Unique Stylish Crochet Cardigan Tutorial For All Sizes In Solid Color

This cozy crochet cardigan is the perfect layering piece for any season, created entirely with the timeless granny stitch. Designed as a made-to-measure project, it can be customized to fit any size, making it a versatile addition to your handmade wardrobe.

Crochet Cardigan

With its simple five-panel construction and two-row repeat pattern, this cardigan is beginner-friendly while still offering a stylish, flowy drape. Whether you prefer a snug fit or a relaxed oversized look, this pattern allows you to adjust as you go. Finished with a clean single crochet border, it’s a polished and comfortable cardigan you’ll want to wear every day.

Materials

Medium weight yarn (4) – example: Lion Brand Pound of Love
7 mm crochet hook for a flowy drape
Darning needle, scissors, stitch markers

Foundation

Back Panel: 53 Foundation Single Crochet (FSC)
Front Panels (x2): 25 FSC each
Sleeves (x2): 49 FSC each

Granny Stitch Pattern

The pattern is a repeat of Row 2 and Row 3
A cluster = 3 double crochet in the same stitch or space

Row 2

Turn work
In the first stitch, make a stacked single crochet (counts as 1 DC), add 2 more DC in the same stitch
Chain 1, skip 3 stitches, cluster in the 4th stitch
Repeat across the row
End with a cluster in the final stitch

Row 3

Turn work
In the first stitch, make a stacked single crochet (counts as 1 DC)
Chain 1, skip the first cluster
In the first chain-1 space, work a cluster
Chain 1, cluster in the next chain-1 space, repeat across
End with chain 1 and 1 DC in the top of the stacked SC from the previous row

Completing the Panels

Work Back and Front Panels for 43 rows each
Work Sleeves for 31 rows or to your desired length

Assembly

Join panels with slip stitch, wrong side facing up
Shoulder seams: join front panels to back panel, leave opening for neckline
Attach sleeves: align midpoint of sleeve to shoulder seam, join to armhole
Side and underarm seams: slip stitch from sleeve cuff to underarm and down the sides
Weave in ends