Selfish Cardi

Since I became a maker, December has been full of making for others...and I don't mind that at all.  It feels so great to compete orders and gift handmade goods to my friends.

But...it's nice to make things for ourselves too!

So when I was writing up this pattern, I knew I wanted to release it in December....in the middle of all your gifting and making.....here is a quick wip-wearable-cozy-cardi JUST FOR YOU!
It works up quickly with bulky yarn, no shaping, easily adjusted to any size (length or width), and definitely beginner friendly.

I hope you love making this!

Notes Before You Begin:
-this pattern consists of 5 panels (back, front left, front right, sleeves x 2) seamed together and the collar is crocheted around the front
-it can be adjusted to any size, the initial ribbing that starts each panel can be measured as you complete row by row (hold it up against your waist to see how long you need it to be)
-I used approx 5 skeins of Bernat Roving

OTH Crochet Nook Pattern: Selfish Cardi

Materials:
Hook size: 9.00mm
I used: Bernat Roving (Colour: Plum)

Legend:
CH - Chain
SC - Single Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
HDC - Half Double Crochet
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
SL ST - Slip Stich

Front Post Double Crochet: click HERE on how to complete this stitch
Credit: Hopeful Honey

Back Panel:
Ch 7
Row 1: SC in 2nd stitch from hook, SC BLO across, ch 1, turn
Row 2, repeat row 1 until you reach desired width of your panel (hold it up in front of your waist)
*I completed 32 rows in total
*Now continue your work on the top of the ribbing

Row 33: SC across the top of your ribbing ( I completed 30 SC across), ch 1, turn
Row 34: HDC across, ch 1 turn
Row 35: Repeat Row 34 until you reach your desired length of your panel
*I completed 22 rows
*SL ST twice and fasten off
*My back panel measured: 20" L x 20" W

Front Panel (make 2):
Ch 7
Row 1: SC in 2nd stitch from hook, SC BLO across, ch 1, turn
Row 2, repeat row 1 until you reach desired width of your panel (it should be just under half the width of the back panel)
*I completed 15 rows in total
*Now continue your work on the top of the ribbing

Row 16: SC across the top of your ribbing (I completed 14 SC across), ch 1, turn
Row 17: HDC across, ch 1 turn
Row 18: Repeat Row 17 until you reach your desired length of your panel
*I completed 22 rows
*SL ST twice and fasten off
*My front panels measure: 20" L x 9"W

Sleeves (make 2):
Ch 7
Row 1: SC in 2nd stitch from hook, SC BLO across, ch 1, turn
Row 2, repeat row 1 until you reach desired width that fits around your wrist
*I completed 16 rows in total
*Now continue your work on the top of the ribbing

Row 17: SC across the top of your ribbing (I completed 18 SC across), ch 1, turn
Row 18: HDC across, ch 1 turn
Row 19: Repeat Row 18 until you reach your desired length of your panel (length of your arm)
*I completed 22 rows
*SL ST twice and fasten off
*My sleeves measure: 20"L x 11"W

Now go ahead and seam together all the pieces like the picture shown below

LAY ALL PIECES FLAT AND SEAM TOGETHER AS SHOWN

FOLD IN HALF AND SEAM TOGETHER AS SHOWN

Once complete, the collar is crocheted around the front to to the back, and back to the front

Collar:
Attach yarn at bottom of one of the front panels
Row 1: SC all the way around (I completed 78), ch1
Row 2: DC around until end, ch 1
Row 3: FPDC all the way around, SL ST twice, and fasten off
(you can continue more rows on the collar to make it thicker if you want)

Weave in all ends and you're done!
Now there's a selfish December project :)

I'd love to see it!
Show me and use #OTHSelfishCardi
and tag @OTHCrochetNook