Cardigan Crochet Patterns for Easy Layering

These are crochet patterns from independent designers on Etsy. There are 40 to choose from. Under each one are product details based on the designer’s listing, so you can check the skill level, finished size and yarn weight before you buy.

1. Beginner Crochet Cardigan

Beginner Crochet Cardigan Pattern – Easy Women's Sweater PDF Create your own cozy handmade cardigan with this beginner-friendly crochet pattern. This easy crochet cardigan pattern walks you step-by-step through the process of making a beautiful textured sweater with elegant buttons and a relaxed modern fit.

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2. Crochet Pattern: Crochet Cardigan

This downloadable PDF pattern is written for advanced beginners and confident beginners and includes clear, step-by-step instructions to help you crochet your cardigan with confidence in sizes XS to XXL. The design features a timeless V-neck, a classic button-up front, and gorgeous flower stitch detail.

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3. Crochet Cardigan Beginner Granny Square Crop Top

This pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. With clear instructions, helpful diagrams, and step-by-step guidance, you'll be able to crochet a beautiful and cozy cardigan that's perfect for layering all year round.

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4. Easy Hexagon Cardigan Crochet Pattern: Beginner Granny

Create your own cozy and stylish hexagon cardigan with this beginner-friendly Granny Hexagon Cardigan Crochet Pattern. This easy-to-follow PDF pattern walks you step-by-step through the process of crocheting a beautiful hexi-style cardigan using simple stitches and clear instructions.

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5. Hexagon Cardigan Crochet

This PDF crochet pattern joins two large granny hexagons to form a textured oversized cardigan. Written in US terms for beginners to intermediate crocheters, it includes sizes XS through 5XL and guidance for made-to-measure adjustments.

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6. The Rose Cardigan Crochet Pattern ( Only)

This 19-page, full-color crochet cardigan pattern includes S/M and L/XL sizes.

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7. Mystery Retro Daisy Granny Square Cardigan Crochet

Experienced beginner crochet pattern for making your own retro daisy square cardigan. Pattern includes step by step instructions with pictures & links to videos for visual learners. PDF outlines how to measure to ensure the perfect fit for your cardigan.

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8. Easy Winter Solstice Crochet Cardigan for Beginners

The Winter Solstice Cardigan is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that uses basic stitches and works with multiple yarn types.

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9. Crochet Cardigan Pattern Hexagon Granny Square Cardigan

The Ella hexagon cardigan is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern constructed with just two hexagons and using simple extensions. Crocheted using the classic granny stitch with a solid neutral for the main yarn and variegated for the contrast, this hexagon cardigan pattern gives the illusion of a larger granny square within each hexagon.

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10. Cozy Habitat Wrap Cardigan Crochet

This beginner-friendly cardigan pattern uses textured, repetitive stitches and minimal shaping to create a soft drape and warmth without bulky fabric.

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11. Beginner Crochet Cardigan Easy Oversized Raglan Cardigan

This beginner-friendly PDF crochet pattern makes an oversized cardigan with raglan construction. It includes sizes XS–5XL.

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12. Easy Winter Solstice Crochet Cardigan for Beginners

The Winter Solstice Cardigan is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that uses basic stitches and works with multiple yarn types.

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13. Crochet Cardigan Pattern Low Tide Cardigan Crochet

This is a beginner crochet cardigan. This pattern shows modern crochet element as a calf length cardigan with puff sleeves gathered at the wrists. This cardigan features a unique stitch easily made with just single crochet and double crochet stitches that make an elegant pattern and airy garment.

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14. Beginner Friendly Cardigan

This beginner-friendly English PDF pattern makes a thick, warm cardigan for cool weather and holiday layering.

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15. Breezy Mesh Tie-Front Cardigan

Breezy Mesh Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan Crochet Pattern (PDF Download) Create your own breezy, lightweight cardigan with this beginner-friendly crochet pattern. The Breezy Mesh Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan features a simple filet-style mesh stitch and an adjustable tie-front closure for an effortless, everyday look.

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16. Crochet Cocoon Sweater

This beginner-friendly PDF crochet pattern and video tutorial make the Cuddle Cardigan, a cozy cocoon sweater constructed quickly from a rectangle of bulky yarn.

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17. Lemon Peel Crochet Cardigan

Create a cozy and stylish cardigan with this Lemon Peel Crochet Cardigan Pattern. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern uses the beautiful lemon peel stitch, alternating single and double crochet stitches to create a thick, textured fabric.

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18. Crochet Summer Cardigan

Featuring delicate puff flowers, this cardigan has a charming, laid-back vibe. Made from two simple rectangles worked lengthwise, it's an easy project that's perfect for beginners. The cardigan comes in hybrid sizes from XS to 4XL/5XL, making it inclusive and versatile.

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19. Crochet Pattern & Video/ Halo Hugs Cardigan

This intermediate-level cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down using extended single crochet for a soft, lightly textured fabric. The yoke is worked flat in rows to shape the V-neckline and front opening, with the body worked in rows to the desired length.

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20. Crochet Cardigan Chunky Oversized Cardigan

Crochet Chunky Cardigan Pattern (PDF) Create your own cozy, oversized crochet cardigan with this beginner-friendly pattern. Featuring soft texture, relaxed fit, and trendy balloon sleeves, this cardigan is perfect for everyday wear, handmade gifts, or selling at markets.

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21. Chunky Granny Square Cardigan Crochet

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern turns two simple granny hexagons into a chunky cardigan. The construction avoids complicated shaping while producing a cozy, stylish jacket.

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22. Golden Lace Cardigan

Create a beautiful Golden Lace Bell Sleeve Cropped Cardigan with this easy-to-follow digital crochet pattern. This downloadable PDF pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions for making a lightweight lace cardigan featuring elegant bell sleeves, an open front design, decorative picot edging, and a flattering cropped fit.

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23. cardigan crochet pattern for woman bobble sleeve black

This cardigan crochet pattern features a knit-look texture, bobble sleeves and an oversized fit. It includes step-by-step construction guidance and can be made in your chosen colors.

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24. Ava Cardigan Crochet Pattern: Women's Cozy Cardi

The crochet cardigan primarily uses single crochet and double crochet, and has a classic fit with 2-4 inches of positive ease. This pattern has been tech edited and pattern tested. Pattern has been graded using CYC Standard Measurements.

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25. Cactus Blossom Crochet Duster Cardigan

This cardigan pattern primarily uses half double crochet and slip stitch, with 0–2 inches of positive ease. The pattern has been technically edited and tested.

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26. Granny Square Crochet Cardigan Custom Fit Any Size Boho

Create your own Granny Square Crochet Cardigan with this detailed PDF pattern. This step-by-step crochet tutorial teaches you how to crochet the granny square motifs, join them together, and create a beautiful boho cardigan customized to your own measurements.

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27. Striped Crochet Cardigan Pattern: Easy Slouchy Cardi

This easy crochet pattern creates a striped slouchy cardigan with 4–6 inches of positive ease in sizes XS–5X, using half-double crochet as the main stitch.

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28. Easy Cocoon Cardigan Xs-5xl (30-62" Chest) Corner

Transform your crochet into a cosy, wearable favourite with this Crochet Cocoon Cardigan PDF Pattern. Designed as an easy crochet project with a relaxed, modern feel, this blanket-style cardigan is worked using a clever corner to corner construction to create a beautifully knit-look crochet fabric with effortless drape.

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29. Baby Cardigan Top Down Raglan Puff Stitch Sweater Neutral

Create a timeless handmade baby cardigan with this cozy crochet pattern PDF. Designed with a classic top down raglan construction, this baby sweater features beautiful puff stitch texture, soft ribbed cuffs, a neat button front, and a sweet boutique-style finish that looks perfect for modern baby wardrobes.

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30. Olivewood Cardigan Crochet

This digital Olivewood Cardigan pattern creates a relaxed textured garment using lightweight cotton-bamboo yarn for soft drape.

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31. Granny Stitch Cardigan Crochet

With its lightweight and airy design, this easy granny stitch cardigan is the perfect garment to wear during spring and summer, providing just the right amount of coverage without sacrificing breathability. I've used a seamless construction for this granny stitch cardigan crochet pattern to give a more comfortable wear.

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32. Beginner Crochet Cardigan

This easy two-row repeat crochet cardigan pattern uses a breathable yarn making it ideal for year-round wear. With options to customize the length and sleeves, you have the freedom to tailor the double knit cardigan pattern to your personal style and preference, creating a garment that fits you perfectly.

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33. Crochet Pattern Chunky Button Cardigan Simple Textured

The Twilight Cardigan is a modern take on a fall staple – the button-down cardigan. Simple stitches and chunky yarn combine to make a textured v-neck cardigan that will keep you warm from the crisp autumn winds. Designed as a cropped cardigan, you'll be surprised at how quickly this pattern works up and there are also instructions to customise length.

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34. Crochet Cardigan Pattern Plus Size Cardigan

If you're looking for a lightweight crochet cardigan pattern that shifts through texture and colour, the Lunara Cardigan might be your next favourite make. All about texture and shape, this crochet short sleeve cardigan pattern is designed for warmer days – easy to wear, easy to style, and fun to crochet.

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35. Crochet Mesh Cardigan Tie Front Crochet Shrug Lace

Create a beautiful lightweight layer with this Crochet Mesh Tie-Front Cardigan Pattern. Designed with an airy open mesh texture, relaxed oversized fit, and elegant tie-front closure, this cardigan is perfect for spring, summer, beachwear, layering, and everyday casual outfits. The breathable mesh stitch creates a soft drape and modern minimalist look while.

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36. Minimalist Oatmeal Cardigan Crochet Guide Made to Measure

Create a simple, relaxed oatmeal crochet cardigan with this made-to-measure PDF guide. This guide walks you through planning, measuring, crocheting, assembling, and finishing a minimalist cardigan with a textured body, ribbed cuffs, ribbed hem, button band, wooden buttons, and an easy, everyday fit.

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37. Solea Shell Stitch Cardigan Summer Crochet Cardigan

This Solea cardigan PDF crochet pattern features an open-weave shell-stitch texture. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, without sewing separate pieces together.

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38. Crochet Cardigan Pattern Shell Stitch Sweater

Solea Shell Stitch Cardigan Crochet Pattern Make your own delicate and stylish crochet cardigan with the Solea Shell Stitch Cardigan Pattern. Designed with a beautiful shell stitch texture, scalloped edges, and a lightweight feel, this pattern is perfect for crocheters who love creating elegant handmade clothing.

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39. Granny Square Cardigan Crochet

A PDF crochet cardigan pattern with step-by-step instructions using classic granny squares.

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40. Crochet Cable Stitch Cardigan Pattern: Everyday Style

The crochet Everyday Cable Cardigan is a great cardigan with a classical look. The cardigan is slightly cropped, but there's size adjustments included on how to adjust the length. Finally, this is a great introduction to crocheting cables, as the pattern otherwise is has basic crochet stitches & just 1 row of increases.

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