Stylish Reversible Crochet Cardigan Pattern For All Seasons

Wrap yourself in cozy style with this Crochet Reversible Cardigan Pattern—a must-have for every handmade wardrobe. Designed for comfort and versatility, this oversized piece features a textured stitch that looks stunning on both sides, making it truly two cardigans in one.

Crochet Reversible Cardigan

This oversized, reversible cardigan is made using the modern basket weave stitch and fits approximately a size large. It features clean ridges and a cozy drape.

Materials

• Medium-weight yarn (category 4)
• Susan Bates size N or I crochet hook
• Yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends
• Scissors

Front Panels (Make 2)

• Foundation Chain: Chain 40 (39 + 1 for turning)

Row 1:

• Work 3 hdc in the first back bump.
• Chain 3, skip 3 chain bumps, work 3 hdc in the next 3 back bumps — repeat across.

For Rows 2–34:

• Chain 1 and turn.
• Work 3 hdc in the back loops of each 3-hdc group.
• Chain 3 between each group of 3 hdc.

Row 35:

• Continue working in established pattern across.

For Row 36 (Start Decreases):

• Begin row in pattern.
• At the end: when reaching the last 3 hdc, chain 3, then decrease the last 3 hdc to 2 using yarn over and pulling through 4 loops, finish with 1 hdc.

Row 37:

• Begin with a decrease over first 2 hdc.
• Chain 3 and continue pattern.
• End with regular 3 hdc group.

Row 38:

• Continue in pattern to last 3 hdc group and ch-3 space.
• Chain 2, skip 1 chain, work hdc in next back loop.

For Row 39:

• Work hdc in first back loop, chain 1, skip chain, continue in pattern.

Row 40:

• Work to last 4 stitches (hdc, ch, 2 hdc).
• Hdc in first and second, skip chain, hdc in third.

Row 41:

• Begin with decrease over first 2 stitches, hdc in next, chain 3, continue pattern.

For Row 42:

• Work across to last 3 hdc.
• Decrease over first 2, hdc in third.

Row 43:

• Work hdc, chain 2, skip to next group of 3 hdc.

Row 44:

• Work across to hdc and 2 chains at end.
• Hdc, chain 1, hdc in remaining chain.

For Row 45:

• Hdc in first stitch, skip chain, continue pattern with 4 hdc in a row.

Row 46 (Final Decrease Row):

• Begin with hdc, decrease over next 2 stitches, hdc, then pattern.
• End with 3 hdc worked together over last stitches.

Rows 47–51:

• Continue straight rows in pattern (no decreases).

Finish:

• Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in ends.

Back Panel (Make 1)

• Foundation Chain: Chain 82 (81 + 1 for turning)

Rows 1–51:

• Work all rows straight in modern basket weave stitch (no shaping).

Finish:

• Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in ends.

Sleeves (Make 2)

 

• Foundation Chain: Chain 58 (57 + 1 for turning)

Rows 1–10:

• Work straight in established stitch pattern.

Row 11:

• Begin with hdc, decrease over next 2 stitches, chain 3, continue pattern.
• End with a decrease over last 2 stitches, finish with hdc.

For Row 12:

• • Begin and end row with decreases over first and last 2 stitches.

Row 13:

• Work hdc, chain 2, skip to next group and continue.
• End with hdc, chain 2, hdc in chain.

Row 14:

• Work hdc, chain 1, skip to next group and continue.
• End with chain 1, hdc in last back loop.

For Row 15:

• Hdc in first, skip chain space, continue with 4 hdc in a row.
• End by skipping remaining chain and hdc in last back loop.

Row 16 (Final Decrease Row):

• Begin with decrease over 2 stitches, hdc, continue.
• End with 4 hdc worked as 3 (decrease over last stitches).

Rows 17–50:

• Work straight in pattern (no more decreases).

Finish:

• Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in ends.

Assembly

Shoulders:

• Place front panels over back panel, right sides together.
• Align top edges and sew shoulder seams through back loops only for invisible seams.

Sleeves:

• Pin top of sleeves to armholes.
• Align 3-hdc groups and ch-3 spaces.
• Sew sleeves to body using invisible seam method.

Side and Underarm Seams:

• Fold cardigan in half lengthwise, right sides together.
• Pin and sew from bottom hem to underarm and down the sleeves.
• Align stitch rows and maintain invisibility for reversible look.

Edging & Ribbing

 

Bottom Edging

 

Foundation Row:

• Attach yarn at bottom corner and work single crochets evenly around entire bottom edge.

Ribbing:

• Chain 1 and turn.
• Work alternating front post and back post double crochets (fpdc/bpdc).
• Repeat ribbing rows for approximately 3 inches.

Finish:

• Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Front & Neck Edging

Foundation Row:

• Attach yarn at bottom left front.
• Work double crochets up one front edge, around neckline, and down the other front.

Ribbing:

• Chain 1 and turn.
• Work fpdc and bpdc alternately for 5–6 rows.

Finish:

• Cut yarn and weave in ends.