Caron Chunky Cakes is the hottest new yarn in the Cake family to hit Michaels. This super cute, easy-to-make Blanket Cardigan has just been released and has jumped right near the top of my personal to-do list! It looks hot and cozy. Perfect for a chilly winter day.
This simple pattern uses the concept of a rectangle made from half double crochet into the horizontal bar. It really creates the next texture. Here is a simple diagram to demonstrate:
After it's done, it's a simple fold to create the armholes and you are ready to go. It's a great beginner project to get started with crocheted clothing.
Mikey is undecided at this time on whether or not to film a tutorial. Leave him a yay or a nay in the comments below if you'd like him to film this one.
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Tutorial
How to Do Whip Stitch Join
Hope Sherman says
What is the approximate length of the chain of 66. You have to crochet till piece reaches approx 36 inch when slight stretch. Am trying to decide if I need to add to starting chain so will be longer from neck to bottom. Love the stitch for this.
Mikey says
I'm sorry. I don't know that information as the dimensions on the pattern were for the sizing and not length of chain itself. It will stretch as you wear it though.
Shirley jakonen says
Video on sweater please
Mikey says
I did the work and released it this morning. It's link in the article. I saw your message earlier and put in the work. I hope it helps.
Anna says
Learning anything from Crochet Crowd is adding knowledge to help achieve to a wonderful end and continue to use forever
Heather osborne says
It would be nice to see a tutorial on this sweater
Mikey says
Understood... It will be available to the public soon.
Elizabeth Mann says
I would love to see a video of this! Please!!!
jX says
No Blue Button
Marina King says
button added
Celeste says
PLEEEEASE make a video!!!
Mikey says
That yarn has been discontinued and I don't have any in stock to make a video. I'm sorry.
Donna says
Miley .... I don't think the yarn matters ... people seem confused by the stitch ... someone commented that she doesn't understand what you mean by the horizontal bar. Some of us are visual learners .... so any yarn demonstrating three short rows would do ....
Mikey says
Here's a demonstration we have for the Horizontal Bar. This Stitch Appears in the Highline Super Scarf. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEbj9M0yS-g
Christine Farrell Saulnier says
please film
Tracy says
Please film! I don’t know how to crochet without your amazing videos!
jX says
No Blue Button
Marina King says
button added
Susie Volmenator says
Need a tutorial (video) because I don't understand the horizontal bar?
Martha says
LOve this! Is there a way to make it larger? Thank you
Martha says
Why am I not finding the pattern? Sorry
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Click on the pink “Get Pattern” button to see the written instructions.
Yoely says
I would love a tutorial about this pattern. Could anyone help me: The link doesn't let me download the pattern. Thanks!
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I not sure why your link it not working. I just tested it and it took me right to the pattern.
Suzanne Russell says
I’m completely confused on how to fold it to make the sleeves and wear it. ? I’m an avid pattern reader too. I just don’t get it. Please help!?
Angi Jenkins says
Yes, a video especially for beginners. I have a lot of questions.
Kate Paige says
Yes please on a tutorial! Is love to make this the first thing I make that I can wear!
Donna says
Don't think I would need a tutorial but I am not sure how to form the 'sleeves'. Is there a diagram to show how to lay out the rectangle and fold it and where to sew?
Darcey Jacobs says
Jeanne - is it foundation corner to foundation corner to create the sleeve or foundation corner to last row corner?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I believe it's foundation to last row.
Vicki Wilson says
Please film a tutorial.
Destiny says
YES On the tutorial 🙂
Rena Black says
Oh yes I would like to have it. Thanks Mikey
Elizabeth says
Love it please make a tutorial. Feel better Mikey
Lynne Mahoney says
yes please Mikey do a tutorial for the blanket cardigan thanks for all your tutorials much love to you both
Suzanne says
yes for me it is easier since I am a visual learner
Adriana says
A tutorial would be wonderful!!
Teniece says
I'm not sure on a whole tutorial but I would like a short snippet of a visual of where the hook goes in. I have a general idea but it would be appreciated! As I understand, Mikey is super sick so focus on that!
Holly P says
No on the tutorial. With the diagram, it is simple enough.
Patricia Jaroslawski says
it's pretty simple but maybe you could do a quickie tutorial demonstrating the stitch; where to put your hook into the hdc.
Arlene Mock says
I love this pattern but would need a plus size pattern. I this possible?
Norma Williams says
Yes on the tutorial! Thanks for the pattern!
Lynn says
My my yes! I think I'd live in this blanket cardigan! Yay for a tuturial! 🙂
Christine Parcel Peterson says
I am excited to try this pattern. I have only made one other cardigan in all my years of crocheting, and it was not very good. So Yes! I would love to see a Mikey Tutorial!
Anne says
Yes it would be great as i find seeing someone doing helps me a lot.
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Lyn Reynolds says
Yes please, a tutorial would be great. Love all the tutorials, so easy to follow along.
Connie Waite says
Demensions?love you guys!
Karen Belkosky says
I would be very happy if Mikey made a tutorial of this cardigan ?❤️??
jen says
yay for a video tutorial not good at following patterns
Patricia Ponte says
I love this cardigan, it seems to be simple enough but I have a question how did you do the border, is the only thing. Thanks Mikey and Diva Dan for all you do for us. LOVE YA GUYS!!!!!!
Jackie D says
Tutorial please!!!! Love the idea!!!
Karen says
Yay.. would love to see a tutorial on this one. I've made a similar one from another yarn.. it is lovely and warm...
Halyphill says
Nay! The diagram and additional previous basic tutorial information is good enough. The hardest part of this pattern is in the folding.
helen says
Yes please a video !!!!