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Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for Women

Find a large collection of Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for Women on this page, like size inclusive long crochet cardigans, short sleeves cardigans, beginner friendly cardigans, crochet shrugs, oversized cardigans and wardrobe staples.

Each free crochet cardigan pattern found below are women’s adult sizes, most of them from sizes XS to 5XL. Either as single sized patterns, but some sizes grouped like “XL/2XL/3XL”, depending on the yarn weight and crochet hook size used.

The ad-free crochet patterns for cardigans are made with simple constructions, ranging from simple rectangle cardigans, to seamless raglan cardigans and 5 piece seam cardigans: 2 front panels, 1 back panel and 2 sleeves. Some have fun details buttons, pockets and borders.

Popular crochet cardigan patterns are the Granny Square Cardigan (easy pattern with granny squares), Crochet Top Down Cardigan and Crochet Raglan Cardigan.

This easy crochet cardigan pattern is beginner-friendly great for beginner crocheters.

Printable PDF versions of all the patterns can be found in our crochet shop.


The free patterns for cardigans have different sleeve instructions, such as long sleeves, short sleeves, balloon sleeves, cuffs and more.

You will also find different collars on each of the crochet cardigans.

The garment patterns use different basic stitches such as foundation chaindouble crochet stitches (dc), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet stitches (hdc). But some has more complex stitch patterns such as the ribbing stitches: front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double stitches (bpdc).

All of the free crochet pattern tutorials has gauge instructions, full abbreviations and skeins used lists. You should always make a gauge swatch when crocheting garments.

The instructions will also include information about what the right side and wrong side of the cardigan is, if the crocheted fabric isn't reversible and can be used on both sides. Many simple stitch patterns, with different texture, looks the same on both sided.

The yarns used can range from thin yarn to thicker yarn and many use worsted-weight yarn. Some yarn suggestions have for cotton yarn, some for acrylic and some for wool blends. You will also find different yarn brands suggested, such as Lion Brand and Hobbii, but you can also substitute yarn to the one you prefer.

Wear the crochet cardigan sweaters with jeans, any shirts like a t-shirt, dresses or skirts.

You can find crochet sweater patterns on our blog too.

Is crocheting a cardigan easy?

Crocheting a cardigan is easy and not difficult at all. You just need to know basic crochet stitches to crochet the simplest crochet cardigans. Make 5 rectangles (2 fronts, back and 2 sleeves) and seam them together with whip stitches for the easiest crochet cardigan you can make.
If you do want to advance to more difficult patterns, you can also crochet more complex cardigans.

How do you crochet a cardigan?

To crochet a cardigan you will have to essentially crochet a body and 2 sleeves. You can crochet a cardigan in a variety of styles. It all depends on the type of yarn you choose, the hook you use and the pattern you work from. The more open lace stitches on the pattern, the lighter the cardigan will be. You can crochet cardigan as rectangle parts or seamless top down cardigans.

How long does it take to crochet a cardigan?

How long it takes to crochet a cardigan depends on many factors like:
1. Your skill level
2. Yarn thickness and crochet hook size
3. Complexity of the stitches used in the cardigan
4. One yarn color or multiple.
For an experienced crocheter with thicker yarn it may take around 10 hours to complete a cardigan, but for a beginner it may take longer to crochet the same cardigan. With thinner yarn and more details it may take around 40 - 60 hours to crochet a cardigan even for experienced crocheters.
To calculate approximately how long it takes to crochet your cardigan, use this handy yarn how long it takes yarn calculator.

How do you crochet a basic cardigan?

To crochet a basic cardigan that is perfect for beginners, all you need to do is pick some basic crochet stitches, yarn and a crochet hook. Create 5 panels: 2 fronts, a back panel and 2 sleeves. If you are a beginner it's best to find a crochet pattern for a simple crochet cardigan.

What do I need to crochet a cardigan?

To crochet a cardigan you will need a crochet hook, yarn, tape measure and a yarn needle. The crochet hook and yarn to crochet the cardigan, then the tape measure to make sure you crochet the correct size and finally the yarn needle to weave in ends. In some cases you may need stitch markers, but if you don't have some, you may use some scrap yarn for the same purpose.

How do you crochet a cardigan in one piece?

To crochet a cardigan in one piece, you will mostly crochet a cardigan that starts from the top and is worked downwards, with a yoke and continues seamlessly with the sleeves and body parts. The yoke is worked from the neck down to the armpits, where it is split into 2 sleeves and 1 body part, which are then crocheted separately. To make the sleeves seamless, they have to be crocheted in rounds and the body in rows.

Is it easier to crochet or knit a cardigan?

It may be easier for you to crochet than to knit a cardigan if you already know crochet and don't know knitting. It depends on if you already know either crochet or knitting. If you already know both crafts, they may both seem easy for you.



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