The Rose Crochet Cardigan

A Perfect Spring and Summer Crochet Cardigan

The Crochet Cardigan was made with spring and summer in mind. I love having an easy top I can throw over dresses or tank tops that will make any outfit look more elevated. This crochet cardigan is a perfect accessory that will add some extra interest to your outfits without making you hot on warmer days. This Crochet Cardigan is made by crocheting 3 rectangles using simple stitches and seaming them together, making this a beginner friendly pattern. This pattern also has an accompanying YouTube video tutorial for Right-handed and Left-handed crocheters.

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The Yarn

For This pattern I used Crochet.com Curio #3 mercerized cotton. This yarn comes in lots of color options and has a beautiful shine to it. You could definitely substitute with any similar yarn as long as you meet gauge.

You can purchase the Printable PDF for this crochet sweater pattern on Etsy here or on ravelry here.

notes

• ch3 throughout pattern does count as a st.
• The Rose Cardigan in made in 3 seperate panels that are seamed together.
• This pattern must be blocked, I highly recommend blocking your individual panels before seaming them together.
• This cardigan does not close in the front, it will have approximately a 5″ opening

YouTube Tutorial for Right-Handed Crocheters and Left-Handed Crocheters.

abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• rep: repeat
• sk: skip
• st(s): stitches
• v-st: v stitch

materials

• Crochet.com Curio #3 I used the color Tea Rose Purchase here.
  • XS: 762 yds, 3 balls
  • S: 778 yds, 3 balls
  • M: 822 yds, 3 balls
  • L: 1039 yds, 4 balls
  • XL: 1108 yds, 4 balls
  • 2XL: 1175 yds, 4 balls
  • 3XL: 1250 yds, 5 balls
  • 4XL: 1420 yds, 5 balls
  • 5 XL: 1530 yds, 6 balls
• 4mm/ G-6 crochet hook I use these.
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers
• Darning Needle

gauge

11 sts x 4 rows in v-stitch (blocked)

To make gauge swatch ch a multiple of 4 + 5

Sizing

• This cardigan has approximately 2″ of positive ease plus a 5″ opening in the front.
• Sizes will be shown in parenthesis in the following order: (XS,S,M,L,XL)(2XL,3XL,4XL,5XL)
• The sizes of the top corresponds to the approximate body width measurements when the top is laid flat
• Width(chest): XS 19.5”,S 20”, M 21”, L 25”, XL 27”, 2XL 28” 3XL 30.5″, 4XL 33″, 5XL 35″
• Finished Bust size with positive ease and 5″ of opening in the front: XS 38″, S 40″, M 42″, L 47″, XL 52″, 2XL 56″, 3XL 60″, 4XL 64″, 5XL 68″
• Length: XS 23″, S 23″ M 23″, L 24″, XL 24″, 2XL 24″, 3XL 24″, 4XL 25″, 5XL 25″

Pattern

Back Panel

• ch (113, 117, 121, 141, 153) (161, 173, 185, 197)
• Row 1 v-st in 6th ch from hook, *sk3 ch, v-st in next ch* rep to last 3 ch, dc in last ch, ch3, turn
• Rows 2- (46, 46, 46, 48,48)(48, 48, 50, 50) v-st in first ch-2 sp, v-st in each ch-2 sp across, dc in turning ch, ch3, turn
• at the end of the last row do not ch at the end of the row.
• st count: (108, 112, 116, 136, 148)(156, 168, 180,192)

Front Panels (make 2)

• ch (53, 53, 57, 65, 73)(77, 81, 89,97)
• Row 1 v-st in 6th ch from hook, *sk3 ch, v-st in next ch* rep to last 3 ch, dc in last ch, ch3, turn
• Rows 2-(46, 46, 46, 48,48)(48, 48, 50, 50) v-st in first ch-2 sp, v-st in each ch-2 sp across, dc in turning ch, ch3, turn
• at the end of the last row do not ch at the end of the row.
• st count: (48, 48, 52, 60, 68)(72, 76, 84, 92)

Blocking

• Before you seam your cardigan I HIGHLY recommend blocking the panels seperately to ensure the best fit.

Seaming

Finishing

After Seaming your piece, Attach your yarn to the back neck area , ch1, and hdc one row around the entire cardigan edge, approximately 3-4 hdc per 2 sts but this will vary based on your tension.

repeat around each sleeve.

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You may sell items created from this pattern but, please credit Elena and Kamila. This pattern is for personal use . This pattern and photographs are property of Elena and Kamila, Please do not alter, rewrite or resell this pattern.

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