Looking for a stylish and cozy handmade piece? This Free Zigzag Rebel Crochet Cardigan Pattern features bold chevron stripes and rich texture, making it a perfect layering piece for any season.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Sizes
To Fit Chest 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 Chest
- XS/S: 43″ [109 cm]
- M: 46½” [118 cm]
- L: 51″ [129.5 cm]
- XL: 54½” [138.5 cm]
- 2/3XL: 59″ [150 cm]
- 4/5XL: 62½” [159 cm]
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Gauge
14 sc and 16 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
3½ clusters of 3-dc and 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Granny Spike Pattern
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium Weight #4 (Worsted)
- Bernat® Future Hope™ (6 oz/170 g; 333 yds/305 m)
- Contrast A: Snow White
- Contrast B: Café Latte
- Contrast C: Mauve Over
- Contrast D: Fine Burgundy
- Hook: 5 mm (US H/8)
- Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle
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)
- Cont = Continue
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdchb = Work 1 hdc into horizontal bar created below in previous row (bar is below
loops normally worked on WS – see diagram) - Long Dc = (Long double crochet). Yoh and draw up a loop, maintaining height of current row, in indicated stitch. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
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. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written XS/S (M-LXL-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.
Notes:
- Body is worked in one piece to armholes, then divided into back and fronts.
- Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
- To change color, work to last 3 loops on hook and draw new color through last 3 loops, then proceed in new color.
Stripe Pattern
With A, work 2 rows. With B, work 2 rows. With A, work 2 rows.
With C, work 2 rows. With A, work 2 rows. With D, work 2 rows.
These 12 rows form the stripe pattern.
Body
With A, ch 153 (165-181-193-209-221) (multiple of 4 ch + 5).
Foundation row (WS): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. 151 (163-179-191-207-219) dc.
Proceed in Granny Spike Pattern and Stripe Pattern as follows:
Row 1 (RS): With A, ch 2. Skip next dc. 3 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last 4 dc. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 2 dc in last dc. Turn. 37 (40-44-47-51-54) 3-dc groups and 2 dc.
Row 2: Ch 2. Skip next dc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch-2. Join B. Turn. 37 (40-44-47-51-54) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and 2 dc.
Row 3: With B, ch 2. Skip next dc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch-2. Turn.
First 3 rows of Stripe Pattern complete.
Keeping continuity of Stripe Pattern, repeat last row of Granny Spike Pattern until work from beginning measures 20″ (51 cm), ending on a WS row.
Right Front
Keeping continuity of Stripe Pattern, divide for fronts and back.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 2. Skip next dc. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc) 8 (9-10-11-12-13) times. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in next position. 1 dc in same sp. Ch 1. Skip next dc. 2 dc in next dc. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
Shape V-neck:
Row 1 (WS): Ch 2. Skip next dc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in skipped dc below. 1 dc in same sp. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep to last ch-1 sp. 2 dc in last sp. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2. Skip next dc. Rep pattern across. 2 dc at end. Turn.
Repeat last row 4 (4-2-2-2-2) times more.
Repeat shaping rows as given in pattern until 6 (7-7-8-8-9) clusters remain.
Continue even until front measures required length. Fasten off.
Back
With RS facing, join appropriate color with sl st to same dc as last st worked for Right Front. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, proceed as follows:
Row 1 (RS): (RS). Ch 2. Skip next dc. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc) 18 (19-21-22-24-25) times. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next dc. 2 dc in next dc (center of next 3-dc group). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 19 (20-22-23-25-26) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and 2 dc.
Row 2: Ch 2. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch-2. Turn.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last row until work from dividing row measures same length as Right Front to shoulder, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Left Front
With RS facing, join appropriate color with sl st to same dc as last st worked for Back. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, proceed as follows:
Row 1: Ch 2. Skip next dc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch-2. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2. Skip next dc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch-2. Turn.
Rep last row once more.
Shape V-neck
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1.
Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp and 3-dc clusters. 2 dc in next ch-1 sp. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 8 (9-10-11-12-13) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and 2 dc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd skipped dc of 3-dc group 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch-2. Turn.
Rep last row 4 (4-2-2-2-2) times more. Rep last 6 (6-4-4-4-4) rows 2 (2-3-3-4-4) times more. 6 (7-7-8-8-9) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and 2 dc.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last row until work from dividing row measures 9 (9½-9½-10-10½-11)” [23 (24-24-25.5-26.5-28) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Sleeves
With A, ch 45 (49-49-53-53-57) (multiple 4 ch + 5).
Foundation row: (WS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each h to end of chain. 43 (47-47-51-51-55) dc.
Proceed in Granny Spike Pat and Stripe Pat as follows:
Row 1 (RS): (RS). With A, ch 2. Skip next dc. 3 dc in next dc. *Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last 4 dc. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. 2 dc in last dc. Turn. 10 (11-11-12-12-13) 3-dc groups and 2 dc.
Row 2: Ch 2. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd (center) skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch-2. Join B. Turn. 10 (11-11-12-12-13) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and 2 dc. With B, rep last row twice more. 4 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, shape sides as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in first dc. Ch 1. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd(center) skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch-2. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch. Turn. 10 (11-11-12-12-13) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters, 11 (12-12-13-13-14) ch-1 sps and 2 2-dc groups.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in first dc. Ch 1. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd (center) skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd (center) skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next dc. 2 dc in last dc. Turn. 11 (12-12-13-13-14) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters, 12 (13-13-14-14-15) ch-1 sps and 2 groups
of 2-dc.
3rd row: Ch 3. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd (center) skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd (center) skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next dc. 2 dc in last dc. Turn. 12 (13-13-14-14-15) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and 2 dc. 12 (13-13-14-14-15) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and
2 groups of 2-dc.
4th row: Ch 3. Skip next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 long dc in 2nd (center) skipped dc 2 rows below, working over ch-1 sp. 1 dc in same ch-1 sp as previous st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to turning ch. 2 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch. Join B. Turn. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last row twice more.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last 6 rows twice more.16 (17-17-18-18-19) (dc, long dc, dc) clusters and 2 dc.
Cont even in Stripe Pat until Sleeve from beg measures 17″ [43 cm]. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves using flat seam.
Front and Neck Band
With A, ch 12.
Row 1 (RS): 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 10 hdc
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures length to fit up right front edge, around V-neck shaping, back neck edge and down left front edge, sewing in place as work progresses.
Fasten off at end of last row.
Wrap It Up
The Zigzag Rebel Crochet Cardigan is a cozy and stylish garment featuring bold chevron texture and modern colorwork. It’s a rewarding project that results in a versatile, wearable piece.
