This modern crochet cardigan pattern features beautifully structured squares with delicate floral motifs at the center, creating a stylish and eye catching handmade jacket. The design is worked almost entirely in one piece, which means fewer seams and a clean, professional finish.
Crochet Floral Square Jacket
Its flexible square based construction allows easy size adjustments, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. This crochet cardigan is perfect for layering in transitional seasons and can be customized with different yarn colors, sleeve lengths, or edging styles to suit your personal taste while keeping the overall look modern and elegant.
Materials
- Yarn in cotton acrylic blend or similar thickness
- Crochet hook 3 mm for small to medium sizes
- Crochet hook 3.5 mm or 4 mm for larger sizes
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Sizing And Foundation
- Use a foundation chain in a multiple of 15 plus 2 stitches
- XS size uses 120 plus 2 chains creating 8 squares
- S or M size uses 180 plus 2 chains creating 12 squares
- L or XL size uses 240 plus 2 chains creating 16 squares
Main Body Square Pattern
- Work double crochet into the eighth chain from the hook
- Chain two stitches then skip two chains and work one double crochet across the row
- Fill four mesh spaces with double crochet to create a solid block
- Separate each block with a chain two space
- Create the flower motif inside solid blocks using chain three loops and single crochet
- Finish each square with a solid row of double crochet to frame the floral design
- Repeat square rows until the body reaches about four squares in height
Separating For Armholes
- Divide the work into three sections for front left back and front right panels
- Continue working front panels separately while shaping the neckline with slight decreases
- Work the back panel straight until it matches the front panel height
Joining The Shoulders
- Join front and back panels at the shoulders using a decorative zigzag mesh join
- Alternate double crochet stitches and chain spaces to connect pieces without sewing
Sleeves
- Attach yarn at the armhole opening
- Work in rounds or rows using the same square with floral motif pattern
- Make small decreases in the first mesh row if needed for arm fit
- Continue sleeve pattern for about five square levels
- Shape the wrist by working single crochet rows with gradual decreases
Ribbing And Edging
- Create sleeve cuffs using single crochet in the back loop only worked perpendicular to the sleeve
- Slip stitch ribbing rows to the sleeve edge every two rows
- Apply the same ribbing technique to the bottom hem
- Work single crochet evenly around the front opening and neckline
- Finish with a final round of slip stitches in the back loops for a neat corded edge
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