I’m super excited to introduce something truly special to all my fellow yarn enthusiasts – my latest creation, the Granny Diamond Stitch Cardigan Pattern! This vibrant celebration of color, texture, and timeless crochet beauty takes the classic granny stitch and elevates it with mesmerizing diamond patterns, all thanks to an easy double crochet stitch, clever color changes, and yarn carrying techniques.
Designed with a cropped fit, cozy 3/4 sleeves, and an oversized feel, this cardigan is the epitome of comfort meets style. And don’t worry, for those who love a bit more length, the pattern includes instructions to adjust it just the way you like.

Materials

…yarn
A: DROPS PARIS, yarn group C (worsted), color 59 (old pink), 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins
B: DROPS PARIS, yarn group C (worsted), color 43 ( forest green), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeind
C: DROPS PARIS, yarn group C (worsted), color 07 (cherry), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
D: DROPS PARIS, yarn group C (worsted), color 41 (mustard), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
E: DROPS PARIS, yarn group C (worsted), color 08 (dark purple), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins
F: DROPS PARIS, yarn group C (worsted), color 67 (wheat), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins
G: DROPS PARIS, yarn group C (worsted), color 48 (petrol), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

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

Size Chart (in centimeters)

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Chest/Bust: 73.5, 83.5, 94, 104, 114.25, 125
Back Waist Length: 42, 43, 43.5, 44.5, 45, 45.5
Cross Back (shoulder to shoulder): 36.25, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 44.5, 45.5
Armhole Depth: 16, 17, 18.25, 19.75, 21, 22.25
Upper Arm: 25, 26, 28, 30.5, 34.5, 39.5
Waist: 59.75, 65.5, 73.5, 84, 94, 104

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
chs
yo = yarn over
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sts = stitches
sl st = slip stitch
sl sts = slip stitches
sp = space
dc = double crochet
dcs = double crochets
RS = right side
WS = wrong side

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Granny Diamond Stitch: Explained in the pattern.

Notes

You’ll first make the back panel, both front panels and sleeves, sew the shoulders together, attach the sleeves and work one round of sc around the cuffs, waist, plackets and neckline.

Ch 2 counts as a stitch.

There are 2 versions: A and B. Version A has one round of sc around the cuffs, waist, plackets, and neckline. Version B has 5 rounds of sc around the cuffs, waist, plackets, and neckline. More pictures can be found in the last page.