Crochet Summer Cardigan: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Stylish Piece

Looking for the perfect summer addition to your wardrobe? Look no further than the Crochet Summer Cardigan! This versatile piece brings a touch of bohemian charm to any outfit, whether you're lounging by the beach or heading out for a casual brunch. With its breezy design and intricate crochet details, this cardigan is a must-have for those sunny days when you need a light layer to keep you stylish and comfortable. Embrace the laid-back vibes and effortless style with this delightful addition to your summer collection!

Materials Needed:

Medium weight yarn works best for this pattern.

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Pattern Notes & Tips:

This pattern is customizable, so gauge specifics aren't strict. Make a gauge swatch if you're unsure how the yarn works with your hook size.

This tutorial produces a size large cardigan, but the pattern can be adjusted to fit any size.

Chain 45 for ties.

Decreases are used to shape the neckline.

Chain 61 (or customize to your size). Add 4 chains for turning.

Treble crochet into the 5th chain from the hook. Continue placing one treble crochet into each chain across the row.

Chain 3, flip your work, and treble into the same space. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, and treble into the next stitch. Repeat this pattern across the row.

Chain 3, flip your work, treble into the same stitch. Place one treble crochet into each stitch across (including chain spaces from Row 2).

Alternate between gap rows and solid rows until you reach your desired length (e.g., 23 rows), measuring the panel against yourself for fit.

Both front panels are symmetrical but structured differently due to the neckline shaping.

Chain 31 (half of the back panel stitches, plus 4 chains for turning).

Alternate Rows 2 and 3 as described earlier (no decreases).

Chain 3, treble crochet into the next stitch (counts as one decrease). Make another treble decrease over the next two stitches (total 2 decreases). Place treble crochet in each stitch across the remaining row.

Repeat treble chain gap pattern from Row 2.

Chain 3, treble into the next stitch (decrease). Make another treble decrease in the next two stitches. Complete the row with treble crochet in every stitch.

Alternate Row 14 (no decreases) and Row 15 (decreases) for the next 5 rows.

Complete rows 21–23 with no decreases to finish the panel.

The right panel follows the pattern for the left panel but reverses the side where decreases occur.

Begin decreases at the end of each decrease row instead of the beginning.

Adjust the decrease placement until the neckline mirrors the left panel.

Attach Front Panels to Back Panel:

Place the back panel and left front panel inside out. Seam the panels by single crocheting across the edges. Repeat for the right panel.

Fold the panels inward, matching the sides. Place a stitch marker at the bottom of the armhole. Adjust the placement to ensure a comfortable fit. Seam the sides using 2 single crochets per horizontal treble.

Starting at the bottom of the armpit hole, attach yarn.

Chain 3, treble crochet into the next stitch (counts as one decrease). Place 2 treble crochets into every stitch around the armhole edge.

Chain 3, treble crochet into the same stitch. Chain 1, skip a stitch, treble crochet into the next stitch.

Alternate Row 1 (with decreases) and Row 2 (no decreases) until desired sleeve length is achieved. Optional: Add a black single crochet border for a polished edge.

At Row 12 of the left panel, chain 45. Slip stitch into the second chain from the hook and continue slip stitching down the chain. Repeat this on the corresponding row of the right panel for symmetry.

Add black single crochet edging around the sleeves and along the opening of the cardigan. For corners, make 1 SC, chain 2, and 2 more SC into the same stitch.

Try on your cardigan: Ensure the fit is correct and the armholes are comfortable.

Weave in loose ends: Use a yarn needle to secure all loose ends.