Come Again Cardigan
Rebirth of the Autumn Rose Cardi
The Come Again Cardigan was designed directly from the Autumn Rose Pattern. Because of the errors in the original pattern, it had to be discarded but I hope that the new version will be easier to understand. Please alert me to any mistakes or confusing language if you decide to make this project. I’ve gone over it carefully but these things have a way of creeping in!
The Come Again Cardigan is rated as “advanced difficulty”. This is not because it is hard to work but because you must keep very careful track of what you are doing. The waist shaping is accomplished by using progressively smaller hooks. When working the sleeve cap, the shells of the stitch pattern are reduced gradually.
I must put in a good word for this wonderful microfiber yarn. I’ve worked with Caron Country before but this time I really appreciated the easy way that the yarn slides off the hook. It also has a beautiful sheen which makes for great stitch definition. There’s a lot of discussion about splitting on Ravelry but with this pattern you’ll be using an H hook and I encountered no splitting at all. Just take care as you work into your loops to be sure to get under all the plies of the yarn.
The pattern for the Come Again Cardigan is here: Come Again Cardigan D
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Ruby
May 8, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Thank you for the free pattern! The cardigan is beautiful and I can’t wait to try it!
Wolf Crochet
May 8, 2012 at 3:13 pm
I hope you make it Ruby! Don’t forget to post a photo of it on Ravelry so that I can see it.
EL
May 8, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Looks great! I love the color.
Wolf Crochet
May 9, 2012 at 2:49 pm
I like this color too El, it’s like a very dark caramel.
Olivia
May 8, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Hello, I have a question. I don’t fully understand the directions for Shaping Armhole,
Row 1: Sl st across (2 dc, 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc, 2 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc–13 sts).
Does this mean that I should do a whole row around the arm in just slip stitches, then do the double crochet part?
Wolf Crochet
May 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Olivia, these directions simply mean that you are going to decrease by 13 stitches to get your armhole. So on your first row under “Shape Armhole” you will not follow your regular pattern for the first 13 stitches. Instead, you will slip stitch across these 13 stitches and then follow the directions for the remainder of the row. Have you ever made a garment with set-in sleeves? This is a pretty standard set of directions for an armhole and most people who make garments would be familiar with it. Again, I have rated this pattern as “difficult”, not because of the armhole but because of the need to focus on what you are doing when you get to the shaping. Your question indicates that you are unfamiliar with a pattern of this nature. Would something simpler be a better choice for you?
Olivia
May 9, 2012 at 10:35 pm
No, I have been searching for a while for something I like in a sweater. Not much luck when it comes to a garment for an intermediate crocheter who has never made one before. Most have been pretty bland in design. I just can’t invest time & money on something I don’t like. Sigh…
Tamara
January 7, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Lovely sweater Carol! I linked to it this morning on my blog, at http://www.mooglyblog.com/10-free-crochet-cardigan-patterns Thanks for sharing it!
Wolf Crochet
January 7, 2013 at 7:12 pm
Thank you for linking to it Tamara!
Adriana Olivares Adams
May 13, 2013 at 11:53 pm
Hi! I’m having trouble at the armhole, at the end of row 1 I should have 22 shells, but I only have 12, I’ve counted and recounted, and everything leading to this is correct. Do you have any suggestions?
Wolf Crochet
May 14, 2013 at 8:27 am
Adriana, you are correct. I don’t know where I came up with 22 shells. I will correct the pattern. You are starting out with 16 shells on the back and decreasing 2 shells on each side which results in 12 shells. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Adriana Olivares Adams
May 14, 2013 at 11:01 am
Whew! I continued working on it, hoping it would work. It’s working up so quickly and nicely, thank you!
Wolf Crochet
May 14, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Adriana, I think my first error was a typo and then I mindlessly copied it over and over! I’m happy that you stuck with it.