Cute Crochet Strawberry Cardigan Pattern Made With Granny Stitch

The Strawberry Cardigan crochet pattern is a playful and cozy design created especially for young children aged one to five years. Using the classic granny stitch, this cardigan features sweet strawberry details that add charm without complicating the construction.

Crochet Strawberry Granny Stitch Cardigan

The pattern is worked top down, making it easy to adjust sizing, customize strawberry placement, and control length for a comfortable everyday garment.

Materials

4 mm crochet hook for the main pattern
4.5 mm crochet hook for a softer drape if preferred
DK weight yarn in a main color approximately 200 to 250 grams
Small amounts of red and green yarn for strawberries
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Buttons approximately 2 cm in size

Starting the Foundation Loop Chain

Chain 3 and work 1 double crochet into the first chain to create the first loop
Chain 3 and work 1 double crochet into the bottom of the previous loop
Repeat this loop sequence until you have 22 loops for size 2–3 years or adjust based on neck measurement

Placing Stitch Markers

Count 3 loops and place a marker in the 4th loop for the first front section
Count 3 loops and place a marker in the 4th loop for the first sleeve
Count 6 loops and place a marker in the 7th loop for the back
Count 3 loops and place a marker in the 4th loop for the second sleeve
The remaining loops form the second front section

Yoke Construction Rows 1 to 3

Row 1 chain 2 turn work 3 double crochets in each loop with chain 1 between clusters and work 2 double crochets chain 2 2 double crochets in marked corner loops
Row 2 chain 2 work 1 double crochet in the first space work granny stitch across make corner increases and finish with 2 double crochets at the end
Row 3 chain 2 work granny stitch across and finish with 1 double crochet

Making a Strawberry Motif

Join green yarn in the last stitch of a 3 double crochet cluster chain 1 turn and work 1 half double crochet 2 half double crochets and 1 half double crochet across
Join red yarn in the first green stitch chain 1 and work 4 double crochets together across then chain 2 and fasten off
On the next row work 3 double crochets chain 1 slip stitch into the top of the strawberry chain 1 and continue with 3 double crochets in the next space

Shaping the Shoulders Rows 4 and 5

Row 4 work only 3 double crochets in corner spaces without increasing
Row 5 work granny stitch across skipping the previous corner clusters
Resume standard corner increases from the next row onward

Joining the Body

Crochet across the first front section to the corner
Work 1 double crochet chain 1 skip the sleeve section and work 1 double crochet into the next corner space
Continue across the back and repeat for the second sleeve
On the following row work 3 double crochets into each underarm chain space