In Part 3 of this easy crochet sweater pattern, we’ll cover how to add a cozy hood and a simple border to finish off your Campfire Cardigan. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 and if you prefer everything in one easy-to-print place, you can purchase the complete ad-free PDF of the pattern here.
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Earlier this week I shared Part 1 and Part 2 of “The Campfire Cardigan.” Thank you all for such a kind response to this easy crochet sweater pattern! For any of you on the fence about tackling this project, I think you’ll see today that there really are no big scary secret parts of this patten that will leave you with a half-finished sweater in your closet for the next 12 years. This sweater really is a lot easier than it looks! (We can thank the hexagons for that! They truly work magic in this pattern!)
For the final stretch of this easy crochet sweater pattern, we’re going to be adding a simple hood and then working a border around the entire sweater to tidy up all the edges.
Oh, and we’ll be weaving in ends. Yeah, there are sort of a lot of ends to weave in. Honestly, it really didn’t take me that long to wrangle my ends, but I know it’s never anyone’s favorite part of crocheting. Just put on a good TV show, get yourself some chocolate and bust ’em out like the pro weaver you are! You can do this.
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“The Campfire Cardigan”
Easy Crochet Sweater Pattern
Part 3
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Sizes: (Measurements when laying flat)
S/M: Length: 28.5”, Chest Width: 17.5”, Arm Length: 21”, but easily customized
M/L: Length: 30”, Chest Width: 20.5”, Arm Length: 22”, but easily customized
L/XL: Length: 30”, Chest Width: 23.5”, Arm Length: 22”, but easily customized
Sample pictured is a size S/M.
Supplies:
Purchase a kit with all the yarn necessary plus a printed copy of the pattern here!
• Lion Brand New Basic 175 (Weight: 4/medium – 175 yds, 3.5 oz)
– Color A: Café Au Lait – 3 (4, 4) balls
– Color B: Juniper – 1 (2, 2) balls
– Color C: Thyme – 2 (3, 3) balls
– Color D: Camel – 2 (3, 3) balls
• Tapestry needle
• Size L (8 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers or safety pins
Gauge:
• 3 granny clusters + 3 spaces = 4”, slightly less than 6 rows = 4” worked in double crochet granny pattern
Abbreviations and Glossary (US terms):
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
tch – turning chain
yo – yarn over
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
cluster – 3 dc stitches in same sp
rep – repeat
sp – space
ch1sp – the space created by chaining 1 in the previous row/round
ch3sp – the space created by chaining 3 in the previous row/round
View Part 1 of the pattern to make the hexagon base and seam the arm holes.
View Part 2 of the pattern to add sleeves and length at the bottom.
Cardigan Hood
Notes:
• Hood is worked in a rectangle shape and then seamed at the end. (See photo above.)
• When working Row 1, back seam where hexagons meet counts as 1 granny cluster. (So work 3 dc into the ch1sp on either side of the seam, chaining 1 in between.)
• As done previously when switching colors at the end of a row, use the color of the upcoming row to complete the final yo of the row you’re finishing. Fasten off previous color. Proceed with new color in the next row. (See photo in Part 2 of pattern.)
All sizes:
With RS facing, attach Color D in sixth space from the back seam on the right side of sweater. Place marker in sixth space from the back seam on the left side of the sweater. (See photo below.) Left-handed crocheters: Attach yarn on left side of sweater and place marker on right side
Row 1: With Color D, ch 3, 2 dc in first sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in each sp until marked sp, 3 dc in marked sp; turn.(Switch to Color A in final dc as described above.) (12 clusters)
Row 2: With Color A, Ch 4, (3 dc, ch 1) in each sp until no spaces remain, end with 1 dc in tch; turn. (11 clusters)
Row 3: Using Color A, rep Row 1.
Row 4: Using Color A, rep Row 2. (Switch to Color D in final dc as described above.)
Row 5: (increase) Using Color D, ch 3, 2 dc in first sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 5 sps, 3 dc in middle dc of next cluster, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 6 sps; turn. (Switch to Color C in final dc as described above.) (13 clusters)
Row 6: Using Color C, rep Row 2.
Row 7: Using Color C, rep Row 1.
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Row 8: Using Color C, rep Row 2.
Row 9: (increase) Using Color C, ch 3, 2 dc in first sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 6 sps, 3 dc in middle dc of next cluster, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 6 sps; turn. (Switch to Color D in final dc as described above.) (14 clusters)
Row 10: Using Color D, rep Row 2. (Switch to Color A in final dc as described above.)
Row 11: Using Color A, rep Row 1.
Row 12: Using Color A, rep Row 2. (Switch to Color D in final dc as described above.)
Row 13: (increase) Using Color D, ch 3, 2 dc in first sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 6 sps, 3 dc in middle dc of next cluster, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 7 sps; turn. (Switch to Color A in final dc as described above.) (15 clusters)
Row 14: Using Color A, rep Row 2.
Row 15: Using Color A, rep Row 1.
Row 16: Using Color A, rep Row 2.
Row 17: (increase) Using Color A, ch 3, 2 dc in first sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 7 sps, 3 dc in middle dc of next cluster, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each of next 7 sps; turn. (Switch to Color D in final dc as described above.) (16 clusters)
Row 18: Using Color D, rep Row 2. (Switch to Color A in final dc as described above.)
Rows 19, 21, 23, 25: Using Color A, rep Row 1.
Rows 20, 22, 24: Using Color A, rep Row 2.
Fasten off.
Seaming Hood
Fold hood rectangle in half with RS facing out. Pin using safety pins or stitch markers. Using a tapestry needle and a doubled-over length of Color D, sew hood seam using the mattress stitch.
Final Border (the home stretch!)
Notes:
• One row of border granny stitch is worked around entire sweater (except sleeves). Hood receives two rows of border stitch.
Make sure all ends are woven into sweater.
Attach Color D at the bottom of hood on right side where the hood meets the shoulder. Left-handed crocheters: Attach Color D on left side of hood bottom and reverse all mentions of “right” and “left.”
Read through entire round before beginning:
Round 1: With Color D, ch 3, 2 dc in first sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in each sp around hood, down left front of sweater, across bottom of sweater, up the front right side of sweater, sl st to ch 3 from beginning of round to join; do not turn. Work extra (3 dc, c1) in bottom front corners of sweater. (See photo below.)
Round 1 cont: Ch 1, (3dc, ch 1) in next 24 sps, ending where hood meets shoulder on left side, sl st into next sp, 1 sl st into next dc to secure.
Fasten off.
Call your friends, sharpen your axe, grab your marshmallows and head out to build yourself a campfire!
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Irene Fournier says
Basically started this pattern because I had alot of loose pieces of yard from other projects and thought it would be a good chance to use them up. I have had lots of wonderful compliments on it as I used alot of pinks and red with a silver thread. Am starting another one with greens and blues because I find I can make this to measure with not too much bother. Thanks for the input from everyone as I feel I will probably add some pockets on this one. The last one I didn’t sew the hood together so makes an awesome huge collar.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh I love the idea of a huge collar! What a great idea!
Stephanie says
Can this made without the hood? Or would it look weird?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
It could totally be made without a hood! You could even just work a small collar if you wanted, although I don’t think it would need anything necessarily.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
angie says
I was just going to ask the same question – about making this fab cardigan w/o the hood. I would like to know, thought, if you know if it would be much less yarn needed w/o making the hood? (If I’m ordering all my yarn at once.) TIA!! 🙂
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Angie,
The hood doesn’t take up a significant amount of yarn of any one color, so I’m guessing you’d probably need the same number of skeins. I’m sorry I haven’t made it without the hood so I can’t give you exact yardage.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Sharon Benson says
hi jess
great pattern
im using a 6.5mm hook which is what my yarn recommends
should i of used an 8mm as my hexagon feels quite thick
would the 8mm make it looser thanks
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Sharon,
I would suspect an 8mm would indeed make it looser. I actually had to use a hook size larger than I thought I would just to be able to achieve a good drape for my sweater. I don’t think much would be lost if you moved up sizes. 🙂
Jess
Sharon Benson says
thanks im now using an 8mm…it feels much better…also i did 14 rounds on hexagon then did a few extra rounds on the front and back panels…as the sleeves were getting big …just about to start lengthening the bottom and sleeves now.thanks again
Kelly says
Is there a video for how to crochet the hood, and how to seam it correctly? I thought I seamed correctly but after finishing it wasnt, and I had to remove the seams (which is like sewing in ends…argh) thanks in advance! 🙂 Kelly
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Kelly,
Oh yes! I hate removing seams! To seam the hood, you’re just taking the hood of the rectangle and folding it in half and sewing that one seam. So when worn, the seam just runs along the top of your head, from your face to the crown of your head. Does that make sense? 🙂
Jess
Hannah says
This explanation was really helpful for me! Thanks.
Sandie Mumford says
Thank you so much for these patterns. I’m gonna make one for me and one for each of my grown daughters.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
You’re welcome, Sandie! I’m sure they’ll love what you make!
Jess
Claire says
Thanks so much for this pattern it’s great, I have customised it slightly by adding a few knitted rows of rib to the cuffs as I found they kept getting caught on things. Pockets on the front and a belt. I love it.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh that’s a great idea! And I love that you added pockets too. I wish I would have done that on mine. Maybe there will need to be a Campfire Cardigan sequel. 🙂
Chris says
Started this straight from video, without even looking at pattern. Plan on making in different sizes for homeless children in area. Also hoping to make as Christmas presents! Wish me luck and fast crocheting
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Wow, what an awesome use of your creativity! Everyone can use something made with that much love. I hope you enjoy the process!
Jess
Shirley says
This pattern was a bit hard in the bigining but I got the hang of it and I absolutely love this song muck and I just wanted to know where you by your yarn because I’m restocking on my yarn and I’m so excited about it I love all of York patterns could you please chek OTE my YouTube channel its Susie Susi
Sebesa Stohldrier says
Thx Jess! I’m still way back on the hexagons.. I’ll catch up someday. It took me a few tries but I finally caught on, and understand ‘row 3 has 3 motifs and it’s one of 6 side’s. I can finally see it and double check it. I started with the L hook, and it comes out kinda Lacy and tensioning is a bear. I’ll make the next he with a k hook, 6.5mm, and see if I like it better. So far it looks like an Afghan to me, and not to warm.
Sebesa Stohldrier says
Hey Jess, I have a question: if you use an 8mm hook for a size large with weight 4 yarn, would you use a slightly larger hook, say an 8.5 or 9mm, with a weight 3 sport yarn? I’m new to crochet, I learned it to make slippers, since my feet are always cold. So I’ve been crocheting for, maybe, 2 months. I bought the sport yarn to make matching granny square slippers for the cardiac. I jest haven’t bought the cardiac hook yet, feeling I don’t have the right size. The only near size I have is n/15 10 mm. Thanks in Advan ce for the help, Sebesa
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Sebesa,
Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet! If you yarn is slightly lighter than what I used, which is sounds like it is, I’d also decrease your hook size (so something smaller than a 8mm). You could look on the label of the yarn and usually there’s a hook size recommended. The pattern is written in a way that you can swap out a lighter yarn and then just add additional rounds to your hexagon to make it big enough for your body. You may like to add additional rows/rounds to the bottom of the sweater and the sleeves as well.
Happy crocheting!
jess
Cindy Wood says
Thank you. I will make this for my Mom.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
What an awesome daughter you are, Cindy! 🙂
Anne says
Hi Jess. Thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern.
I would like to make my sweater a little less holey. Can I achieve this by no chains between clusters and only ch2 in corners? How will this affect sizing?
This willl be my first ever garment of any sort, so I want it to look extra special
Thank you .