The crochet Summer Cardigan is the perfect cardigan crochet pattern for the warmer season. It’s made with cotton yarn & you’ll keep cool with this amazing sweater.
The best thing about this crochet summer cardigan is the fact that it works up really fast, meaning you will be able to make it in just 1 weekend if you crochet a lot, or in just 1 week if you crochet a little each day.
This crochet cardigan comes in sizes from S to 3XL & has a loose fit.
Find more: Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for Women.
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About the Crochet Summer Cardigan
The crochet Summer Cardigan is a fun and easy summer crochet project.
The cardigan is constructed to be crocheted from the bottom up. The sleeves are made as separate pieces & are attached at the end.
Find size options from S to 3XL, for this this loose fitting crochet cardigan. Size adjustments included.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Drops – Loves You 6 (limited edition)
- Weight
- 2 Fine Yarn, 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
Yarn amount needed:
6-18 skeins · 300-900 grams · 750-2125 meters · 822-2329 yards
Alternative Yarns
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK: 6-17 skeins: 300-850 g / 750-2125 m / 822-2329 yards.
Cascade Ultra Pima Fine: 6-17 skeins: 300-850 g / 750-2125 m / 822-2329 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over treble crochet stitch cluster stitches crocheted in rows:
10 stitches & 4 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 6 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL). 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.
- It includes 1 start stitch.
- Take measurements to find the size that fits the best.
- Note: Any size adjustments affects yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Body Length | Total Length | Body Circumference (after decreasing is finished) | Armholes | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 41 cm / 16.1 inches | 54 cm / 21.3 inches | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 26 cm / 10.2 inches | 41 cm / 16.1 inches |
| M | 41 cm / 16.1 inches | 54 cm / 21.3 inches | 85 cm / 33.5 inches | 26 cm / 10.2 inches | 41 cm / 16.1 inches |
| L | 41 cm / 16.1 inches | 56 cm / 22 inches | 100 cm / 39.4 inches | 30 cm / 11.8 inches | 41 cm / 16.1 inches |
| XL | 41 cm / 16.1 inches | 56 cm / 22 inches | 115 cm / 45.3 inches | 30 cm / 11.8 inches | 41 cm / 16.1 inches |
| 2XL | 41 cm / 16.1 inches | 58 cm / 22.8 inches | 130 cm / 51.2 inches | 34 cm / 13.4 inches | 41 cm / 16.1 inches |
| 3XL | 41 cm / 16.1 inches | 58 cm / 22.8 inches | 145 cm / 57 inches | 34 cm / 13.4 inches | 41 cm / 16.1 inches |
Size Notes
- This pattern is written to have a normal fit & to be oversized around the hips. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Size Adjustments
- For all sizes: Best places to adjust length by adding or reducing rows are at the end. Alternatively evenly throughout between decreases.
- For all sizes: Skip increases to make the arm narrower.
- For all sizes: Increase more frequently in the same manner to make the arm wider.
- Note: Adjusting the width of the arm will affect how it fits the armholes on the front/back panels.
- For all sizes: Best places to adjust length by adding or reducing rows are: After row 19 before starting front/back panels.
- For all sizes: Adjust size of armholes by adding/reducing the number of rows made for the front/back panels. Note: If you do this, make sure to do adjustments to the arms as well.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- ch = chain
- cont / con = continue
- DTCS = two treble crochet stitch cluster
- hdc = half double crochet
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- 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
Two Treble Crochet Stitch Cluster Made In 2 Stitches (modified DTCS)
This is essentially worked the same way as tr2tog.
yo 2 times, in the next st, draw up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 2 loop, yo 2 times, in the next stitch, draw up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 2 loop, yo, pull through the last 3 loops on the hook.
Start Stitch
Ch 2, tr 1, made in 1st st & counts as 1st DTCS.
Instructions for the Crochet Summer Cardigan
Main Part/Body
Crocheted from bottom to top.
Ch 94 (114) 134 (154) 174 (194) st.
Row 1: Crochet sc in 3rd ch from hook (1st ch counts as last ch from prev row, 2nd ch counts as 1st sc of this row), sc 1 in all ch, turn (=93 (113) 133 (153) 173 (193) st).
Row 2: 1 start st, DTCS 1 in all st from prev row, turn (=93 (113) 133 (153) 173 (193) st).
Row 3: Rep row 2.
Row 4: 1 start st, DTCS 1 in all st, but decrease every 7th st, by working 1 DTCS in 2 st from prev row (see chart), turn ( = 80 (97) 115 (132) 150 (167) st).
Row 5-6: Rep row 2 ( = 80 (97) 115 (132) 150 (167) st).
Row 7: Rep row 4 (= 69 (84) 99 (114) 129 (144) st).
Row 8-19: Rep row 2 (= 69 (84) 99 (114) 129 (144) st).
Do not cut yarn.
Left Front
Continue directly from the main part/body.
Row 20: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st, DTCS 1 in the next 16 (20) 25 (27) 32 (36) st, turn (= 18 (22) 27 (29) 34 (38) st).
Row 21: 1 start st, DTCS 1 in all st until you have 3 st left, turn (= 15 (19) 24 (26) 31 (35) st).
Row 22: Rep row 1 (= 16 (20) 25 (27) 32 (36) st).
Row 23: Rep row 2 (=13 (17) 22 (24) 29 (33) st).
Row 24: Rep row 1 (=14 (18) 23 (25) 30 (34) st).
Row 25: Rep row 2 (=11 (15) 20 (22) 27 (31) st).
Only size L-3XL:
Row 26: Rep row 1 (= – (-) 21 (23) 28 (32) st).
Only size 2XL-3XL:
Row 27: Rep row 2 (= – (-) – (-) 25 (29) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Back Panel
Continue in the next unworked stitch from row 19.
Row 20-25 (25) 26 (26) 27 (27): 1 start st, DTCS 1 in the next 32 (41) 44 (55) st, turn (= 33 (40) 45 (56) 60 (68) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Right front
Continue in the next unworked stitch from row 19.
Row 20: 1 start st, DTCS 1 in the next 15 (19) 24 (26) st, until you have 1 st left, turn (= 16 (20) 25 (27) 32 (36) st).
Row 21: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st, DTCS 1 in all st until end of row, turn (= 17 (21) 26 (28) 33 (37) st).
Row 22: 1 start st, DTCS 1 in all st until you have 3 st left, turn (= 14 (18) 23 (25) 30 (34) st).
Row 23: Rep row 2 (= 15 (19) 24 (26) 31 (35) st).
Row 24: Rep row 3 (= 12 (16) 21 (23) 28 (32) st).
Row 25: Rep row 2 (= 13 (17) 22 (24) 29 (33) st).
Only Size L-3XL:
Row 26: As row 3 (= – (-) 19 (21) 26 (30) st.
Only size 2XL-3XL:
Row 37: Rep row 2 (= – (-) – (-) 27 (31) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Sleeves*
Charts are available in the inexpensive pdf verison of the pattern.
Make 2.
Ch 13 (15) 17 (19) 21 (23) st loosely (IMPORTANT).
Row 1: Crochet sc in 3rd ch from hook (1st ch counts as last ch from prev row, 2nd ch counts as 1st sc of this row), sc 1 in all ch until end of row, turn (= 12 (14) 16 (18) 20 (22) st).
Row 2-3: 1 start st, DTCS 1 in all st until end of row, turn (= 12 (14) 16 (18) 20 (22) st).
Row 4: Increase 1 st in the beg of the row as follows: 1 start st, crochet 1 DTCS in first stitch, DTCS 1 in all st until end of row, turn (= 13 (15) 17 (19) 21 (23) st).
Row 5: Rep row 4 (=14 (16) 18 (20) 22 (24) st).
Row 6: Rep row 2-3 (=14 (16) 18 (20) 22 (24) st).
Row 7: Rep row 4 (=15 (17) 19 (21) 23 (25) st).
Row 8: Rep row 4 (=16 (18) 20 (22) 24 (26) st).
Row 9: Rep row 2-3 (=16 (18) 20 (22) 24 (26) st).
Row 10: Rep row 4 (=17 (19) 21 (23) 25 (27) st).
Row 11: Rep row 4 (=18 (20) 22 (24) 26 (28) st).
Row 12: Rep row 2-3 (=18 (20) 22 (24) 26 (28) st).
Row 13: Rep row 4 (= 19 (21) 23 (25) 27 (29) st).
Row 14: Rep row 4 (= 20 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) st).
Row 15-19: Rep row 2-3 (= 20 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Seam the cardigan on the top, left & right front panel with the back panel (A & B in schematic), with either slip stitches & hook or stitching with a needle.
Make a border with sc stitches along the sides on the front. Attach thread, starting at the bottom of the left front, around the neck, and finish the bottom of the left side, fasten thread.
Fold the arms double & seam them (E in schematic), with either slip stitches & a hook or stitching with a needle. Fasten the arms to the armholes (C and D in schematic). The seam on the arms should face downwards.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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