Super Fit Striped Crochet Cardigan With Free Pattern

If you're looking for a trendy and customizable crochet project, this striped cardigan pattern is perfect for you. With its made-to-measure approach, it allows you to tailor the fit to your body size for a comfortable, stylish piece.

Crochet Striped Cardigan

The cardigan features alternating stripes of double and single crochet, with ribbed edges that add a cozy, structured feel. Plus, the customizable shoulder extensions make this cardigan a versatile piece for any wardrobe. Whether you're a beginner or experienced crocheter, this pattern offers both ease and creativity. Enjoy the flexibility to play with colors and create a cardigan that truly matches your personal style!

Materials

Sport-weight yarn
4.5 mm crochet hook (for ribbing)
5.5 mm crochet hook (for the main body)
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Scissors
Tape measure

Calculations

Measure your bust/chest circumference (e.g., 33 inches).
Add 1 inch for fit (e.g., 34 inches).
Divide that by 4 to get the front panel base width (e.g., 8.5 inches).
Subtract 1.5 inches for the neck hole (e.g., 7 inches for the final width).

Front Panels (Make 2)

Ribbing:

With a 4.5 mm hook, chain to the height desired for ribbing.
Work single crochets in the back loop only until the ribbing reaches the front panel width.

Main Body:

Switch to the 5.5 mm hook.
Work a row of single crochets into the edge of each ribbing row.
Alternate between a 3-row double crochet section and a 2-row single crochet section. Change colors at the end of each section.
Continue until the panel reaches the desired length (e.g., 14 inches).

Shoulder Extension:

Add a few extra rows of double crochet to create the shoulder.
Repeat for the second front panel.

Back Panel

Calculations:

Take your bust measurement and divide by two for the back panel width.

Ribbing:

With the 4.5 mm hook, work enough rows of ribbing to reach the calculated width.

Main Body:

With the 5.5 mm hook, work a row of single crochets into the ribbing.
Alternate between a 3-row double crochet section and a 2-row single crochet section. Continue until the back panel length matches the front panels.

Shoulder Extensions:

Mark the same number of stitches from each edge and work the same extra shoulder rows.
Do not cut the yarn on the second shoulder extension.

Assembly

Join Shoulders:

Use a slip stitch join to attach the front and back panels at the shoulder seams.

Join Sides:

Try on the cardigan, mark your desired armhole with a stitch marker.
Seam the front and back panels together from the bottom ribbing to the stitch marker using a slip stitch join.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Main Body:

With the 5.5 mm hook, work a round of double crochets all the way around the armhole.
Continue with the same alternating stripe pattern as the body until the sleeve measures about 2.5 inches from the wrist.

Decrease Rounds:

Decrease stitches in several rounds to create a fitted cuff.

Ribbing Cuff:

Switch to the 4.5 mm hook and create ribbing by working rows of single crochets in the back loop only.
Slip stitch each row to the base of the sleeve to anchor it.