The booble Cardi is your new favorite oversized cardigan. All the bubbles make it both fun, chunky and totally irresistible. Wear it with a dress on a chilly summer night, as a jacket in spring, with jeans in the fall or to keep warm in winter. Wear your Hubba Bubba Cardi all the time to pimp up your outfit. It’s pretty easy to make and works up super quickly due to the thick yarn. Sizes: S/M, L/XL & 2XL/3XL Skill level: Intermediate
Tools Hook 6 mm and 7 mm Darning needle Scissors
Yarn Hobbii Amigo Chunky Yardage: 100 grams = 100 meters (109 yds) Color code: Titanium (A07) and Lavender (A59) Hobbii Amigo Chunky is a super soft, high quality acrylic yarn and it’s like a dream to work with. Since it’s so chunky you get the most bubble- licious bubbles ever. Also it’s impossible not to find a color you love, because this yarn comes in so many gorgeous shades. Materials: Color A – Titanium: S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL): 6 (8, 9) skeins Color B – Lavender: S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL): 7 (9, 10) skeins Alternatives: Other Bulky / Chunky / 12 ply / 5-weight yarn.
Gauge 4” / 10cm square = 10 stitches wide x 6 rows tall in hdc using hook size 7 mm Always make a test before you begin. If the gauge does not match the specified crochet hook, try changing to a larger or smaller one so that you find the hook with which you can achieve the specified gauge.
Size guide These are the finished measurements of your garment, not your body measurements. Keep in mind that The Hubba Bubba Cardi is an oversized garment. Sizes S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL) Sizes in inches: Length – measured from neck to bottom: 21 (22 1/5, 22 1/5) Width – measured just below the sleeves: 23 (26 1/2, 30) Sleeve length – measured towards wrist: 17 (18 1/2, 18 1/2) (same for all sizes) Sizes in cm: Length – measured from neck to bottom: 54 (57, 57) Width – measured just below the sleeves: 58 (67, 76) Sleeve length – measured towards wrist: 43 (46, 46) (same for all sizes) The model in the picture is wearing a size S/M.
Construction The bubble-licious Cardi is made from two front panels, one back panel, two pockets and two sleeves. You start by making the front panels and then the back panel. Then you make the pockets and the sleeves. Once you’re done crocheting all the parts you sew them together and crochet the ribbing along the opening and bottom of the cardigan directly on to your cardi. Easy peasy 🙂 You can easily adjust the length of both the body and the sleeves. For the body panels: Add more rows with bubbles and hdc. For the sleeves: Add more rows of bubbles and hdc before the decrease row. For the pockets: Just add more rows of bubbles and hdc until they match up with the number of rows of bubbles and hdc on your back panel. The Hubba Bubba Cardi only consists of sc, hdc and dc.
Pattern notes Stitch counts for the different sizes are written in the order: S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL) At the end of each row you can see the total number of stitches for each size as follows: E.g. for the back panel: [ 49 (57, 65) ] Note that when the pattern says to ch 1 in the beginning of a row it does not count as a sc or a hdc. It’s simply a turning ch. Do not make this ch too tight, or else the pieces will wrinkle. Note that the total number of rows for the front panels and back panel is not the same. This is because you work with only hdc on the front panels and both sc, hdc and dc on the back panel. So to make all three panels the same size you work one number of total rows on the front panels and another on the back panel. The instructions for the ribbing at wrist, bottom and opening of the cardigan apply for all sizes. Always read the pattern thoroughly. You will find explanation of all abbreviations below, both US and UK terms. The pattern uses US terms.
Abbreviations st(s): stitch(es) ch: chain sc: single crochet (UK double crochet) sl st: slip stitch hdc: half double crochet (UK half treble crochet) sp(s): space(s) blo: back loop only bubble: 4 unfinished dc in same st, like this:
1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two.
2. Repeat no 1 in the same stitch until you have a total of 5 loops on your hook.
3. Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops at once.
Pattern instructions for the Cardi
Body
The body consists of five pieces: a left front panel, a right front panel, a back panel and two pockets.
Front panels Make 2 – a left and a right panel. The panels are identical. Use color A. Use hook 7 mm. Ch 19 (21, 27).
Row 1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each st across, turn [ 18 (20, 26)]
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a hdc), start in 2. ch from hook, 1 hdc in each st across, turn [ 18 (20, 26) ]
Row 3-33: Repeat row 2 – total: 31 times [ 18 (20, 26) ] Only for sizes L/XL and 2XL/3XL:
Row 34-35: Repeat row 2 [ 20 (26) ]
Break the yarn and weave in ends.
Back panel Use color A. Use hook 7 mm. Ch 50 (58, 66).
Row 1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each st across, turn [ 49 (57, 65)]
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a hdc), start in 2. ch from hook, 1 hdc in each st across, turn [ 49 (57, 65) ]
Row 3-25: Repeat row 2 – total: 23 times [ 49 (57, 65) ]
Change to color B.
Row 26: Repeat row 2 [49 (57, 65) ]
Row 27: Ch 1, start in 2nd ch from hook, * 1 sc, 1 bubble in next st*, repeat from * to * until you have 1 ch left, 1 sc in last st, turn [ 49 (57, 65) ]
Row 28-33: Repeat row 2 and 27 – each row is repeated 3 times [ 49 (57, 65) ]
Row 34: Repeat row 2 [ 49 (57, 65) ] Only for sizes L/XL and 2XL/3XL:
Row 35-36: Repeat row 2 and 27 [ 57 (65) ]
Break the yarn and weave in ends.
Pockets Make 2.
Use color A. Use hook 7 mm. Start by making the ribbing. Ch 7.
Row 1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sc, ch 1, turn [ 6 ]
Row 2: 6 sc in blo, ch, turn [ 6 ]
Row 3-21 (-23, -28): Repeat row 2 – total: 19 (21, 26) times [ 6 ]
Change to color B. Add the yarn in the last st on the last row of the ribbing.
Row 1: Divide 19 (21, 27) hdc evenly along the long side of the ribbing, turn [19 (21, 27) ]
Row 2: Start in 2nd ch from hook, * 1 sc, 1 bubble in next st*, repeat from * to * until you have 1 ch left, 1 sc in last st, turn [19 (21, 27) ] Row 3: Ch 1, start in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each st across, turn [19 (21, 27) ]
Row 4-9: Repeat row 2 and 3 – each row is repeated 3 times [19 (21, 27) ]
Only for size S/M: On row 9 hdc the last 2 sts together [ 18 ]
Only for sizes L/XL and 2XL/3XL:
Row 10-11: Repeat row 2 and 3 [ 20 (27) ]
On row 11 hdc the last 2 sts together [ 19 (26) ]
Break the yarn and weave in ends.
Sleeves
Make 2. Use color A. Use hook 7 mm. Ch 44 (46, 50)
Row 1: Start in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each st across, turn [ 43 (45, 49) ]
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across, turn [ 43 (45, 49) ]
Row 3-9: Repeat row 2 – total: 7 times [ 43 (45, 49) ]
Change to color B.
Row 10: Repeat row 2 [ 43 (45, 49) ]
Row 11: Ch 1, *1 sc, 1 bobble st in next st*, repeat from * to * until you have 1 st left, 1 sc, turn [ 43 (45, 49)]
Row 12-25: Repeat row 2 and 11 – each row is repeated 7 times [ 43 (45, 49) ]
Row 26: Repeat row 2 [ 43 (45, 49) ]
Only for size S/M:
Row 27: Ch 1, 1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc together all the way across, turn [ 22 ]
Only for sizes L/XL and 2XL/3XL:
Row 27-28: Repeat row 2 and 11 [ 45 (49) ]
Row 29: Ch 1, 1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc together all the way across, turn [ 23 (25) ]
Do not break yarn. Continue making the ribbing at the wrist.
Ribbing at wrist
Change to hook 6 mm. Ch 7.
Row 1: Start in 2. ch from hook, 6 sc, 2 sc along the wrist, turn.
Row 2: Skip 2 sc, 6 sc blo, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 6 sc blo, 2 sc along the wrist, ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2 and 3 all the way until you have 1 st left. You end with making row 2.
Continue like this: 6 sc in blo towards the wrist. Sc in the last hdc along the wrist.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Now continue to assemble the cardigan before adding the ribbings for the edges.
Assembly
Start with the body panels Lay the front panels on top of the back panel. Thread a darning needle with a leftover piece of yarn, color A, approx. 40” / 100 cm. Whip stitch shoulder seams together.
Attaching the sleeves Find the middle of your sleeves and mark it with a stitch marker. Make sure that the middle of the sleeves are exactly where the shoulders are sewn together. Sew on the wrong side. Thread the needle with a leftover piece of yarn, color A, approx. 80” / 200 cm. Whip stitch the sleeves on.
Sewing sleeves, sides and pockets Now fold your cardigan. Lay the pockets on the front panels. Thread the needle with a piece of yarn, color B, approx. 42” / 110 cm. Start whip stitching the sleeves at the wrist. Stop sewing when you reach color A. Weave in ends. Thread the needle with a piece of yarn, color A, approx. 42” / 110 cm. Whip stitch the rest of the sleeves and then the body panels together towards the pocket. Stop sewing when you reach color B. Weave in ends.
Thread the needle with a piece of yarn, color B, approx. 24” / 60 cm. Whip stitch the rest of the body with the pockets. Be aware to sew through all three layers – back panel, front panel and pocket. Weave in ends. Once you have sewn all the pieces together, continue making the ribbing at the bottom of the cardigan. Work on the right side.
Ribbing at bottom
Use color B. Use hook 6 mm. Add the yarn at the beginning of the left front panel. Ch 6. Be aware to work both in the pocket and the left front panel at the same time. Row 1: Start in 2. ch from hook, 5 sc, 2 sc along the bottom, turn. Row 2: Skip 2 sc, 5 sc blo, ch 1, turn. Row 3: 5 sc blo, 2 sc along the bottom, ch 1, turn. Repeat row 2 and 3 all the way around the bottom. You end with making row 2. Continue like this: 5 sc in blo towards the edge of the right front piece. Sc in the last st along the bottom, turn. Skip 1 st, 5 sc blo. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Continue along the edge of the opening of the cardigan.
Ribbing along opening
Use color A. Use hook 6 mm. Add the yarn at the beginning of the ribbing on the right front piece. Ch 5. Divide the following sts evenly and, as you go, make sure your work is not too tight nor too loose. Row 1: Start in 2. ch from hook, 4 sc, 2 sc along the bottom, turn. Row 2: Skip 2 sc, 4 sc blo, ch 1, turn. Row 3: 4 sc blo, 2 sc along the bottom, ch 1, turn. Repeat row 2 and 3 all the way around the bottom. You end with making row 2. Continue like this: 4 sc in blo towards the edge of the ribbing on the left front piece. 1 sc in the corner of the ribbing, turn. Skip 1 st, 4 sc blo. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now you’re done with your Cardi! Wear it, love and keep crocheting 🙂
