The Farren Cardigan Crochet Pattern- Part 5
The Farren crochet cardigan pattern features lacy details, long sleeves, a button front and is size inclusive. Made with Superwash Merino, it's sure to keep you warm on those cool summer nights. Find Part 5 of the free pattern below or grab the PDF version in my shop.
The day has finally come to share The Farren Cardigan with you and I could not be more excited. I’ve been dreaming up this design for so long and I’m so happy that it is finally ready. Cardigans are one of my favorite things to design and I knew I wanted to come up with a lightweight lacy one that could be used from Spring to Fall. The open details paired with Lion Brand’s Superwash Merino ended up being perfect.
The Farren is the sister design to The Freya Cardigan knitting pattern. I love when I can translate the same design into knit and crochet. While the Farren and Freya are sisters, they are definitely not twins. The overall lace design is very similar, but each one is clearly unique to its craft.
Due to the lace details in these designs, the patterns are fairly lengthy. So in order to make it easier to follow I’ll be breaking The Farren down into separate blog posts for each section. I will also be running a Make Along for both The Farren and Freya starting June 8th and running through July 13th. It’s a great way to complete a project in a timely manner, plus enter to win some fabulous prizes.
The Make Along will be available for Free here on the blog, but you also have the options of purchasing the PDF pattern now in my shop or grabbing the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn which includes all the yarn you’ll need in the color of your choice as well as a digital copy of the pattern. It’s the perfect option for those who want to get a little head start.
I’m thrilled to be bringing you the Farren and Freya Cardigan Make Along this summer. I’ve already purchased more yarn and I’ll be making another Freya Cardigan right along with you. Comment below if you’ll be joining in and then make sure to share your progress along the way over on Instagram and TikTok using #freyaandfarrenmal in order to enter to win some of the amazing prizes.
The Farren Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Materials:
1590-2602 yards of Lion Brand 100% Superwash Merino (pictured in Sage)
Crochet hook size D (3.25mm)
Crochet hook size G (4mm)
7/8” buttons (6)
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Stitch markers
Gauge:
20 sts and 10 rows in double crochet = 4” square
Abbreviations:
Ch(s)- chain(s)
St(s)- stitch(es)
Sl st- slip st
Sc- single crochet
Dc- double crochet
Sk- skip
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
BLO- back loop only
Size:
XS: fits bust 28-30” (approx. 1590 yards) 6 skeins
S: fits bust 32-34” (approx. 1697 yards) 6 skeins
M: fits bust 36-38” (approx. 1826 yards) 6 skeins
L: fits bust 40-42” (approx. 1985 yards) 7 skeins
XL: fits bust 44-46” (approx. 2072 yards) 7 skeins
2X: fits bust 48-50” (approx. 2177 yards) 8 skeins
3X: fits bust 52-54” (approx. 2318 yards) 8 skeins
4X: fits bust 56-58” (approx. 2459 yards) 9 skeins
5X: fits bust 60-62” (approx. 2602 yards) 9 skeins
Notes:
1. Pattern is worked in five pieces (back panel, two front panels and two sleeves) worked bottom up and then seamed together. The front and back panels are seamed at the shoulders and then sleeves are sewn in place. Underarms and sides are then seamed to complete the cardigan. The button band is then added directly to the front edges of the cardigan.
2.Pattern is made with 6-8” of positive ease.
3. Model is wearing a size 2X and is 5’9”
4.For a shorter length cardigan take out a Row 2-14 repeat from the back and front panels.
Seaming:
Lay Back Panel and two Front Panels together at the shoulders with RS facing each other. Using your preferred seaming method attach front panels to back panel.
Attach the sleeves to the sides of the cardigan, using your preferred seaming method, making sure to align the center of the sleeve with the shoulder seam. Make sure the sleeves are attached evenly from the center shoulder seam, down the sides. Using stitch markers to hold the sleeve in place is recommended.
Fold cardigan so that the back and front panels are on top of each other. Then seam the sleeves from the underarm to the cuff. Seam the sides from the underarm down to the bottom.
Button Band:
With 4mm hook, attach yarn to bottom right panel on RS in 1st st of ribbing and ch 1.
Row 1: sc in same st as joined yarn and evenly around the entire front edge of cardigan placing one stin each st of ribbing, 2 sts in each dc row and one stitch in each st across the back, ch 1, turn. Approx. (333(333, 333, 333, 333, 337, 337, 337, 337))
Row 2-8: sl st BLO in each st across, ch 1, turn.
XS(S, M, L, XL)-ONLY
Row 9: sl st BLO 7, *ch 3, sk 3, sl st BLO 15, repeat from * 5 times, ch 3, sk 3, sl st BLO to end of row, ch 1, turn.
2X(3X, 4X, 5X)-ONLY
Row 9: sl st BLO 5, *ch 3, sk 3, sl st BLO 15, repeat from * 5 times, ch 3, sk 3, sl st BLO to end of row, ch 1, turn.
Rows 10-16: sl st BLO in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew buttons to left side of button band in line with each button hole. To get buttons lined up correctly it can be helpful to pin the right side of band on top of the left and then place stitch markers or pins on the left side of the band where the center of the button hole is.
Congrats on finishing your Farren Cardigan. I hope you love it! Don’t forget to share your finished Farren photos on social media and make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo and use #freyaandfarrenmal
Our last giveaway is a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards to Lion Brand Yarn! All you have to do to enter is share a photo of your Farren or Freya on Instagram. I’ll be picking winners July 20th. Good luck!
