Crocheting a cardigan can be a fulfilling project that helps improve crocheting skills. This free pattern involves practicing different stitches (crossed stitch, Iris stitch), shaping techniques (increases for the sleeves), and garment construction (seaming).

This pattern will show you how to create a versatile and stylish open-front cardigan using simple rectangles.

Pair with a dress for a polished look, or with jeans and a tee for a more relaxed vibe.

This easy crochet cardigan is worked in a total of 7 pieces:

Back
Front (make 2)
Sleeves (make 2)
Ribbed edging (make 2)

Each piece is worked flat from the bottom up and seamed to join.

The stitch pattern for the front and back is a 7-row repeat. The sleeves have an Iris stitch cuff and are worked in treble (UK) / double (US) crochet.

Increases are used for shaping the sleeves to ensure a comfortable fit.

This pattern is available free on my website: https://www.jerasjamboree.co.uk/selene-crochet-cardigan-p...

/DETAILS
Skill level : Easy
US Terminology
UK Terminology

/MATERIALS
Sirdar Hayfield Sundance DK ; 4, (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 ,7 ,8) balls
4mm crochet hook (front and back)
4.5mm crochet hook (sleeves)
Tape measure
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle

/FINISHED SIZE
Size Chest (cm) Length (cm)
XS 99 63
S 109 64
M 119 65
L 129 65
XL 139 66
2X 149 66
3X 159 66
4X 169 68
5X 179 68

/STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS USED
UK Crochet Terms US Crochet Terms
Double Crochet (dc) Single Crochet (sc)
Treble Crochet (tr) Double Crochet (dc)
Crossed Treble (Xtr) Crossed Double (Xdc)
Front Loop Only (flo): work in the front loop of the stitch only
Back Loop Only (blo): work in the back loop of the stitch only

Ch = chain
Ea = each
St/s = stitch/es
Sk = skip
Rep = repeat
Sp = space
Incr = increase
Rs = right side

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