This cardigan is crafted using the moss stitch for the body, giving it a textured yet soft fabric, while the ribbing is made using the herringbone single crochet back loop only, creating a sleek and structured finish. The unique construction starts with the back panel and flows seamlessly into the front panels, minimizing seaming. The ribbed cuffs and waistband give the piece a professional, polished look.

Need extra help? Check out my step-by-step youtube tutorial, which walks you through the pattern with tips and visuals for extra support!

⭐️ Free version is available in size S in my YouTube tutorial:
https://youtu.be/Y379gXzaBOY

Materials

…Yarn
DROPS PARIS, 100% cotton, yarn group C (worsted, aran), color 17 (off white)

Size XS: 750 g / 1125 m
Size S: 800 g / 1200 m
Size M: 850 g / 1275 m
Size L: 900 g / 1350 m
Size XL: 950 g / 1425 m

…Other
Hook: 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

Body (Moss Stitch)
16 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Ribbing (Herringbone Single Crocket Back Loop Only)
19 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Finished Measurements (in centimeters)

XS, S, M, L, XL
Shoulder To Shoulder: 94, 100, 106, 113, 119
Waist Width: 65, 68, 72, 76, 80
Length: 44, 46, 47, 48, 51
Armhole Depth: 36, 37, 37, 39, 40
Cuff Circumference: 34, 35, 35, 37, 38

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
chs = chains
hsc = herringbone single crochet
hsc blo = herringbone single crochet back loop only
RS = right side
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together
sc blo = single crochet in the back loop only
sk = skip
sp = space
st = stitch
sts = stitches
WS = wrong side

Notes

You’ll begin with the back panel, then continue working the right and left panels as a single piece. Next, you’ll add the ribbing at the waist, followed by the plackets, and finish with the ribbing on the cuffs.

Odd numbered rows are the RS.

Watch my YouTube tutorial for any uncertainties or for additional support.