The Calma Unisex Crochet Cardigan is a classic, comfortable design made in one vertical piece, featuring a stretchy ribbed texture created by working in the back loop. This pattern is perfect for beginners who enjoy simple, repetitive stitches and want a garment that works up beautifully without complex shaping.
Crochet Unisex Cardigan
It is customizable in length, width, and fit, making it suitable for all genders and sizes. The buttoned front and optional sleeves allow you to style it as a lightweight layering piece for everyday wear, cozy evenings, or gifting.
Materials
- Semi-thick acrylic yarn 3 mm
- 6 mm hook
- Size example S Men or M Women
- Starting chain 160 plus 1 turning chain
- Shoulder rows 15 rows
- Neck section rows 13 rows
Main Body Construction Vertical Ribbing
Start Foundation Chain
- Chain to cover full length from front over shoulder to back
- Keep the chain loose
First Row
- Turn chain to work on back bumps
- Work 10 single crochet for front elastic
- Work half double crochet across body section
- Work last 10 single crochet for back elastic
Ribbed Rows
- Chain 1 turn
- Work all stitches in back loop only
- 10 single crochet back loop front elastic
- Half double crochet back loop over body stitches
- 10 single crochet back loop back elastic
- Repeat until shoulder width is reached about 15 rows
Neck And Nape Shaping
- Place center marker
- Leave 2 to 3 stitches open for neck
- Last stitch before gap worked through both loops
- Chain 2 turn and work only section between cuff and neck
- Work half double crochet back loop for 13 rows for nape
Second Shoulder
- Chain long chain equal to first side length
- Work 10 single crochet for elastic then half double crochet across
- Continue ribbed rows matching first shoulder count
- Cut yarn leaving tail for sewing
Front Edging And Buttonholes
Front Edging
- Fold work in half vertically
- Attach yarn at corner of front
- Work up front across neck and down other side
- Work 1 stitch per row in sleeve cuffs
- Work 2 half double crochet per row across neck rows
- Work all in back loop only for 6 rows total
Buttonholes
- Place 5 buttons spaced evenly
- Work stitch before hole through both loops
- Chain 1 skip 1 stitch based on button size
- Next stitch also through both loops
- On return row place stitch into chain space to close
Final Finish
- Work slip stitch back loop only around full front edge
Sleeves And Assembly
Sleeves Optional
- Chain length for sleeve example 65 chains
- Work rows as body 10 single crochet then half double crochet
- Work ribbed rows until sleeve width about 24 rows
Assembly
- Sew side seams with invisible vertical join
- Sew sleeve seams to form tubes
- Attach sleeves matching center points
- Sew buttons and weave ends
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