You’re going to love the crochet Sunshine Daydream Cardigan. It’s a top down crochet cardigan with sizes from S to 5XL.
The pattern offers lots of texture, but are lightweight & perfect for summer at the same time.
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Sunshine Daydream Cardigan Crochet Pattern
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- Sizes: S to 5XL
- Skill Level: Intermediate
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About the Crochet Sunshine Daydream Cardigan
The Sunshine Daydream Cardigan is a beautiful light weight cardigan for summer. This pattern comes in 8 sizes from S to 5XL.
Intermediate crochet pattern for a cardigan that is crocheted from the top down.
The combination of texture and airy stitches makes this a light weight & easy to wear garment through the warmest season.
Project level: Intermediate
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Debbie Bliss – Piper in color Dusk
- Weight
- 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 50% cotton, 50% viscose
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 6 | 555 | 1110 | 1215 |
| M | 6 | 600 | 1200 | 1310 |
| L | 7 | 645 | 1285 | 1405 |
| XL | 7 | 675 | 1345 | 1475 |
| 2XL | 8 | 715 | 1435 | 1570 |
| 3XL | 8 | 765 | 1530 | 1675 |
| 4XL | 8 | 800 | 1600 | 1750 |
| 5XL | 9 | 825 | 1655 | 1810 |
One skein is 100 grams · 200 meters · 219 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over half double crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
16 stitches & 15 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 8 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL). If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust / Waist / Hip Circumference | Armhole Circumference | Body Length from Under Arm |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 91.3 cm / 35.9 inches | 26.3 cm / 10.3 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
| M | 101.3 cm / 39.9 inches | 30 cm / 11.8 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
| L | 111.3 cm / 43.8 inches | 33.8 cm / 13.3 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
| XL | 118.8 cm / 46.8 inches | 36.3 cm / 14.3 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
| 2XL | 131.3 cm / 51.7 inches | 41.3 cm / 16.2 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
| 3XL | 140 cm / 55.1 inches | 44.4 cm / 17.5 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
| 4XL | 150 cm / 59.1 inches | 48.1 cm / 18.9 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
| 5XL | 157 cm / 62 inches | 50.6 cm / 19.9 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches |
Size Notes
- This crochet pattern is written to have positive ease.
Size Adjustments
- Yoke:
- Add/reduce the number of rows you crochet under the heading “finishing yoke” adjust the fit.
- Body:
- Add more/less FSC stitches under the sleeves to make it wider/loser. Note, it will also adjust the fit of the sleeves.
- Add/reduce the number of rows you crochet to adjust the length.
- Sleeves:
- Add/reduce the number of rows you crochet to adjust the length.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- crab st = crab stitch
- dc = double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together
- prev = previous
- puff = puff stitch
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip / skipped
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Half Double Crochet 3X Puff Stitch (puff)
In the next stitch, *yo, pull up a loop*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, you have 7 loops on the hook. Yo, pull through all.
Crochet Together 2 Half Double Crochet Stitches (hdc2tog)
Yarn over, draw up a loop from the next st, draw up a loop from the stitch after that, you have 4 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all loops on the hook.
Crab Stitch (crab st / rev-sc)
In this crochet pattern you will need to use the reverse single crochet or crab stitch. It is the same steps as the regular single crochet, however worked in the opposite direction. This creates a really lovely decorative edge.
Insert hook into stitch before current stitch (working backward across the round), pull up a loop, yarn over (yo), pull through both loops.
Instructions for the Crochet Sunshine Daydream Cardigan
Yoke
Make 63 st using the FSC method, turn.
Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in the next 8 st, dc 1 in the next 45 st, sc 1 in the next 9 st, turn (=63 st).
Row 2: Rep row 1.
Row 3: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (=63 st).
Row 4*: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 14 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=77 st).
*From here & throughout yoke: If the pattern instructs you to crochet “in” a stitch that on the previous row was a chain, you will crochet into the chain space instead of the stitch/chain.
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Row 6: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 3 next st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 16 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 3 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=91 st).
Row 7: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=91 st).
Row 8: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 6 st, *hdc 3 in next st, *hdc 1 in the next 18 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 6 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=105 st).
Row 9: Puff 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *sl st in next st, puff 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (=105)
Row 10: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 9 st, *hdc 3 in next st, *hdc 1 in the next 20 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 9 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=119 st).
Row 11: Rep row 7.
Row 12: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 12 st, *hdc 3 in next st, *hdc 1 in the next 22 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 12 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=133 st).
Row 13: Rep row 3.
Row 14: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 15 st, *hdc 3 in next st, *hdc 1 in the next 24 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 15 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=147 st).
Row 15: Rep row 3.
Row 16: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 18 st, *hdc 3 in next st, *hdc 1 in the next 26 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 18 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=161 st).
Row 17: Rep row 7.
Row 18: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 21 st, *hdc 3 in next st, *hdc 1 in the next 28 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 21 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=175 st).
Row 19: Rep row 9.
Row 20: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 24 st, *hdc 3 in next st, *hdc 1 in the next 30 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 24 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=189 st).
Row 21: Rep row 7.
Row 22: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 27 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 32 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 27 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=203 st).
Row 23: Rep row 3.
Row 24: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 30 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 34 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 30 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=217 st).
Row 25: Rep row 3.
Only size M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Row 26: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 33 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 36 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 33 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=231 st).
Row 27: Rep row 7.
Only size (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Row 28: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 36 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 38 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, , hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 36 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=245 st).
Row 29: Rep row 9.
Only size XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Row 30: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 39 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 40 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 39 st, hdc 3 in next st, turn (=259 st).
Row 31: Rep row 7.
Only size (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Row 32: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 42 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 42 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 42 st, hdc 1 in next st, turn (=269 st).
Row 33: Rep row 3.
Only size 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Row 34: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 45 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 44 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 45 st, hdc 1 in next st, turn (=283 st).
Row 35: Rep row 3.
Only size (4XL) 5XL:
Row 36: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 46 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 46 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 46 st, hdc 1 in next st, turn (=293 st).
Row 37: Rep row 7.
Only size 5XL:
Row 38: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 47 st, *hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 48 st*, repeat from to* 3 more times, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 47 st, hdc 1 in next st, turn (=303 st).
Row 39: Rep row 9.
Do not cut yarn.
Finishing yoke*
Does not apply to size 5XL, continue directly on the body.
Continue without cutting yarn on the yoke.
Only Size S:
Row 26: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row until you have 1 st left, hdc 3 in next st, turn (= 221 (-) – (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Row 27: Rep row 7.
Only Size S:
Row 28: Hdc 2 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row until you have 1 st left, hdc 2 in next st, turn (= 223 (235) – (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Only Size (M):
Row 28: Hdc 3 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row until you have 1 st left, hdc 3 in next st, turn (= – (235) – (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Only Size S (M):
Row 29: Rep row 9.
Only Size S (M):
Row 30: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row until you have 1 st left, hdc 1 in next st, turn (= 223 (235) – (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Only Size L:
Row 30: Hdc 2 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row until you have 1 st left, hdc 2 in next st, turn (= – (-) 247 (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Only Size S (M) L:
Row 31: Rep row 7.
Only Size S (M) L (XL):
Row 32: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (= 223 (235) 247 (259) – (-) – (-) st).
Row 33: Rep row 3.
Only Size S (M) L (XL) 2XL:
Row 34: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (= 223 (235) 247 (259) 269 (-) – (-) st).
Row 35: Rep row 3.
Only Size S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL):
Row 36: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=223 (235) 247 (259) 269 (283) – (-) st).
Row 37: Rep row 7.
Only Size S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL:
Row 38: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (= 223 (235) 247 (259) 269 (283) 293 (-) st).
Row 39: Rep row 9.
Do not cut yarn.
Body
Continue directly without cutting yarn on the yoke.
Row 1: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 35 (37) 39 (41) 42 (45) 46 (47) st, FSC 2 (6) 10 (12) 18 (21) 25 (27) st, sk 40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) st, hdc 1 in the next 71 (75) 79 (83) 87 (91) 95 (99) st, FSC 2 (6) 10 (12) 18 (21) 25 (27) st, sk 40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) st, hdc 1 in the next 36 (38) 40 (42) 43 (46) 47 (48) st, turn (=147 (163) 179 (191) 209 (225) 239 (249) st).
Row 2: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=147 (163) 179 (191) 209 (225) 239 (249) st).
Row 3: Rep row 2.
Row 4: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (=147 (163) 179 (191) 209 (225) 239 (249) st).
Row 5: Rep row 2.
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Row 7-9: Rep row 2.
Row 10: Puff 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *sl st in next st, puff 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (=147 (163) 179 (191) 209 (225) 239 (249) st).
Row 11-13: Rep row 2.
Row 14-42: Repeat rows 4-13.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Sleeves
Attach yarn in the one of the middle FSC made on row 1 on the body.
Row 1: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (= 42 (48) 54 (58) 66 (71) 77 (81) st).
Row 2: Rep row 1.
Only size S (M) L (XL) 2XL
Row 3: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row, until you have 2 st left, hdc2tog in the next 2 st, turn (=41 (47) 53 (57) 65 (-) – (-) st).
Only size (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Row 3: Rep row 1.
All sizes
Row 4: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (= 41 (47) 53 (57) 65 (71) 77 (81) st).
Row 5: Rep row 1.
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Row 7-9: Rep row 1.
Row 10: Puff 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *sl st in next st, puff 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn
Row 11-13: Rep row 1.
Row 14-31: Repeat rows 4-13.
Row 32: Hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc2tog in each st from prev row, turn (=20 (23) 26 (28) 32 (35) 38 (40) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Seam the sleeves together with a needle.
Edging
Row 1: Crochet crab st evenly along the fronts & bottom of the cardigan.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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