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Create your free account · no credit cardBottom-Up Raglan Cardigan in Half Double Crochet
A structured cardigan with ribbed details, worked from the hem up with set-in sleeves and a buttoned front.
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At a Glance
The Bottom-Up Raglan Cardigan in Half Double Crochet is a free Advanced-level wearable pattern using Worsted weight yarn with a I-9 / 5.5 mm hook . Estimated time: 11-18 hours. Finished size: Chest 42.5 inches (108 cm), length 22 inches (56 cm) — fits size adult m. You'll need approximately approximately 1150 yards (1052 meters) of yarn.
113 steps across 8 sections · Free under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — you can sell finished items
🧶 Pattern Instructions
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Step 1Block all pieces lightly to their final dimensions and allow them to dry completely.
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Step 2Sew each sleeve's raglan edges to the corresponding back and front raglan edges, easing gently if needed.
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Step 3Sew the left and right front to the back along the side seams, then sew each sleeve seam from the cuff up to the underarm bind-off.
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Step 4Work the left front band in ribbed single crochet up the left front edge.
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Step 5Work the right front band in ribbed single crochet up the right front edge, placing buttonholes as indicated in the pattern.
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Step 6Work the neckband in ribbed single crochet around the neckline, joining the back neck, sleeves, and fronts.
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Step 7Sew buttons opposite each buttonhole on the right band.
✂️ Finishing
Weave in all ends securely. If you've blocked the pieces already, a gentle steam or light blocking of the bands and neckband will even out the ribbed texture and help the button bands lie flat against the body. Sew your buttons through both the band and the cardigan body, making them secure enough to withstand regular use.
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📌 Before You Begin
Turning chains and starting chains do not count as stitches unless the row says so. The number in brackets at the end of each row is the stitch count you should have.
Row 1 is the right side (RS). Left and right edges are as you look at the right side.
Change colour on the last pull-through of the row before the one that names the new colour, and carry or cut the old colour as you prefer.
Check your gauge before you start. If you have more stitches than the gauge, try a larger hook; fewer, a smaller hook.
You've left the sizing open—this pattern is scaled for adult medium at your gauge; the designer will recalculate it based on your hook and yarn gauge.
This cardigan is worked as separate flat pieces (back, fronts, and sleeves) from hem to shoulder, then seamed together with raglan shaping at the armholes.
The front bands and neckband are worked last, directly onto the finished pieces, and the right band includes six buttonholes.
Blocking lightly before assembly ensures the pieces lay flat and the seams align cleanly.
🎁 Ways to Use This
Layer over a tee or dress shirt for a professional, pulled-together look.
Wear as a cozy layer while working from home or curled up with a book.
Gift to a friend who appreciates thoughtful, handmade knitwear in a neutral palette.
Pair with jeans and simple jewelry for an everyday cardigan that works across seasons.
🧺 Care Instructions
Wash in cool water with gentle soap, lay flat or dry flat on a towel, and reshape if needed while damp. Avoid high heat and wringing to preserve the yarn's soft hand and the cardigan's structure.
🧶 This pattern was generated automatically and may contain errors. Always test your gauge before starting.
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