40 Summer Cardigan Crochet Patterns to Keep You Cool and Layered

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. Crochet Cardigan Pattern Lightweight Summer Cardigan

This easy crochet pattern features short sleeves, a relaxed fit, and simple one-piece construction with no shaping, making it perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The filet crochet stitch and treble mesh creates a breathable, modern texture that's ideal for layering over your favourite summer outfits.

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2. Summer cardigan crochet pattern. All sizes

This all-size beginner PDF pattern makes an adjustable summer cardigan. Row-by-row instructions and stitch counts support changing the length.

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3. Crochet Summer Cardigan

The Seafoam Cardigan PDF pattern and video tutorial make a lightweight summer layer from two crocheted rectangles. It is suitable for beginners making a first garment.

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4. Crochet Kimono Pattern Crochet Summer Cardigan

The Seafoam Cardigan PDF pattern and video tutorial make a lightweight summer layer from two crocheted rectangles. It is suitable for beginners making a first garment.

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5. Easy Crochet Mid Summer Cardigan

This easy crochet pattern makes a lightweight Mid Summer Cardigan and suits beginners as well as experienced crocheters.

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6. Crochet Pattern / Tessa Summer Cardigan / crochet

This cardigan is the perfect summer project for you. The construction is very simple but unique, only two panels worked with minimal sewing. Great for beginners as the pattern uses basic stitches: half double crochet, double crochet, front post/back post double crochet.

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7. 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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8. Crochet Summer Cardigan

This simple summer cardigan is super easy to make, making it the perfect project for beginners and beyond, or those who are just venturing into garments. This pattern is made with 5 panels and easy seaming.

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9. Summer Crochet cardigan

The Ariel boho crochet summer cardigan is an easy light and airy summer cardigan. Made out of 2 simple rectangles, it is perfect for beginners. Although it's worked with sport weight yarn, the big hook and airy construction make it a quick make.

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10. Crochet summer cardigan

Get your hook ready, this simple pattern is soon to become a summer favorite. Made out of 2 simple rectangles, it is great for adventurous beginners. Although it's worked with sportweight yarn, the airy construct.

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11. Crochet Summer Cardigan

Fun, beginner friendly crochet summer cardigan. It can be worn with any summer outfit. It can spice up a tank top and jeans or give you a little extra coverage and fashion at the beach or summer barbecue.

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12. Crochet Lace Cardigan

This loose oversized Diamond Cardigan pattern uses an easy eyelet stitch for a lightweight spring, summer, or fall layer.

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13. Summer Cardigan Crochet

This loose oversized Diamond Cardigan pattern uses an easy eyelet stitch for a lightweight spring, summer, or fall layer.

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14. Drift Tide Summer Cardigan Crochet Pattern (English Only)

Whether you are packing for a tropical getaway, taking a relaxing beach walk, or spending a sunny day out, this crochet cardigan is the ultimate summer accessory. Designed with a relaxed boho silhouette and a lightweight, beautifully textured stitch pattern, it perfectly balances effortless style with easy summer living.

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15. Crochet Summer Cardigan

Create your own beautiful Crochet Summer Cardigan with this easy-to-follow PDF crochet pattern. Featuring a lightweight lace design and relaxed boho style, this cardigan is perfect for warm-weather layering, beach vacations, festivals, and everyday wear. The airy mesh texture creates a stylish, comfortable piece you'll love wearing all summer long.

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16. Crochet Mesh Cardigan

This US-terms PDF pattern makes a breathable mesh cardigan from the bottom up, with separate sleeves and a double-crochet border.

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17. Crochet Kimono Pattern Crochet Summer Cardigan

A PDF crochet pattern for the Diamond Cardigan, a loose, oversized kimono-style layer with a diamond eyelet stitch that creates decorative openings. It can also be worn as a beach cover-up.

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18. Short Sleeve Crochet Cardigan Pattern & Video Tutorial/

This short-sleeve cardigan crochet pattern includes step-by-step written instructions and a full-length video tutorial. Treble-crochet sleeves accent the drunken-granny-stitch body.

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19. Crochet poncho wrap Easy shoulder wrap for women Summer

Crochet Poncho Wrap Pattern – Airy, Elegant & Perfect for Summer Introducing the Blue Poncho Wrap – a stunning open-stitch shoulder wrap with a breezy lace texture, elbow-length sleeves, and two beautiful mother-of-pearl buttons. Effortlessly chic layered over a tank top or sundress, this piece works for beach days, garden parties, or everyday style.

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20. Crochet Button Shirt

Create a stylish handmade summer wardrobe with this Crochet Button Shirt Pattern PDF. This easy-to-follow digital crochet tutorial teaches you how to crochet a lightweight button-up cardigan shirt that's perfect for warm weather, beach vacations, casual outfits, and everyday wear.

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21. Ellerie Kimono Pattern / Kimono Crochet Pattern / Spring

830 yards of a medium weight (4) yarn with a size L crochet hook (8 mm). Make it to your own personal style by changing up the length or the width. As seen in the photos, switching it up can produce a very different Ellerie Kimono.

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22. Crochet Mesh Top Pattern For Women Xs-5xl Summer Cardigan

Wrap yourself in effortless handmade style with this elegant Crochet Cardigan Pattern PDF. Designed with a beautiful openwork stitch and a timeless silhouette, this lightweight cardigan is perfect for layering over tanks, dresses, swimsuits, or your favorite everyday outfits.

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23. Crochet Cardigan Pattern Pink Summer Cardigan

Create your own beautiful Crochet Cardigan Pattern with this easy-to-follow Summer Crochet Cardigan PDF. Inspired by a delicate Handmade Pink Cardigan, this design features an elegant textured stitch pattern and a lightweight feel, making it ideal for warm weather layering.

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24. Summer Cardigan Crochet Pattern: Lacy Women's Top (s-3xl)

Summer Cardigan Crochet Pattern Crochet pattern for the Summer Cardigan, a lacy and quick cardigan to make. It's designed with cotton yarn, which makes it a good fit for the warmer season. It stitches up quickly and you'll be able to make it in just one week or less with crocheting a few hours each day.

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25. Aprilis Lace Crochet Shrug Pattern: Women's Summer

The Aprilis Lace Shrug crochet pattern is a great pattern for spring & summer. The shrug has a beautiful lace stitch pattern, uses a cool yarn for summer & works up quickly. Pattern contains: Gauge Pictures Sizing & measurements (inches & metric) Instructions & a bunch more details.

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26. Hairpin Lace Cardigan Crochet Pattern Lightweight Summer

Learn how to make a beautiful Hairpin Lace Crochet Short Sleeve with this easy crochet pattern. Perfect for layering that you can dress up or down. This pattern includes a video stitch tutorial.

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27. Crochet Cardigan V-Stitch Summer Cardigan

Bring your handmade wardrobe to life with this beautiful V-Stitch Crochet Cardigan Pattern PDF. This lightweight, airy lace cardigan is perfect for summer layering and is designed with a modern top-down construction for easy customization.

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28. Crochet Cardigan Pattern for women Lightweight. Crochet

Simple stitches and #2 yarn result in this super flowy, gorgeous drape. Includes pattern for matching scarf accessory. Use a #2, lightweight yarn for amazing, soft drape.

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29. Romy Cardi summer cardigan crochet

The loose stitch pattern means you won't overheat, but she'll keep the chill away when you need her. Made from a repetitive and mindful stitch repeat, she hooks up simply with minimal assembly.

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30. Crochet Pattern Magnolia Summer Cardigan Easy Crochet

You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy this pattern is. This pattern works up quickly with an hdc mesh stitch (detailed instructions included), which produces a beautiful texture and drape.

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31. Crochet Cardigan Cropped Cardigan Pattern Women Short

This PDF crochet pattern makes a lightweight, open-front cropped cardigan with V-stitch mesh.

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32. Crochet woman summer cardigan pattern. Vintage crochet

Crochet woman summer top pattern. Make to fit 32/34/36/38/40/42 inches bust.

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33. The Summer Path Cardigan Crochet

This Women's Summer Cardigan is perfect to add to your handmade wardrobe. It has a 2 row repeat for easy stitching. The open stitches are perfect for a warm weather piece.

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34. Crochet Summer Cardigan Pattern using a simple crochet

A crochet cardigan pattern with an open mesh stitch. A stitch multiple is included for customizing the size.

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35. Crochet Pattern X Crochet Summer Cardigan

Make a cute summer crochet cardigan for yourself and all the girls in the family. This pattern includes 8 sizes from Toddler to 5XL. PDF Pattern Includes – Traditional Written Pattern – Large Font (Size 13-14) – Most photos moved to the last page so they do not need to be printed with the pattern to save ink.

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36. Summer Crochet Cardigan Pattern Lightweight Sweater

This PDF tutorial provides step-by-step guidance for a lightweight textured summer cardigan with a relaxed fit for layering.

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37. Summer's End Cardigan Crochet

The free written pattern for this lightweight summer cardigan is here: The Summer's End Cardigan is the perfect piece to take you from hot summer days to cool mornings and evenings. This cardigan is short sleeved and, as written is hip length, with details for adding length provided in the pattern. The fit of this cardigan is loose.

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38. Boho Mandala Circle Vest Crochet

Boho Mandala Circle Vest – Crochet Pattern (Digital PDF) Add a touch of bohemian elegance to your wardrobe with this stunning Crochet Circle Vest. This intricate mandala-inspired design features beautiful lace details, making it the perfect lightweight layer for summer festivals, weddings, or casual beach days.

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39. Crochet Granny Square Top Pattern Boho Lace Vest

Create a stylish handmade wardrobe piece with this Crochet Granny Square Top Pattern PDF. This elegant design combines classic granny squares with airy lace details to create a versatile boho-inspired vest, lightweight cardigan, or crochet blouse perfect for warm-weather layering.

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40. Summer Rainbow Crochet Cardigan

Create your own stunning handmade summer cardigan with this beautiful crochet PDF pattern. Featuring an airy mesh lace design, rainbow-inspired pastel stripes, long sleeves, and a feminine tie-front closure, this cardigan is perfect for spring and summer styling.

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