This simple crochet cardigan pattern is perfect for anyone who loves clean lines, easy stitches, and a classic handmade look. Designed with a beginner-friendly one-row double crochet repeat, it works up beautifully into a soft, cozy cardigan you can style all year long.
Simple Crochet Cardigan
The front and back panels are straightforward to make, while the ribbed cuffs and edging add a polished finish without complicated techniques. Sized from extra small to large, this cardigan is easy to customize in length and width, making it a versatile wardrobe staple you can personalize to your style and comfort.
Materials
- Measuring tape
- Cutter
- 3.5 mm hook
- 4 mm hook
- Marker
- Yarn
Crochet the Back Piece
- Use the 3.5 mm hook and make a slip knot.
- Chain 100.
- Block the last chain and chain 3.
- Work one DC into the blocked stitch and continue one DC across the row.
- For each new row chain 3, turn, and work one DC starting from the second stitch.
- Repeat this one-row pattern until you reach your desired length.
- The video makes 42 rows.
Crochet the Two Front Pieces
- Make two separate front panels.
- Create a slip knot and chain 46.
- Block the last chain and chain 3.
- Work one DC into each stitch for the first row.
- For new rows chain 3, turn, and work one DC from the second stitch.
- Continue until both front pieces match the length of the back piece.
Join the Pieces
- Arrange the back piece in the center with the two front panels on the sides.
- Make a slip knot.
- Join the shoulder seams using slip stitches.
- Join the side seams using single crochet, leaving space for the armholes.
- Finish each join with a slip stitch.
Crochet the Sleeves Make Two
A Ribbing Cuff
- Create a slip knot and use the 3.5 mm hook to chain 40.
- Join the chain into a ring with a slip stitch.
- Switch to the 4 mm hook and chain 3.
- Work one DC around and join with a slip stitch.
- Chain 1 and work FPDC then BPDC around the cuff.
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Chain 1 and repeat FPDC and BPDC matching each post stitch.
- Continue for your desired ribbing length and join with a slip stitch.
B Body of the Sleeve
- Chain 3.
- Work a DC into the same stitch.
- Continue two DC in every stitch around to increase the sleeve width.
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Chain 3 and work one DC in each stitch around without increasing.
- Continue repeating DC rounds until the sleeve reaches your desired length.
Final Ribbing Waist and Front Opening
- Attach both sleeves to the armholes.
- Create ribbing using FPDC and BPDC along the waistline and front opening to finish the cardigan.
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