Crochet Women's Cardigans for a Cozy Wardrobe

Crochet women's cardigans are a cozy and stylish addition to any wardrobe! Not only are they perfect for layering during cooler weather, but they also add a touch of handmade charm to your outfit. With a wide range of designs and color options available, you can easily find a cardigan that suits your personal style.

Instructions:

Cardigan Size

44

You Will Need

• 500 g of red (No. 04) Alpina KLEMENT yarn (80% alpaca, 20% merino wool, 300 m/50 g)
• GAMMA hook No. 2

Attention! The arrows on the pattern indicate the direction of crocheting.

Lace Pattern

Follow the diagram. Complete once from the 1st to the 3rd row, then repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows.

Crocheting Density, Lace Pattern

40 stitches and 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Work Description

Back

For the upper part, crochet a chain of 168 air loops and crochet 2 rows of single crochet. Then continue with the lace pattern, adding for the side slopes on both sides in every 3rd row 10 x 1 stitch. After 18.5 cm from the cast-on edge, leave for armholes on both sides in every row 2 x 14 and 1 x 7 stitches. After 18 cm from the beginning of the armholes, leave for the neckline the middle 42 stitches and finish both sides separately. For rounding, leave from the inner edge in every row 2 x 7 stitches. After 20 cm from the beginning of the armholes, finish the work.

For the lower part, crochet the lace pattern along the cast-on edge of the upper part. After 5 rows from the upper part, add on both sides in every 2nd row 1 double crochet. After 32.5 cm from the upper part, divide the work in half and finish both parts separately, adding on the right/left in every 2nd row 1 stitch, and on the left/right leave in every row 7 stitches. After 52.5 cm from the upper part, finish the work.

Left Front

For the upper part, crochet a chain of 42 air loops and crochet 2 rows of single crochet. Then continue with the lace pattern, adding for the side slope on the right in every 3rd row 10 x 1 stitch. After 18.5 cm from the cast-on edge, leave for the armhole on the right in every row 2 x 14 stitches and 7 stitches. After 20 cm = 44 rows from the cast-on edge, finish the work.

For the lower part, crochet the lace pattern along the cast-on edge of the upper part. After 5 rows from the upper part, add on the right in every 2nd row 1 double crochet. After 36.5 cm from the upper part, add on the right in every 2nd row 1 stitch, and leave on the left in every 2nd row 7 stitches. After 52.5 cm from the upper part, finish the work.

Right Front

Crochet symmetrically.

Sleeves

Crochet a chain of 84 stitches and crochet with the lace pattern, adding for the sleeve slopes on both sides in every 6th row 14 x 3 and 2 x 7 stitches. After 44.5 cm from the cast-on edge, leave for the sleeve cap on both sides 21 stitches. After 12 cm from the beginning of the sleeve cap, leave on both sides in every 2nd row 1 x 7 and 2 x 14 stitches. After 15 cm from the beginning of the sleeve cap, finish the work.

Assembly

Sew the shoulder seams; insert sleeves, perform the side seams and sleeve seams. Crochet all edges with 1 row of single crochet.