Crochet Sunflower Cardigan Green Pattern For Cottagecore Lovers

This sunflower cardigan crochet pattern is a vibrant and cozy project designed using eye-catching sunflower granny squares. The finished piece makes a beautiful wardrobe addition, perfect for layering and expressing a playful, boho aesthetic.

Crochet Sunflower Cardigan

It offers customizable sizing, varied color choices, and simple construction, making it suitable for adventurous beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether styled for daily wear or special occasions, this cardigan adds a warm handmade touch to any outfit and provides a soothing, repetitive crafting experience.

Materials

• Medium weight yarn in Soil Brown, Yellow, and Forest Green
• 5mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Sunflower Granny Square

• Make 54 squares for size Small.

Brown Center

• Create a magic ring.
• Chain 2 and make 15 double crochet into the ring for a total of 16 stitches.
• Tighten the center and slip stitch to close.
• Fasten off brown yarn.

Yellow Petals

• Attach yellow yarn and chain 2.
• Make one puff stitch in the same stitch.
• Continue working one puff stitch followed by chain 1 in each stitch until you have 16 total.
• Slip stitch to join.
• Chain 2 and make a 4-double-crochet cluster in the chain space.
• Chain 2 and repeat a cluster in each chain space around.
• Slip stitch to join and fasten off.

Green Square Border

• Attach green yarn and chain 4.
• Work three treble crochet, chain 2, then three treble crochet in the same space for corner one.
• Work three double crochet in next space.
• Work three half double crochet in next space.
• Work three double crochet in next space.
• Repeat corner and sides around.
• Slip stitch to join and fasten off.

Cardigan Assembly

• Use 20 squares for the back panel.
• Use 8 squares for each front panel.
• Use 9 squares for each sleeve.
• Lay the squares with the wrong side facing up.
• Join squares using slip stitch through back loops or sewing through top loops.
• Attach the front panels to the back at the shoulders.
• Attach sleeves, aligning center blocks.

Finishing and Ribbing

Edge Foundation

• Chain 1 and work single crochet around the edges of the cardigan.

Bottom Ribbing

• Chain 8 for the ribbing height.
• Work half double crochet in the back loops only.
• Slip stitch into the next stitch on cardigan edge, then the next.
• Turn without chaining and continue half double crochet back.
• Chain 1, turn, and repeat until ribbing is completed around the bottom edge.

Sleeve Cuffs Optional

• Leave sleeves flared or add two rows of double crochet for a simple cuff.