Floral Through Mirror Lace Cardigan

This cardigan consists of the front piece, back piece, sleeves, band, and decorations. Work on each part separately, then connect them together. Lastly, we'll crochet the decorations and sew everything in place.

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.
Material: Susan's Family Combed 5# Lace

Hook: 1.75 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

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

tr: treble crochet

MR: adjustable magic ring

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.

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

dc2-in-1: 2 double crochets into the same stitch

dc5-bobble: double crochet 5 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

tr2-bobble: treble crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

tr2-bobble: treble crochet 2 stitches into the same space and worked together

twisted sc: twisted single crochet, insert the hook in the next stitch, pull up a loop

Part 1 Front pieceA​ 00' 47'' ​

There's a left front and a right front. Both is divided into the body piece and the chest piece. Start by the body piece, then make the chest piece upwards on it. Begin The body with a foundation chain. And work back and forth along the chain. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 2 Back pieceB​ 08' 54'' ​

It consists of the body piece, chest piece, The collar and shoulder. First, crochet it, then join it with the front piece. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 3 SleevesC​ 12' 16'' ​

It is consisted of sleeve body, the caps, the edging, and the lace trim. First, work the sleeve bodies and the caps in turn and connect the sleeve bodies, with the method just as the front and back pieces. After that, connect the sleeve to the armhole. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 4 BandD​ 29' 03'' ​

It consists of an edging and lace trim. First, crochet the edging, then crochet the lace trim and sew it on. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 5 DecorationsE​ 31' 02'' ​

It is consisted of the branches, flowers and buttons. First, crochet the branchesE1​ and flowersE2​, then assembleE3​ and sew them onto the chest pieces. Lastly, let's put on the buttons. E4​

Branch 1: Make 26 Romanian cord, then pick up and crochet 8 double crochets, 6 half double crochets, and 1 single crochet 8 stitches together. After finishing, make 1 slip stitch to secure.
 Branch 2: Make 50 Romanian cord, then pick up and crochet 1 single crochet 15 stitches together. After finishing, make 1 slip stitch to secure.
Branch 3: Make 24 Romanian cord, then pick up and crochet 1 single crochet 12 stitches together. After finishing, make 1 slip stitch to secure.
Branch 4: Make 43 Romanian cord, then crochet the back side according to the video.
Branch 5: Make 30 Romanian cord, then pick up and crochet 1 single crochet 15 stitches together. After finishing, make 1 slip stitch to secure.
Branch 6: Make 28 Romanian cord, then pick up and crochet 1 single crochet 12 stitches together. After finishing, make 1 slip stitch to secure.
Note: After each bouquet branch is completed, crochet slip stitches along the beginning chains. Refer to the video for specifics.