{"id":2046,"date":"2017-04-28T01:53:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T01:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thrivevets.org\/?p=2046"},"modified":"2017-04-28T01:53:17","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T01:53:17","slug":"giant-granny-square-cardigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrivevets.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/28\/giant-granny-square-cardigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant Granny Square Cardigan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that tax season is finally over, we have a new free pattern that is sure to help see our veterans and their loved ones through the upcoming cool weather seasons. \u00a0These beautiful granny square cardigans are becoming increasingly popular this year &#8211; they are easier than they look\u00a0and are a whole lot of fun to make. \u00a0We&#8217;ve run with the idea and put a T.H.R.I.V.E. Association spin on it.<\/p>\n<p>For this garment, we&#8217;re using a more traditional Victorian granny square pattern and then creating a border. \u00a0Two simple side seams create a very warm sweater. \u00a0It may seem a little complicated, but trust us, it&#8217;ll all make sense as you go through the process. \u00a0We&#8217;ve explained everything step by step and provided diagrams below. \u00a0So, let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-2118\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-2118\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-2119\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; 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padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0769-9x6.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-2118 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery2118\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-2122\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0769-9x6.jpg?fit=815%2C543&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0769-9x6.jpg?fit=815%2C543&#038;ssl=1\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"2118\" data-envira-item-id=\"2122\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0769-9x6.jpg?fit=815%2C543&#038;ssl=1 400w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0769-9x6.jpg?fit=815%2C543&#038;ssl=1 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0719-9x6.jpg?fit=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0752-9x6.jpg?fit=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0760-9x6.jpg?fit=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DSC_0769-9x6.jpg?fit=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">G<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">iant Granny Square Cardigan <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a9<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\"> April 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a03 Skeins Caron Simply Soft<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a0Size 9 mm (Clover Brand M\/N) Crochet Hook <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a0Darning needle<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Abbreviations: <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a0Ch: Chain \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 sp(s): Space(s)<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a0st(s): Stitches \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 dc: Double Crochet<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a0Sl st: Slip Stitch \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0**: Repeat as directed<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a0rnd: round \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 rs: Right Side(s)<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">\u00a0 \u00a0ws: Wrong side<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Pattern:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">1.) \u00a0Ch 5. Join in rnd with sl st to first chain to form ring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">2.) \u00a0Round 1: Ch 3 (this will count as the first dc in the cluster). 2 dc in the in ring. Ch 3. Cluster created. *3 dc in the ring. Ch 3.* 3 times. There will be 4 clusters in total for this rnd. Join with a sl st into top of ch 3. Sl st in next 2 dc and into the ch 3 sp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">3.) \u00a0Round 2: Ch 3 (again, this counts as the first dc of the round). *(2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in the ch 3 sp of the previous rnd. In next ch 3 sp (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc).* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. At the end of this rnd, there will be 8 clusters total. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the chain 3 sp. <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">4.) \u00a0Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). (2 dc. Chain 3. 3 dc in the ch 3 sp of the previous rnd. *3 dc in between the 2 side clusters. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc).* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. There will be 12 clusters at the end of this rnd. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch 3 sp. <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">5.) \u00a0Ch 3 (this counts as the first dc of the cluster). (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in the ch 3 sp (corner) of the previous rnd. [(3 dc in between next cluster) twice. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc.)] 2 additional times. There will e 16 clusters at the end of this rnd. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch 3 sp. <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">6.) \u00a0Continue in the established pattern until the piece measures 39.5 in on each side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2054 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquarePattern-291x300.png?resize=679%2C700\" alt=\"\" width=\"679\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquarePattern.png?resize=291%2C300&amp;ssl=1 291w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquarePattern.png?resize=995%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquarePattern.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2108\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquareLegend1.jpg?resize=251%2C240\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">7.) \u00a0Now, we&#8217;ll add a border. Place a dc in each st. There should be 80 st on each side of the granny square. Fasten off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Armholes:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">8.) \u00a0Fo<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">ld the piece in a hotdog fold <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">with rs facing<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">. (See the diagram.) Measure 7 inches from the fold. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Place a marker. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Use a running stitch to seam the back loops of each of the 25 stitches starting from marker and working your way to the edge. Do not <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">include<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\"> the corners <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">in this seam<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">. We will come back to those later. Repeat for the other side. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Fasten off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">9.) \u00a0Now, the cardigan is starting to take shape! So,<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">ext we<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">&#8216;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">ll create the beautiful ribbing for the cuffs. There are 30 stitches total for <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">each of <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">the armholes. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Starting at the seam <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">of the armhole<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">join yarn and <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">ch 3 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">(this one does NOT count as first dc)<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">. *<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">1 f<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">pdc in <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">first dc. 1 bpdc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Repeat this row 3 more times for 4 total. Fasten off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquareDiagram2-300x109.jpg?resize=699%2C254\" alt=\"\" width=\"699\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquareDiagram2.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GrannySquareDiagram2.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">Border Ribbing:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">10.) \u00a0With RS facing, join yarn to side seam with a sl st. Chain 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy', cursive;\">11.) \u00a0Ch 3 (this does not count as a dc). *1 fpdc in first dc. 1 bpdc in next dc.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (160 st total.) Repeat this rnd until border ribbing measures 6\u201d. Fasten off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Both-286x300.jpg?resize=250%2C262\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Both.jpg?resize=286%2C300&amp;ssl=1 286w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Both.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2114\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Front-286x300.jpg?resize=250%2C262\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Front.jpg?resize=286%2C300&amp;ssl=1 286w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Front.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Back-286x300.jpg?resize=250%2C262\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Back.jpg?resize=286%2C300&amp;ssl=1 286w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thrivevets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Loop-Back.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer:<\/p>\n<p>Please remember that T.H.R.I.V.E. Association patterns are copyrighted and are the property of T.H.R.I.V.E. Association. You may not sell them, nor sell finished products made using them. Their use is meant solely for the advancement and fulfillment of T.H.R.I.V.E. 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