Discover an inspiring collection of crochet cardigan patterns perfect for any season. From cozy oversized designs to lightweight layering pieces, these patterns cater to every skill level, ensuring something for everyone. With beginner-friendly tutorials and customizable options, you’ll find styles ranging from chic cropped cardigans to vintage-inspired longline designs.
Transition your wardrobe effortlessly with these versatile patterns, ideal for layering or making a bold statement. Whether you’re looking for casual comfort or a sophisticated touch, these crochet cardigans offer endless creative possibilities.
The Snowcap Cardigan
The Snowcap Cardigan is a cozy, oversized, and cropped crochet cardigan designed for winter layering!
Made with soft Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick yarn, it has a textured, chunky finish that’s both warm and stylish.
This pattern is beginner-friendly, and a full video tutorial is available to make it even easier.
With its boxy silhouette and sizing options from XS to 5X, it’s perfect for pairing with jeans or leggings for a casual yet chic look!
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Riptide Granny Hoodie Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Introducing the Riptide Granny Hoodie—a versatile, year-round addition to your wardrobe.
This oversized, airy hoodie is perfect for layering over tanks, tees, or even as a stylish swimsuit cover-up.
Crafted using the basic granny stitch, it’s an ideal project for beginners, involving simple rectangles seamed together without complex shaping.
Customize it as an open-front cardigan or seam the front for a cozy sweatshirt style. For added functionality, consider attaching pockets to the front panels. Choose from a variety of colorways to match your personal style.
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The Sunset Bomber Crochet Pattern
The Sunset Bomber is a cozy, beginner-friendly crochet pattern that works up quickly using bulky yarn.
Designed with a wide ribbing and warm pockets, this jacket-style bomber is both stylish and functional.
The pattern includes sizes XS to 5X and utilizes simple stitches, making it accessible for crocheters of all levels.
Customize your Sunset Bomber by choosing your favorite yarn colors to create a unique addition to your wardrobe.
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The Carl Cardigan Crochet Pattern
The Carl Cardigan is a stylish, cropped V-neck button-up with a modern twist on the classic “grandpa” cardigan.
Designed for beginners, it’s worked in separate panels from the bottom up using a consistent stitch pattern and simple shaping.
Crafted with Lion Brand’s Feels Like Butta yarn, it offers a soft, smooth texture. Easily customize the length by adding rows to the back and front panels before decreasing.
The ribbed trim is worked directly onto the front panels, and a full video tutorial is available to guide you through the process.
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Spring Break Cardigan
The Spring Break Cardigan is a light, comfy piece featuring airy stitches and a super soft yarn, making it perfect for warm weather.
Its clean, straight lines offer a flattering fit, and the pattern is designed with minimal shaping, making it accessible for those comfortable with basic crochet skills.
The cardigan uses a combination of v-stitches and double crochet stitches, resulting in an airy look.
For a roomier feel, consider going up one size.
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The Morning Mug Cardigan
The Morning Mug Cardigan is a cozy, long-length piece featuring oversized cuffed sleeves and deep pockets.
Designed with ample positive ease, it offers a loose, comfortable fit. The stretchy stitch pattern allows the cardigan to extend an additional 6-8 inches when worn.
Crafted using Lion Brand’s Pound of Love yarn, it’s both soft and durable, with a variety of color options available.
The cardigan is constructed from separate panels worked from the bottom up, with the option to adjust length by modifying the 8-row repeat on the back and front panels.
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The Echoes Cardigan Crochet Pattern
The Echoes Cardigan is a vibrant, oversized layering piece that showcases the unique color transitions of Lion Brand’s Mandala yarn.
Its relaxed fit and cozy pockets make it both stylish and practical.
The pattern is worked in separate panels from the bottom up, with sleeves crocheted top-down, allowing for easy length adjustments.
A full video tutorial is available to guide you through the process.
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The Tilda Shrug Crochet Pattern
The Tilda Shrug is a chic and cozy piece that effortlessly marries style and comfort.
Its oversized, comfy sleeves seamlessly merge with the shrug, creating a fashion-forward silhouette.
The design incorporates fun shaping techniques and a charming stitch detail down the back. Crafted using Lion Brand’s Wool Ease Recycled yarn, it offers both warmth and sustainability.
The pattern includes an easy-to-follow video tutorial, ensuring a delightful crafting experience for all skill levels.
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The Daisy Day Cardigan Crochet Pattern
The Daisy Day Cardigan is a delightful addition to the Daisy Day Collection, featuring charming daisy motifs on both the front and back panels.
This design incorporates granny stripes around the bottom hem and sleeves, adding a playful touch. Crafted using Lion Brand’s Coboo yarn, a soft and lightweight cotton blend, it offers both comfort and style.
The pattern includes clear instructions and a video tutorial, making it accessible for those new to colorwork techniques.
Customization options allow for adjustments in length to suit your preference.
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The Morning Coffee Cardigan
The Morning Coffee Cardigan is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern featuring a striped design inspired by a cozy blanket.
With no shaping and minimal seaming, it’s perfect for those new to garment-making. The cardigan is designed with loose cuffs and sleeves, with optional forearm tapering for a more fitted look.
Crafted using Lion Brand’s Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Worsted yarn, it ensures durability and softness.
The pattern includes sizes XS to 5X and offers tips for efficient seaming and finishing.
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The Maeve Cardigan Crochet Pattern
The Maeve Cardigan is a cozy, oversized layering piece featuring a beautiful textured stitch and a relaxed, loose fit that’s perfect for layering.
With roomy pockets and an easy-to-follow pattern, it’s as fun to crochet as it is to wear.
The pattern includes a video tutorial and pairs perfectly with its sister knit design for a matching fall look.
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The Woodlands Blanket Wrap Crochet Pattern
The Woodlands Blanket Wrap is an oversized, cozy crochet piece designed for ultimate comfort.
This wearable blanket features two spacious front pockets and is made in one piece, starting from the bottom of the back panel and working upwards.
Utilizing the “crosshatch” stitch, which resembles the C2C stitch but is worked in regular rows, it offers a fun and engaging crochet experience.
Crafted with Lion Brand’s Pound of Love yarn, it requires two skeins, with the option to add a third if adjustments are made. A full video tutorial is available to guide you through the process.
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Briar Pocket Cardigan
The Briar Pocket Cardigan is a cozy, oversized piece featuring loose, slouchy sleeves and simple hemline ribbing.
Designed with beginner crocheters in mind, it utilizes basic stitches like half double crochet and double crochet, making it an ideal first garment project.
The cardigan includes two handy pockets, perfect for holding essentials like a smartphone.
Its relaxed fit allows for easy layering over various outfits, from jeans to dresses, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
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Velvet Bomber Cardigan Crochet Pattern
The Velvet Bomber Cardigan is a luxurious, everyday piece crafted with velvet yarn, offering unparalleled softness.
Its slightly cropped design pairs beautifully with high-rise jeans, while the relaxed fit and subtle bubble sleeves add a trendy touch.
Constructed from three basic rectangular panels, it’s an excellent project for beginners.
The pattern includes sizes up to 3XL and provides options to adjust the length by adding more rows to the front and back panels.
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Pretty Drop Stitch Cardigan
The Pretty Drop Stitch Cardigan is a soft, drapey piece that combines comfort with elegance.
Its unique drop stitch detailing adds a touch of sophistication, while the oversized fit ensures coziness.
Designed with beginners in mind, the pattern involves crocheting a simple rectangle, folding, and seaming to create the sleeves, followed by adding cuffs and a collar.
For those new to the drop stitch, the pattern offers the flexibility to omit it, resulting in a beautiful, straightforward cardigan.
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The Star-Crossed Cardigan Crochet Pattern
The Star-Crossed Cardigan is a delightful, beginner-friendly crochet project that combines style and comfort.
Featuring a playful spike stitch pattern, it creates whimsical dashes across the sweater, while ribbing on the bottom and cuffs adds a touch of elegance.
The cardigan is worked in separate panels from the bottom up and includes practical pockets, with the pocket swatch serving as your gauge swatch.
Crafted using Lion Brand Heartland yarn, it offers a soft and cozy feel, with a variety of colors to choose from. A full video tutorial is available to guide you through the process, making it an ideal project for those looking to elevate their crochet skills effortlessly.
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Sunday Morning Cardigan
The Sunday Morning Cardigan is a loose, cropped piece designed for comfort and style.
Ideal for beginners, it features a simple stitch repeat and no shaping, making it a quick and enjoyable project.
Crafted with Lion Brand Cobblestone yarn, it offers a soft and squishy texture with a slight bounce.
This versatile cardigan is perfect for layering over a sundress or throwing on during chilly mornings. Available in sizes XS to 5X, it ensures a comfortable fit for various body types.
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Verano Longline Cardigan
The Verano Longline Cardigan is a stunning, lightweight piece featuring a lengthy fit and ultra-soft fabric.
Hints of vintage lace and an amazing drape make it a showstopper, perfect for pairing with cut-offs in summer or jeans in fall.
The cardigan is constructed with simple stitches, making it accessible for those comfortable with basic crochet skills. Crafted using Lion Brand’s Truboo yarn, it offers a silky texture and beautiful drape.
The pattern includes sizes from XS to XXL, ensuring a comfortable fit for various body types.
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Habitat Cardigan
The Habitat Cardigan is a cozy, figure-flattering piece crafted from a simple rectangle, making it perfect for beginners venturing into garment-making.
Its basic stitch pattern and easy construction ensure a smooth crocheting experience.
Made with extremely soft yarn, it offers a cozy yet not overly bulky feel, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
The pattern includes detailed photo tutorials and is available in sizes ranging from S/M to 2XL/3XL, accommodating various body types.
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Revival Granny Square Cardigan
The Revival Granny Square Cardigan is a modern take on the classic granny square jacket, featuring a seamless design and cozy hood.
This pattern utilizes a join-as-you-go technique, eliminating the need for seaming squares together.
It’s perfect for using up worsted-weight stash yarn and offers a unique construction that includes the granny back, hood, and sleeves.
The pattern is broken into digestible sections, each with written instructions and photo or video tutorials, making it accessible for crocheters of various skill levels.
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