The Foggy Shores Cardigan Crochet Pattern

I had to sneak in one more crochet cardigan using Heartland yarn before the end of the year! The Foggy Shores Cardigan crochet pattern turned out exactly how I wanted. I love the style of my Stony Shore Cardigan and Kiah Cardigan and I think you guys do too! I wanted to keep the style similar but decided I needed something a bit more oversized and cozy! I think The Foggy Shores Cardigan is the perfect addition to my Heartland collection!

The Foggy Shores Cardigan is worked from the bottom up and is easily customizable. It has cozy pockets worked into the front panels. You can easily skip this part if you want if you prefer no pockets! Instead of working the chain length, just continue across the row with your regular stitch repeat.  If you prefer your cardigan longer or shorter just add or remove rows to both the back and front panels until its the length you desire. If you don’t want your cardigan as oversized you can follow a size smaller than you normally would!

I used a combination of stitches for the Foggy Shores Cardigan Crochet Pattern, creating a fun row repeat! You might recognize the “lemon peel” stitch seen in this design. It’s such a fun one to do and gives amazing texture! The lemon peel rows are separated by a row of Hdc stitches that are worked around the “post” of the previous stitch! So easy to do and gives a basic stitch a really fun look! If you are a beginner or just prefer a visual, be sure to check out my video tutorial! I walk you through the entire cardigan and if you need any further help feel free to email me!

I used Heartland yarn by Lion Brand for The Foggy Shores Cardigan crochet pattern. Heartland is sooo soft, has so many color options and is one of my favorites! I used the color Mount Rainier but there are a ton to chose from! If you are planning to purchase yarn I recommend grabbing the kit from Lion Brand which includes a free copy of the PDF digital download!

If you like The Foggy Shores Cardigan be sure to check out my other free cardigan patterns as well!

LINKS:

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Description: The Foggy Shores Cardigan is a must-have for those seeking oversized, cozy fashion. This cardigan effortlessly combines comfort and style, with its generous fit and plush texture. It features pockets, balloon sleeves and a subtle stitch fade.

Materials:

• Worsted Weight (4) Yarn, Lion Brand Heartland in Mount Rainier 6(6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) skeins or 1375(1450, 1530, 1610, 1700, 1810, 1890, 1970, 2030) yards

• I/5.5mm Crochet Hook

• Needle

• Scissors

• Stitch Markers (3)

• Measuring Tape

Gauge:

12 Sts by 11 rows= 4×4”

Your pocket is your gauge swatch. Crochet a pocket panel, measure 4×4” within that swatch to check gauge.

Sizes:

XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Measurements:

Notes:

• This is an oversized cardigan. Size down for a less baggy fit.

• This cardigan is worked from the bottom up in separate panels.

• The Ch 1 does not count as a St.

• The Ch 2 does not count as a St.

• You can make your cardigan longer or shorter by adding or removing as many rows as needed on both the back panel and front panels. Take into account your yardage requirement will change.

• You can make your sleeves longer or shorter by adding or removing as many rows as needed. Again, take into account your yardage requirement will change.

• If you don’t want pockets on your cardigan, simply skip the Ch Sp and continue along the row with regular stitch repeat.

• The numbers in parenthesis at the beginning of the row are row counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis at the end of the rows are your stitch counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis within the row are your instructions for all sizes.
  

Video Link:

Need a little extra help? Check out my full video tutorial.

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

Fsc- Foundation Single Crochet

Sc- Single Crochet

Ch(s)- Chain(s)

St(s)- Stitch(es)

BLO- Back Loop Only

FLO- Front Loop Only

RS- Right Side

Hdc- Half Double Crochet

Sk- Skip

Dc- Double Crochet

RS-Right Side

WS- Wrong Side

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Pattern:

Back Panel-

Row 1: 10 Fsc, turn. (10 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 11 and work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.

Rows 2-76(84, 86, 90, 92, 96, 98, 102, 104): Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc (BLO) in each St across until you reach the last St, 1 Sc in last, turn. (10 Sc)

Do not turn after the last row, we will now be working Row 1 of the main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.

Row 1(RS): Work 1 Sc into the end of each row across the ribbing, turn. (76(84, 86, 90, 92, 96, 98, 102, 104) Sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first St, *Sk the next St, 1 Hdc in following St, go back and work 1 Hdc around the post of the previous Hdc*, repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (76(84, 86, 90, 92, 96, 98, 102, 104) Hdc)

Row 3: Ch 2, 1 Dc in first, 1 Sc (BLO) in next, *1 Dc (BLO), 1 Sc (BLO)* repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Sc in last, turn. (76(84, 86, 90, 92, 96, 98, 102, 104) Sts)

Row 4: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sc* repeat from * to * across row, turn.

Row 5: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 6-9: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 10-13: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 14-17: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 18&19: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 20-23: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 24 & 25: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 26-29: Repeat Rows 2-5

Rows 30 & 31: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 32-35: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 36-39: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 40-43: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 44-47: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 48-51: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 52-57(57, 59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63, 65): Repeat Row 4.

Fasten off.

Front Panel (make 2)-

Row 1: 10 Fsc, turn. (10 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 11 and work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.

Rows 2-32(36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46): Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc (BLO) in each St across until you reach the last St, 1 Sc in last, turn. (10 Sc)

Do not turn after the last row, we will now be working Row 1 of the main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.

Row 1(RS): Work 1 Sc into the end of each row across the ribbing, turn. (32(36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46)Sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first St, *Sk the next St, 1 Hdc in following St, go back and work 1 Hdc around the post of the previous Hdc*, repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (32(36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46) Hdc)

Row 3: Ch 2, 1 Dc in first, 1 Sc (BLO) in next, *1 Dc (BLO), 1 Sc (BLO)* repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Sc in last, turn. (32(36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46) Sts)

Row 4: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sc* repeat from * to * across row, turn.

Row 5: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 6-9: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 10-13: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Row 14: Repeat Row 2.

We will now be creating the opening for the pocket.

Row 15: Ch 2, 1 Dc  in first, *1 Sc, 1 Dc* (BLO) repeat from * to * 1(2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) MORE times, 1 Sc in next, Ch 20(20, 20, 22, 20, 22, 22, 20, 22),  Sk next 20(20, 20, 22, 20, 22, 22, 20, 22) Sts, 1 Dc in next, *1 Sc, 1 Dc* (BLO) repeat from * to * 1(2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) MORE times, 1 Sc in last, turn. (12(16, 16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 24, 24) Sts)

Row 16: Repeat Row 4, treating the Ch’s just as you would a St. (32(36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46) Sts)

Row 17: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 18&19: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 20-23: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 24 & 25: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 26-29: Repeat Rows 2-5

Rows 30 & 31: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 32-35: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 36-39: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 40-43: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 44-47: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 48-51: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 52-57(57, 59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63, 65): Repeat Row 4.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing the last row of the front panel to the back panel.

Sleeves (make 2)-

Row 1: 10 Fsc, turn. (10 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 11 and work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and across for 10 Sc.

Rows 2-25(28, 28, 29, 29, 30, 30, 30, 31): Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc (BLO) in each St across until you reach the last St, 1 Sc in last, turn. (10 Sc)

Do not turn after the last row, we will now be working Row 1 of the main body of the panel into the ends of the ribbing rows.

Row 1(RS): Ch 1, work 2 Sc into the end of each row across the ribbing, turn. (50(56, 56, 58, 58, 60, 60, 60, 62) Sc) Note- your sleeve will look wavy at this point, it will straighten out as you continue each row.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first St, *Sk the next St, 1 Hdc in following St, go back and work 1 Hdc around the post of the previous Hdc*, repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (50(56, 56, 58, 58, 60, 60, 60, 62) Hdc)

Row 3: Ch 2, 1 Dc in first, 1 Sc (BLO) in next, *1 Dc (BLO), 1 Sc (BLO)* repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Sc in last, turn. (50(56, 56, 58, 58, 60, 60, 60, 62) Sts)

Row 4: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sc* repeat from * to * across row, turn.

Row 5: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 6-9: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 10-13: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 14-17: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 18&19: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 20-23: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Rows 24 & 25: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 26-29: Repeat Rows 2-5

Rows 30 & 31: Repeat Row 4.

Sizes 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X repeat Row 4 two more times (total of 33 Rows) and fasten off. XS, S, M, L, XL continue below.

Rows 32-35: Repeat Rows 2-5.

Sizes L and XL repeat Row 4 two more time (total of 37 Rows) and fasten off.

Sizes XS, S, M repeat Row 4 four more times (total of 39 Rows) and fasten off.

Leave a long tail for seaming last row of sleeve to your cardigan.

Pockets (make 2)-

Row 1: 22(22, 22, 24, 22, 24, 24, 22, 24) Fsc, turn. (22(22, 22, 24, 22, 24, 24, 22, 24) Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 1 more than the number listed above and work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and across for the same St count.

Row 2: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sc* repeat across row, turn. (22(22, 22, 24, 22, 24, 24, 22, 24) Sts)

Rows 3-17: Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing all 4 sides of pocket to cardigan. The first row of your pocket should line up with Row 1 of the main body of the front panel and the last row should line up with Row 16. You can add or remove as many rows to this panel if you need to make adjustments.

Join Panels-

Block your panels to the measurements listed above. I recommend a steam block.
Place your front and back panels together RS facing.
Using your preferred seaming method attach the front panels to the back panel at the shoulders. I used my hook and slip stitched across but you can use any sewing method you prefer. Be sure your panels are aligned and that you aren’t bunching or skipping stitches.

Next, using the same joining process as above, we will be attaching the sleeves to the cardigan. Make sure the center of the sleeve is aligned with the shoulder seam. Be sure to check that your sleeves are even on both the front and back panel as you go. It is helpful to use SM’s here to

keep your sleeve in place as you join.
Finally, fold your cardigan so that the back and front panels are on top of each other, RS facing. Seam from the cuffs to the underarm and down the side of the cardigan.

Sew Pockets-

Now, you will be sewing your pockets to the inside of the front panels using a sewing needle. Place your pocket on the WS (inside) of the cardigan. Line it up so that the top of the pocket is on top of Row 16 You will be sewing the top of the pocket to that row/just above it. The bottom of the pocket panel should line up with the top of the ribbing at Row 1 of the front panel. I recommend pinning your pocket in place. With your needle, sew all 4 sides. Make sure you don’t stick your needle all the way through to the front so that the seam is not visible on the outside. Don’t tug your stitches too tight. Be sure to view the video tutorial if you need a visual on how to sew the pocket. Tie off and repeat on other side.

Add Trim-

With your cardigan RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to the bottom corner of the left panel (right when worn).

Row 1: Ch 1, Sc evenly up the side of the front panel, across the back neckline, and down the side of the second front panel, turn. Exact St count is not crucial here, just try to keep your Sts even. I worked approximately 1 Sc into then end of each row along the sides of the front panels.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Sc (FLO) in each St across, turn.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

 

 

CODE: FOGGY