Create a cozy cardigan using this womans crochet cardigan pattern that features inset sleeves for a comfy fit, the choice of 2 neck line options, and 3 lengths to choose from too.
This cardigan pattern is a great project for those adventurous beginners, made in 5 pieces that are joined together to complete this stylish crochet cardigan.
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This pattern originally released back in 2021 as premium crochet pattern that uses 2 stitches that create lightweight texture that creates a lightweight but warm crochet cardigan that is perfect to layer over your outfits in those in-between, changeable seasons.
The pattern features the choice of 2 different necklines, so you can choose the one that's your style, and co-ordinates with your wardrobe:
The pattern is designed with inset sleeves to reduce the bulk that many easy to make cardigans feature. Not only does these insert sleeves make it more comfortable to wear, but it creates a better fit too.
If you've never made an inset sleeve, this is a great project to make them with as you'll find a detailed, step by step photo tutorial and a video tutorial to help you complete your cardigan.
This pattern is being released in a crochet along that begins on 29th March 2024 and the patterns, and video tutorials will be free to view right here on the website or you can opt to purchase the yarn kit or printable pattern.
This pattern is available to purchase in beautiful yarn selected to make the samples and test the pattern.
Included in the kit is all the yarn you need to make your chosen size, plus a printed copy of the pattern which is shipped to your door.
With 6 different colour options to choose from, the challenge will be which colourway to choose!
Below are 4 of the different colourways available, from left to right:
The yarn that is recommended for this crochet cardigan is an Sirdar Jewelspun, an Aran weight yarn that is a combination of self-striping and variegated, that gently pools the featured colours to create a finished project as individual you are.
It has the look of wool but is actually 100% acrylic fibre, that is easy care - perfect for a project that will be your first choice to wear.
The yarn comes in large 200g balls, that have 500 metres of yarn on them to reduce the number of ends to weave in your project.
This is not the 1st time I've selected this yarn for a design as the multiple colour choices make it a go-to yarn staple for an interesting look.
Last years cardigan crochet along brought us the Rose Cardigan, a simple cardigan that had lots of options to create it your own way.
The Cable & Crossed Crochet along will work in the same way, with a different section of the pattern releasing each week.
There is never any pressure to keep up with the releasing - but it can be fun to try! Below you will find a list of when the pattern elements will release.
Cable & Crossed CAL Schedule
Each pattern section will have it's own video tutorial to help you complete your cardigan with absolute confidence.
If you want to be in the know when a new section of the pattern releases, complete the form below and I'll send you an email the minute the next section is available.
This cardigan has a positive ease of just 2 inches which creates a close, but comfy fit. You can select to create a more oversized fit by opting to make the cardigan 1 size bigger to create a positive ease of 6".
The pattern is written for sizes XS through to 5XL, and has been tested for all sizes and lengths.
Click here for more information about how to measure your body acurately.
The schematic below shows the 5 different parts of the pattern you will need to stitch before joining together to finish your cardigan.
There are lots of different measurements, that show the finished sizes for the cardigan. This information can be helpful if you would like to check the finished fit compared to a favourite cardigan who's fit you want to replicate.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Materials:
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Abbreviations - US TERMS
st(s) - stitches
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together
fsc - foundation single crochet
dc - double crochet
dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together
cable - cable stitch
dec cable - decrease cable stitch
cdc - crossed double crochet
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
YO - yarn over
Special Stitches
fsc -foundation single crochet
Click here for a video explaining how to crochet a foundation single crochet
dec cable - decrease cable stitch
Gauge
16 sts and 10 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in pattern using a 5.5mm hook. Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct tension.
See below for pattern for gauge.
As always, this pattern would not be complete without the help of my fabulous pattern testers. They have helped me ensure that the pattern is correctly sized for all along with ensuring that the pattern can be easily followed regardless of your crochet skill level.
Below, you will find the photos of the some of my amazing pattern testers for the square neck version, who have kindly shared pictures of their finished projects to inspire us with their colours choices they made.
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Row 1: Ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 26 sc
Row 2: Ch 3 (count as dc), cable across row to last, dc in last, turn - 2 dc, 6 cables
Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc into each across, turn - 26 sc
Row 4: Ch 3, cdc across row to last, dc in last, turn - 2 dc, 12 cdc
Row 5: Repeat Row 3
Repeat Rows 2-5, 3 times and measure gauge within swatch.
Didn't achieve gauge or looking to substitute the yarn weight?
If you didn't quite meet gauge or you would like to substitute the recommended yarn for a different yarn weight, click here to find out how to make adjust the pattern the easy way.
The 1st part of the pattern to release will be the back panel of the Cable & Crossed Cardigan pattern - now you've confirmed your gauge and now which size you are following, gather your materials, because it's almost time to get stitching!
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