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Crochet pattern for THE (perfect) basic cardigan. This is a beginner friendly pattern for a comfortable and trendy cardigan. Once you have made one you will be able to make many more according to your own wishes : using different colours, different lengths, ... The pattern has fully written instructions in 7 sizes : from XS up to 3XL. (both UK and US crochet terms) Yarn : Aran/worsted weight yarn, suitable for 5 mm crochet hook. Depending on the size you make you need +/- : 1300 (1450, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2250, 2500)m of yarn. Samples made with : Lana Grossa Brigitte No. 2, 47 % alpaca & 45 % cotton & 8 % wool, 50g/140m/153yds. Colour 17 Lime Green : 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11) balls Colour 19 Rose : 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls Colour 29 Turquoise : 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls Colour 5 Nightblue : 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls Colour 12 Vintage pink : 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls Colour 26 Purple : 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s) Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash, 75 % wool & 25 % polyamide 50g/210m/230yds, Colour 3 Dark grey : 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls + Lang Yarns Mohair Luxe, 77 % mohair & 23 % silk, 25g/175m/191yds, Colour 698005 Dark grey : 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls. The grey cardigan is worked double stranded, holding one strand of Jawoll and 1 strand of mohair together. Important : my sample made with Lang Yarns is a CROPPED version of the original pattern. I simply worked FEWER rows for back and front sections. (this means I also used less yardage). Crochet hook : 5 mm and 5,5 mm Skill level : beginner friendly -
Crochet pattern for a warm and soft cardigan with a textured stitch pattern and a trendy fit : oversized and with wide sleeves. Fully written instructions in both UK and US crochet terms in 7 sizes : XS - S - M - L - XL - 2XL and 3XL. Crochet charts and a schematic are included as well. The cardigan is worked in separate pieces as follows : both back and front sections are worked bottom up. Close side seams and shoulder seams. Work both sleeves on to the cardigan in rounds. Finish with the edgings and the collar. Yarn : aran / worsted weight yarn : 1200 / 1300 / 1400 / 1500 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 m. Sample made with : Hobbii Tweed Delight, 85 % wool & 10 % acrylic & 5 % viscose, 50g/100m/109yds, 27 Wisteria Bloom : 12 (13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21) balls. Crochet hook : 4,5 and 5 mm. Skill level : intermediate. -
Crochet pattern for a delicate summer top with openwork stitch pattern, refined neckline and a lower placed shoulder seam. Instructions in 4 sizes : S – M – L – XL. (Finished back width : 42 - 48,50 - 55 - 61,50 cm / 16,50 - 19 - 21,75 - 24,50 in) The pattern is available in both UK and US crochet terms. Crochet chart, schematic and close-up pictures of the shoulder seam and sleeve construction are included. Yarn : fingering weight yarn. Sample made with : Yarn A : Kokon Bleu fingering weight Tie Dye, 100 % Argentinian merino, 100g/400m/437yds, 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins. Yarn B : Kokon Bleu fingering weight Speckles, 100 % Argentinian merino, 100g/400m/437yds, 1 (1, 1, 1) skein. Crochet hook : 3,5 mm – 3,75 mm Skill level : intermediate -
Crochet pattern for a summer top in openwork stitch pattern worked in fingering weight yarn in 8 sizes : XS / S / M / M-L / L / XL / 2XL and 3XL. Pattern construction : Work back and front separately from the bottom upwards. Next close shoulder seams and side seams. Finish with small edgings around neckline, armholes and bottom section. The pattern has fully written instructions in English (both UK and US crochet terms). A crochet chart for the stitch pattern is included, as well as a schematic. Yarn : fingering weight yarn. Total yarn amount : 800 (875, 975, 1100, 1275, 1475, 1725, 2000)m. Samples made with : Hobbii Twister Solid, 55 % cotton & 45 % acrylic, 100g/400m/438yd, shade 124 Turquoise : 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) cakes. DMC Natura Just Cotton, 100 % cotton, 50g/155m/170yd, shade N78, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13) balls. Crochet hook : 3,5 mm Check your gauge ! Adjust your hook size if necessary. Skill level : intermediate. (this pattern is not suitable for absolute beginners). -
Crochet pattern for a topdown and seamless cardigan with V-neck shaping in 7 sizes : XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL and 3XL. This cardi is worked from the top neckline downwards in one piece. Using light fingering weight / sockweight yarn, it is an all-season wardrobe staple. Featuring a beautiful rippled openworked section at the lower hem, comfortable sleeves and simple ribbed edgings. Fully written instructions in UK and US crochet terms, a schematic and crochet chart for the openworked section are included as well. Yarn : light fingering weight / sockweight yarn, 1260 (1420, 1590, 1770, 2000, 2450, 2860)m. Sample made with : Rosarios 4 Jardim, 55 % merino & 45 % cotton, 50g/230m/252yds, shade 49 : 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13) balls Crochet hook : 3,5 mm Skill level : intermediate -
Crochet pattern for a vest with ripple stitch pattern in 8 sizes : XS - S - M - L - XL - 2XL - 3XL and 4XL. Make a stunning multi-coloured version, or maybe you prefer a single coloured one ? Everything is possible :) Back and front parts are worked separately bottom upwards. Next side seams and shoulder seams are closed. The ribbed edgings are worked at the end. (by the way : did you notice that truly refined and feminine neckline shaping ? ) The pattern : fully written instructions (US and UK crochet terms), accompanied by a crochet chart and a schematic. Yarn : sportweight yarn, 780 (885, 1000, 11255, 1335, 1570, 1860, 2190)m. Samples made with : 1 / Durable Comfy, 100 % microfiber acrylic, 100g/266m/291yds, Colours : (from bottom upwards) : 2230 Dark Brown, 2207 Ginger, 370 Jeans, 251 Aubergine, 270 Purple, 238 Deep Fuchsia, 2194 Orange, 242 Pink Lemonade, 320 Lake Blue, 249 Plum, 2103 Cobalt, 372 Pine Blue, 2132 Eucalyptus, 2240 Light Brick, 231 Retro Pink. 2 / Malabrigo Arroyo, 100 % superwash merino, 100g/305m/334yds, Colours Fresco y Seco & Arco Iris. Crochet hook : Sizes XS, M, XL & 3XL : 3,5 mm (& 3,25 mm or 3 mm for edgings and finishing). Sizes S, L, 2XL & 4XL : 4 mm (& 3,75 mm or 3,5 mm for edgings and finishing). Skill level : intermediate -
Sisu Slipover is a crochet pattern for a warm and tender winter slipover in 4 sizes : XS-S / M-L / XL-2XL and 3XL-4XL. The slipover is worked topdown and has a seamless construction. The pattern has fully written instructions in English (both UK and US crochet terms) and in Dutch. Multiple large crochet charts are included. Yarn : aran/worsted weight yarn 4 sizes : XS-S : 950 m yarn M-L : 1100 m yarn XL-2XL : 1325 m yarn 3XL-4XL : 1600 m yarn (if you make this design with 2 yarns held together, you need the above mentioned amounts FOR EACH yarn). Samples made with : Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino, 100 % merino wool, 50g/165m/180yds : 6 (7, 8-9, 10) balls & Hobbii Friends Kidsilk, 72 % mohair & 25 % silk & 3 % wool, 25g/200m/218yds : 5 (6, 7, 8) balls. The slipover is worked double stranded, 1 thread of merino + 1 thread of kidsilk held together. (this means you need 950 (1100, 1325, 1600)m of EACH yarn. Colours used : 07 Dune 09 : Nougat Crochet hook : 5 mm - 5,5 mm (& 4 mm for the straps) Skill level : intermediate (Sisu is the Finnish Concept of Resilience. Sisu is a special strength and persistent determination and resolve to continue and overcome in the moment of adversity. It's an almost magical quality, a combination of stamina, perseverance, courage and determination held in reserve for hard times. It means you can reach your goals in life with bravery and persistence. Everything is possible ! ) -
Crochet pattern for a blanket made in pastel motifs joined together as you go. Finished with a refined edging and fringe. The pattern comes with fully written instructions in English (both UK and US crochet terms) and in Dutch. Multiple charts are included. Measurements : 140 cm/55,50 in long x 95 cm / 37,75 in long, measured without the fringe. Yarn : +/- 2000-2300 m of dk weight yarn. Sample made with : Durable Cosy fine faded, 58 % cotton & 42 % acrylic, 50g/105m/115yds. Yarn A : 326 Ivory : 12 balls 1 ball in each of the following shades : 227 Antique Pink, 2195 Apricot, 289 Blue Grey, 2237 Charcoal, 2190 Coral, 2149 Dark Olive, 2135 Emerald, 229 Flamingo Pink, 237 Fuchsia, 2156 Grass Green, 2168 Khaki, 309 Light Yellow, 269 Light Purple, 261 Lilac, 352 Lime, 2197 Mandarin, 2137 Mint, 2205 Mustard, 321 Navy, 2228 Silver Grey, 342 Teddy, 371 Turquoise, 2134 Vintage Green Crochet hook : 4 mm. Skill level : intermediate to advanced. This pattern has been tested and tech edited. -
Rhea Cardigan is a crochet pattern for a ladies cardigan in granny stripe pattern in 7 sizes : XS - S - M - L - XL - 2L and 3XL. The cardigan is worked in topdown and has a seamless construction with raglan shaping. The pattern includes written instructions for all sizes, pictures, a crochet charts and a schematic are also included. (The pattern is available in English : UK and US crochet terms, and in Dutch). Yarn : dk weight yarn : 1310 (1430, 1575, 1750, 1975, 2250, 2550)m. Sample made with : Scheepjes Merino Soft, 50 % superwash merino & 25 % micro & 25 % acryl, 50g/105m/115yds. Colour 641 : Van Gogh : 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls 1 ball of each of the following colours : 603 Michelangelo, 604 Lowry, 606 Da Vinci, 608 Dali, 613 Giotto, 614 Magritte, 615 Soutine, 616 Klimt, 617 Cézanne, 619 Gauguin, 621 Picasso, 623 Rothko, 624 Renoir, 625 Kandinsky, 627 Manet, 631 Milais, 630 Lautrec, 632 Degas, 633 Bennett, 634 Copley, 635 Matisse, 636 Carney, 637 Seurat, 638 Hockney, 639 Monet, 645 Van Eyck, 649 Waterhouse, 653 Ernst, 652 Modigliani, 655 Chagall Crochet hook : 4 mm Skill level : intermediate The yarn was gifted to me by Amazing Wool, a yarn shop in The Netherlands. They sell Scheepjes Merino Soft yarn and ship worldwide. Find the yarn here : Merino Soft -
Crochet pattern for a sweater in granny stripe stitch pattern in 7 sizes : XS - S - M - L - XL - 2XL and 3XL. The entire jumper is worked topdown from the neckline downwards making it totally seamless. The pattern includes written instructions for all sizes, pictures, a crochet chart and a schematic are also included. (The pattern is available in English : UK and US crochet terms, and in Dutch). Yarn : dk weight yarn. Total : 1310 (1430, 1575, 1750, 1975, 2250, 2550)m yarn / 1433 (1564, 1723, 2160, 2461, 2789)yds. Sample made with : Durable Comfy, 100 % microfiber acrylic, 100g/266m/291yds. I used almost all the available colours for this multicoloured sweater. Crochet hook : 4 mm Skill level : intermediate -
Coraline Tee : a crochet pattern for a short-sleeved tee with openworked centre panel in 7 sizes : XS – S – M – L – XL – 2XL and 3XL. Instructions included for 2 variations : you can choose to make a basic tee without edgings or a more sophisticated one with bottom edging and sleeve cuffs. Both versions have fully written instructions. A crochet chart and schematic are included as well. Available in English (US and UK crochet terms) and in Dutch. Construction : the tee is worked in separate pieces : back and front are worked bottom upwards. Side seams and shoulder seams are closed. (optional : finish with edgings and sleeve cuffs). Yarn : Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4, 100 % cotton, 50g/160m/175yds, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls. Samples made using colours : 58 Dusty Mauve and 59 Mauve. Crochet hook : 3,5 mm Skill level : intermediate This pattern has been tested and tech edited. -
Crochet pattern for a boxy tee with Sashiko inspired embroidery in 6 sizes : XS-S / S-M / M-L / L-XL / XL-2XL / 2XL-3XL. Pattern construction : The tee is worked sideways, in 1 piece. Start at one side, while making gentle increases in the centre to shape shoulderline. When arriving at beginning of neckline, work the back section first (while leaving sts for front to rest). Once back is finished, work front section. Both back and front parts are joined and second side is finished. The tee has a boxy shape. If you prefer a less wide fit, go down a size. Fully written instructions in English (both UK and US crochet terms) and in Dutch. Schematic included, as well as a separate file with extra pictures. Yarn : BC Garn Bio Balance, 55 % Pure Organic Wool & 45 % Pure Organic Cotton, 50g/225m/246yds, colour BL015 Navy : 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins, colour BL01 Nature : 1 skein. Crochet hook : 3,5 mm Skill level : intermediate This pattern has been tested and tech edited. -
Water Waves Shawl : This shawl is worked sideways from the bottom point upwards. You begin with the shawl body, worked in an easy to memorize stitch pattern. Finish with the large rippled and textured border. The size of the shawl can be changed by working more or less pattern row repeats of the shawl body and / or the border. (this will affect the yardage needed). The pattern has fully written instructions in English (both UK and US crochet terms) and in Dutch. 2 crochet charts and a schematic are included. Measurements : Sample shawl :- wingspan 195 cm/77,50 in
- long side 175 cm/69,50 in
- edging side 115 cm/45,50 in.
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Bloom Slipover : With this crochet pattern you can make your own favourite slipover, maybe you want a bright colourblock one, or a striped version, or do you prefer a solid coloured wardrobe staple ? Everything is possible. Pattern construction : back and front are worked bottom up in separate pieces, shoulder seams and side seams are then closed, next bottom edging, sleeve cuffs and front edging + large collar are worked. The pattern has fully written instructions in English (both UK and US terms), and colour tables are included for all 7 sizes : XS - S - M - L - XL - 2XL and 3XL. Yarn : aran / worsted weight yarn, 800 (875, 975, 1100, 1250, 1450, 1700)m. Samples made with : Striped slipover : Concept by Katia Cashmere 10, 40 % wool & 25 % viscose & 25 % polyamid & 10 % cashmere, 50g/120m/131yds, Colour 76 : 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14) balls & Colour 77 : 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls. ColourBlock slipover : Hobbii Friends Wool, 100 % wool, 50g/100m/110yds. Colour 57 Boysenberry : 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls. 1 ball of each of the following colours : 07 Dune, 09 Nougat, 10 Cappuccino, 28 Mustard, 55 Mulberry, 63 Lilac, 70 Purple Rain, 73 Lavender, 83 Cornflower, 84 French Blue, 88 Turkish Blue, 109 Olive, 114 Sage. (For sizes 2XL and 3XL : 1 ball of some shades might not be sufficient if you want to follow the exact colour scheme. Therefor I recommend 2 balls colours 70, 73, 84 & 88). Crochet hook : 4,5 mm – 5 mm. Skill level : intermediate -
Aurora Cardigan : With its simple, yet beautiful shape, and its slightly openworked stitch pattern this cardigan design creates a feminine look. The pattern comes in 7 sizes : XS - S - M - L - XL - 2XL and 3XL. Finished back width : XS : 37,50 cm / 15 in S : 44 cm / 17,50 in M : 50 cm / 20 in L : 56 cm / 22,25 in XL : 62,50 cm / 24,75 in 2XL : 69 cm / 27,50 in 3XL : 75 cm : 29,75 in Written instructions in English (both UK and US terms) and in Dutch. A crochet chart and schematic are included. Pattern construction : - the cardigan is worked bottom up in separate pieces. - side seams and shoulder seams are closed. - both sleeves are worked on to cardigan in rounds. - finish with ribbed edgings and cuffs. Yarn : sportweight yarn, 1100 (1210, 1350, 1520, 1700, 1950, 2230)m or 1203 (1323, 1476, 1662, 1859, 2133, 2439)yds. Sample made with : Durable Mohair, 55 % acrylic & 25 % mohair & 20 % wool, 50g/190m/208yds, colour 2142 Teal, 6 (7, 8, 8/9, 9/10, 11, 12) balls. (8 entire balls are needed to make size L, 9 entire balls are needed for size XL, therefor I recommend buying an extra ball of yarn to make your gauge swatch or just to be sure you will have enough yarn). Crochet hook : 4,5 mm (+ 4 mm optional for edgings) Skill level : intermediate.
