Stylish Crochet Cardigan Pattern Free Woman With Cotton Yarn

Crocheting your own cardigan is not only a satisfying creative project, but it also results in a cozy, stylish wardrobe addition. This pattern offers a simple yet beautiful design that’s perfect for crocheters of various skill levels.

Crochet Cardigan

Using soft cotton yarn and a 3mm crochet hook, this cardigan is made up of two front panels, a back panel, and sleeves, all crocheted from top to bottom. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and you can make the piece your own with slight variations in color or length. Whether you're looking for something casual for everyday wear or a cozy piece for cooler evenings, this crochet cardigan is a versatile and fashionable choice.

Materials

Cotton yarn (Drops)
3mm crochet hook
Measuring tape
Scissors
Stitch markers

Stitches and Patterns

Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
Single Crochet (sc): Chain 1, turn, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (2 loops), yarn over and pull through both loops.

Squares Pattern: Start a new row with a chain of 4, skip the next stitch, and double crochet in the next.
Chain 1, skip a stitch, double crochet in the next. Repeat across.

Main Semicircle Pattern (3 rows):

Row 1: Chain 3, skip first stitch, double crochet in the next, chain 5, skip stitch, double crochet 3 together, repeat until last 3 stitches, double crochet 2 together.
Row 2: Chain 5, single crochet in the chain 5 space, repeat, chain 2, double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 3: Chain 3, double crochet in first stitch, chain 1, double crochet 3 in chain 5 space, repeat, double crochet 2 in chain 5 space.

Panels

Front Panels: Start with a slip knot and chain 24, plus 3 turning chains.
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, continue across for 24 dc.
Rows 2-4: Work the squares pattern.
Row 5: Work another row of 24 dc.
Row 6: Work a row of squares.
Row 7: Work another row of dc.
Row 8: Work single crochets, adding one extra stitch for 25 sc.

Rows 9-11: Work the main pattern.
Row 12: Work single crochets, making 2 increases at the beginning.
Row 13: Work dc, skipping the first stitch, and making 2 increases at the end for 36 dc.
The pattern repeats in cycles: dc, squares, dc, single crochets, main pattern (3 rows), single crochets.
Total 43 rows.
Back Panel: Start with a slip knot and chain 95 (92 base + 3 turning chains).
Work the same 43 rows as front panels without increases.