This cute cluster stitch cardigan is worked from the top down, with a half double crochet (half treble UK) for the increased rows, then after dividing for the armholes a cluster stitch, which works up quickly.

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK terms

sc=single crochet (double crochet in UK terms)

hdc=half double crochet (half treble crochet UK terms)

dc=double crochet (treble crochet UK terms)

ch=chain

inc=increase 

dec=decrease

ws=wrong side

rs=right side

rpt=repeat

slst=slip stitch

sk=skip

Cl=Cluster stitch,yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook, ch1 to finish cluster.

Materials

60-80g Paintbox yarns dk LoveCrafts pistachio green

3.5, 4 & 4.5 mm hooks

3 x 15 mm buttons

Gauge Square

With 4mm hook

Row1 Ch11, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each chain across. (9) Turn

Row2-5 ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc 8. (9) Turn

Square should measure 2 x 2 inches.

If you're out with a 4mm hook try 4.5mm hook.

If you have problems hitting the length but the width is ok, try dc instead of hdc.

How to do the cluster stitch

Preemie 2-4lb

Size to fit: 12 Inch chest Premature Baby

Length from shoulder approx 6.5 Inches

Sleeve length from shoulder 6 inches

Ch32  with 4mm hook

Row1 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each of next 3ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 4ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 10ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 4ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 4ch.  (38) Turn

Row2 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 4, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 6, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 12, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 6, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 5. (46) Turn

Row3 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 5, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 8, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 14, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 8, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 6.  (54) Turn

Row4 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 6, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 10, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 16, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 10, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 7.  (62) Turn

Row5 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 7, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 12, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 18, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 12, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 8. (70) Turn

Row6 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 8, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 14, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 20, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 14, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 9. (78) Turn

Row7 (Divide for arm holes) ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of the next 9, 3 hdc in next, skip next 16, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 22, 3 hdc in next, skip next 16, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 10. (54) Turn

Row8 sc all increasing 7 evenly.  (61) Turn

Change to 4.5mm hook

Row9  ch1, dc in base of ch1, *cl,sk1, cl* repeat to last stitch, dc. (30 clusters) Turn

Row10 Ch1, sc in base of ch1, ch1, *sc in between cluster, ch1* repeat to end,  sc in last. Turn

 Row11 ch1, dc in base of ch1, cluster in each ch1 space across, dc in last.

Repeat Row 10 and 11 until work measures approximately 7.5 Inches from the shoulder. 

Sleeves

With 4mm hook

Row1 join yarn under arm, ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 19, slst to first. (20) Turn

Row2 ch1, sc in same, sc all, slst to first. (20) Turn

Row3 ch1, *cl, sk1* repeat to end, slst to first.  (10 clusters) Turn

Row4 ch1, *sc in between the cluster, ch1* repeat to end, slst to first. Turn

Row5 ch1, cluster in each ch1 space, slst to first. Turn

Repeat rows 4 and 5 until the sleeve measures 7 inches from shoulder.

Fasten off and repeat for the other sleeve.

Neck/Button/Buttonhole Band

With 3.5mm hook

With the right side facing, join yarn to the right and ch1, sc around the collar, ch1, dc down to bottom. Fasten off.

Join yarn at the bottom of the other side, ch1, dc same amount of stitches as the other side.

Fasten off make sure your buttons fit through the dc, then sew your buttons evenly down either side and sew in all the ends.

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