Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Crochet Cardigan

Embrace the cozy elegance of autumn with the Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Crochet Cardigan! This beautifully designed crochet pattern offers a seamless, top-down construction that perfectly showcases your crochet skills while providing comfort and style. Whether you prefer the longer, flowing version or a shorter hip-length design, this cardigan is versatile enough to suit any wardrobe.

The bottom of the cardigan and the sleeves feature a stunning mosaic pattern created using the innovative inset technique. This technique eliminates the hassle of weaving in tails, allowing for a clean, professional finish that beautifully showcases the intricate design.

The mosaic elements come to life with striking gradient hues from the Prism yarn, adding a vibrant pop of colour that captivates the eye and elevates your fall attire. You can choose to add buttons for a classic touch or leave it open for a relaxed look—either way, you’ll have a chic cardigan that’s perfect for any occasion.

We’ve included a step-by-step video on our YouTube channel, guiding you through each part of the process. Join us as you create your very own Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Cardigan, a staple piece that will bring charm and warmth to your autumn wardrobe!

Mosaic Crochet Cardigan

I’m beyond excited to finally introduce this stunning mosaic crochet cardigan! I’ve teamed up with my talented designer friends, Briana K and HanJan Crochet, to bring you an incredible mosaic collection for fall.

This top-down cardigan is truly one-of-a-kind, and I hope you love its beauty and simplicity as much as I do!

Is Mosaic Crochet Easy?

Mosaic crochet is generally considered an intermediate skill, but with a bit of dedication, anyone can master it!

The mosaic design in this cardigan is fairly simple, making it a great introduction to the technique. Start by making a swatch using the provided directions, and give it a try! Since the cardigan is worked from the top down, it’s perfect for an advanced beginner looking to challenge themselves and elevate their skills.

Yarn Requirements

Mary Maxim Prism(CDN)& Mellowspun(CDN)

DK Weight #3,

290yds/100g, & 284yds/100g,

100% Acrylic Shown in, Autumn Mist/Sand and Sunset/Black

*See the size chart for yardage

Size Chart For The Mosaic Crochet Cardigan

XS-M Oversized Fit with 4.25-6.25″ Positive Ease and L-XL sizes Close to Classic Fit with 0.25-2.5″ inches of Positive Ease. Choose the size based on the preferred Finished Measurement. For length reference, the model is 5 feet 6 inches tall. The Long Cardigan is a medium size, and the short cardigan shown is a small size.

It’s always better to have a little extra yarn on hand than to run out halfway through your project. Happy crocheting!

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Mosaic Crochet Cardigan Measurements

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Bust Circ.: 35 (39.75, 42.25, 44.5, 48, 51.5, 55, 58.5, 62.25)” (includes 4″ collar)

Yoke: 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)”

Underarm to Hem/Hip: 14.75 (14.75, 14.75, 14.75, 14.75, 14.75, 15.25, 15.25, 15.25)” Includes Band

Underarm to Hem/Duster: 24.5″ Includes Band

Arm Length: 17.5″ Includes cuff

Arm Circ.: 12.25 (13.75, 15, 16.5, 18, 19.25, 20.75, 22.25, 23.5)”

A schematic drawing is included in the AD-Free PDF.

Skill Level

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

Body Mosaic: 18 sts and 18 rows equal to 4″ in mosaic pattern with 5mm hook

Body Hdc: 18 sts and 12 rows equal to 4″ in hdc with 4mm hook

Ribbing: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 4mm hook

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Prism

Colorfusion (CDN) – 325 yards/100g

Lion Brand Mandala – 590 yds/150g

King Cole Riot DK – 322yDS/100g

Swish Pops– 246 yds/100g

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Mellowspun

Bernat softee baby (CDN) – 395 yards/141g

Premier Anti-Pilling Yarn (CDN) – 590 yds/150g

Premier Basix DK (CDN) – 306 yds/100g

Brava Recycle– 309 yds/100g

Crochet Hooks Required

US G/6 (4mm)

US H/8 (5mm)

(Cdn site)

Hook Tray

Materials

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Stitch Markers

Blocking Pins

4-6 Blocking Mats 24″x24″

Woolwash

35mm Wooden Buttons

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Flo – Front Loop Only

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Hdc2tog – Half Double Crochet Decrease

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

V-St – hdc, ch 2, hdc in the same st

WS- Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

Special Stitches

Mdc – Mosaic Double Crochet – A drop down dc is worked as a double crochet that is worked into the skipped st 3 rows below. It is indicated by an X on the chart. This stitch is worked on the RS of the garment. To prevent loose chains on the WS of work, you can anchor them by working the dc st around the chains. See the video for a demonstration.

Hdc2tog – Half Double Crochet 2 together – Yarn Over (YO), insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 5 loops on the hook.

Sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 together – Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 3 loops on the hook.

V-st in v-st: Work (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 sp of v-st in the previous row.

Construction

The Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Cardigan crochet pattern features a top-down construction, allowing you to work seamlessly in rows until you achieve your desired yoke size. Once you’ve reached this stage, you’ll separate the sleeves from the body, continuing to work the body in rows until you reach your preferred hip or duster length. Next, you’ll incorporate the beautiful mosaic pattern, finishing off with a cozy ribbed band and collar.

After completing the body, you’ll join back onto the sleeve openings and crochet the sleeves in the round, following the specified decrease pattern. Each sleeve is finished with the stunning mosaic detail and a ribbed cuff.

Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Crochet Cardigan

FAQ & Terms

Rows 4-132 (152, 162, 172, 187, 202, 217, 232, 247):

Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Collar

You can work either a sl st or sc for the setup row. See the video for a demonstration.

Setup Row (RS):

With RS facing and smaller hook, put a slip knot on the hook, and join yarn to the bottom corner of the right front panel. Evenly sp sc sts around the front right, neck and left side working 1 sc per mosaic row and 3 sc per 2 hdc rows or 1 sc per st. Fasten off and join back to front right. If you work the edge in sl sts work the base row next. If you worked sc sts proceed to the ribbing.

Base Row:

Put a slip knot on the hook, at front right work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, fasten off and weave in tails.

Join-As-You-Go Ribbing

Put a slip knot on the hook and join to front right edge with a sl st. Repeat Band Rows 1-3 by working a ch of 11 for a total of 10 sts, repeating Rows 2-3 around the collar. Fasten off and weave in ends. For buttonholes see the following directions.

Mark Buttonholes

With RS facing at front right side, count 4 sts from the bottom edge, pm in 5th st, *count 13 sts, pm in 14th st; rep from *making as many buttonholes as desired. The sample is made with 5 buttonholes for hip length cardigan.

Buttonhole Row:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo 4 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in blo last 4 sts.

Next Row:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo 4 sts, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in blo last 4 sts. As you are working the collar rows and come to a place marker, use these two rows in place to create the buttonhole. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.

Sleeves (Left & Right)

Round 1 (RS):

Put a slip knot on the smaller hook (leave a long tail); at the underarm, work a sl st in the first V st (to the right), sl st in next V st (to the left), sl st in next st, ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in the first hdc to join, TURN—52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 94, 100) sts. Use the starting tail to stitch closed the hole under the arm.

Rounds 2-4:

Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in the first hdc to join, turn—52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 94, 100) sts.

Round 5 (decr.):

Ch 2, 1 hdc in first st, hdc2tog across the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each st around to last 3 sts, hdc2tog across the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in last st, turn—50 (56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98) sts.

Rounds 6-34:

Rep Rounds 2-5, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) times. Sizes

XS (-, M, -, XL, -, 3X, -, 5X) Rep Rounds 1-5 one more time omitting the last decrease. Continue working non-decrease rounds until you reach 34 rounds ending with—45 (50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85) sts. Work more or fewer rounds to change the sleeve length. The mosaic pattern and cuff will add an additional 6.5″ to the sleeve length.

Mosaic Pattern

Rounds 1-2:

With B and smaller hook, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—45 (50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85) sts.

Rounds 3-4:

With A, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—45 (50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85) sts.

Rounds 5-8:

Rep Rows 1-4.

Rounds 9-10:

Rep Row 1-2.

Rounds 11-12:

With A, ch 1, *sc in first st, ch 3, sk 3 sts, 1 sc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join, turn.

Round 13:

With B, ch 1, *ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 mdc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st; rep from * around, sl st in first ch to join.

Round 14:

With B, ch 1, *ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st; rep from * around, sl st in first ch to join.

Round 15:

With A, ch 1, *1 mdc in first st, 1 sc next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next st, 1 mdc next st; rep from * around, sl st in first mdc to join.

Round 16:

With A, ch 1, *1 sc in first 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join.

Round 17:

With B, ch 1, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 mdc next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first ch to join.

Round 18:

With B, ch 1, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first ch to join.

Round 19:

With A, ch 1, *1 mdc in first 2 sts, sc in next st, 1 mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first mdc to join.

Round 20:

With A, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, sizes M, 2X and 5X sc2tog across last 2 sts, sl st in first sc to join.

Round 21:

With A, *1 sc in first st, 1 sc2tog across next 2 sts; rep from * around, sizes S, XL, and, 4X end with 2 sc—30 (34, 36, 40, 44, 46, 50, 54, 56) sts.

Cuff:

The cuff is joined as you go to Round 21.

Row 1:

Ch 13, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the edge, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—12 sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—12 sts.

Rep Row 2 & 3 for each st around the cuff. With RS facing, sl st the cuff together. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Blocking

Wet the garment in lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap or woolwash. Allow soaking for around 25-30 min. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Wrap in a towel to press out the excess water. Lay

the garment out on blocking mats and pin it to the measurements. Allow to dry thoroughly.

Washing Instructions

Handwashing is highly recommended to clean your cardigan. Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics. Gently immerse the garment and agitate it softly to cleanse. Avoid excessive squeezing or wringing to prevent stretching or misshaping. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Drying

After washing, gently remove excess water without wringing the garment. Lay it flat on a clean, absorbent towel, arranging it into shape. Roll up the towel and gently press to remove more moisture. Then, let the garment air dry, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources that could cause fading or shrinking.

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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on October 23rd, 2024.

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