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This easy custom-fit crochet cardigan by Maggie May Crochet is a beginner-friendly layering piece worked in one seamless panel.
With an airy stitch pattern and relaxed drape, this cardigan is ideal for transitional weather or casual comfort. Its measurement-based approach makes it fully adjustable, allowing crocheters to create a perfect personal fit.
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Crochet Pattern: Easy Custom-Fit Cardigan
Designer: Maggie May Crochet
Skill Level: Confident Beginner / Intermediate
🧶 Materials Needed
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Yarn: Big Twist Value Yarn, colorway Spirit or similar #4 medium weight yarn
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Approx. 328 g used for M/L size
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Hook: 8 mm crochet hook (US L/11)
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Other: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers, measuring tape
🧵 Pattern Structure – Cardigan Overview
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Worked sideways: begins at left sleeve cuff, continues through sleeve, front panel, back panel, then right front and right sleeve
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Open front design — neckline and front opening are shaped using stitch markers and chain additions
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Custom length/width based on measurements, not stitch counts
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Seamed at the underarms and sides
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Finished with a single crochet border around front opening and hem
✅ Construction Steps (Updated Terminology)
1. Left Sleeve
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Row 1: Chain to 13 in (Maggie used 42 ch). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
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Row 2: Turn, sc across.
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Rows 3–11: Begin dc, ch 1, skip 1 pattern repeat (creates mesh texture).
2. Front Panel (Left Front)
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After Row 11, chain for desired cardigan front length (Maggie used 55 ch ≈ 22 in)
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Turn, work pattern into chain, across sleeve — build up rows until panel is 10 in wide
3. Back Panel
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Chain same number as front panel at end of last front row, continue pattern
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Continue until back panel is also 10 in wide
4. Neckline & Second Side
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Mark center of piece (Maggie had 70 dc across)
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Work 4-row wide strip at neckline (≈3 in) to create the neck curve
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Chain across to begin second half of cardigan, mirroring first side
5. Right Front and Right Sleeve
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Work pattern for matching number of rows
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Begin decreasing back to sleeve width (21 dc wide)
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Add 2 rows of sc to finish sleeve cuff
6. Assembly
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Fold cardigan in half at neck
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Seam underarms and down sides using slip stitch
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Add sc border along hem, front opening, and neckline
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Place 2 sc in corners to round edges
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Work 1 sc per dc or ch-space
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✨ Key Features of This Cardigan Pattern
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Custom Fit: Based on personal body measurements
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Minimal Shaping: Ideal for beginners learning garment construction
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Textured Look: Mesh stitch pattern adds visual interest
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One-Piece Design: Fewer seams, more consistent finish
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Designed with simplicity and style in mind, this customizable cardigan is a rewarding project for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. The straightforward construction and elegant texture make it a staple garment you’ll want to wear year-round.