This Free Spring Crochet Cropped Cardigan Pattern features a delightful combination of cotton blend yarn and a large hook, resulting in a charmingly lacy design. Perfect for layering over spring and summer dresses, this cardigan adds a touch of elegance to any outfit while keeping you comfortably stylish in warmer weather.
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Cropped Cardigan and Full Length Cardigan
Materials
Hook: 8 mm L Hook
Yarn: Size 3 weight Cotton Yarn or Cotton Blend Yarn
Yarn Brand Options: Lion Brands “Coboo” or “Truboo”. Bernat “Softee Baby Cotton”. Patons “Hempster”
(I used Carron Cotton Angel Cakes for sample cardi, it is categorized as a size 4 cotton blend yarn- however its rather thin and I would put it in the size 3 category.)
Other: Yarn Needle, 1 Stitch Marker & Scissors
Stitches (US Terms)
CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
HDC- Half Double Crochet
DC-Double Crochet
Special Stitch:
SCL- Shell Cluster- *DC, CH 1* repeat * * 6 times in same stitch. (7 DC, 6 CH 1 sps total)
Gauge
1 Shell= 2.5 inches wide (sc, shell cluster, sc)
Sizing & Yardage Totals
Notes
This Cardigan is worked in 3 pieces. Back panel, and two front panels.
Sizes will be written XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X, 5X/6X)
Cropped Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Front and Back Panel
CH 66 (82, 106, 122, 138)
Row 1: HDC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC in each st across. 65 (81, 105, 121, 137)
Row 2: CH 1, SC in first st, *sk 3 sts, SCL in next st, sk 3 sts, SC in next* repeat * * across.
8 (10, 13, 15, 17) Shell Clusters Total
Row 3: CH 4, *SC in the 2nd CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC around next CH 1 sp, CH 3, SC around next
CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC around next CH 1 sp, CH 1* Repeat * * across until end of last Shell
Cluster. CH 1, DC in last st (the SC st from the previous row)
[Find stitch chart for visual help on page 6.]
Row 4: CH 1, SC in first st, *SCL in the CH 3 Sp, SC around CH 1 sp between two SCL’s.*
Repeat * * across. SC in 3rd ch from the CH 4 of the previous row.
8 (10, 13, 15, 17) Shell Clusters Total
Rows 5-30: Repeat Rows 3 & 4.
Row 31: CH 4, *SC in the 2nd CH 1 sp in the SCL, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC in next
CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1 move to the next SCL* Repeat * * across. CH 1, DC in
last st (the SC stitch from the previous row)
Row 32: Ch 1, SC in first st, *SC in CH 1 sp, SC in next st* repeat * * across.
Tie off.
Front Panels (Make 2)
CH 26 (34, 42, 50, 58)
Row 1: HDC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC in each st across. 25 (33, 41, 49, 57)
Row 2: CH 1, SC in first st, *sk 3 sts, SCL in next st, sk 3 sts, SC in next* repeat * * across.
3 (4, 5, 6, 7) Shell Clusters Total
Row 3: CH 4, *SC in the 2nd CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC around next CH 1 sp, CH 3, SC around next CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC around next CH 1 sp, CH 1* Repeat * * across until end of last Shell Cluster. CH 1, DC in last st (the SC st from the previous row)
Row 4: CH 1, SC in first st, *SCL in the CH 3 Sp, SC around CH 1 sp between two SCL’s.* Repeat * * across. SC in 3rd ch from the CH 4 of the previous row.
3 (4, 5, 6, 7) Shell Clusters Total
Rows 5-30: Repeat Rows 3 & 4.
Row 31: CH 4, *SC in the 2nd CH 1 sp in the SCL, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1 move to the next SCL* Repeat * * across. CH 1, DC in last st (the SC stitch from the previous row)
Row 32: Ch 1, SC in first st, *SC in CH 1 sp, SC in next st* repeat * * across.
Tie off.
Construction
The pink rectangle represents the front/back panel. The solid black line represents the “split” for the neck opening.
The pink rectangle represents the back panel. The black rectangles represent your front panels. The red dotted lines represent where you will be seaming your pieces together.
Lay your back panel flat.
Lay your front panels on top of the back panel, lining up your corners. You will have a small gap in between this will be for your neck opening. Be sure the first row (hdc row) is at the bottom of all pieces.
Seam shoulders- use yarn needle and yarn, whip stitch starting from outer corner (where green circle is) line up stitch for stitch with back panel. Seam across. Repeat for other front panel.
Seam sides-Take stitch marker and measure 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 14) inches down from the the top corner (where green circles are) and place stitch marker.
Use yarn needle and yarn, starting at the bottom corner working upward until you reach the stitch marker. Repeat for other side.
That’s it, friends! I hope you enjoyed this free crochet cropped cardigan pattern!
If you make a cropped cardigan I would love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @SierrasCraftyCreations
Happy Crocheting
Sierra
