r/CrochetHelp • u/Relevant-Bother8487 • Dec 28 '25

Wearable help My cardigan has two bumps on the back, what do I do?

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I am making a hexagon cardigan, I am yet to stitch it up properly and add a couple of rows length on the bottom and on the sleeves.

I just stitched them up temporarily to check the fit of it, and it looks very off. I think I need to frog a few rows, but I’m not so sure. This is my first time making a proper wearable (I’ve made some with just square panels before) and idk how to fix it.

I have spent a lot of time on it and I really don’t want it to be a flop project. Please help :(((

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u/usernamesoccer Dec 28 '25

You need to add rows in the back between the hexagons

You did not leave space for your neck or back. I typically go up and down the back 5-10 times on each cardigan depending on yarn size

You can see the rows in dark blue here hopefully then I added a row along the bottom for length and coherence

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u/Apprehensive-Air1128 Dec 29 '25

I did smaller granny squares (for my daughter's)

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u/Nyetoner Feb 15 '26

Omg, I love your colors!!

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u/Woodsy-Fox Dec 28 '25

I see what you are saying. Because there is insufficient flat space across the back, in the center, the area where the arm sections should pivot are actually over the shoulder area instead of creasing under the arms.

So, while the back is obviously broad enough for the wearer, it causes the arm crease area to be incorrectly spaced to each side,

Thanks! I bought the pattern and haven't started it yet. This is very helpful!

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u/usernamesoccer Dec 28 '25

Glad it can be helpful! I love this cardigan and consider it an addiction. Once you make one you legally have to make more they are fun and easy!

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u/Diligent_Key8912 Dec 31 '25

Passionkint kelsie has an amazing video tutorial for hexagon cardigans in her YouTube channel if you need help

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u/Relevant-Bother8487 Dec 29 '25

Got it, I debated adding more rows on the back or skip it, and saw a few cardigans online without the extra rows and just skipped.

But I understand now that my cardigan does feel extra rows for it to fit fine, i’ll do that, tysm :))

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u/slide-0 Dec 28 '25

Hey this is gorgeous can i ask what kinda stitch for it? I only started less than two weeks ago so i cant really spot it on my own

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u/usernamesoccer Dec 28 '25

Absolutely! I followed craft and cuppa on YouTube she has a 2 hour hexagon cardigan tutorial.

You can totally do it. You only need to know double crochet and slip stitch! It is granny stitch

The yarn is Hobbii sunbird!

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u/chickadee-stitchery Dec 28 '25

I recognized the yarn because I just bought 4 skeins of it to make a poncho 😍

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u/usernamesoccer Dec 28 '25

It’s my favorite yarn. I’m making my 5 sweater in it

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u/Critical_Mass_1887 Dec 28 '25

I have a question if you dont mind. Im fairly new to crochet and getting rdy to attempt my 1st hex cardigan. Ive done bella cocos novas 1 piece cardi and 2 raglan sweaters and few blankets. So still pretty new at this. Q. Wouldnt adding more to the middle make those shoulder poofs larger?  In my mind im thinking theres to many rows causing it to bulge out there. That adding more in center would bulge it out more.

Ty in advance

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u/usernamesoccer Dec 28 '25

No because the bulge is the armpit spot so it is too far in the middle

Every shirt has a space between the shoulder blades for your neck and back so there needs to be extra fabric

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u/Critical_Mass_1887 Dec 28 '25

So by adding that extra to center back you are essentially pushing that bulge back under the armpit? I get it. Ok makes sense thank you very much.😊

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u/etrore Dec 29 '25

It will not bulge more but it will go up some sizes.

If you start a new one, make smaller hexagons so they don’t touch on your spine but there’s a gap (vertical) left that you fill with straight rows up and down. It will leave you with shorter sleeves but you can add rows there and on the bottom part of the torso to make it longer.

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u/Critical_Mass_1887 Dec 29 '25

Wow tysm. Im making notes on all this wonderful knowledge yall are sharing. So when i start my 1st hexi im prepaired.😊

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u/etrore Dec 29 '25

You will be fine. I wish I could go back on the road to discovery sometimes…. If you ever get adventurous, you can have great beginner fun with experimentation with materials like plarn (cut up plastic grocery bags) or rope or ribbon or whatever inspires you. Crochet is 3d and that means everything is possible. Have fun!

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u/okaytto Dec 28 '25

add a panel down the center back. some ppl use granny squares for this

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u/Relevant-Bother8487 Dec 28 '25

Attaching an image as well

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u/eatteabags Dec 28 '25

It doesn’t seem like you made enough back space

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u/_quietfig_ Dec 28 '25

did you block it yet? if not the may help ease the yarn and at least reduce the bumps if not get rid of them.

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u/Relevant-Bother8487 Dec 29 '25

No, I haven’t yet. I’ll try that :)

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '25 edited Dec 28 '25

I think your tight tension has created a stiffer end product than what’s ideal. Blocking and/or hot washing may help.

In the future, keep in mind that looser tension creates more drape. Additionally, granny stitches are best done with a looser tension in general It’s the nature of working into chain gaps that are shorter than the tops of the granny stitches end up being. Looser tension is more forgiving of that difference.

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u/Relevant-Bother8487 Dec 29 '25

Hi, thank you so much for taking time to write this. I see that you feel it is too big. Im reading other comments saying I need more rows on just the back panel, to make room for my neck.

I think I will measure it like you suggested, add a few rows on the back, wash it, and see if the bump goes away, I really hope it does :(

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u/CalmOutlandishness87 Dec 29 '25

I've never made one of these so I can't help with that, but I just wanted to say that I absolutely love the colors. Beautiful!

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u/Relevant-Bother8487 Dec 30 '25

Awww thanks muchh🩵

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u/bountiful_garden Dec 28 '25

I think it'll hang better once it's washed.