Honey Bubble Thinner Patchwork Cardigan

Add a sweet touch to your wardrobe with this Honey Bubble Thinner Patchwork Cardigan, a trendy and cozy crochet project perfect for cool weather. This cardigan features a unique patchwork design combined with the playful texture of bubble stitches, creating a stylish yet lightweight piece. Whether you’re lounging at home or stepping out, this cardigan will become your go-to for effortless fashion.

Materials:

• Yarn: Light-weight yarn (cotton or acrylic blend recommended) in various colors for the patchwork sections.
• Hook: Size H (5mm) crochet hook.
• Stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle for sewing pieces and weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Special Stitches:

• Bubble Stitch (BS): Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops. Repeat this process 4 more times (5 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
• Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

Pattern Instructions:

Patchwork Panels:

1. Create 4-6 Colors for Patchwork Panels: Choose 4-6 colors for the patchwork squares. The number of squares will depend on your desired cardigan size.
2. Square Pattern (Make 20-30 Squares):
   • Foundation Chain: Chain 25.
   • Row 1: HDC in the second chain from the hook and across. Chain 1, turn.
   • Rows 2-10: HDC in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn.
   • Row 11: Work a row of bubble stitches (BS) across for texture. Chain 1, turn.
   • Row 12-15: HDC in each stitch across. Fasten off and repeat to create enough squares for the body, sleeves, and back of the cardigan.

Joining the Squares:

1. Arrange Squares: Lay out your squares in the desired patchwork pattern. You’ll need 10-12 for the front, 10-12 for the back, and 5-6 for each sleeve.
2. Join Squares: Using a tapestry needle, sew the squares together using whip stitches or slip stitches, joining all the edges securely.

Body of the Cardigan:

1. Front Panels: Create two identical front panels by sewing 5-6 squares vertically for each side.
2. Back Panel: Sew 10-12 squares together in a rectangular shape for the back.
3. Attach Front to Back: Join the front panels to the back panel at the shoulders and sides, leaving space for the armholes.

Sleeves:

1. Create Sleeves: Using 5-6 squares, sew them together in a tube shape for each sleeve.
2. Attach Sleeves: Sew the sleeves onto the armholes of the cardigan, ensuring the seams align properly.