The Honeycomb Cardigan crochet pattern is a beginner-friendly, made-to-measure design that focuses on comfort, simplicity, and clean texture. Built from three easy panels and finished with cozy ribbing, this cardigan uses a repeating honeycomb-style stitch that looks detailed while remaining simple to memorize.
Crochet Honeycomb Cardigan
Because the pattern is based on your own measurements, it adapts easily to different body types, lengths, and sleeve widths without complicated math. This makes it an excellent project for crocheters who want a customizable garment that feels modern, lightweight, and wearable year-round.
Materials
- Cotton 6 ply yarn size 2 weight
- 3.75 mm crochet hook for the main body
- 3 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook for ribbing
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Measurements and Foundation
- Measure from neck to shoulder edge for front panel width
- Measure from shoulder down to desired cardigan length
- Calculate back width as twice the front width plus space for the center opening
- Chain a foundation length divisible by 4 plus 2
- Use the same stitch count logic for all panels
Main Body Pattern Front and Back Panels
- Row 1 double crochet into the third chain from the hook using back bumps for a clean edge
- Work two more double crochets for a total of three
- Chain one and skip one chain
- Repeat three double crochets, chain one, skip one across the row
- End the row with two double crochets
- Row 2 chain two without counting as a stitch
- Work one double crochet in each of the first two stitches
- Work one double crochet into the chain space
- Chain one and skip one stitch
- Repeat across the row
- Repeat row two until the panel reaches your desired length
Assembly
- Place front panels on top of the back panel with right sides facing
- Sew shoulder seams using back loops only to reduce bulk
- Measure arm width and mark armhole opening
- Sew side seams from the bottom of the armhole to the hem
Sleeves
- Attach yarn at the bottom of the armhole
- Work in rounds using the same three double crochet chain one pattern
- Turn your work at the end of each round to maintain stitch texture
- Continue until sleeve reaches desired length
- Switch to a smaller hook and work double crochet two together around to taper the cuff
- Crochet ribbing using alternating front post and back post double crochet for one and a half to two inches
Bottom and Front Ribbing
- Attach yarn at the bottom corner of the cardigan
- Work one row of double crochet across the bottom edge
- Add several rows of front post and back post double crochet ribbing
- Attach yarn at the front corner and work double crochet up the front edge around the neckline and down the other side
- Finish with matching ribbing for one to one and a half inches
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