This two-toned crochet cardigan pattern is a beginner friendly project that combines simple stitches with bold color contrast to create a modern, stylish sweater. Made entirely with single crochet back loop only, the vertical ribbing gives the cardigan a beautifully textured, stretchy finish.
Crochet Two Toned Cardigan Sweater
The pattern is worked in basic rectangles, making it easy to customize the length, width, sleeve size, and color placement. With its cozy feel and clean design, this cardigan is perfect for everyday wear and can be adapted for any season by changing yarn weight or colors.
Materials
- Chunky 4 ply yarn
- 4.5 mm hook
- 4.0 mm hook optional
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
The Main Panels Vertical Ribbing
- Make one back panel and two front panels
- Each panel is worked using single crochet back loop only for vertical ribbing
Foundation Row Chain 100
- Make a slip knot
- Use Color A and chain 50
- Attach Color B and complete the last chain
- Chain 50 with Color B to make a total of 100 chains
Row 1 Single Crochet
- Make a single crochet in the second chain from hook
- Continue single crochet across
- Switch colors at the last stitch of Color B by finishing the stitch with Color A
- Continue single crochet in Color A until the end
Subsequent Rows Single Crochet Back Loop Only
- Chain 2 and turn your work
- Make a regular single crochet in the first stitch
- Make single crochet back loop only in every stitch until the last
- Switch colors by finishing the last stitch of Color A with Color B
- Make a regular single crochet in the last stitch
- Repeat these rows until your panel reaches the width you need
Panel Finishing Bottom Ribbing
- Attach yarn to the long bottom edge
- Chain 2 and make double crochet across the row
- Chain 2 and turn
- Make a double crochet in the first stitch
- Alternate front post double crochet and back post double crochet
- Make a double crochet in the last stitch
- Repeat until the ribbing reaches the height you prefer
- Add this ribbing to all three panels
Sleeves and Cuffs
- Make a rectangular sleeve panel using single crochet back loop only
- Make sure the width fits around your arm
Cuff Ribbing
- Make a slip knot and chain your chosen cuff height
- Make a row of single crochet
- Continue with rows of single crochet back loop only
- Repeat until the cuff fits your wrist
- Reduce stitches on the narrow end of the sleeve to match the cuff width
- Join the cuff to the sleeve
Front Edge Ribbing
- Chain 7
- Make single crochet back loop only rows to create a long strip
- Make it long enough to run around the entire cardigan opening
Assembly
- Lay the back panel and place the two front panels on top with wrong sides facing up
Join Shoulders and Sides
- Join the shoulders with single crochet
- Join the sides with single crochet, stopping at the armhole
Attach Sleeves
- Fold the sleeve and mark the center
- Match the center to the shoulder seam
- Join the sleeve to the armhole with single crochet
Attach Front Edge Ribbing
- Take the long ribbing strip
- Attach it with single crochet along one front edge, around the neckline, and down the other front edge
Your cardigan is now complete and ready to wear!
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