Stylish Crochet Front Tie Cardigan Pattern For Any Season

This step-by-step crochet pattern guides you in creating a stylish and versatile front-tie cardigan that’s perfect for layering year-round. Designed with simplicity in mind, it uses basic stitches to construct a flattering, form-fitting shape with optional flared sleeves and customizable length.

Crochet Front Tie Cardigan

Whether you're crafting it in soft neutrals for everyday wear or vibrant tones for a statement piece, this cardigan offers plenty of room for personalization. From cozy evenings to brunch-ready looks, this front-tie cardigan is both a wardrobe essential and a rewarding crochet project.

Materials Needed

Yarn of your choice
Corresponding hook size (4mm used in video)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Tape measure

Front Panels

Measure Bust: Measure your chest circumference.
Calculate Width: Divide your bust by 4 to get front panel width.
Chain: Create a chain equal to panel width plus 2 extra chains.

Row 1: Hdc in each stitch, starting from 3rd chain from the hook.

Subsequent Rows: Chain 2, turn, and hdc across each row.
Repeat Rows: Continue until the panel reaches your desired tie point.
Decrease Row: Begin row with two stitches worked together (decrease).
Next Row: Hdc across with no decreases.
Repeat Decrease Pattern: Alternate decrease and regular rows until reaching the shoulder.
Shoulder Rows: Add about 1.5 inches of rows for shoulder shaping.

Finish Panel: Chain one and cut the yarn.

Repeat: Make a second front panel identical to the first.

Back Panel

Measure Width: Divide bust measurement by 2 for back panel width.
Chain: Chain this length plus 2 for turning.
Hdc Rows: Work in hdc rows until panel matches front panels’ length up to shoulder.
Mark Shoulders: Use stitch markers to mark shoulder sections.
Shoulder Rows: Add same number of rows as front panel shoulders.

Joining Panels

Align Panels: With right sides facing, match front and back shoulder seams.
Join: Slip stitch the shoulder seams together.

Sleeves

Mark Armholes: Try on piece and mark where armholes should begin.
Seam Sides: With wrong side out, seam up to the marked armhole.
Round 1: Turn right side out. Hdc evenly around the armhole opening.
Continue Rounds: Chain 2, turn, and hdc around for each new round.
Elbow Length: Repeat rounds until sleeves reach your elbow.
Optional Flare: Alternate normal hdc rounds with increased rounds for a flared sleeve.
Final Length: Continue rounds until desired length is achieved.
Repeat: Make the second sleeve using the same steps.

Neckline and Ties

Start Border: Work a round of hdc starting at a side seam around the cardigan opening.
Add Ties: When you reach tie placement, chain the desired length for the tie strap.
Finish Tie: Slip stitch back down the chain to form the strap.
Continue Border: Resume hdc border and create the second tie on the opposite side.
Finish Off: Slip stitch to join, chain one, and cut yarn.