The Lacy Crochet Cardigan Pattern is the perfect short sleeved cardigan for the warm season.
Throw it over your shoulders & wear that instant show off crochet piece.
The pattern comes in sizes from XS to 5XL.
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How to Crochet the Lacy Crochet Cardigan Pattern
This Lacy Crochet Cardigan is worked in one piece, starting with the back. You begin by chaining the required number of stitches and working single crochet in the first row. The lace pattern is created using double crochet and chain stitches, which you repeat over several rows until the back is complete.
Once the back is finished, you continue directly onto the right front without cutting the yarn. The right front is worked using a similar lace pattern for a specified number of rows. After completing the right front, you fasten off and cut the yarn.
The left front is then worked by attaching the yarn to the designated stitch on the back and following the same lace pattern as the right front. After finishing the left front, the sides are seamed or joined with a flat slip stitch. Finally, the sleeves are crocheted directly onto the cardigan, and you finish by fastening threads and weaving in the ends.
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Crochet Pattern
Hexagon Lace Cardigan
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About the Lacy Crochet Cardigan Pattern
The Lacy Crochet Cardigan Pattern is the perfect crochet garment that combines lace & warm weather.
It comes in sizes from XS to 5XL and works up quickly.
This is for sure an easy crochet cardigan pattern.
Wear it over a top & jeans or with your favorite summer dress.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Nuboo in color Goldenrod
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% lyocell
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins |
|---|---|
| XS | 5 |
| S | 5 |
| M | 6 |
| L | 6 |
| XL | 7 |
| 2XL | 7 |
| 3XL | 8 |
| 4XL | 8 |
| 5XL | 9 |
One skein is 85 grams · 144 meters · 157 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over stitch pattern crocheted in rows:
20 stitches & 10 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 9 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: XS (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.
- This cardigan is crocheted in one piece, first the back, then the two fronts directly on the back. At the end the sides are seamed or flat slip stitch joined together. Finally the two sleeves are crocheted directly on the final piece.
Sizes and Measurements
Finished Bust: 36 (39) 42 (46) 52 (55) 58 (62) 68 in. (91 (100) 108 (116) 132 (140) 148 (157) 172 cm).
Finished Length (same for all sizes): 30 in. (75 cm)
Size Notes
- This crochet pattern is written to have positive ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- prev = previous
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip / skipped
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
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
Hexagon Lace Stitch
The main stitch combination for this cardigan is the Hexagon Lace Stitch.
Instructions for the Lacy Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Back
Ch 91 (99) 107 (115) 131 (139) 147 (155) 171 st.
Row 1: Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each st across (=90 (98) 106 (114) 130 (138) 146 (154) 170 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in next st, ch 6, sk 6 st, dc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (=90 (98) 106 (114) 130 (138) 146 (154) 170 st).
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in the next 2 st, ch 4 st, sk 4 st, dc 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (=90 (98) 106 (114) 130 (138) 146 (154) 170 st).
Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in the next 3 st, ch 2 st, sk 2 st, dc 1 in the next 3 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (=90 (98) 106 (114) 130 (138) 146 (154) 170 st).
Row 5: Repeat row 3.
Repeat row 2-5 until you have crocheted 74 rows, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Do not cut yarn, continue directly on right side.
Right Front Size XS (-) M (-) XL (-) 3XL (-) 5XL
Work over the first 37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st from row 74 on back.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in the next 2 st, ch 4 st, sk 4 st, dc 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* 3 (-) 4 (-) 5 (-) 6 (-) 7 times, dc 1 in the next 2 st, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in last st, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 1 in next 3 st, *dc 1 in the next 3 st, ch 2 st, sk 2 st, dc 1 in the next 3 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Row 3: Repeat row 1.
Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 2), sk 2 st, dc 1 in next st, *dc 1 in next st, ch 6, sk 6 st, dc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in next st, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Repeat row 1-4 until you have crocheted 72 rows.
Row 73: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Left Front Size XS (-) M (-) XL (-) 3XL (-) 5XL
Work over the last 37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st from row 74 on back.
Skip 16 (-) 16 (-) 24 (-) 24 (-) 32 st and attach yarn in next st.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch), sk 1 st, dc 1 in next 2 st, *dc 1 in the next 2 st, ch 4 st, sk 4 st, dc 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* 3 (-) 4 (-) 5 (-) 6 (-) 7 times, dc 1 in next st, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in the next 3 st, ch 2 st, sk 2 st, dc 1 in the next 3 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 4 st left, dc 1 in next 4 st, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Row 3: Repeat row 1.
Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in next st, ch 6, sk 6 st, dc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 4 st left, dc 1 in next st, ch 2, sk 2 st, dc 1 in next st, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Repeat row 1-4 until you have crocheted 72 rows.
Row 73: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (=37 (-) 45 (-) 53 (-) 61 (-) 69 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Right Front Size – (S) – (L) – (2XL) – (4XL) –
Work over the first – (42) – (50) – (58) – (66) – st from row 74 on back.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in next 2 st, ch 4, sk 4 st, dc 1 in next 2 st*, repeat from *to* – (4) – (5) – (6) – (7) – times, dc 1 in last st, turn (=– (42) – (50) – (58) – (66) – st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in the next 3 st, ch 2 st, sk 2 st, dc 1 in the next 3 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (=– (42) – (50) – (58) – (66) – st).
Row 3: Repeat row 1.
Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc 1 in the next st, ch 6 st, sk 6 st, dc 1 in the next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (=– (42) – (50) – (58) – (66) – st).
Repeat row 1-4 until you have crocheted 72 rows.
Row 73: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (=– (42) – (50) – (58) – (66) – st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Left Front Size – (S) – (L) – (2XL) – (4XL) –
Work over the last – (42) – (50) – (58) – (66) – st from row 74 on back.
Skip – (14) – (14) – (22) – (22) – st and attach yarn in next st.
Row 1-73, follow instructions for row 1-73 on “RIGHT Front SIZE – (S) – (L) – (2XL) – (4XL) -“.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Seam sides
Seam the sides together (front with back) from the bottom up.
Leave 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 (39) 43 (47) 49 unseamed rows for sleeves.
Short Sleeves
Attach yarn where you stopped seaming.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 2 st per row over the unseamed rows, sl st in 1st st (= 50 (54) 58 (62) 66 (78) 86 (94) 98 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 50 (54) 58 (62) 66 (78) 86 (94) 98 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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