If you love crochet garments with subtle texture and a relaxed silhouette, this Free Soft Dimension Cardigan Crochet Pattern is the perfect project.
Designed with an easy stitch repeat and thoughtful shaping, it creates a cozy, modern cardigan you’ll reach for again and again.
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Contents
Skill Level & Sizing
Skill Level
Easy
Sizes
To fit bust measurement
- XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
- M: 36–38″ [91.5–96.5 cm]
- L: 40–42″ [101.5–106.5 cm]
- XL: 44–46″ [112–117 cm]
- 2/3XL: 48–54″ [122–137 cm]
- 4/5XL: 56–62″ [142–157.5 cm]
Finished bust measurement
- XS/S: 40″ [101.5 cm]
- M: 44″ [112 cm]
- L: 48″ [122 cm]
- XL: 56″ [142 cm]
- 2/3XL: 58″ [147.5 cm]
- 4/5XL: 66″ [167.5 cm]
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Materials Needed
- Yarn (3.5 oz / 100 g; 164 yds / 150 m)
- Yarn weight: Medium 4
- Sizes XS/S (11), M (12), L (13), XL (14), 2/3XL (15), 4/5XL (17) balls
- Crochet hook: Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- 2 stitch markers
- Yarn needle
Gauge
13 sc and 14 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
13 sts and 12 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in Floret Pattern
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Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue(ity)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdc2(3)tog = Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2(3) sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
- Pat = Pattern
- PM = Place marker
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Scbl = Single crochet in the back loop only
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Note: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
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Back
Ribbing
Ch 11.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. (10 sc)
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd row until Ribbing measures approx
20 (22-24-26-29-33)”[51 (56-61-66-73.5-84) cm] when lightly stretched.
Next row (RS): Ch 1. Work 69 (73-77-85-95-107) sc evenly across long edge of ribbing. Turn.
Proceed in Floret Pat as follows:
1st row (WS): Ch 1. Sl st in first st. 1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Last 2 rows form Floret Pat. Cont in Floret Pat until work from beg measures 20″ [51 cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Shape Armholes
Next row (RS): Skip first 6 (6-6-6-8-10) sts. Join with sl st in next st. Ch 1. 1 hdc in same st as last sl st. 1 hdc in each st to last 6 (6-6-6-8-10) sts. Turn.
Leave rem sts unworked.
Cont in Floret Pat on rem 57 (61-63-73-79-87) sts until armhole measures 9 (9½-10-11-11¼-11½)” [23 (24-25.5-28-28.5-29) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Left Front
Ribbing: Ch 11.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 10 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd row until Ribbing measures approx 10 (11-12-13- 14½-16)” [25.5 (28-30.5-33-37- 401/2) cm] when lightly stretched.
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Work 35 (37- 39-43-47-53) evenly across long edge of ribbing. Turn.
Proceed in Floret Pat as for Back until work from beg measures 20″ [51 cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Shape Armhole and Neckline
Next row (RS): Skip first 6 (6-6-6-8-10) sts. Join with sl st in next st. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same st as last sl st. 1 hdc in each st to last 3 sts. Hdc3tog. Turn. 27 (29-31-35-37-41) sts.
Next row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. 1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep to end. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to last 3 sts. Hdc3tog. Turn. 25 (27-29-35-37-41) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-2-3-4-6) time(s). 23 (25-25-29-29-29) sts.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. 1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep to end. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. 22 (24-24-28-28-28) sts.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. Sl st in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep to last st. Sl st in last st. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row. 21 (23-23-27-27-27) sts.
Rep these 4 rows 3 times more. 15 (17-17-21-21-21) sts.
Cont even in Floret Pat until armhole measures 9 (91/2-10-11-111/4-11½)” [23 (24-25.5-28-28.5-29) cm], ending on a WS row.
Fasten of
Right Front
Work same as Left Front to armhole shaping, reversing shaping as written in pattern. Fasten off.
Shape armhole and neckline
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc3tog. 1 hdc in each st to last 6 (6-6-6-8-10) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts
unworked. 27 (29-31-35-37-41) sts.
Next row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc3tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 25 (27-29-35-37-41) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-2-3-4-6) time(s) more. 23 (25-25-29-29-29) sts.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 22 (24-24-28-28-28) sts.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row. 21 (23-23-27-27-27) sts.
Rep these 4 rows 3 times more. 15 (17-17-21-21-21) sts.
Cont even in Floret Pat until armhole measures approx 9 (91/2-10-11-111/4-11½)” [23 (24-25.5-28-28.5-29 cm], ending on a WS row.
Fasten off.
Sleeves
Ribbing
Ch 11.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 10 sts
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn
Rep 2nd row until Ribbing measures approx 10 (10-11-11-12½-12½)” [25.5 (25.5-28-28-32-32) cm] when lightly stretched.
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Work 33 (33- 35-35-41-41) evenly across long edge of ribbing. Turn.
Cont in Floret pat as follows:
Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first st. 1 hdc in each st to last st. 2 hdc in last st. Turn. 43 sts.
3rd row: Ch 2. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row. 45 sts.
Rep these 4 rows 2 (4) times more. 53 (61) sts.
All sizes: 1st row: (WS). Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first st. 1 hdc in each st to last st. 2 hdc in last st. Turn. 35 (35-37-37-55- 63) sts.
3rd row: Ch 2. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
5th row: As 3rd row.
6th row: A s 2 n d r o w. 37 (37-39-39-57-65)
Rep these 6 rows 5 (6-7-8-4-3) times more. 57 (61-67-71-73-77) sts.
Cont even in Floret Pat until Sleeve from beg measures approx 19½(19½-19-19-18-17½)” [49.5 (49.5-48.5-48.5-45.5-44.5 cm), ending on a RS row. PM at each end of last
row.
Work a further 3 (5-5-5-7-9) rows even in Pat. Fasten of
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams
Collar: 1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at lower edge of Right Front. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly up Right Front, across back neck edge, and down Left Front. Turn.
2nd row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd row until Collar measures 6″ [15 cm]. Fasten off.
Sew in Sleeves, placing rows above markers along unworked sts of Front and Back to form square
armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Final Thoughts
This free soft dimension crochet cardigan pattern combines texture, comfort, and timeless style in one wearable project. With clear shaping and an easy stitch repeat, it’s a rewarding garment you’ll be proud to finish.
