
Oh and I also love Annoo Crochet! I recently made the Bernadette Cardigan with that Latte Cakes yarn! It was so easy!!
Carolyn Cozine Thanks! I ended up with just enough yarn!! However, the cardigan is too big. I went by the measurements and thought for sure I’d need a medium. I would have been just fine making a small. And the sleeves are way too long. I’m having to roll them up 3 times. *sigh*
Could I substitute with another yarn?
I am hesitating a bit about buying the patterns since it'd cost 35.99 $ (I live in Sweden so that plus shipping fee). That means 35.99 x almost 8 so my question is for you who've crocheted this: is it worth it? To me it's a lot of money for just the pattern and then buy all the yarn. But I really fell in love with this design, looks very good. I am an a bit average experienced crochet-geek 😁
Can I use worsted weight?
Maybe :) My suggestion would be to make a gauge swatch and see how it compares to the pattern gauge (listed in the free written pattern linked in the description box above.) You'll likely need to decrease your hook size to meet the gauge with a worsted weight yarn, and you might find that you don't care for the drape then as much. Your other option is to use the recommended hook size and just make a size smaller of the sweater since your yarn will be a bit thicker. :)
I am using worsted. I went down to a 5mm hook for gauge. Hope that helps!
Q bonito trabajo no entiendo el idioma pero con ver el vídeo aprendo
How much yarn for this project? For around a large?
Would this pattern work in child size?
PLEASE HELP!! I purchased the kit and I’m trying to follow the pattern for the “dividing the back and front” section and I cannot find anywhere where it says to place the markers!! Am I blind? All those sections appear to be grayed out on the pattern. I’m so confused and really need help here!
Okay, so I figured it out, but I had to go to your website/blog or whatever to read THAT pattern. I purchased the kit so I would have the pattern handy. Why on earth would those important numbers be grayed out like that on EVERY page of the pattern??? Are you aware of this? I hope you see this and respond. I’d be happy to send you screenshots of the pattern I got. Just don’t know where to send them to. Thank you.
What size is this. How can I make a 3x
Thank you so much! 🙂
You're welcome, Joy! :)
Thank you 😄
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Is there a way to extend this to make a robe?
oooh, that's a fun idea! You can definitely add more length by just crocheting for longer before doing the 4" of decreasing before you divide for the armholes. I'd just keep crocheting until you have a length you like and stop about 4" before you'd get to a natural armhole opening. Hope that helps! :)
Hi, im in the process of making this cardigan. Im confused about the second front. Am i starting from the top of the first front and crochet the rows needed? Im sorry if i sound like a dunce. And i hope im making sense. Im really want to finish this, i love so far how its working up.
I think i understand, the whole piece, the body, back and front piece(s) is the way its shown on the picture on your website?
@@christinereilly3699 Yes! The photo on the blog reflects how the two fronts are worked. So the second front begins on the opposite side as the first front. (It's so hard to explain in writing, but it really is as simple as that photo shows. :) Does that make sense to you?
@@makedocrew1717 yes it does, thank you for the reply. Already done the body, the sleeves, ribbing and pockets and will work on the collar; very excited how its working up, cant wait to put it together! =)
How can I get the free pattern please
The yarn is discontinued. Is there another yarn you can recommend?
I’m desperate to make this or a similar cardigan but I only have access to 4ply/fingering weight yarn. I can’t find a pattern with a tutorial that allows for this. I can’t follow just a written pattern. 😔
Do you have access to the internet? Ebay. Etsy. Amazon ane wool warehouse in england sells an abundance of yarns . Another good channel is bag o day crochet. Also once you watch more tutorials u can understand how to measure yourself and use their pattern but adjust it yourself 😁
I made this cardigan and the sleeves cans out wayyyy too long and the collar was wayyy too short! I followed to the letter and did my gauge swatch! Not sure what happened. Grrrr
I'm sorry to hear that! I'm not sure what happened either, especially if you measured your gauge on the sleeves and collar and they were on track too. One thing that could help with the collar (depending on what yarn you used) is blocking it a bit to flatten it out and make it longer. For the sleeves, you could shorted them by removing some of the non-increase rows at the end. If you do that, just work the last rows of however many do you without joining so as to create the "V" shape to seam in.
Same. My sleeves are wayyyyy too long too! I have to roll them up 3 times. But the collar came out perfect. The whole cardigan is way too long! It’s nothing like the picture shows, and I followed the pattern exactly as it was written.
@@hislambcreations Did you happen to measure your gauge? The pattern doesn't differ *that* much in length per size, which makes me wonder if your gauge was on track with the pattern? The model in the photos and video is about 5'6" for reference.
Make & Do Crew Yes, in fact I did. I also nearly ran out of yarn. I kept going back and checking my work against the pattern and I was doing it right. NOTE* Another thing about the written pattern- it was all messed up! All of the numbers IMPORTANT NUMBERS- were grayed out! I couldn’t figure out why. This whole thing has been so frustrating for me. I left you a note about it, but you didn’t respond to it. And I noticed other comments from others that the sleeves came out too long for them as well. I’m very sad because I spent a lot of time, put a lot of hard work in this and it’s too big to wear out anywhere. It looks like a house coat. I’m not 5’6” , I’m only 4’9, but that usually doesn’t make that big of a difference. I guess it really mattered this time. Oh well, a valuable lesson learned.