{"id":2327,"date":"2025-09-27T10:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T10:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khflix.asia\/?p=2327"},"modified":"2025-09-27T10:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T10:11:38","slug":"the-reversible-bloom-cardigan-a-seamless-beginner-friendly-crochet-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.khflix.asia\/?p=2327","title":{"rendered":"The “Reversible Bloom” Cardigan: A Seamless, Beginner-Friendly Crochet Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello, creative friends! If you\u2019ve ever wanted to crochet a garment but felt intimidated by complicated shaping, this project is your perfect entry point. I\u2019m thrilled to share the pattern for the Reversible Bloom Cardigan<\/strong>\u2014a beautiful, flowing jacket that is constructed simply from straight rectangles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by a gorgeous design that emphasizes ease and versatility, this cardigan uses the exquisite Reversible Tulip Stitch<\/strong>. This stitch creates a delicate, lacy texture that looks identical on both sides, meaning no “wrong side” of the fabric! Whether you wear it open as a light layer or cinched with a belt, this project is perfect for every season and skill level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grab your hook, measure up, and let\u2019s start blooming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love Crocheting This Cardigan:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Seamless Fit:<\/strong> Built from simple, easy-to-manage rectangles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reversible Stitch:<\/strong> No need to worry about the “right” or “wrong” side of your fabric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Versatile Design:<\/strong> Easily customizable into a full cardigan, a summer blouse, or a chic vest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fast-Paced Stitch:<\/strong> The two-row repeat keeps the work moving quickly and memorably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    What You\u2019ll Need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Yarn:<\/strong> DK Weight (#3) or Light Worsted Weight (#4) yarn. Choose a cotton or cotton blend for summer, or an acrylic\/wool blend for a warmer cardigan.\n
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      • Total Yarn:<\/em> Approximately 800\u20131200 yards, depending on size and desired length.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Crochet Hook:<\/strong> 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm hook (or the size recommended for your yarn to achieve a soft, flowing fabric).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tapestry Needle:<\/strong> For weaving in ends and seaming the panels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Scissors:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stitch Markers (Optional):<\/strong> To mark the armholes during assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Essential Crochet Abbreviations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • ch:<\/strong> chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • st(s):<\/strong> stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • sl st:<\/strong> slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • dc:<\/strong> double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cl:<\/strong> Cluster (see special stitches below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • inc:<\/strong> increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • rep:<\/strong> repeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Special Stitch: The Cluster (Cl)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          The Cluster is worked by gathering three incomplete double crochet stitches into one stitch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Yarn over, insert hook into the specified space\/stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Repeat the first step twice more in the same<\/em> space\/stitch (4 loops on hook).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. One Cluster (Cl) made.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            The Reversible Tulip Stitch Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            This pattern is a Multiple of 4 chains + 2 chains<\/strong> for the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Row 1 (V-Stitch Foundation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Ch 3<\/code> (counts as first dc<\/code> throughout).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Skip the next 3 chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. In the 4th chain, work a V-Stitch:<\/strong> (dc, ch 2, dc)<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. *Skip the next 3 chains. In the 4th chain, work a V-Stitch:<\/strong> (dc, ch 2, dc)<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Repeat from * across the row until 4 chains remain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Skip the next 3 chains. Work 1 dc<\/strong> into the last chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Turn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Row 2 (Cluster Row):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Ch 3<\/code> (counts as first dc<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Work a Cluster (Cl)<\/strong> into the center ch 2 space<\/code> of the first V-Stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Ch 2<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Work a Cluster (Cl)<\/strong> into the center ch 2 space<\/code> of the next<\/em> V-Stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. *Work a Cluster (Cl)<\/strong> into the center ch 2 space<\/code> of the next V-Stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Ch 2<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              7. Repeat from * across the row, working the last Cluster into the final V-Stitch space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              8. Work 1 dc<\/strong> into the top of the starting ch 3<\/code> of the previous row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              9. Turn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Row 3 (V-Stitch Repeat):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Ch 3<\/code> (counts as first dc<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Work a V-Stitch<\/strong> (dc, ch 2, dc)<\/code> into the ch 2 space<\/code> between the Clusters of the previous row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. *Work a V-Stitch<\/strong> (dc, ch 2, dc)<\/code> into the ch 2 space<\/code> between the next pair of Clusters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Repeat from * across the row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                5. Work 1 dc<\/strong> into the top of the starting ch 3<\/code> of the previous row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                6. Turn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Repeat Rows 2 and 3<\/strong> for the entire garment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Construction: Rectangular Panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  The jacket is constructed using three rectangular panels (two Fronts, one Back) and then adding the sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  1. The Back Panel (Spalda)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Sizing:<\/strong> To determine your starting chain, measure the widest part of the back, from armhole to armhole, across the shoulders, or across the hips (whichever you want as the width).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Starting Chain:<\/strong> Chain a length that matches your desired width, ensuring the stitch count is a multiple of 4 + 2<\/strong>.\n
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                    • Example Size (Medium):<\/em> Approx. 98 chains (24 repeats + 2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Body:<\/strong> Work in the Reversible Tulip Stitch<\/strong> pattern (repeating Rows 2 & 3) until the panel reaches the height from the bottom hem to the top of your shoulder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Finish:<\/strong> FO<\/code> and weave in ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      2. The Front Panels (Delanteros – Make 2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Sizing:<\/strong> To ensure a proper neck opening when assembled, the combined width of the two front panels should be less than the back panel. A good rule of thumb is: (Back Panel Repeats) – (8 Repeats) = (Front Panel Repeats x 2)<\/strong>.\n
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                        • This leaves 4 repeats of the stitch pattern on either side of the center back for the neck opening (8 repeats total).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Starting Chain:<\/strong> Chain a length that is about half the width of the back panel, minus the neck allowance. Ensure the stitch count is a multiple of 4 + 2<\/strong>.\n
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                          • Example Size (Medium):<\/em> Approx. 42 chains (10 repeats + 2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Body:<\/strong> Work in the Reversible Tulip Stitch<\/strong> pattern (repeating Rows 2 & 3) for the exact same number of rows<\/em> as the Back Panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Finish:<\/strong> FO<\/code> and weave in ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            Assembly: Joining & Sleeves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            1. Seaming the Shoulders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                            1. Lay the Back Panel flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Place one Front Panel on top of the Back Panel, aligning the top edge and the outer corner (the future shoulder\/sleeve edge).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Using the Tapestry Needle and matching yarn, or a sl st<\/code> seam:\n
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                              • Starting from the shoulder edge, sew or slip stitch the top edges of the Front Panel to the Back Panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Stop seaming when you reach the neck gap.<\/strong> Leave the central portion of the back panel unseamed for the neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Repeat with the second Front Panel on the opposite side. You should now have an opening for the neck.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                2. Picking up the Sleeves (Working in the Round\/Rows)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                The sleeves are worked directly from the armhole for a seamless finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                1. Mark the Armhole:<\/strong> Lay the joined piece flat. Decide on the depth of your armhole (e.g., 8\u201310 inches \/ 20\u201325 cm). Place a stitch marker on the front and back panel, measuring down from the shoulder seam, to mark the bottom of the armhole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. Join the Sides:<\/strong> Sew or sl st<\/code> the side seams, starting from the marked armhole down to the bottom hem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. Picking Up Stitches:<\/strong> Attach your yarn at the bottom of one armhole.\n
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                                  • Work dc<\/code> stitches evenly around the entire armhole opening. Aim for a stitch count that is a multiple of 4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Sl st<\/code> to the first dc<\/code> to join the round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Sleeve Body:<\/strong>\n
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                                    • Round 1 (Cluster Row):<\/strong> Ch 3<\/code>. Work the Cluster Row<\/strong> (Row 2 of the pattern), adapting to the round (do not turn). You will work a Cl<\/code> into a stitch, ch 2<\/code>, then skip stitches and work the next Cl<\/code> to maintain the pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Round 2 (V-Stitch Row):<\/strong> Ch 3<\/code>. Work the V-Stitch Row<\/strong> (Row 3 of the pattern) into the ch 2 spaces<\/code> of the previous round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Repeat<\/strong> these two rounds until the sleeve reaches your desired length.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Cuff Shaping (Optional):<\/strong> Decrease the stitch count slightly every few rows to taper the sleeve towards the wrist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Finish:<\/strong> FO<\/code> and weave in ends. Repeat for the second sleeve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                      3. Final Edging (Optional)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                      To match the look of the hem and sleeve cuffs, you can add the V-Stitch foundation along the front and neck opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                      1. Attach yarn at the bottom front corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      2. Work Row 1 (V-Stitch Foundation)<\/strong> evenly all the way up the front opening, around the back neck, and down the other front opening. This will frame the garment beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      3. FO<\/code> and weave in all remaining ends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                        Congratulations! You have created the stunning Reversible Bloom Cardigan<\/strong>. Enjoy wearing your beautiful, handmade layer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                        Video tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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