Eastern Fence Cardigan

This cardigan consists of the back body, the front body, the edging, and the sleeves. Crochet the back and front separately first. After that, we'll join them and crochet the edging. Lastly, we'll work on and attach the sleeves.

Collar: 17 cm, Bust width: 53 cm,
Front body cloth length: 58 cm, Back body cloth length: 63 cm,
Sleeve length: 27 cm
The handcrafted measurements may have an error of 1 to 2 cm. Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: Susan's Family Fancy Dyed Lace,
                 Susan's Family Combed 3# Lace

Hook: 2.00 mm crochet hook

Note: This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Chart Key

sc: single crochet

sl: slip stitch

hdc: half double crochet

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

ch3 sl picot: chain 3, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 stitches together

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

sc3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together

Part 1 Back bodyA​ (use Combed 3# Lace) 00' 55'' ​

The back body into three sections: the body, the shoulder/neck shaping, and the hem. The body starts with a foundation chain, work back and forth along the chains. While crocheting, we'll increase stitches on both sides. This forms an arc. Then, we crochet evenly without increasing or decreasing. For the shoulder shaping, we need to make the neckline. Afterward, crochet the hem at the bottom of the back body. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: After completing the 10th row, measure the width of the fabric piece. If the width differs significantly from the referenced bust measurement, adjust your tension or switch to a different hook size and crochet again.

Part 2 Left front bodyB​ , right front bodyC​ (use Combed 3# Lace) 49' 44'' ​

The left front body and right front body consists of three sections: the body, the shoulder shaping, and the hem. Work in a symmetrical direction. The body starts with a foundation chain, work back and forth along the chain. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 3 EdgingD​ 62' 32'' ​

Round 1 use Combed 3# Lace, round 2 use Combed 3# Lace alternating with Fancy Dyed Lace

Starting from the bottom edge of the cardigan, at the side opening, the front band, the neckline, and continue crocheting in rounds along the remaining bottom edge. During the crocheting, you'll need to alternate between two contrasting colors. After finishing, sew on buttons along the front band. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 4 SleevesE​ 77' 14'' ​

It consists of the sleeve body and the sleeve edge, these two sections. The sleeve body is crocheted with a certain number of motifs. They're joined together in rounds. Each motif consists of a center and petals, two components. Start by crocheting the corresponding number of centers. Then, join the petals as you go. After completing the sleeve body, crochet the ties first. Next, pick up stitches on the last round of motifs. Crochet the sleeve edge. While working the final round, incorporate the previously crocheted ties. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: The strap length is about 100 cm. The crocheting method for row 9 of the sleeve cuff is special, please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.