The Mini Check Plaid Crochet Crop Cardigan is a stylish and modern layering piece that blends classic plaid texture with a soft, feminine silhouette. This pattern creates a beautiful woven check effect using simple double crochet groups and color changes, making it eye catching yet approachable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters.
Crochet Check Plaid Cardigan
Designed as a cropped cardigan, it pairs perfectly with dresses, high waisted jeans, or skirts, while the balloon sleeves add volume and a cozy handmade feel. The pattern is highly customizable, allowing you to adjust the length, sleeve width, or color palette to suit your personal style or seasonal wardrobe. Whether you want a playful pastel look or a more neutral everyday cardigan, this project offers versatility and strong visual impact.
Materials
- Yarn weight 3 extra fine merino wool
- Three colors pink, grey or beige, and ivory
- 3.50 mm crochet hook
Sizing Notes
- Stitch multiple is 6 plus 6 plus 6
- Size small starts with 90 chains
- Adjust chain count to reach desired width
Main Check Plaid Stitch Pattern
- Row 1 work 3 double crochet starting in the fifth chain from the hook, chain 3, skip 3 chains, repeat across and change color at the end
- Row 2 chain 4 and turn, work 3 double crochet into the first chain 3 space, chain 3, skip the next double crochet group, repeat across, finish with a single crochet into the turning chain and change color
- Row 3 chain 3 and turn, work 2 double crochet into the first space to form a group of 3, chain 3, skip the next group, repeat across and change back to the first color
- Continue alternating colors in sequence while carrying yarn up the side to create the checkered plaid effect
Back Panel
- Work the plaid pattern for 27 rows for size small
- Panel height is approximately 35 cm
Front Panels
- Make two identical panels
- Each front panel is 11 check blocks wide for size small
- Keep stitch pattern consistent with the back panel
Shoulder Seams
- Place front and back panels with right sides facing
- Slip stitch shoulders together
- Leave an opening in the center for the neckline
Side Seams
- Leave an 18 cm opening on each side for armholes
- Slip stitch the remaining side edges closed
Sleeves
- Attach yarn at the armhole
- Work the check plaid pattern in the round
- Create balloon shape by working 12 pattern blocks in length
- In the final round reduce each 3 double crochet group to 2 double crochet to taper the cuff
Sleeve Ribbing
- Chain 9 for ribbing base
- Work 8 single crochet across
- Continue rows of single crochet in back loop only
- Slip stitch ribbing to sleeve edge as you work
Final Edging
- Work a round of single crochet around the bottom edge, front openings, and neckline
- Add back loop only single crochet ribbing around the entire cardigan perimeter
- Fasten off and weave in all ends
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