This Free Refined Drape Crochet Cardigan Pattern features a long, graceful silhouette with an airy texture that drapes beautifully.
Designed to be simple yet refined, it’s an easy project that delivers a polished, wearable result you’ll reach for again and again.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Contents
Skill Level
Intermediate: Ideal for crocheters familiar with garment shaping and lace-style stitches.
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: 48″ [122 cm]
- M: 53¼” [135.5 cm]
- L: 58¾” [149 cm]
- XL: 64″ [162.5 cm]
- 2/3XL: 69¼” [176 cm]
- 4/5XL: 74¾” [190 cm]
Gauge
21 sts (7 reps) and 12 rows (6 reps) = 8″ [20.5 cm] in pattern.
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Materials
- Yarn: 7 oz / 198 g; 432 yds / 395 m per ball
- Yarn weight: Medium 4
- Yardage / Balls Required:
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XS/S: 2 balls
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M: 2 balls
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L: 3 balls
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XL: 3 balls
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2/3XL: 3 balls
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4/5XL: 3 balls
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- Size U.S. K/10½ [6.5 mm] crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Fdc (foundation double crochet) = Ch 3 (counts as first fdc). Yoh. Insert hook under top 2 strands of first ch and pull up a loop. Ch 1. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops) twice – 2 fdc complete. *Yoh. Insert hook under both loops of ch st at base of previous fdc and pull up a loop. Ch 1. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Rep from * to desired number of fdc
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- V-st = (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in indicated stitch or space
- 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.
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Notes: Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc.
Body Piece 1
Beg at front edge, Fdc 101.
(Multiple of 3 fdc plus 3)
1st row (WS):
Ch 3. Skip next fdc. V-st in next fdc, *skip next 2 fdc. V-st in next fdc. Rep from * to last 2 fdc. Skip next fdc. 1 dc in last fdc. Turn.
2nd row:
Ch 3. 3 dc in each V-st to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
3rd row:
Ch 3. V-st in center dc of each 3-dc group to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 33 V-sts.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows for Sage pattern 6 (7-7-8-8-9) times more, then 2nd row once.
Split for Armhole
1st row (WS):
Ch 3. V-st in center dc of each 3-dc group to last 8 3-dc groups. Ch 24. Skip all sts to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
2nd row:
Ch 3. Skip 1 ch. (3 dc in next ch. Skip next 2 ch) 7 times. 3 dc in next ch. Skip 1 ch. *3 dc in next V-st. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
3rd row:
Ch 3. V-st in center dc of each 3-dc group to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Work 18 (20-22-24-26-28) rows in Sage pattern.
Fasten off.
Body Piece 2
Work same as Body Piece 1 to armhole split.
Split for Armhole
1st row (WS):
Ch 3. 1 dc in first dc. Ch 24. Skip first 8 3-dc groups. V-st in center dc of each 3-dc group to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
2nd row:
Ch 3. 3 dc in each V-st to ch-24. Skip 1 ch. (3 dc in next ch. Skip next 2 ch) 7 times. 3 dc in next ch. Skip 1 ch. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
3rd row:
Ch 3. *V-st in next dc. Skip next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Work 18 (20-22-24-26-28) rows in Sage pattern.
Fasten off.
Finishing
- Pin all pieces to measurements.
- Cover with a damp cloth and allow to dry completely.
- Sew last rows of both pieces together.
Armhole Edging
With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st at underarm.
1st rnd:
Ch 1. 1 sc evenly around. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Repeat for second armhole.
You Did It
This refined drape cardigan is a perfect blend of comfort and style, making it a versatile layering piece for any season.
Enjoy the relaxing stitch pattern and the satisfaction of creating a beautifully draped handmade garment.