Ling Lace Cardigan

The cardigan consists of left and right front pieces, back piece, sleeves, collar edge, bottom edge, edging, and decorations. First, separately make the front and back pieces. After completing them, connect the corresponding areas. Next, make the sleeves and attach them. Then, pick up stitches along the front band to crochet the collar edge. After that, pick up stitches along the hem to crochet the bottom edge. Following this, crochet the edging around the collar and bottom edges. Finally, make and attach the decorations.

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 Combed 5# Lace

Hook: 3.00 mm crochet hook 

Chart Key

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

tr: treble crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

dtr: double treble crochet

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

dc3-bobble: double crochet 3 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

dc3tog: double crochet 3 stitches together

dc2-bobble: double crochet 2 stitches into the same space and work together

tr3-bobble: treble crochet 3 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

Note:
1，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. 

Part 1 Back pieceA​ 01' 30'' ​

It's made up of motifs, connecting fabric pieces, underarm pieces, and neck and shoulder areas, which are further divided into Area 1 and Area 2. First, crochet the corresponding number of motifs, then join them together. After that, pick up the corresponding positions on the motifs to crochet the other sections. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: After completing the first motif, measure the dimensions. If they differ significantly from those specified in the chart, consider adjusting your tension or switching to a different hook size.

Part 2 Left&right front piecesB​ JoiningC​ 59' 02'' ​

The front piece is divided into motifs, neck and shoulder parts, and underarm pieces. First, complete the motif section, then pick up the corresponding areas to crochet the neck and shoulder parts and underarm pieces separately. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 3 SleevesD​ 61' 44'' ​

Divide into two main areas: the sleeve body and the sleeve edge. Start by casting on and working upwards to crochet the sleeve body. Then, pick up the stitches from the other side and work downwards to crochet the sleeve edge. Finally, sew together and attach. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 4 Collar edgeE​ Bottom edgeF​ EdgingG​ DecorationsH​ 97' 54'' ​

First, crochet the collar edge along the front band area. After completing that, pick up and crochet the bottom edge along the hem area. Then, crochet the edging along the bottom edge and collar edge. Finally, make and attach the decorations, which are divided into buttons and straps. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: The strap at the sleeve edge is about 70 cm long, and the strap at the bottom edge is about 110 cm.