The Cadiz Cardigan

Designed & Written by Crissy Willis of Hookd Designs

The Cadiz Cardigan is perfect for chilly summer evenings and cosy autumn days. It is made
with two hexagons seamed together. Length, sleeves and the hood are then constructed.

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Materials

Aran worsted weight yarn

I used - Drops Paris in Sage Green 62:

Yarn
100% cotton
75m (82yds)
50g (1.8oz)

Hook Size 5mm / Check gauge

Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Other
Stitch Markers
Optional Buttons ( 5 x 20mm buttons)

Sizes

The sizes will be shown like this unless specified otherwise: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL,
4XL, 5XL). If there is only one number that is the stitch count for all sizes.

Size Chest Circumference

XS 28-30” / 71-76 cm

S 32-34” / 81-86 cm

M 36-38” / 91.5-96.5 cm

L 40-42” / 101.5-106.5 cm

XL 44-46” / 115.5-117 cm

2XL 48-50” / 122-127 cm

3XL 52-54” / 132-137 cm

4XL 56-58” / 142-147 cm

5XL 60-62” / 152-158 cm

Yards Needed (Approximate)

Size Yards (yds) / Meters (m)

XS 1585 yds / 1450 m

S 1695 yds / 1550 m

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 M 1750 yds / 1600 m

L 1804 yds / 1650 m

XL 1850 yds / 1691 m

2XL 1913 yds / 1750 m

3XL 1995 yds / 1824 m

4XL 2023 yds / 1850 m

5XL 2550 yds / 2057 m

Stitch Abbreviations

Stitch Name Abbreviation

Chain ch

Single Crochet sc

Double Crochet dc

Half Double Crochet hdc

Hdc two together hdc2tog

Stitch(es) st(s)

Slip Stitch sl st

Skip Space sk sp

Skip Stitch sk st

Space sp

Right Side RS

Wrong Side WS

Front Loop Only flo

Back Loop Only blo

Gauge

Ch 15, dc in second ch from hook

Row 1 - 13 dc
Row 2 - 13 hdc
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, three more times (total of 8 rows) = 4”x4” square

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If necessary increase/decrease hook size to meet gauge.

Notes
This pattern uses US terminology.
Anything in between * * means you repeat that specific sequence until specified.
The design varies very slightly depending on the size.
If you are in between sizes opt for the smaller size.

Special Stitches

Insert your hook into the loop behind the

3rd blo
front and back loop.

This is the same loop as mentioned

3rd flo
above, but working from the wrong side.

The first beginning ch-2 on each row can

be tricky to get into for the 3rd loop.
3rd loop only
in the first
The photo is showing WS facing. The red
ch-2
circle is highlighting which loop you need
to go into for the ch-2 only.

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Pattern
Hexagon Panels

Work in the round. The hexagons do not lay flat. Create the back panel before making
the second hexagon. Be careful not to miss the first ch-2 on each row, it can be hard to
get into, you could add a stitch marker to help find it.

Make to measure: Hold the hexagon to your shoulder (once folded), put your arm
through - the end of the hexagon needs to reach below your elbow. Repeat hexagon
rows until you are happy with size, finish on Row 4 or 8.

Create a magic circle, work all sts in the magic circle,

Ch 2 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch 2, [3dc, ch 2] four times,
3dc, ch 1, sc in top of ch-2.
Row 1
Knot magic circle to secure it.

(18 dc)

Ch 2 , dc into corner sp,

*dc in each st until you reach ch-2 sp from previous
row, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch-2 sp*;
Repeat from * to * around until you reach last
Row 2
corner sp, 2 dc in last space, ch 1 and sc into the
first ch-2

(7 dc between ch-sps, total 42)

Ch 2, dc into corner sp,

*dc in 3rd blo of each st until you reach ch-2 sp
from previous row, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch-2 sp*;
Repeat from * to * around until you reach last
Row 3 corner sp, 2 dc in last space, ch 1 and sc into the
first ch-2

(11 dc between ch-sps, total 66)

Tip: See Special Stitches for guidance on 3rd loop

Ch 2 (counts as first corner hdc), hdc into corner sp,

*hdc in each st until you reach ch-2 sp from
previous row, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the ch-2 sp*;
Repeat from * to * around until you reach last
Row 4
corner sp, 2 hdc in last space, ch 1 and sc into the
first ch-2

(15 hdc between ch-sps, total 90)

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 Repeat Row 3
Row 5
(19 dc between ch-sps, total 114)

Repeat Row 4
Row 6
(23 hdc between ch-sps, total 138)

Ch 2 (counts as first corner dc), dc into corner sp

*[Ch 1, sk st, dc in 3rd blo of next st] until you reach
st before ch-2 sp from previous row, ch 1, sk st**
then (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp*;
Row 7 Repeat from * to * around ending last repeat at **,
2 dc in last space, ch 1 and sc into the first ch-2

Each side: 12 ch-sp, 15 dc between ch-sps

Total sts: 72 ch1-sps + 90 dc = 162 total sts

Ch 2 (counts as first corner hdc), hdc into corner sp

*hdc in each st and ch-sp until you reach corner sp,
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the ch-2 sp*;
Repeat from * to * around until you reach last
Row 8
corner sp, 2 hdc in last space, ch 1 and sc into the
first ch-2

(31 hdc between ch-sps, total 186)

Repeat Row 3
Row 9
(35 dc between ch-sps, total 210)

Repeat Row 4
Row 10
(39 hdc between ch-sps, total 234)

Repeat Row 7
Row 11
Each side: 20 ch-sp, 23 dc between ch-sps
Total sts: 120 ch-sps (does not include corner ch-sp) + 138 dc = 258 total sts

Repeat Row 8

Row 12 (47 hdc between ch-sps, total 282)

Size XS stop here, go to Seam

Repeat Row 3
Row 13
(51 dc between ch-sps, total 306)

Row 14 Repeat Row 4

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 (55 hdc between ch-sps, total 330)

Size S stop here, go to Seam

Repeat Row 7
Row 15
Each side: 28 ch-sp, 31 dc between ch-sps
Total sts: 168 ch-sps (does not include corner ch-sp) + 186 dc = 354 total sts

Repeat Row 8

Row 16 (63 hdc between ch-sps, total 378)

Size M/L stop here, go to Seam

Repeat Row 3
Row 17
(67 dc between ch-sps, total 402)

Repeat Row 4

Row 18 (71 hdc between ch-sps, total 426)

Size XL/2XL stop here, go to Seam

Repeat Row 7
Row 19
Each side: 36 ch-sp, 39 dc between ch-sps
Total sts: 216 ch-sps (does not include corner ch-sp) + 234 dc = 450 total sts

Repeat Row 8

Row 20 (79 hdc between ch-sps, total 474)

Size 3XL/4XL stop here, go to Seam

Repeat Row 3
Row 21
(83 dc between ch-sps, total 498)

Repeat Row 4

Row 22 (87 hdc between ch-sps, total 522)

Size 5XL stop here, go to Seam

Create the seam along the top side of the hexagon (highlighted in red in the
next photo). Work the seam from the end of the sleeve towards the neckline,
Seam
so the back panel can be worked from that point without cutting yarn.

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 Fold the hexagon to create the sleeve, pull your loop big so it doesn’t come
undone, turn the sleeve inside out so it is WS facing.

Line up the edges and ch 1, sc in same ch-sp through loops on both sides.
Continue to sc both sides together across until last ch-sp, 1 sc into the ch-sp.
Do not tie off.

Back Panel

This part will add width to the back of the hexagons. Turn RS facing and working in only
one layer (no longer seaming) crochet across the side where yarn is already attached,
turn at the end of each row.

The first ch 2 does NOT count as a st unless stated otherwise.

The second back panel will be worked down the other side, starting with WS
facing. All 3rd blo dcs will be 3rd flo dcs for the second back panel.

Make to measure: You want the panel to reach the middle of your back, finish on row 4
or 6.

Sizes XS, M, L, 3XL, 4XL start on row 1

Sizes S, XL, 2XL, 5XL start on row 3

Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in ch-sp, dc 3rd blo in each st until last st, 2 dc
in ch-sp, turn
Row 1
51 (X, 67, 67, X) (X, 83, 83, X) dc

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 Ch 2, hdc in each st to end, turn
Row 2
51 (X, 67, 67, X) (X, 83, 83, X) hdc

Sizes S, XL, 2XL, 5XL: Work the ch 3 and don't skip

a st but work into the first hdc of the side then start
the * to * pattern.
Row 3
Ch 3, (counts as first dc and ch 1) *sk st, dc 3rd blo
in next st, ch 1*, until last st, dc in last st. Turn

25 (29, 33, 33, 37) (37, 41, 41, 45) ch-sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row to end. Turn

Row 4
51 (59, 67, 67, 75) (75, 83, 83, 91) hdc

Ch 2, dc 3rd blo in each st to the end. Turn

Row 5
51 (59, 67, 67, 75) (75, 83, 83, 91) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st to end. Turn

Row 6 51 (59, 67, 67, 75) (75, 83, 83, 91) hdc

Size XS/M/L stop here, go to Final of back panel

Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc + ch 1), *sk st, dc 3rd blo in next st, ch 1*, until end.
Turn
Row 7
X (29, X, X, 37) (37, 41, 41, 45) ch sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row to end. Turn

Row 8 X (59, X, X, 75) (75, 83, 83, 91) hdc

S/3XL/4XL go to Final of back panel

Ch 2, dc 3rd blo in each st to the end. Turn

Row 9
X (X, X, X, 75) (75, X, X, 91) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st to end. Turn

Row 10
X (X, X, X, 75) (75, X, X, 91) hdc

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 Tie off, sew in ends and create a second hexagon
Final
panel. Do not tie off on the second panel.

Back Seam 

RS facing, place panels next to each other with the back panels
lined up.

Ch 1, sc both back panels together by working through

matching sts, tie off and sew in the ends.

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Bottom Half

With RS facing attach yarn in the bottom right side in corner sp.

Make to measure: You want the bottom half to reach below your bum, finish on a hdc
row.

Ch 2, dc in same sp, dc each st until corner ch-2 sp,

2 dc in ch-2 sp

Working across the back panel rows, work 2 dc in

ch-2 sp and dc rows. 1 dc in hdc rows 1 dc in the
Row 1 seam st. Work to next corner ch-2 sp working 2dc
in this ch-2 sp

dc in each st until final ch-2 sp, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, turn

121 (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) dc

Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *sk st, dc 3rd flo

in next st, ch 1* Repeat to the end, dc in last st.
Row 2 Turn

60 (68, 76, 76, 86) (86, 95, 95, 106) ch-sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row to

end. Turn
Row 3
121 (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) hdc

Ch 2, dc 3rd flo in each st to the end. Turn

Row 4
121 (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st to end. Turn

Row 5
121 (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) hdc

Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *sk st, dc 3rd flo in next st, ch 1*
Repeat from * to * to the end. Turn
Rows 6
60 (68, 76, 76, 86) (86, 95, 95, 106) ch-sps

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 Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row to end. Turn
Row 7
1121 (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) hdc

Repeat Row 4 - 7 four times

Rows 8
121 (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) dc
- 23
Size XS stop here, go to Final of bottom half

Ch 2, dc 3rd flo in each st to the end. Turn

Row 24
X (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st to end. Turn

Row 25 X (137, 153, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) hdc

Size S/M stop here, go to Final of bottom half

Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *sk st, dc 3rd flo in next st, ch 1*
Repeat to the end. Turn
Row 26
X (X, X, 76, 86) (86, 95, 96, 106) ch-sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row to end. Turn

Row 27 X (X, X, 153, 172) (172, 191, 191, 213) hdc

Size L/XL stop here, go to Final of bottom half

Ch 2, dc 3rd flo in each st to the end. Turn

Row 28
X (X, X, X, X) (172, 191, 191, 213) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st to end. Turn

Row 29 X (X, X, X, X) (172, 191, 191, 213) hdc

Size 2XL/3XL stop here, go to Final of bottom half

Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *sk st, dc 3rd flo in next st, ch 1*
Repeat to the end. Turn
Row 30
X (X, X, X, X) (X, X, 96, 106) ch-sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row to end. Turn

Row 31
X (X, X, X, X) (X, X, 191, 213) hdc

Final Do not tie off. Start Front Panel Extensions

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Front Panel Extensions - repeat on both sides

If you are adding buttons simply skip a dc and ch 1 on the last row of dc, where you
would like your buttons to go (LEFT SIDE ONLY).

If your st count isn’t exactly matching mine, but is close, make sure it’s an odd number.

Make to measure: You want the extensions to meet just over the center of your chest.
Repeat rows 2-5 until you are happy with it. If you want to add buttonholes you need to
end on row 5.

Turn your work so your RS facing

Ch 2 (doesn’t count as first st), hdc in same st, hdc in each st, 2 hdc in each
horizontal dc and ch-2 sps from the previous row
Row 1
Continue up to the last ch-2 sp of the hexagon, 1 hdc in ch-2 sp. Turn

87 (97, 105, 109, 117) (119, 127, 131, 139) hdc

Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *sk st, dc 3rd flo in next st, ch 1*
Repeat from * to * to end. Turn
Row 2
43 (48, 52, 54, 58) (59, 63, 65, 69) ch sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row to end. Turn

Row 3
87 (97, 105, 109, 117) (119, 127, 131, 139) hdc

Ch 2, dc in 3rd flo to end. Turn

Row 4
87 (97, 105, 109, 117) (119, 127, 131, 139) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st across. Turn

Row 5
87 (97, 105, 109, 117) (119, 127, 131, 139) hdc

Repeat Rows 2 - 5 until you reach row:

Row 6 XS/S - Row 9

M/L/XL - Row 13
2XL/3XL/4XL/5XL - Row 17

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 Tie off and sew in ends
Repeat on the other side by attaching yarn in top
Final
right corner (where your previous side ended) and
work your way down the front.

Hood

With RS facing, attach yarn to the first st of 1st front extension.

Try to space the sts evenly to avoid scrunching on Row 1.
The stitch count for the hood is approximate and not critical to be exact.

Make to measure: Add more increases in row 3 for a wider hood, continue repeating
rows 6-9 for a larger hood.

Ch 2 (doesn’t count as hdc), hdc in same sp, work

2hdc in each st apart from hdc sts, work 1 hdc in
Row 1 hdc st. Turn

49 (49, 61, 61, 67) (79, 79, 79, 79) hdc

Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc until last st, 2 dc in last st, turn

Row 2
51 (51, 63, 63, 69) (81, 81, 81, 81) dc

Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, hdc until last st, 2 hdc in last

st, turn
Row 3
53 (53, 65, 65, 71) (83, 83, 83, 83) hdc

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 Ch 2, 2 dc 3rd flo in 1st st, dc 3rd flo until last st, 2
dc 3rd flo in last st, turn
Row 4
55 (55, 67, 67, 73) (85, 85, 85, 85) dc

Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, hdc until last st, 2 hdc in last st, turn
Row 5
57 (57, 69, 69, 75) (87, 87, 87, 87) hdc

Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *ch 1, sk st, dc 3rd flo in next st,* Repeat
from * to * until end, turn
Row 6
28 (28, 34, 34, 37) (43, 43, 43, 43) ch-sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp from previous row until end, turn
Row 7
57 (57, 69, 69, 75) (87, 87, 87, 87) hdc

Ch 2, dc 3rd flo across until end, turn

Row 8
57 (57, 69, 69, 75) (87, 87, 87, 87) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st until end, turn

Row 9
57 (57, 69, 69, 75) (87, 87, 87, 87) hdc

Repeat Rows 6 - 9

x 5 - XS, S/M
Rows 10+ x 5 - L/XL, 2XL/3XL
x 6 - 4XL/5XL

Repeat more rows if you prefer a larger hood.

Fold your hood in half (WS facing), ch 1 and sc

Seam through both layers across top, tie off and sew in
ends

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Sleeves

With RS facing, attach yarn to the underneath of the sleeve, work in the round. Repeat
on both sides.

Make to measure: Continue repeating rows 2-5 for a longer sleeve.

Ch 2, hdc in same st and each st across and seam

join (2 hdc in corner sps), sl st to join
Row 1
52 (60, 68, 68, 76) (76, 84, 84, 92) hdc

Ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *sk st, dc 3rd blo in next st, ch 1*
Repeat from * to * to the end, sl st to join
Row 2
26 (30, 34, 34, 38) (38, 42, 42, 46) ch-sps

Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp, sl st to join

Row 3
52 (60, 68, 68, 76) (76, 84, 84, 92) hdc

Ch 2, dc 3rd blo in each st across, sl st to join

Row 4
52 (60, 68, 68, 76) (76, 84, 84, 92) dc

Ch 2, hdc in each st across, sl st to join

Row 5
52 (60, 68, 68, 76) (76, 84, 84, 92) hdc

Repeat Rows 2 - 5 three more times.

Ch 2, hdc2tog around, if you have one st left do a

hdc, sl st to join. Do not tie off.
All sizes
Tip: I recommend working your hdc2tog tight so the
loops aren't too big for the cuff.

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Cuff

When working the sl sts make sure you don’t sl st into the same st you came out of
when working sc. Go straight into the next st and the following one. Otherwise the cuff
will be too loose.

Use a smaller hook for a tighter cuff.

Ch 11

A: sc in second ch from hook and sc across, sl st in next 2

available sts on base, turn (10 sc)

B: skip sl sts, sc blo in each st to end, turn

C: ch 1, sc flo in each st to base, sl st in next 2 sts of base,

turn

Repeat rows B and C around base A

B C

To create the seam, sc through both layers to seam the

cuff together. Tie off and sew in ends

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Finishing Trim

Attach yarn RS facing in a bottom corner

Ch 1 and work sc around the whole cardigan including the

hood, add 3 sc in the bottom corner sts. Work back to the first
sc and sl st to join. Tie off and sew in your ends

If you made button holes you can sew on the buttons on the
right side to match up with the buttonholes

(Photo shows seam around bottom corner)

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 Hooray! You have now finished The Cadiz Cardigan!

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If you have any questions or problems with this pattern you can contact me by email
crissy@hookddesigns.com or via Instagram @hookd.handmade and I will be happy to
help.

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