The Zahora Cardigan Crochet Pattern

With the warm weather finally here, I’ve been wanting to make all the summer cardigans! I love working with open lace type stitches. Not only do they look super cute but they usually work up really quickly too. The Zahora Cardigan checks off both of these boxes!

I always aim for my designs to be beginner friendly and this one is no different. You will be creating 3 panels and working from the bottom up. Don’t let the picot stitches scare you! It actually goes really quickly. This cardigan is also easily customized. If you want your cardigan longer just be sure to add more rows in multiples of 2 before tying off your panel. Be sure you add the same amount of rows to each panel. If you want a more oversized look, just size up.

I love throwing on my Zahora Cardigan with any summer outfit. I think it looks super cute with jean shorts and a tee but would also be adorable over a summer dress. If I have time I’m totally going to make a longer version to wear over my bikini at the pool this summer!

LINKS:

• The Zahora Cardigan is available as a kit through Lion Brand! It includes all the yarn you need to make your cardigan + the PDF digital download of the pattern. You can even customize your yarn color choice.

• The Zahora cardigan is available as a low cost ad-free PDF digital download on Etsy.

• Be sure to save The Zahora Cardigan to your library on Ravelry or purchase the download.

• I have a video tutorial on how to work the stitch within the pattern. Check it out on my YouTube Channel and subscribe while you’re there!

If you like this cardigan be sure to check out some of my other ones here!

Description: The Zahora Cardigan is the perfect beginner friendly summer staple for your wardrobe. It features an open mesh stitch with delicate picot stitches throughout! It would also be a great beach cover up!

Materials:

• Light (3) weight yarn, Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend in “Chai Latte”, 2(2, 3, 3, 3) cakes or 520(690, 780, 950, 1110) Yards

• I/5.50mm Crochet Hook

• K/6.5mm Crochet Hook (for starting chain only)

• Yarn Needle

• Stitch Markers (2-4)

Notes:

• Pattern sizes are written as XS/S(M/L, XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X)

• Pattern is worked in 3 separate panels and seamed together.

• Your Picot is worked into the actual Ch, not the Ch Sp.

• Panels are worked from the bottom up.

• A pattern repeat is 1 picot and 1 Ch-5 Sp. A photo of 1 pattern rep is shown on the bottom of the page. An easy way to check your St count after Row 1 is to count the Ch Sp in the row. For example, if your St count is listed as 17 pattern rep then you should have 17 Ch Sp.

• Make sure you use the larger hook for your starting Ch. Do not chain too tightly.

• If you are between sizes, size up.

• You can easily add length to your panels for a longer cardigan. Continue to repeat rows 2&3 until your desired length. Take into account you will need to purchase extra yarn which is not included in the above yardage.

• I recommend blocking your panels before sewing them together. This really helps with the drape and definition of the stitch! I like to steam block mine.

Finished Sizes:

XS/S- 22.75” W (to fit bust 28-34”), 23.25” L

M/L- 25.25” W (to fit bust size 36-42”), 26” L

XL- 28” W (to fit bust size 44-46”), 28.5” L

2X/3X- 30.5” W (to fit bust size 48-54”), 31.25” L

4X/5X- 34.5” W (to fit bust size 56-62”), 32.5” L

Gauge:

4X4”= 3 pattern repeats by 6 rows (a pattern repeat is 1 picot and 1 Ch-5 Sp)

Stitches and Abbreviations:

Ch- Chain

Sc- Single Crochet

Sk- Skip

Dc- Double Crochet

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Picot- Work (1 Sc, Ch 3, 1 Sc) all into the same Ch. One Picot counts as 1 St.

RS- Right Side

SM- Stitch Marker

Stitch Video Tutorial

Pattern (back panel):

With the larger 6.5mm crochet hook-

Ch 70(78, 86, 94, 106) (Do not chain tightly, you want loose chains here.)

Switch to the 5.5mm crochet hook-

Row 1: 1 Sc in 2nd Ch from the hook, *Ch 5, Sk 3 Ch, picot in next Ch, repeat from * across until 4 Ch remain, Ch 5, 1 Sc in last Ch, turn. (17(19, 21, 23, 26) pattern reps and 1 Sc)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 5 (counts as 1 Dc and Ch 2),  *picot in 3rd Ch of next Ch-5 Sp, Ch 5, repeat from * across row until you reach the last Ch-5 Sp, picot in 3rd Ch of last Ch-5 Sp, Ch 2, 1 Dc in last Sc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first Dc, *Ch 5, picot in 3rd Ch of next Ch-5 Sp, repeat from * across row, Ch 5, 1 Sc in 3rd Ch of turning Ch, turn.

Rows 4-34(38, 42, 46, 48): Repeat Rows 2 & 3. You will end on a Row 2 repeat.

Row 35(39, 43, 47, 49): Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, *Ch 3, Sk over the picot and work 1 Sc into the center Ch of the next Ch-5 Sp, repeat from * across row until you reach the last picot, Ch 3, Sk over last picot and work 1 Sc in the 3rd Ch of turning Ch.

Tie off.

Front Panel (make 2):

With the larger 6.5mm crochet hook-

Ch 30(34, 38, 42, 46)

Switch to the 5.5mm crochet hook.

Repeat Rows 1-35(39, 43, 47, 49) of the back panel. Your St count after Row 1 will be (7(8, 9, 10, 11) pattern reps and 1 Sc)

Tie off, leave approximately 36” tail on both panels for seaming.

Seaming Together (photo below):

Place your back panel and one of your front panels together, RS facing. Use the long tail of yarn from your front panel and seam across the top shoulder (across last row of front panel to the back panel) using your method of choice. I like to use my hook and Sl St across. Repeat with the second front panel. There will be a space on the back panel unworked, in between the 2 front panels.

Next, we need to measure out the opening for the arms. Lay your cardigan out with the RS still facing. Use your measuring tape and measure out (8(9, 9.5, 10, 11) inches from the shoulder seam, down. Place a SM. Be sure the front and back panel are lined up correctly and that you’re placing the SM through the same row. Repeat on opposite side. Note- if you want larger arm openings you can add an extra inch for your size before placing SM.

Using your method of choice, seam from the SM down the side. Leave approximately 5” unworked for the side slit. Repeat on opposite side.

Trim:

Note- Stitch count is not crucial in the trim section below. Space your Sc stitches evenly where it is most comfortable to you. If your work is wavy that is too many stitches. If your work puckers it’s too few stitches. You can easily work back and adjust stitch count if necessary.

With your cardigan RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to the arm opening, to the left of the side seam. Ch 1, in the same Sp work 1 Sc. Continue working Sc stitches evenly around the opening of the arm hole. Sl St to join to the first Sc made. Stitch count is not crucial here, just be sure to space your stitches evenly. If it looks wavy you have too many stitches. If it starts to pucker you have too few stitches. Repeat on other side.

Join yarn to the bottom corner of the left front panel (right panel when worn) with a Sl St. Ch 1, Sc evenly up the side of the front panel, along the back neckline and back down the second front panel. When you reach the corner, work 3 Sc into the same St to help “turn” the corner. Continue working Sc along the bottom of the front panel, up and down the side slit, along the back panel, up and down the next side slit and finally, across the bottom of the last front panel. Work 2 Sc into the same Sp where you joined. Sl St to the first Sc made. Tie off.

Fringe (optional):

Cut pieces of yarn approximately 12” long. I used 3 pieces for each section of fringe and looped them around each Ch Sp along the bottom of my cardigan. You can add more or less depending on your preference. Trim pieces to make even.

Weave in all ends.

I hope you guys liked this pattern! Be sure to tag me on social media so I can share your finished work! 🙂

 

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