This step-by-step crochet pattern for the Block Stitch Cardigan offers a cozy yet stylish option for the fall season. Perfect for date nights or casual outings, this cardigan is worked flat in rows, using a delightful block stitch pattern that creates a beautiful textured fabric.
Crochet Cardigan
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a challenge, this Crochet Cardigan offers endless customization possibilities. You can easily adjust the fit to your preference, and the ribbing at the hem and sleeve cuffs adds an extra touch of style. Follow along with this easy-to-understand pattern, and you'll have a cozy, chic cardigan to wear all season long.
Main Body (Front, Back, Front Panels)
The body is worked flat in rows, starting with the first front panel.
Materials
- Yarn: Medium 4-weight yarn (e.g., Loops & Threads Impeccable)
- Hook: 6.0 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
- Notions: Measuring tape (cardigan is made to measure), stitch markers, darning needle, scissors
- Gauge: The foundation chain must be a multiple of 3 + 1 stitches.
First Front Panel
- Row 1 (Foundation): Work a row of Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) stitches.
- For the example, 91 stitches were used.
Row 2 (Block Stitch Repeat 1):
- No turning chain. Place 2 Single Crochets (SC) in the 1st stitch.
*Chain 2, Skip 3 Double Crochets, SC in the next space (between the posts)*.- Repeat from
*to*across the row. - End the row with 2 SC in the last stitch.
Row 3 (Block Stitch Repeat 2):
- No turning chain. Start with a Stacked Single Crochet in the 1st stitch (counts as a Double Crochet).
- Insert 3 Double Crochets (DC) into the next Chain-2 space.
- Repeat from
*to*across the row. - End the row with 1 DC in the last stitch.
- Complete Panel: Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until you have completed 19 rows for the first front panel.
Armhole and Back Panel
- Mark Armhole: Measure your armhole depth (e.g., 8 inches / 28 stitches). Mark the number of stitches required for the armhole depth from the current working edge.
Null Row (Armhole 1):
- Turn your work. Work Extended Single Crochet (ESC) stitches until you reach the armhole marker.
- Chain 28 (or your armhole stitch count) for the first armhole.
Back Panel:
- Turn your work. DC across the chain and the rest of the body stitches (starting with a Stacked SC/DC).
- Continue the Block Stitch pattern (Row 2 and Row 3 repeats) for the desired back panel length.
Null Row (Armhole 2):
- Mark 28 stitches (or the armhole count) from the working edge.
- Work ESC until you reach the marker.
- Chain 28 (or the armhole stitch count) for the second armhole.
- Second Front Panel
- Complete Panel: Turn your work and continue the Block Stitch pattern (Row 2 and Row 3 repeats) for a total of 19 rows for the second front panel.
Bottom Ribbing
The ribbing is worked along the bottom edge of the completed body panels.
- Row 1 (Base): Turn the work upside down. Work a row of Half Double Crochets (HDC) across the entire bottom edge, inserting 2-3 HDC in the last stitch to prevent bunching.
- Rows 2-5 (Ridge Stitch):
- Work a regular HDC in the first and last stitch.
- For the stitches in between, work HDC in the Third Loop (the loop just below the front loop).
- Row 6 (Base): Work a row of regular Double Crochets (DC).
- Rows 7-8 (Ribbing): Alternate Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) and Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC).
- Fasten Off: Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Assembly & Sleeves
- Seam Shoulders: Fold the cardigan and seam the shoulders using the Whip Stitch or a similar method with a darning needle to join the front and back panels.
Sleeve Cuff (Work in the Round)
- Round 1 (Base): Attach yarn to the armhole.
- Work a round of Double Crochets (DC) evenly around the armhole, ensuring the stitch count is a multiple of 3 + 1 (example used 52 DC). Join with a slip stitch.
- Rounds 2-14 (Block Stitch): Continue the Block Stitch pattern (Rows 2 & 3 equivalent) in the round for 14 rounds.
- Round 15 (Decrease): Chain 1. Work Single Crochet Two Together (SC2TOG) around the entire round. Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 16 (Base): Chain 2 (counts as DC) and work a round of regular Double Crochets (DC).
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Rounds 17-18 (Cuff): Alternate Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC) and Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC).
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Repeat: Repeat steps 1-5 for the second sleeve.
Neckline/Front Border
- Row 1 (Base): Attach yarn to the front opening/neckline edge.
- Work a row of regular Double Crochets (DC).
- Rows 2-3 (Ribbing): Alternate Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) and Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC).
- Finishing: Weave in all loose ends.
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