Fall Cardigan Crochet Pattren - Full Sleeve Crochet Cardigan

This Simona Crochet Long Cardigan Pattern is a perfect choice for anyone looking to add a cozy and stylish piece to their fall wardrobe. Designed with a simple yet beautiful two-row repeat pattern, this cardigan is worked top-down, making it both beginner-friendly and customizable. Whether you're crocheting for yourself or as a gift, this cardigan can be easily adjusted to fit your unique style and measurements.

Crochet Fall Cardigan

With a straightforward approach and minimal seaming, you’ll enjoy making a wardrobe staple that can be worn throughout the season. It’s versatile enough to pair with any outfit and offers a warm, comfortable fit that makes it ideal for layering.

Materials and Yoke Foundation

Hook Size: 5.5 mm
Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (approx. 240m/100g). You will need about 10 skeins.
Notions: 5+ stitch markers, scissors, needle.
Gauge Reference: The designer's back panel (size M/L) measured approx. 54 cm wide.

Initial Loops

Make a slip knot.
Chain 3, then make a Double Crochet (DC) into the very first chain (the one furthest from the hook). This creates one loop.
Repeat this process until you have a total of 21 loops.

Placing Stitch Markers (Corners)

Front Panel 1: Skip 2 loops, place a marker in the 3rd loop.
Shoulder 1: Skip 3 loops, place a marker in the next loop.
Back Panel: Skip 5 loops, place a marker in the next loop.
Shoulder 2: Skip 3 loops, place a marker in the next loop.
Front Panel 2: You should have 2 loops remaining.

The 2-Row Repeat Pattern (Yoke Growth)

Repeat these two rows until the yoke fits comfortably across your back and shoulders (the designer made 15 rows). Always stop on Repeat Row 1 before joining the armholes.

Repeat Row 1 (DC Row)

Chain 2, turn.
Regular Spaces: Make 3 DC into the center of each loop or the chain-1 space of each cross stitch (from the previous row).
Corner/Increase Spaces (with marker):
Remove marker. Make 3 DC, Chain 1, 3 DC into the same corner space.
Replace the stitch marker into the Chain 1 space.
Finish: After the last 3 DC set, place a DC at the end of the row.

Repeat Row 2 (Cross Stitch Row)

Chain 2, turn.

Cross Stitch:

First leg: Yarn over, insert hook behind the first set of 3 DC, pull up a longer loop, complete a DC.
Chain 1.
Second leg: Yarn over, insert hook before the same set of 3 DC, pull up a longer loop, complete a DC.
Skip the next 3 DC set and repeat the cross stitch pattern.

Corner/Increase (with marker):

Remove marker. Make DC, Chain 1, DC into the Chain 1 space.
Replace the marker into the Chain 1 space.
Finish: After the last cross stitch, make a DC into the top of the starting Chain 2 from the previous row.

Connecting the Yoke (Body and Armholes)

You should be starting a Cross Stitch Row (Repeat Row 2) for this step.

First Armhole: Crochet the cross stitch pattern until you reach the first corner marker.
Into the corner space, make 2 DC.
Chain 2.
Into the next corner space, make 2 DC. (This connects the front panel to the back panel, skipping the sleeve).
Back Panel: Continue the cross stitch pattern across the back until the next corner.
Second Armhole: Repeat the connection: 2 DC, Chain 2, 2 DC.
Finish: Continue the cross stitch pattern to the end of the row.
Next Row (DC Row): When starting the next DC row (Repeat Row 1):
At the armhole gap, make 3 DC in the last DC of the connection, skip the Chain 2 space, and make 3 DC in the first DC of the next connection group.
Continue the DC pattern across the body.

Body Length and Edging

Body Pattern: Continue repeating Rows 1 and 2 in the round, now for the main body length.
Optional Increase: To add width around the hips, on a DC Row, place 3 extra DC in the space between two cross stitches under the armhole on both sides.
Length: Continue until the cardigan is about 10 cm before your final desired length. Stop on a DC Row (Repeat Row 1).

Bottom Edging (Ribbing):

Chain 2, turn (Right Side of work).
Alternate Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) and Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC) across the row.
The first and last post stitches should be the same.
Finish the row with a Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the Chain 2 from the previous row.
Repeat this row, matching the post stitches, for a total of 7 rows.

Sleeves (Worked in the Round)

Work both sleeves the same way, turning after each row.

Start: With the cardigan right-side-out, join yarn at the bottom of the armhole (in the Chain 2 space). Chain 2.
Optional Decrease: Slip stitch from the space before the first 3 DC, to the space before the last 3 DC. Repeat this step as many times as desired to reduce the sleeve width.
Pattern: Continue the 2-row repeat pattern in the round, turning after every row. Join with a slip stitch under the starting Chain 2.
Cuff Length: Work until about 8-10 cm before the end of the wrist. Stop on a 3 DC row.
Cuff Ribbing (FPDC/BPDC): Work the FPDC/BPDC ribbing pattern for a total of 6 rows, joining with a slip stitch at the end of each row.

Final Edge (SC):

Chain 1, turn.
Work a single crochet row: 3 SC, then Skip 1 stitch. Repeat around to slightly tighten the edge.
Slip stitch to join, chain 1, and cut yarn.

Neckline and Front Edging

Stitch Setup:

Join yarn at the bottom right front edge. Chain 2, turn.
Work DC evenly up the front, around the back of the neck, and down the other side.
Stitch Placement: Alternate placing 3 DC in one space and 2 DC in the next space to avoid ruffling.
Count the DC on the first side and match the stitch count on the second side (designer had 125 stitches).
Ribbing: Work the FPDC/BPDC ribbing pattern for 4 rows.

Final SC Edging:

Starting at the bottom of the front edge, work one continuous row of SC all the way around the entire cardigan edge.
At all corners (neckline, bottom), make 2 SC to keep the edge flat.
Slip stitch to join, chain 1, and cut yarn.

Optional: Pockets

Foundation: Chain 24 (or multiple of 3).
Row 1 (SC): SC in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across (23 SC).
Pattern: Work the 2-row repeat pattern from the main cardigan (3 DC row, then Cross Stitch row). The designer made 9 rows in total.
Cuff (Flat Ribbing): Use this alternative ribbing to keep the inside flat.
Row 1: Chain 2, turn. Alternate FPDC and HDC across the row.
Row 2: Chain 2, turn. Alternate BPDC and HDC across the row.
Final Edge (SC): Chain 1, turn. Work 3 SC, Skip 1 stitch across the top edge.
Sewing: Leave a long tail for sewing. Pin the pocket to the cardigan and sew it onto the garment.