Crochet Lacy Summer Cardigan
If you are looking to add a touch of elegance to your summer wardrobe, the Crochet Lacy Summer Cardigan is the perfect choice! This beautifully designed cardigan features intricate lace patterns that provide a light and airy feel, making it ideal for those warm summer days and cool evenings. The delicate details and flattering silhouette make it a versatile piece that can easily be dressed up or down. Whether you're heading to a beach outing or a casual dinner with friends, this cardigan will effortlessly elevate your look. Embrace the charm and comfort of the Crochet Lacy Summer Cardigan and step into the season with style!
Supplies
- US I/ 5.5mm crochet hook (or hook size to obtain gauge)
- CotLin (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen) DK (3) weight, 123 yds / 50 g per skein.
- Sample made in Color #: (27750) Mustard Seed; and also in # (24462) Sprout
- Stitch markers
- Needle for weaving ends
- Scissors
Gauge
9 sts (3 st pattern repeats) x 7 Rows = 4”/10 cm square. Stitch pattern repeat: (sc, dc, dc) all in the same space, ch2.
Difficulty
Easy
Sizes
Free crochet pattern in small size only (Upgrade for sizes XS – 5XL)
Small:
- Bust: 46″ / 115cm
- Length: 26″ / 65cm
- Yardage: 590 yds / 5 skeins
Stitch Abbreviations
Written in US terminology
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- FO: finish off / fasten off
- rep: repeat
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip stitch
- sp: space(s)
[ ]: brackets indicate stitches to be worked in the same stitch
Notes
Instructions for increasing the length of the cardigan are included in the pattern. To determine the length you want, measure from the top of your shoulder to desired length. Adding length will increase the amount of yarn needed to complete the garment.
Free Crochet Pattern: Lacy Summer Cardigan
Back of Cardigan
Ch 62
Row 1: [sc, dc, dc] in second ch from hook, *ch 2, sk 3 ch-sps, [sc, dc, dc] in next ch; rep to last 4 ch-sps, sk 3, dc in last ch. (46 sts / 15 sets)
Beginning with Row 2 you will sk all ch-sps and work into the first dc of each set.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, [sc, dc, dc] in first dc, ch 2, [sc, dc, dc] in first dc of next set, ch 2; rep from to last set, [sc, dc, dc] in first dc, dc in last st of same set. (46 sts)
Rows 3 – 38: Repeat Row 2. If you want to make your cardigan longer, repeat Row 2 until desired length, keeping track of the number of rows you add. If additional rows were added to the back of the cardigan, add the same number of rows to the front of the cardigan. Hold the cardigan up to your shoulder to determine the length; finished length will be approximately 4” longer after bottom edging and blocking.
Front Side 1
Row 39: Ch 1, turn, [sc, dc, dc] in first dc, sk next set, ch 2, [sc, dc, dc] in next dc; rep from for a total of 7 sets, dc in sc of last set. (22 sts)
Rows 40 – 76: Repeat Row 39 (or until front panel is the same length as the back panel.)
Side Edging
Turn to work down the side of the cardigan.
Row 1: Ch 1, work 2 sc into each dc and 1 sc in each sc down length of side. (114 sts) *This number will vary if additional rows were added to the length of the cardigan.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, (counts as first dc) dc across.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2, FO.
Front Side 2
Sk next 1 set of Row 38, attach yarn in first dc of the next set with a sl st. (7 sets from the opposite edge of the row)
Row 39: Ch 1, turn, [sc, dc, dc] in same dc as join, ch 2, [sc, dc, dc] in first dc of next set, repeat pattern across for 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10) sets, dc in sc of last set. (19 (22, 22, 25, 25) (28, 28, 31, 31) sts)
Row 40: Ch 1, turn, [sc, dc, dc] in first dc, sk next set, ch 2, [sc, dc, dc] in next dc; rep from across dc in last st.
Rows 41-76: Repeat Row 40 (or until the 2nd panel is the same length as the first panel).
Turn to work down the center of the cardigan.
Center Edging
Row 1: Working into the sides of the rows, work 2 sc into each dc st and 1 sc into each sc st until you reach Row 38, (57 SC) work 1 sc into each ch-2 sp, and 1 sc into each st across Row 38 until you reach Front Side 2; (5 sc), work 2 sc into each dc st and 1 sc into each sc st until you reach Row 76, (57 sc) turn. (119 sts) *This number will vary if additional rows were added to the length of the cardigan.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc around, turn.
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2, FO after Row 4.
Side Edging
Reattach yarn on the outside edge Front Side 2.
Row 1: Working into the sides of the rows, work 2 sc into each dc st and 1 sc into each sc st down the length of the side, turn. (114 SC) *This number will vary if additional rows were added to the length of the cardigan.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc across, turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2, FO.
Lay cardigan flat on a table with Row 1 and Row 76 lined up at the bottom and the dc edging lined up on the sides.
Using a ruler, measure 10” / 25cm from the top and pin together with a stitch marker; repeat for second side.
Using a large needle, seam sides from the bottom up to the stitch marker using a mattress stitch or your preferred method of seaming.
Bottom Edging
Reattach yarn into the bottom of Row 76 on side 1.
Row 1: Working all the way around the bottom of the cardigan, work 2 sc into the side of each dc of Center Edging, (6 sts) work 1 sc into each Ch-2 sp, and 1 sc into each st across until you reach the Side Edging (28 sts), work 2 sc into the side of each dc, (8 sts), work 3 sc into each ch-3 sp, and 1 sc into each st across until you reach the Side Edging (60 sts), work 2 sc into the side of each dc (8 sts), work 1 sc into each ch-2 sp, and 1 sc into each st across until you reach Center Edging, (28 sts), work 2 sc into the side of each dc (6), turn. (144 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc around, turn.
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2, FO after Row 4.
Weave in ends, block to measurements Bust: 46″ / 115cm, Length: 26″ / 65cm