Cozy, simple, and perfect for layering — this Free Warm Everyday Crochet Cardigan Pattern is a beginner-friendly project with a relaxed fit and timeless texture. It’s an ideal everyday piece for comfort and style.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Sizes
To Fit Chest
- XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
- M/L: 36–42″ [91.5–106.5 cm]
- XL: 44–46″ [112–117 cm]
- 2/3XL: 48–54″ [122–137 cm]
- 4/5XL: 56–62″ [142–157.5 cm]
Finished Chest
- XS/S: 44″ [112 cm]
- M/L: 50″ [101.5 cm]
- XL: 56″ [119.5 cm]
- 2/3XL: 60″ [137 cm]
- 4/5XL: 64″ [155 cm]
Gauge
9 sts and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in single crochet / chain-1 pattern
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Materials
- Yarn: Super Bulky Weight 6
- Bernat® Forever Fleece Tweeds™ (8.8 oz / 250 g; 158 yds / 145 m)
- Color: Balsam Tweed
- XS/S: 6 balls (930 yds / 846 m)
- M/L: 7 balls (1050 yds / 956 m)
- XL: 8 balls (1200 yds / 1092 m)
- 2/3XL: 9 balls (1320 yds / 1201 m)
- 4/5XL: 10 balls (1450 yds / 1320 m)
- Hook: 10 mm (US N/15)
- Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, tape measure
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Instructions
The instructions are written for XS/S size. If changes are necessary, the instructions will be written XS/S (M/L-XL-2/3XL-4/5XL). 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.
Back
Ch 50 (58-64-68-74).
Row 1 (RS): Work 1 sc into the 2nd chain from hook. Ch 1, skip next chain, 1 sc in next chain. Repeat from * across. Turn. Total: 49 (57-63-67-73) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next sc. Repeat to last 2 stitches. Work 1 sc in next ch-1 space, 1 sc in last stitch. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. Ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 sc in next ch-1 space. Repeat across to last 2 stitches. Ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 sc in last stitch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the piece measures 25 (25-26-26-27)” [63.5 (63.5-66-66-68.5) cm], ending on a RS row.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Fronts (Make 2)
Note: Make 2 pieces alike, noting RS and WS will reverse to create Left and Right Front. Fabric is reversible.
Ch 32 (36-38-40-42).
Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Ch 1, skip next chain, 1 sc in next chain. Repeat across. Turn. Total: 31 (35-37-39-41) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. 1 sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next stitch. Repeat to last 2 stitches. 1 sc in next ch-1 space, 1 sc in last stitch. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. Ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 sc in next ch-1 space. Repeat across to last 2 stitches. Ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 sc in last stitch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until same length as Back, ending on RS.
Neck Extension
Next Row: Ch 1. Work pattern across first portion only: 1 sc in first stitch, (1 sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next stitch) 6 times, 1 sc in next space, 1 sc in next stitch. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
Now continue on these stitches only:
Next Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. (Ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 sc in next space) across. Turn.
Next Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. (1 sc in next space, ch 1, skip next stitch) across. Turn.
Repeat last 2 rows until extension measures 3¾ (3¾-4¼-4¼-4¼)” [9.5 (9.5-11-11-11) cm].
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Sleeves
Ch 40 (42-42-44-46).
Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Ch 1, skip next chain, 1 sc in next chain. Repeat across. Turn. Total: 39 (41-41-43-45) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. 1 sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next stitch. Repeat across to last 2 stitches. 1 sc in next space, 1 sc in last stitch. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. Ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 sc in next space. Repeat across to last 2 stitches. Ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 sc in last stitch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until sleeve length reaches 17 (18-18-17-16)” [43 (45.5-45.5-43-40.5) cm], ending on RS.
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Finishing
- Place markers for shoulders: 16 (20-22-24-26) stitches in from each side
- Sew shoulder seams
- Join neck extension at back
- Sew extensions along neckline
- Mark armhole depth: 8½ (9-9-9½-10)”
- Attach sleeves between markers
- Sew side seams and sleeve seams
- Weave in ends and fold cuffs if desired
Conclusion
The Warm Everyday Crochet Cardigan is a beginner-friendly project with a cozy texture and relaxed fit. It’s perfect for layering and makes a timeless addition to any handmade wardrobe.
