15+ Short Sleeve Crochet Cardigans

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.

Looking for the perfect spring/summer layering piece? Well, look no further, the Ocean’s Breath Cardi might just be your new go-to accessory. This short-sleeve cardigan is lightweight and airy, plus its full of texture and beautiful detail. The lacework on this beauty might look a little intimidating but only uses basic stitches. And the entire sweater is bordered with delicate star stitches. If you’re going for an extra boho vibe, add some fringe details at the bottom just for fun! The Ocean’s Breath Cardi is designed to be slightly oversized. It has 4-6″ of positive ease worked into the sizing. But you can opt for a more fitted sweater by going down a size. This pattern is written in sizes XS – 5XL, plus you can adjust the length to fit your needs. A few of my testers even made stunning duster length sweaters.

This summer crochet cardigan pattern uses cotton yarn and easy stitches to make the perfect topper for sundresses, tank tops and even swim suits.

The Persephone Cape is designed to be the perfect piece to throw over spring dresses and tanks. Like a ruana, an open front poncho that originated in the Colombian and Venezuelan Andes region and is distinguished by the large open slit along the front down to the hem, this cape is worn draped over the shoulders and is open on the sides. The version offered here features a shawl collar for a touch of modern design. Effortlessly pull any outfit together with this lightweight and striking accessory. Made using Lion Brand Yarn Truboo, the drape on this piece is unmatched. The repeating rows offer a making experience that is meditative and satisfying for all skill levels. This pattern features short row shaping and color changes, making it a great skill builder.

Have you ever picked up a skein or cake of yarn and just knew immediately what it wanted to be made into? That doesn’t happen very often with me, but when I picked up this Lion Brand Mandala I knew instantly that I was going to design this cardigan. This DK, color-changing self striping yarn just begged to be turned into a summery, lightweight cardigan and this gray, white and pink color way was just too good to resist! Plus, it’s called Unicorn so what could be better?

The Summer’s End Cardigan is the perfect short sleeve crochet cardigan to take you into fall. This free crochet cardigan pattern is simple to make and includes video!

This beginner crochet short sleeve cardigan is easy to make. The free crochet pattern and video tutorial make adult or child-size cardigans.

Mellow Waves is a relaxed fit, cropped crochet cardigan with short sleeves, designed for summer evenings, spring and autumn afternoons and those moments where you just need a little extra. It uses a lace ripple pattern interchanged with a solid wave to create an elegant, yet casual jacket with plenty of drape and movement. You…

The Sorella is a short sleeve summer cardigan crochet pattern that has a comfortable and flattering fit. This cardigan is easy enough for beginners in the beautiful iris stitch.

Looking for a crochet summer cardigan pattern? This design is an easy, lightweight crochet cardigan made from simple rectangles!