Cropped Cardi Crochet Pattern

This light weight Cropped Cardi Crochet Pattern is great for summer nights when it’s not quite warm, but not cold enough for a jacket either. This pattern will show you how to easily create a cropped cardigan that is both comfortable and fashionable. With this project, you’ll be able to learn the basics of crochet and create a beautiful cardigan that will brighten any outfit. We’ll explore materials needed, the step-by-step instructions for the pattern, and helpful tips on how to make your project a success. So grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s get crocheting!

For this sweater I used WeCrochet Upcycle Alpaca Blend. It’s a soft but textured yarn that is wonderful for garments. Any worsted weight yarn (acrylic, cotton, or wool) can be used to make this simple cardi. It’s made by making 3 pieces (the back rectangle and 2 front rectangles), seaming them together, and then making the sleeves. It’s a super easy pattern consisting of all single crochet and double crochet.

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Cropped Cardi Crochet Pattern

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Materials
WeCrochet Upcycle Alpaca Blend in Fruit Punch – ((4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) skeins) – or any worsted weigh yarn
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
stitch markers

Level
easy+

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
blo – back loop only
dc – double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

· written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· This cardigan is made in 3 sections. The back and two front panels are made separately and then sewn together. The sleeves are made in joined rounds.

· The front and back panels start with the ribbing. The ribbing can be adjusted to any desired width. The number of rows can be adjusted to any desired length.

· Gauge: 13 dc x 8 rows = 4” x 4”

Sizes:

(S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((58, 64, 70) (76, 82, 88) sc) the 58 is for S, 64 is M, 70 is L, 76 is XL, 82 is 2X, 88 is 3X.

This sweater is a classic fit with no positive ease.

Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (34”) M (38”) L (42”) XL (46”) 2X (50”) 3X (54”)
Length: S (14”) M (14.5”) L (15”) XL (15.5”) 2X (16”) 3X (16.5”)
Armhole Width: S (6”) M (6.5”) L (7”) XL (7.5”) 2X (8”) 3X (8.5”)
Sleeve Length (from top of shoulder): S (21”) M (21.5”) L (22”) XL (22.5”) 2X (23”) 3X (23.5”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

CROPPED CARDI CROCHET PATTERN

BACK

ch 11 (leave a long end for sewing)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (10 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 8, sc in last (10)

Repeat Row 2 to Row (58, 64, 70) (76, 82, 88) – or until desired width

The ribbing is the width of the sweater, easily adjust the width by adding or taking out rows.

Now you will turn and work across the long edge of the ribbed band

Row 1: ch 1, sc evenly across working 1 sc in the end of each row ((58, 64, 70) (76, 82, 88) sc)

Row 2: ch 2 turn, dc in same stitch and in each stitch across ((58, 64, 70) (76, 82, 88) dc)

Repeat Row 2 to Row (22, 23, 24) (25, 26, 27) ((58, 64, 70) (76, 82, 88) dc)

 – or until desired length

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

FRONT (make 2)

ch 11 (leave a long end for sewing)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (10 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 8, sc in last (10)

Repeat Row 2 to Row (26, 30, 32) (36, 38, 42) – or until approx. half the width of the back

Now you will turn and work across the long edge of the ribbed band

Row 1: ch 1, sc evenly across working 1 sc in the end of each row ((26, 30, 32) (36, 38, 42) sc)

Row 2: ch 2 turn, dc in same stitch and in each stitch across ((26, 30, 32) (36, 38, 42) dc)

Repeat Row 2 to Row (22, 23, 24) (25, 26, 27) ((26, 30, 32) (36, 38, 42) dc)

 – or until desired same length as back

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

SEWING

Line up the two front pieces on top of the back. Use stitch markers to keep the shoulders sections in place. Whip stitch the shoulders closed using the long end and yarn needle.

Sew the sides closed leaving a ((6”. 6.5”. 7”) (7.5”, 8”, 8.5”)) space at the top for the armholes – or desired armhole width

Weave in all the ends. Turn right side out.

SLEEVES

Join yarn to the bottom of an armhole.

Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around, working approx. 2 sc in the end of each row, join to first sc with sl st

Round 2: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st

Repeat Round 2 to Round ((18, 19, 20) (21, 22, 23))

Round (19, 20, 21) (22, 23, 24): ch 1, turn, sc2tog around, join to first sc with sl st

Round (20, 21, 22) (23, 24, 25): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st

CUFF

APPLIED RIBBING VIDEO TUTORIAL

Ch 11

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, sl st to the last round of the sleeve (10 sc)

Row 2: sl st to the next stitch in the last round of the sleeve, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 8, sc in last stitch (10)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 8, sc in last, sl st to next stitch in the last round of the sleeve (10)

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you work all the way around the sleeve. Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing. Sew the cuff closed with a whip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

Repeat other sleeve.

COLLAR

Join yarn to the bottom left corner.

ch 1, sc evenly around the collar to the opposite corner, working approx. 2 stitches in the side of each dc row

The ribbing is worked the same as the cuff of the sleeve. Work ribbing around the collar of the cardigan

Ch 11

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, join to the last stitch of the cardigan with sl st (10sc)

Row 2: sl st to next stitch of the collar of the cardigan, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 8, sc in last stitch (10 sc)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in the first stitch, sc blo in next 8, sc in the last stitch, sl st to the collar of the cardigan (10 sc)

Repeat rows 2 & 3 all the way around the collar of the cardigan to the opposite corner

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

And you’re done!! I hope you love this cute cardi 🙂

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