It’s all in the details with this design! The open stitching gives this lightweight cardigan beautiful drape and stretch. The scalloped neckline, v-neck design, and low buttons make this a unique sweater design.
Cascade Yarns Sarasota is a cotton/acrylic blend. It comes in rich colors with a soft feel; perfect for layering. I used an I (5.5 mm) sized crochet hook to give the cardigan nice drape and movement.
I may have crocheted much of this cardigan with this kitty half on my lap! She makes a great crochet companion and her eyes even match my yarn!
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DESCRIPTION
This is a cropped cardigan with a plunging V-neckline, scalloped trim, and buttons down the front. The pattern has options for 3/4 or full-length sleeves as well as directions for a non-cropped fit. The lightweight cotton-blend yarn makes this a perfect garment for layering. The open “window” stitch pattern means that you will finish this design in no time! With inclusive sizing and an easy-to-modify pattern, anyone can make this cardigan and look great while wearing it!
MATERIALS
- Cascade Yarns Sarasota Yarn (Weight: 3/light – 3.5 oz, 314 yds) Size XS: 550 yds Size S: 650 yds Size M: 750 yds Size L: 850 yds Size XL: 950 yds (yardage estimates are given for the cropped version of this sweater)
- Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook and Size G (4 mm) crochet hook- I have recently begun using Furls Crochet hooks and have seen immediate relief from the hand pain that used to bother me. I am an affiliate of Furls Crochet and am so proud to represent their quality products.
- 2 or 3 half-inch buttons
- Yarn needle
ABBREVIATIONS
- ch: chain
- st: stitch
- sl: slip
- sk: skip
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- blo: back loops only
- ch-1 sp: chain one space
SIZING
This pattern is available in sizes xs, s, m, l, and xl, according to Craft Yarn Council standards. Stitch () and row counts [] for each size are given in order from smallest to largest (xs, s, m, l, xl). Row count is given in number of ch-1 spaces or “windows.”
GAUGE
4″ x 4″ Square = 16 st x 7 rows on size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook using Offset Filet Stitch (tutorial)
DIRECTIONS
The pattern is worked by first making the back panel, then continuing with adding the left and right panels worked on either side of the back panel, making it into a “U” shape. The sleeve panels are worked flat and then seamed onto the cardigan. Then the front panels are seamed to the back panel. Next, the sleeve ribbing and waist ribbing are added and finally, the neckline scallops are crocheted.
A STITCH graph can be found in the inexpensive premium PDF versions of the pattern on Etsy and Ravelry!
BACK PANEL
Begin with size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook; everything except the ribbing in the ASSEMBLY step will be crocheted with this size hook.
ch (60, 66, 72, 78, 82) approximately (18″, 20″, 22″, 24″, 26″)
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Repeat row 2 until row (24, 24, 28, 28, 32), the panel should measure approximately (12″, 12″, 14″, 14″, 16″) long – remember that you will be adding on 6 inches of ribbing at the end, making this cropped cardigan a full length of approximately (18″, 18″, 20″, 20″, 22″)
For a full length, rather than cropped, cardigan, repeat row 2 until row (32, 32, 36, 36, 40), the panel should measure approximately (16″, 16″, 18″, 18″, 20″) long. Make the first and second front panels the same length as the back panel, if altering.
Without fastening off, continue on to the first front panel.
FIRST front panel
Repeat row 1 until row (24, 24, 28, 28, 32), the panel should measure approximately (12″, 12″, 14″, 14″, 16″) long, same as the back panel. Remember to lengthen this panel if you lengthened your back panel!
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SECONd front panel
Join yarn to opposite corner of back panel.
Repeat row 1 until row (24, 24, 28, 28, 32), the panel should measure approximately (12″, 12″, 14″, 14″, 16″) long, same as the back panel. Remember to lengthen this panel if you lengthened your back panel!
Fasten off and weave in ends.
sleeve panel (MAKE 2)
The sleeves are worked flat from shoulder to elbow. They will be sewn to the shoulder of the main cardigan, before being sewn together into a tube and before the ribbing is added to the end. Pick between 3/4 or full length sleeve finishes below.
ch (40, 48, 48, 54, 60). Approximately (12″, 14″, 14″, 16″, 18″ ) long.
3/4 LENGTH SLEEVE FINISH
Repeat row 2 until row (14, 16, 16, 18, 20), the sleeve panel should measure approximately (7.5″, 8.5″, 8.5″, 9.5″, 10.5″) long – remember that you will be adding on ~6 inches of ribbing at the end.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
FULL LENGTH SLEEVE FINISH
Repeat row 2 until row (19, 21, 21, 23, 25).
Repeat row 2 until row (30, 32, 32, 34, 36), the sleeve panel should measure approximately (16″, 17″, 17″, 18″, 19″) long – remember that you will be adding on ~6 inches of ribbing at the end.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
ASSEMBLY
SEAMING
Begin by laying your main “U” shaped section out flat (wrong side up) and line up the halfway point of your sleeves with the halfway point of the “U,” right where the split for the two front panels occurs. Make sure the long side of your sleeves is flush with the main section and single crochet the sleeves on. Alternate crocheting the chain spaces and posts together down the line.
Next, lay the whole make down and fold it in half, wrong side up. Single crochet front and back sides together, starting at the bottom of the waist and ending at the sleeve on both sides. Alternate crocheting the chain spaces and posts together down the line. Turn right side out.
RIBBING
I recently learned this technique for adding ribbing to top-down makes and it is perfect for this cardigan. TL Yarn Crafts has a really helpful video here if you find any of the following instructions confusing. You will be crocheting all of the ribbing with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook.
BOTTOM RIBBING (ALL SIZES)
Beginning with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook, fasten onto the right front corner at the base of your cardigan (with the piece laying flat, right side out, in front of you and make sure your ribbing is facing the right way.
ch 22. Approximately 6″ long.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 around base of cardigan to opposite corner.
Finish off and weave in ends.
SLEEVE RIBBING (ALL SIZES)
Beginning with your size G (4 mm) crochet hook, fasten onto one of the sleeves at the seam.
ch 22. Approximately 6″ long.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 around the sleeve to the beginning. Once there, turn sleeve inside out and slip stitch ends of ribbing together, making sure the seam is on the inside and not visible.
Finish off and weave in ends. Repeat steps above for the other sleeve.
Scalloped NECKLINE
Beginning with your size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook, fasten onto the left front corner at the base of your cardigan (with the piece laying flat, right side out, in front of you).
ch 1. *sk 3 st and tr five times in fourth st. sk 3 st and sl st in 4th st. sc in next st. Repeat from * around entire neckline of cardigan. You should have two scallops in each ribbing section, and scallops distributed evenly around the neckline. There is a sc st between each scallop. Once out of the ribbing section you will be counting chains, rather than stitches since you will be working on the sides of your two front panels.
Finish off and weave in ends
Finally, add two or three buttons to the bottom two or three scallops on the left side (when wearing the cardigan), and use the scallops on the opposite side to secure them.
Your cardigan is complete! Throw it on over a shirt or dress and wear it with jeans or slacks. It’s a versatile garment that can be worn in many ways, I can’t wait to see how you style yours!
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