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In celebration of the coming spring, here is a
lovely crochet tutorial to add to your to-do lists. The Mist Cocoon Cardigan is a fantastic crochet project if you’re looking for a cozy and stylish layering piece. This
pattern creates a beautiful design with a touch of texture, making it a perfect
addition to your crochet handmade wardrobe. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter
or an ambitious beginner, this blog post will walk you through the process step
by step.
Understanding the Offset V-Stitch
The offset V-stitch is the primary design feature of this cocoon. It is a variation of the traditional V-stitch that creates an elegant and lacy effect. Instead of stacking the V-stitches directly on top of one another, they are placed in the spaces between the previous row’s V-stitches, creating a staggered pattern.
How to make the Offset V-Stitch:
Chain a multiple of 3 + 1 for turning.
In the 4th chain from the hook, work (dc, ch 1, dc) – this is your first V-stitch.
Skip 2 chains, then work another V-stitch in the next chain.
Repeat across the row.
Place V-stitches in the chain-1 spaces from the previous row for the next row.
Materials
You’ll Need:
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- Yarn- of worsted weight 4 (approximately 1020yds for a S-M). The yarn I used, you can buy here
- The crochet hook is 7.0mm in size for making the rectangle, and 6.0mm for creating the border and shaping the armholes. You can buy the hooks here.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle ( You can buy it here
- Tape Measure
- Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations:
- ch =
chain
- st =
stitch
- dc =
double crochet
- sc =
single crochet
- sp = space
You can watch the full Tutorial here
Step-by-Step
Instructions for The Mist Cocoon Cardigan
- Begin by chaining a starting row that measures the
desired width of your cardigan (typically 36-40 inches for a relaxed fit).
- Work in offset V-stitch pattern until your piece
reaches approximately 30-36 inches in length.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Step 1: Crochet the Main Rectangle
For size S-M, Chain a multiple of 148
Row 1: 1dc into
the 4th ch from the hook, *skip 2 ch, work a v stitch of (1dc, 1 ch,
1dc) into the next ch, repeat from * to the last 3ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc into the
last ch, turn yarn
Row 3: Row 2:
Ch 4 1 dc into the first st, work a v stitch of (1dc, 1 ch, 1dc) the 2nd
dc of the next v st, Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain, skip 1st and 1dc into the last stitch.
Repeat Row 3
until you reach 23 inches in width
Step
2: Fold and Seam the Sleeves
- Lay your rectangle flat and fold the 4 edges in a triangle shape and bring
the sides together.
- Seam the sides, leaving armholes ( leave 5 inches
opening from the fold) unstitched.
- Use a whip stitch to join the edges.
Step
3: Add a Border
- Attach yarn at the bottom edge, ch 1, and add half double crochet around the cocoon opening
to create a polished look. When you reach the end of the round, sl stitch
into the first ch, ch1, and continue another 9 rounds
- After making a total of 10 rounds, fasten off your yarn
and weave in the ends.
Step
4: Shaping the armhole
- Attach yarn at the bottom edge, ch 1, and add half double crochet around the armhole opening to create a border look. When you reach the end of the round sl st into the first ch, ch1, and continue another 4 rounds.
- After making a total of 5 rounds fasten off your yarn
and weave in the end. Continue with
the other side.
Step 5: Blocking (Optional, but Recommended)
- Lightly block your cardigan to enhance the stitch definition and drape.
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