Kazbek Cardigan Crochet Pattern (Alpine Collection)

The second pattern to be released from the gorgeous Alpine Collection is the Kazbek Cardigan. This is a fun, stylish, and comfortable crochet pattern ranging in sizes XS through 5XL.

Kazbek Cardigan (Alpine Collection)

The Kazbek Cardigan is a beautiful, open-front hooded cardigan pattern that is worked top-down and has an optional zipper closure. This is a size inclusive, super comfortable crochet pattern that is great for running errands in style or a night around the fire pit.

The Alpine Collection is a group of five garment designs that are all size inclusive and gorgeous, and feature the Alpine Stitch.

The Alpine Stitch is fun because it has loads of texture and great depth. I love it for garments when paired with a thinner yarn like Heatherly Sport, because it has a great drape and it hangs beautifully.

I love the optional zipper, and the diagonal-top pockets are a great finishing touch. Of course you could choose to leave those off as well, but I will never say “no” to pockets!

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Materials:

Heatherly Sport Yarn
-approx. (2250, 2450, 2500, 2650, 2800, 3100, 3300, 3450, 3650) yards

Crochet hook in size 4.5mm or size needed to obtain gauge

Zipper that opens (optional)

Gauge: 16 sts x 16 rows = 4” using the Alpine Stitch

Gauge Swatch:

Row 1: Fdc-19 (or Ch-21, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end). (19)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (19)

Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st *Fpdc around st two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * to end. (19)

Row 4: repeat row 2 (19)

Row 5: Ch-2, turn, dc in first 2 sts * Fpdc around dc from two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * until 1 st remains, dc in last st. (19)

Row 6: repeat row 2 (19)

Rows 7 – 18: repeat rows 3 – 6 (19)

Measure for gauge, adjust hook size accordingly.

Sizing: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Pattern Notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

The chain/s at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

There are several decrease methods used in this pattern, so be sure to pay attention to those.

On the double crochet rounds always place the double crochet above the previous row’s Fpdc and place the Fpdc around the double crochet from 2 rows below.

Abbreviations:

Ch(s): Chain(s)
Sc: Single Crochet
St(s): Stitch(es)
Dc: Double Crochet
Sk: Skip
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Sl st: Slip stitch
Dc2tog/Dc3tog: Double crochet 2(3) together
Fdc: Foundation double crochet
Hdcslst: Half double crochet slip stitch

Fpdc2tog = Front Post Double Crochet Two Together. This is a decrease used in the tapered version of the sleeves and to help shape the hood. To make this stitch, you’ll do the first half of the stitch as a Front Post Double Crochet (leaving two loops on hook), skip the next stitch, and complete the second half of the stitch as a Front Post Double Crochet. This removes two stitches from the overall stitch count.

Fpdc3tog = Front Post Double Crochet Three Together. Same as Fpdc2tog above, except with three of the post stitches. This removes four stitches from the overall stitch count.

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Ready! Let’s get started at the neck and work our way down to the armholes…

Yoke:

Row 1: Ch-(91, 99, 107, 99, 95, 107, 107, 99, 107), dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next (13, 15, 17, 17, 17, 19, 19, 19, 21) chs, 3dc in next (mark center-most st), dc in next (13, 13, 13, 9, 7, 9, 9, 5, 5) chs, 3dc in next (mark center-most st), dc in next (31, 35, 39, 39, 39, 43, 43, 43, 47) chs, 3dc in next (mark center-most st), dc in next (13, 13, 13, 9, 7, 9, 9, 5, 5) chs, 3dc in next (mark center-most st), dc in remaining (14, 16, 18, 18, 18, 20, 20, 20, 22) chs. (97, 105, 113, 105, 101, 113, 113, 105, 113)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (97, 105, 113, 105, 101, 113, 113, 105, 113)

Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 7dc in dc of marked st ~IMO it looks better to go into the actual DC and NOT into the sc just made in the previous round~ (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts. (121, 129, 137, 129, 125, 137, 137, 129, 137)

Row 4: repeat row 2 (121, 129, 137, 129, 125, 137, 137, 129, 137)

Row 5: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to marker, 3dc in marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only one st remains, dc in final st. (129, 137, 145, 137, 133, 145, 145, 137, 145)

Row 6: repeat round 2 (129, 137, 145, 137, 133, 145, 145, 137, 145)

Sizes XS and SMALL ONLY:

Row 7: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in dc of marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts. (137, 145, x, x, x, x, x, x, x)

Row 8: repeat row 2 (137, 145, x, x, x, x, x, x, x)

Rows 9 through (28, 32, x, x, x, x, x, x, x): repeat rows 5, 2, 7, 2 in order (ending with (217, 241, x, x, x, x, x, x, x) sts)

Row (29, 33, x, x, x, x, x, x, x): Repeat row 5 (225, 249, x, x, x, x, x, x, x)

Jump to “Armhole Row” below.

All Other Sizes:

Rows 7 through 10: Repeat rows 3, 2, 5, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, 177, 169, 165, 177, 177, 169, 177) sts)

Size M ONLY:

Row 11: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in dc of marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts. (x, x, 185, x, x, x, x, x, x)

Row 12: repeat row 2 (x, x, 185, x, x, x, x, x, x)

Rows 13 through 32: repeat rows 5, 2, 11, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, 265, x, x, x, x, x, x) sts)

Row 33: repeat row 5 (x, x, 273, x, x, x, x, x, x)

Jump to “Armhole Row” below

All Other Sizes:

Rows 11 through 14: repeat rows 3, 2, 5, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, x, 201, 197, 209, 209, 201, 209) sts)

Size L ONLY:

Row 15: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in dc of marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts (x, x, x, 209, x, x, x, x, x)

Row 16: repeat row 2 (x, x, x, 209, x, x, x, x, x)

Rows 17 through (x, x, x, 36, x, x, x, x, x): repeat rows 5, 2, 15, 2 in order (ending with x, x, x, 289, x, x, x, x, x) sts)

Row 37: repeat row 5 (x, x, x, 297, x, x, x, x, x)

Jump to “Armhole Row” below.

All Other Sizes:

Rows 15 through 22: repeat rows 3, 2, 5, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, x, x, 261, 273, 273, 265, 273) sts)

Sizes XL and 2XL ONLY:

Row 23: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in dc of marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts (x, x, x, x, 269, 281, x, x, x)

Row 24: repeat row 2 (x, x, x, x, 269, 281, x, x, x)

Rows 25 through (x, x, x, x, 36, 40, x, x, x): repeat rows 5, 2, 23, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, x, x, 317, 345, x, x, x) sts)

Row (x, x, x, x, 37, 41, x, x, x): repeat row 5 (x, x, x, x, 325, 353, x, x, x)

Jump to “Armhole Row” below

All Other Sizes:

Rows 23 through 30: repeat rows 3, 2, 5, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, x, x, x, x, 337, 329, 337) sts)

Size 3XL ONLY:

Row 31: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in dc of marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts (x, x, x, x, x, x, 345, x, x)

Row 32: repeat row 2 (x, x, x, x, x, x, 345, x, x)

Rows 33 through (x, x, x, x, x, x, 40, x, x): repeat rows 5, 2, 31, 2 in order (ending with x, x, x, x, x, x, 377, x, x) sts)

Row 41: repeat row 5 (x, x, x, x, x, x, 385, x, x)

Jump to “Armhole Row” below.

All Other Sizes:

Rows 31 through 34: repeat rows 3, 2, 5, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 361, 369) sts)

Size 4XL ONLY:

Row 35: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in dc of marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 369, x)

Row 36: repeat row 2 (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 369, x)

Rows 37 through (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 44, x): repeat rows 5, 2, 35, 2 in order (ending with x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 401, x) sts)

Row 45: repeat row 5 (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 409, x)

Jump to “Armhole Row” below.

Size 5XL ONLY:

Rows 35 through 38: repeat rows 3, 2, 5, 2 (ending with (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 401) sts)

Row 39: Ch-2, turn, dc in each first two sts, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in dc of marked st (move up marker)] 4x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until only two sts remain, dc in each of final two sts (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 409)

Row 40: repeat row 2 (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 409)

Rows 41 through (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 44): repeat row 5, 2, 39, 2 in order (ending with (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 425) sts)

Row 45: repeat row 5 (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 433)

Jump to “Armhole Row” below.

Armhole (All Sizes):

Round (30, 34 34, 38, 38, 42, 42, 46, 46): Ch-1, turn, sc in (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts, sk-(47, 51, 55, 59, 65, 71, 79, 83, 87) sts, sc in (67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115, 123, 131) sts, sk-(47, 51, 55, 59, 65, 71, 79, 83, 87) sts, sc in remaining (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts. (131, 147, 163, 179, 195, 211, 227, 243, 259)

Round (31, 35, 35, 39, 39, 43, 43, 47, 47): Ch-2, turn, dc in first two sts, Fpdc around next dc two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * (13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) more times (31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63) sts so far), dc2tog over armhole sts, Fpdc around next post two rows down, repeat between * * (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) more times, dc2tog over armhole sts, Fpdc around next post two rows down, repeat between * * (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) more times, dc in each of final two sts. (129, 145, 161, 177, 193, 209, 225, 241, 257)

Body:

Round (32, 36, 36, 40, 40, 44, 44, 48, 48): Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end.

Round (33, 37, 37, 41, 41, 45, 45, 49, 49): Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc around next st two rounds down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * until one st remains, dc in final st.

Round (34, 38, 38, 42, 42, 46, 46, 50, 50): Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end.

Round (35, 39, 39, 43, 43, 47, 47, 51, 51): Ch-2, turn, dc in each of first 2 sts, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, dc in next st * repeat between * * until one st remains, dc in final st.

Rounds (36, 40, 40, 44, 44, 48, 48, 52, 52) through (79, 81, 81, 83, 83, 85, 87, 87, 89) or until desired length is reached: repeat previous four rounds

Do not fasten off, we will pick this yarn back up to start the edging.

Hood:

Attach at right lapel.

Round 1: Ch-2, dc2tog (first half worked as dc and second half worked as Fpdc), dc in next st, * Fpdc around next, dc in next * repeat between * * until two sts remain, dc2tog (first half worked as Fpdc and second half worked as dc). (87, 95, 103, 95, 91, 103, 103, 95, 103)

Round 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (87, 95, 103, 95, 91, 103, 103, 95, 103)

Rounds 3 through (13, 21, 29, 21, 17, 29, 29, 21, 29): alternate previous two rows (ending with 75 sts)

Row (14, 22, 30, 22, 18, 30, 30, 22, 30): repeat row 2 (75)

Row (15, 23, 31, 23, 19, 31, 31, 23, 31): Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, * Fpdc around next post from dc two rounds down, dc in next * repeat between * * around. (75)

Row (16, 24, 32, 24, 20, 32, 32, 24, 32): repeat row 2 (75)

Row (17, 25, 33, 25, 21, 33, 33, 25, 33): Ch-2, turn, dc in each of first two sts, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, dc in next st * repeat between * * until one st remains, dc in final st. (75)

Row (18, 26, 34, 26, 22, 34, 34, 26, 34): repeat row 2 (75)

Row (19, 27, 35, 27, 23, 35, 35, 27, 35) through 42 : repeat previous four rows in order (75)

Decrease Starts:

Row 43: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, * Fpdc around next st two rounds down, dc in next st * repeat between * * 16 more times, Fpdc3tog (see notes for details, mark this st), dc in next st, repeat between * * to end. (71)

Row 44: repeat row 2 (71)

Row 45: Ch-2, turn, dc in each of first 2 sts, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down, dc in next st * repeat between * * to one before stitch marker, dc3tog (worked as Fp, dc, Fp), dc in next st, repeat between * * until one st remains, dc in final st. (69)

Row 46: repeat row 2 (69)

Row 47: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, * Fpdc around next st two rounds down, dc in next st * repeat between * * to one before stitch marker, dc3tog (worked as Fp, dc, Fp), dc in next st, repeat between * * to end. (67)

Rows 48 through 59: alternate previous four rows (ending with 55 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to seam hood shut. Sew closed using the Invisible Shoulder Seam method. Weave in all ends.

Ribbing Prep:

First we will crochet the “prep row” for the inside edging, then we will crochet the “bottom ribbing” before continuing on to the “inner ribbing”. Where still attached…

Inside Edge Prep Row: Ch-1, sc 2x in each dc row end around to other bottom corner. (280, 284, 284, 288, 288, 292, 296, 296, 300)

Bottom Ribbing:

Row 1: Ch-11, hdcslst in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain. (10) Sl st to corresponding st on body.

Row 2: Sl st to next open st on body, turn, hdcslst in third loop only of each st to end. (10)

Row 3: Turn, hdcslst in third loop only of each st to end. Sl st to next open st on body. (10)

Rows 4 through (131, 147, 163, 179, 195, 211, 227, 243, 259): alternate previous two rows.

Rows (132, 148, 164, 180, 196, 212, 228, 244, 260): Turn, sl st in third loop only of each st to end. (10)

Cardigan Inner Ribbing:

Rotate to work up inside edge…

Row 1: Ch-11, hdcslst in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain. (10) Sl st to corresponding st on body.

Row 2: Sl st to next open st on body, turn, hdcslst in third loop only of each st to end. (10)

Row 3: Turn, hdcslst in third loop only of each st to end. Sl st to next open st on body. (10)

Rows 4 through (300, 304, 304, 308, 308, 312, 316, 316, 320): alternate previous two rows.

Sleeves:

Attach at bottom of armhole looking at inside, going into the same stitch as the “body” used… (see photo)

Round 1: Ch-1, sc in each st around, sc in bottom of armhole. Join to top of first st. (50, 54, 58, 62, 68, 74, 82, 86, 90)

Round 2: Ch-2, turn, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, dc in next st * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first st. (50, 54, 58, 62, 68, 74, 82, 86, 90)

*make sure that the Alpine stitch will be maintained when you place your very first stitch in Round 2. Additionally, it may be helpful to mark this round with a stitch marker to make counting rounds easier later.

Round 3: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join to top of first st. (50, 54, 58, 62, 68, 74, 82, 86, 90)

Round 4: Ch-2, turn, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first st. (50, 54, 58, 62, 68, 74, 82, 86, 90)

Round 5: repeat round 3 (50, 54, 58, 62, 68, 74, 82, 86, 90)

Rounds 6 through (69) or until desired length is reached: repeat previous four rounds. (50, 54, 58, 62, 68, 74, 82, 86, 90)

Rounds 70 and 71: repeat rounds 2 and 3 (50, 54, 58, 62, 68, 74, 82, 86, 90)

Decrease round to prepare for cuff. Separated out by size.

Size X-SMALL:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc around next st two rounds down. * dc in next st, Fpdc2tog (see notes), dc in next, Fpdc around next st two rounds down * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (34)

Size SMALL:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc2tog (see notes), dc in next, Fpdc around next st two rounds down, * dc in next, Fpdc2tog, dc in next, Fpdc around next st two rounds down * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (36)

Size MEDIUM:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc3tog (see notes), dc in next Fpdc2tog (see notes), * dc in next st, Fpdc2tog, dc in next, Fpdc around next st two rounds down * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (36)

Size LARGE:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc2tog (see notes), dc in next, Fpdc around next st two rounds down, * [dc in next st, Fpdc2tog] 3 times, dc in next, Fpdc around next st two rounds down * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (36)

Size XL:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc2tog (see notes), [Dc in next, Fpdc2tog] 2 times * dc in next, Fpdc around next st two rounds down, [dc in next st, Fpdc2tog] 3 times * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (38)

Size 2X:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc around next st two rounds down. * dc in next st, Fpdc2tog (see notes) * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (38)

Size 3X:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc2tog (see notes). * [dc in next st, Fpdc2tog] 5 times, dc in next, Fpdc3tog (see notes) * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (38)

Size 4X:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc3tog (see notes), [dc in next, Fpdc2tog(see notes)] 2 times * dc in next st, Fpdc3tog, [dc in next st, Fpdc2tog] 3 times * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (38)

Size 5X:

Row 72: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, Fpdc3tog (see notes), * [dc in next, Fpdc2tog(see notes)] 2 times, dc in next, Fpdc3tog * repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first st. (38)

Cuff:

Row 1: Ch-11, hdcslst in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain. (10) Sl st to corresponding st on sleeve. (10)

Row 2: Sl st to next open st on sleeve, turn, hdcslst in third loop only of each st to end. (10)

Row 3: Turn, hdcslst in third loop only of each st to end. (10)

Rows 4 through (33, 35, 35, 35, 37, 37, 37, 37, 37): alternate previous two rows.

Row (34, 36, 36, 36, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38): Sl st to base of row 1, turn, sl st in third loop only of each st to end. (10)

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Seam row 1 to final row and weave in all ends. Repeat on other arm.

Pockets:

Left:

Row 1: Ch-37, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end. (35)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (35)

Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, * Fpdc around post of dc two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * to end. (35)

Row 4: repeat row 2

Row 5: Ch-2, turn, dc in each of first 2 sts, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * until one st remains, dc in final st. (35)

Row 6: repeat row 2

Rows 7 through 10: repeat previous four rows.

Row 11: Ch-2, turn, dc2tog (first half dc, second half Fp), dc in next, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, dc in next st * repeat between * * to end. (34)

Row 12: repeat row 2 (34)

Row 13: Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc in next, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, dc in next st * repeat between * * until one st remains, dc in final st. (33)

Row 14: repeat row 2 (33)

Rows 15 through 30: repeat previous four rows in order (ending with 25 sts)

Row 31: repeat row 11 (24)

Rotate to work around pocket…

Ch-1, 2sc in each dc row end to corner, 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across bottom, 3sc in corner st, 2sc in each dc row end up to corner, 3sc in corner, sc in each st across top of pocket, 2sc in same as first st. Fasten off using Invisible Join and leaving a super long tail for sewing pocket to cardigan (or not, if you plan to sl st the pocket into the edging).

Right:

Row 1: Ch-37, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end. (35)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (35)

Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, * Fpdc around post of dc two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * to end. (35)

Row 4: repeat row 2

Row 5: Ch-2, turn, dc in each of first 2 sts, Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * until one st remains, dc in final st. (35)

Row 6: repeat row 2

Rows 7 through 10: repeat previous four rows.

Row 11: Ch-2, turn, dc in next, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, dc in next st * repeat between * *until two sts remain, Dc2tog (first half Fp, second half dc). (34)

Row 12: repeat row 2 (34)

Row 13: Ch-2, turn, dc in each of first 2 sts, * Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, dc in next st * repeat between * * until two sts remains, dc2tog. (33)

Row 14: repeat row 2 (33)

Rows 15 through 30: repeat previous four rows in order (ending with 25 sts)

Row 31: repeat row 11 (24)

Rotate to work around pocket…

Ch-1, 2sc in each dc row end to corner, 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across bottom, 3sc in corner st, 2sc in each dc row end up to corner, 3sc in corner, sc in each st across top of pocket, 2sc in same as first st. Fasten off using Invisible Join and leaving a super long tail for sewing pocket to cardigan (or not, if you plan to sl st the pocket into the edging).

Sew pocket to cardigan body, OR line up and “pin” into place using stitch markers. On the edging prep row, sc through both thicknesses on the outer edges. Sew the top and inside of the pocket with the yarn tail.

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