Crochet Classic Ribbed Cardigan
Crocheting a pattern can be intimidating for a beginner, but with the step-by-step instructions for this classic ribbed cardigan, you’ll be absolutely sure of your success. With basic crochet stitches, assembly instructions and tips and tricks, you’ll have a beautiful cardigan made in no time! Before you begin your project, make sure you have everything you need. You will need yarn, crochet hooks and scissors at the minimum. If you plan to embroider or accentuate your cardigan with any other decorations, such as buttons or appliqués, make sure to have those materials ready before starting. You may also want to have a measuring tape and pins handy to help ensure accuracy when sewing pieces together.
Your pattern will indicate how much yarn you need, but it’s always best to double-check before you start your project. To calculate the amount of yarn needed, multiply the length of your cardigan by its width. Then, compare that number to how much is listed on the label of your chosen yarn. Note: If you plan to embroider details onto or embellish the cardigan in any way, adjust your calculations accordingly. There’s nothing worse than having to rush out and buy more yarn halfway through a project!
When calculating yarn amounts, be as specific as possible. Different brands and styles of yarn can have varying yardages per skein, meaning a different amount will be required depending on the one you choose to use. For example, if a pattern calls for 5 skeins at 455 yards each and you decide to switch to a worsted weight yarn that has 355 yards per skein, you’ll need 6 total skeins instead of. 
Before you start your project, make sure you understand the fundamentals of crochet. This includes the stitches used to form crochet shapes. To begin, master the single crochet stitch. This is probably the easiest and most common beginner-level stitch – simply hold your yarn and hook in your dominant hand and draw a loop through the chain on your hook with each motion. As well as mastering single crochet, becoming familiar with half-double and double crochet stitches can be beneficial when tackling your cardigan project.
Understanding these three basic stitches will help you to learn how to shape crocheted fabric into garments like cardigans. Now that you’ve picked the yarn weight, Measure your original gauge swatch to determine what size hook you will need to use. If you are following a pattern given in UK crochet terms or metric measurements, use the conversion chart to choose the right hook size. You may need a few different sizes of hooks, depending on the shapes and stitches you are creating. Make sure you have all of your supplies gathered before you start your project.
Before attempting to make your Classic Ribbed Cardigan, it is important that you master the classic ribbed stitch. This stitch is an essential part of many crochet projects including sweaters, blankets and bags. The ribbed stitch involves alternating two different stitches in succession to create a textured look. It may take some practice to perfect this step so don’t be discouraged if you need to watch videos or get help from an instructor to fully understand it. Once you’ve got the swing of things it will be much easier to move onto your project.
As you are getting started, it is a good idea to scrap yarn. Practicing the stitch with scrap yarn will help you feel comfortable and confident when crocheting your cardigan. Additionally, keep in mind that it may take some time for you to get used the motions, but eventually you will be able to accomplish the ribbed stitch without much thought. After practice and patience, you will be ready to move onto making your wonderful cardigan. Good luck!
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