Oversized Crochet Slub Yarn Cardigan Free Pattern

This oversized short crochet cardigan pattern is designed for anyone who loves cozy textures and modern silhouettes. Made with thick slub yarn and worked mostly in half double crochet through the back loop, the cardigan creates a beautiful knit-like ridge that feels warm and stylish.

Crochet Slub Yarn Cardigan

The relaxed fit makes it perfect for layering over everyday outfits, while the ribbed hem, cuffs, and front band add structure and polish. This pattern is versatile and beginner-friendly, with simple construction worked in flat panels, making it easy to customize the length, width, or sleeve size to suit your personal style.

Materials

Yarn Yanagiya Milky Slub or similar bulky or super bulky slub yarn
10mm crochet hook
7mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Stitch Notes

Sl St w YO means slip stitch with yarn over
BL Only means working in the back loop only
All rows use BL Only unless stated otherwise

Part 1 The Body Front and Back Panel

Starting Chain

Chain 77 stitches or adjust for desired length

Row 1 Foundation

Chain 1
Work into the back bump of the chain
Sl St w YO in the second back bump from hook and next 2 stitches
HDC in the next 71 stitches
Sl St w YO in the last 3 stitches

Row 2

Chain 1 and turn
Sl St w YO in BL Only for first 3 stitches
HDC in BL Only for next 71 stitches
Sl St w YO in BL Only for next 2 stitches
Sl St w YO into the full stitch head of the last stitch

Repeat

Repeat Row 2 until you have 13 rows total

Shaping the Neck and Shoulder Right Side

Row 14 Partial Row

Work in pattern and stop after 37 stitches

Rows 15 to 20 Shoulder Section

Turn at the 37th stitch
Single crochet in BL Only then chain 1
Continue working the pattern over 37 stitches only
Work a total of 7 rows for this section

Rejoining the Body Left Side

Row 21

Chain 41 stitches
Work into the back bump of the chain
Sl St w YO in second back bump and next 2 chains
HDC in back bump of remaining 37 chains
Continue working across the remaining 37 stitches of the body

Rows 22 to 33

Continue the full 77 stitch pattern for 13 more rows

Finish

Fasten off and set body panel aside

Part 2 The Sleeves Make Two

Starting Chain

Using 10mm hook chain 36 stitches

Row 1 Foundation

Switch to 7mm hook
Chain 1 and work into the back bump
Slip stitch in second back bump and next 5 stitches
Switch to 10mm hook
HDC in remaining 30 stitches

Row 2

Chain 2 and turn
HDC in BL Only for 30 stitches
Switch to 7mm hook
Slip stitch in BL Only for next 5 stitches
Slip stitch into full stitch head of last stitch

For Row 3

Chain 1 and turn
Slip stitch in BL Only for 6 stitches
Switch to 10mm hook
HDC in BL Only for 30 stitches

Repeat

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until sleeve measures 25 rows or desired length

Finish

Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming

Part 3 Assembly

Attach Sleeves

Fold the body panel in half at the shoulders
Sew the top 36 stitches of each sleeve to the body
Center sleeves with 18 stitches on front and 18 on back

Sew Seams

Fold sleeves in half
Sew sleeve seams and underarm seams down the body sides

Part 4 Front Ribbing Button Band and Neckband

Starting Chain

Attach yarn at bottom front corner
Chain 5 stitches

Row 1

Work into the back bump
Sl St w YO in second back bump and next 3 stitches

Join to Body

Slip stitch twice into the body edge

Row 2

Turn and skip joining stitches
Sl St w YO in BL Only for 3 stitches
Sl St w YO into full stitch head of last stitch

Row 3

Chain 1 and turn
Sl St w YO in BL Only for all 4 stitches
Slip stitch twice into next body edge stitch

Repeat

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 along the front edge, around the back neck, and down the opposite side
At V-neck corners work two slip stitches together to reduce bulk