Morning Clouds Cardigan

This product consists of the back piece, front pieces, sleeve cuffs, band, the overall edging and the decorations. First, crochet and sew together the front and back pieces. Next, crochet the edging around the garment, then crochet and connect the sleeve cuffs. After that, crochet and sew the band, and finally, complete the overall edging and make 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 Morandi 4# and Diamond Thread Wool

Hook: 3.0 mm crochet hook

Chart Key

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

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sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

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join yarn: join the yarn in to work

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

sc2-in-1: 2 single crochets into the same stitch

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

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 pieceA1​ 01' 36'' ​

Divide into Section 1 and Section 2. Section 1 begins with a foundation chain for casting on and works back and forth. Section 2 requires casting on again and continues to work back and forth based on Section 1. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: After completing the first 4 rows, you can measure the size (it should be about 3 cm tall). If it's too different, you need to adjust your tension or switch to a different hook and start over.

Part 2 Front piecesA2​ Sew the front and back pieces together and crochet the edgingA3​ 13' 50'' ​

The front body is divided into left and right front pieces, distinguished by the left and right sides when worn. After completing them, sew them to the back piece with a whip stitch, then crochet the edging for the garment and the sleeve cuffs. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 3 sleeve cuffsB1​ 23' 25'' ​

The sleeve cuff is divided into Section 1 and Section 2. For Section 1, start with foundation chain and work back and forth, changing colors midway. After completing this section, sew the beginning and end together, then add an edging and decorative slip stitches. Next, connect it to the sleeve cuff using slip stitches. Finally, crochet Section 2. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 4 BandB2​ 34' 37'' ​

Divide into the main part and the edging. After completing, sew the band using the whip stitch. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

1. After completing the first round of the edging, work a round of decorative slip stitches at the insertion points.
2. At the corners of the first and second rounds of the edging, you can work 2 or 3 single crochets or half double crochets, just enough to keep the fabric flat.
3. At the end of the third row of the edging, adjust as needed.
4. Compare the edging of the main part with the band position, and adjust the row count if necessary.
5. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 5 Overall edging and decorationsC​ 40' 28'' ​

Divide into embroidered decorations and hanging ornaments. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: For the first round of the overall edging, work 2 stitches at each corner, and work into each stitch evenly elsewhere.

Note: Leave a 30cm yarn tail at the end of the decorative ball.