This is a great women’s crochet cardigan pattern with herringbone stitch.
A great garment for any season, wear it over a crocheted top or t-shirt.
The crochet jacket pattern comes in 9 sizes and will fit anyone from petit to plus size.
Find more: Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for Women.
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Women's Herringbone Stitch Crochet Cardigan Pattern
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About the Women’s Crochet Cardigan Pattern with Herringbone Stitch
This women’s crochet cardigan pattern with herringbone stitch is the perfect easy garment pattern. It works up quickly using a size 8 mm crochet hook.
What’s also great about the pattern is the fact that it comes in 9 sizes from XS to 5XL.
This cardigan crochet garment is the perfect for any season, grab it and wear over any top or tee.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- WeCrochet – Snuggle Puff in color Lamb
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 70% pima cotton, 30% nylon
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 5 | 235 | 605 | 665 |
| S | 6 | 255 | 660 | 725 |
| M | 6 | 275 | 715 | 782 |
| L | 7 | 310 | 810 | 882 |
| XL | 7 | 345 | 890 | 975 |
| 2XL | 8 | 385 | 1005 | 1100 |
| 3XL | 9 | 415 | 1080 | 1180 |
| 4XL | 10 | 475 | 1230 | 1345 |
| 5XL | 11 | 510 | 1330 | 1490 |
One skein is 50 grams · 129 meters · 141 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over herringbone crochet stitch crocheted in rows:
8 stitches & 7 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.
Sizes and Measurements
This crochet pattern is written to have a 5-10 cm positive ease on the body, while the sleeves are written to have a very close fit / no positive ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference | Armhole Circumference | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 85 cm / 33.5 inches | 25 cm / 9.8 inches | 63 cm / 24.7 inches |
| S | 95 cm / 37.4 inches | 26 cm / 10.3 inches | 63 cm / 24.7 inches |
| M | 105 cm / 41.3 inches | 27.5 cm / 10.8 inches | 63 cm / 24.7 inches |
| L | 115 cm / 45.3 inches | 30 cm / 11.8 inches | 66 cm / 25.9 inches |
| XL | 125 cm / 49.2 inches | 35 cm / 13.8 inches | 66 cm / 25.9 inches |
| 2XL | 135 cm / 53.1 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches | 69 cm / 27 inches |
| 3XL | 145 cm / 57.1 inches | 42.5 cm / 16.7 inches | 69 cm / 27 inches |
| 4XL | 155 cm / 61 inches | 47.5 cm / 18.7 inches | 74 cm / 29.2 inches |
| 5XL | 165 cm / 65 inches | 50 cm / 19.7 inches | 74 cm / 29.2 inches |
Size Adjustments
- Note: Any size adjustments affect yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
- For this pattern you can work the body (fronts + back) in one size & the arms in a different size.
Sleeves
- Best place to adjust length by adding or reducing rows at the end.
- Adjust width by following the instructions to a larger or smaller size.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- HBdc = herringbone double crochet
- prev = previous
- 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
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC)
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into prev“chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches.
*2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch (FPdc)
This stitch is crocheted around the post of the stitch.
Yo, insert your hook from front to back between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the front again between the st you’re working & the next st, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 of the 3 loops, yo and pull through the 2 last loops.
Herringbone Double Crochet (HBdc)
Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull through 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Instructions for the Women’s Crochet Cardigan Pattern with Herringbone Stitch
Body
FSC 68 (76) 84 (92) 100 (108) 116 (124) 132 st.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 1 in each st across, turn (= 68 (76) 84 (92) 100 (108) 116 (124) 132 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), FPdc 1 in each st across, turn (= 68 (76) 84 (92) 100 (108) 116 (124) 132 st).
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), HBdc 1 in each st across, turn (= 68 (76) 84 (92) 100 (108) 116 (124) 132 st).
Row 4-35*: Repeat row 3.
*Adjust length by adding/reducing rows.
Front 1
Work over the first 17 (19) 21 (23) 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 stitches from row 35 on body without cutting yarn.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), HBdc 1 in each st across, turn (=17 (19) 21 (23) 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 st).
Row 2- row 7 (7) 7 (9) 9 (11) 11 (15) 15: Repeat row 1.
Row 8 (8) 8 (10) 10 (12) 12 (16) 16: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), HBdc 1 in the next 7 (7) 7 (9) 9 (9) 11 (11) 11 st, dc 1 in the next 9 (11) 13 (13) 15 (17) 17 (19) 21 st (=17 (19) 21 (23) 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 st).
Row 9 (9) 9 (11) 11 (13) 13 (17) 17: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), FPdc in 8 (10) 12 (12) 14 (16) 16 (18) 20 st (= 9 (11) 13 (13) 15 (17) 17 (19) 21 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Back
Work over the next 34 (38) 42 (46) 50 (54) 58 (62) 66 stitches from row 35 by attaching yarn in next unworked stitch.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), HBdc 1 in each st across, turn (=34 (38) 42 (46) 50 (54) 58 (62) 66 st).
Row 2- row 8 (8) 8 (10) 10 (12) 12 (16) 16: Repeat row 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Front 2
Work over the last 17 (19) 21 (23) 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 stitches from row 35 by attaching yarn in next unworked stitch.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), HBdc 1 in each st across, turn (=17 (19) 21 (23) 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 st).
Row 2- row 7 (7) 7 (9) 9 (11) 11 (15) 15: Repeat row 1.
Row 8 (8) 8 (10) 10 (12) 12 (16) 16: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 1 in the next 9 (11) 13 (13) 15 (17) 17 (19) 21 st, HBdc 1 in the next 7 (7) 7 (9) 9 (9) 11 (11) 11 st (=17 (19) 21 (23) 25 (27) 29 (31) 33 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Reattach yarn to crochet FPdc in dc from previous row.
Row 9 (9) 9 (11) 11 (13) 13 (17) 17: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), FPdc in 8 (10) 12 (12) 14 (16) 16 (18) 20 st (= 9 (11) 13 (13) 15 (17) 17 (19) 21 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Sleeves
Make 2.
Crocheted in turning rows to avoid seaming.
FSC 20 (21) 22 (24) 28 (32) 34 (38) 40 st, sl st in 1st st, turn.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), dc 1 in each st, sl st in 1st dc, turn (=20 (21) 22 (24) 28 (32) 34 (38) 40 st).
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), FPdc 1 in each st, sl st in first FPdc, turn (=20 (21) 22 (24) 28 (32) 34 (38) 40 st).
Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), HBdc 1 in each st, sl st in first HBdc, turn (=20 (21) 22 (24) 28 (32) 34 (38) 40 st).
Round 4- 30*: Repeat round 3.
*Adjust length by adding/reducing rows.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Assembly
When you’re finished crocheting you have 3 parts:
- Seam the FPdc stitches from the front, to the corresponding stitches on the back.
- Seam the sleeves to the armholes.
Front & neck edging
Attach yarn in the lower left corner on the wrong side.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 1 per row along first front edge, dc 1 per stitch in neck opening from fronts and back, dc 1 per row along second front edge, turn (= approximately 124 (124) 124 (136) 136 (140) 148 (156) 156 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), FPdc in all st from previous row, turn (= 124 (124) 124 (136) 136 (140) 148 (156) 156 st).
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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