This crochet lace cardigan/bolero pattern is the perfect project to create a beautiful, delicate garment using floral lace motifs. Made with 6-ply cotton yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, this cardigan will be both comfortable and stylish. The design is built on a repeating square motif, creating a lovely lace pattern that is ideal for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit.
Crochet Lace Cardigan
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crocheter, this pattern offers an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. Customize the size, add sleeves, or experiment with different yarn colors to make it uniquely yours. This lace cardigan is perfect for layering over dresses or pairing with your favorite jeans.
Materials
- Yarn: 6-ply 100% cotton yarn (approximately 300g)
- Hook: 3.5 mm hook
Stitches Used (US Terms):
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- trc: Triple Crochet
The Foundation Motif (The Flower Petal Unit)
The lace is made from square motifs, each with four petals.
Forward Pass: Starting the First Flower
- Chain 9 (ch 9), slip stitch to form a ring.
- Chain 4 (counts as the first trc), then work 4 more trc into the ring (Total 5 trc).
- Chain 8 (ch 8).
- Work 5 trc into the ring.
- Chain 8 (ch 8).
- Work 5 trc into the ring.
- End of the first 3-petal motif.
Forward Pass: Starting a New Flower Unit and Joining
- Chain 22 (ch 22).
- Sl st into the 9th chain from the hook.
- Sl st 5 more chains.
- Work 5 trc into the 9-chain loop.
- Chain 4 (ch 4).
- Sl st into the 4th chain of the previous flower's 8-chain loop.
- Chain 4 (ch 4).
- Work 5 trc into the current flower's ring.
- Chain 8 (ch 8), then work 5 trc into the current flower's ring.
- Repeat until the required length is achieved.
Part 2: Completing the First Row (Return Pass)
- Chain 8 (ch 8). Work 5 trc into the ring of the last flower.
- Chain 4 (ch 4).
- Sl st into the 4th chain of the next 8-chain loop from the row below.
- Chain 4 (ch 4).
- Work 5 trc into the next flower's ring.
- Repeat the process until you reach the beginning of the row.
Subsequent Rows (Row 2 and Beyond)
Repeat the two-pass method (Forward Pass and Return Pass), joining the new flowers to the corners/junctions of the flowers in the previous row.
Forward Pass: Starting Row 2
- Chain 22 (ch 22).
- Sl st and work the first 5 trc into the ring.
- Chain 4 (ch 4).
- Sl st into the corner junction of the previous row.
- Chain 4 (ch 4).
- Work the second 5 trc into the ring.
- Repeat the process until you make a strip of 3-petal motifs, joining at all available junctions.
Completion
- Repeat the Forward and Return Passes until the desired length is reached.
- Make a second piece the same as the first.
Sleeves and Assembly
- Mark the armhole area (leaving 6 flowers unworked on both ends).
- Work the flower pattern across the center section, joining to the foundation row as you go.
- Work the sleeve in the round for the desired length.
- Close the sleeve tube by completing the final petal and joining to the starting point of the round.
- Extend one of the pieces with two additional rows of flowers for the back piece.
- Join the flower loops to the corresponding shoulder/back edge using the ch 4, join, ch 4 technique.
- Join the side seams of the sleeve and body using slip stitch or single crochet.
- Work two rows of double crochet (dc) along the front opening and neckline.
- Work one row of double crochet (dc) along the bottom hem.
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