The Crochet Cabot Trail Cardigan crochet pattern is crocheted in one piece flat with limited seaming. The lace stitch crochet cardigan features a cluster lace stitch pattern. It’s the perfect transitional piece for moderate temperatures and perfect for layering. It’s a loose fit with full-length sleeves. The elegant lace crochet stitch works up beautifully in a 2-row repeat. YouTube video tutorial included. Keep scrolling for the free crochet pattern.
Where to purchase the beautifully designed AD-FREE pdf digital download
Crochet Cardigan How-To
The crochet stitches used to crochet the Crochet Cabot Trail Cardigan include the single crochet, double crochet, chains and the 3 dc cluster crochet stitches. These crochet stitches combined create a beautiful lace stitch pattern. The crochet lace stitch is an easy 2-row repeat, with the help of the video tutorial you can easily catch on to crocheting this stitch. The fit is oversized with loose-fitting sleeves that can easily be adjusted to any length. Also, customize the bodice to any length. The entire lace stitch cardigan is crocheted in one piece making it the perfect crochet top design for beginners.
How to Style
This easy crochet lace stitch cardigan pattern looks great with a variety of outfits! I’ve coordinated it with a fresh white tank top and jeans but it could also be paired with a dress, skirt, leggings or jean shorts.
The Crochet Cabot Trail Cardigan crochet pattern is written in Standard American terms and includes sizes XS – 5X. The schematic, stitch chart and detailed pictures are included in the written PDF.
.
You might also love the Reel Deal Summer Bag Free crochet pattern
Crochet Hook
This Crochet Cabot Trail Cardigan pattern calls for a US 6/G (4mm) and a US 7/G+ (4.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
To prevent hand pain I crochet with Furls Crochet Hooks. I can spend hours crocheting with these hooks. For the Cabot Trail Cardigan, I used the Furls Streamline Taurus Hooks. You can purchase them HERE with code MJS15 for 15% off
The Yarn
Knit Picks/WeCrochet Cotlin DK Weight– 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30%
Linen (123 yds/50g) Shown in Surf
Crochet Cardigan Yarn Substitutes
Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton
Crochet Cabot Trail Cardigan Crochet Pattern – Crochet Top How to
Get the PDF on RAVELRY, ETSY, Lovecrafts or the Digital interactive pattern on Ribblr in Spanish and English
Yarn Requirements Crochet a Cardigan:
Knit Picks/WeCrochet Cotlin DK Weight– 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30%
Linen (123 yds/50g) Shown in Surf
Size Chart
Crochet Hook Requirements:
US 7/G+ (4.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
use code MJS15 for 15% off Furls Hooks (the smaller sizes are breakable! Make sure not to drop them)
Additional Supplies:
Gauge:
17.25 sts and 8.25 rows = 4″ blocked in lace pattern with 4.5mm hook
10 sts and 9 rows = 2″ blocked in sc blo with 4mm hook
Crochet Video:
Watch how to crochet a cardigan on YouTube
Crochet Top Construction
The Crochet Cabot Trail Cardigan is worked in one piece flat starting at the back band and finishing with the front panels. The sleeve cuffs and collar ribbing are then added. The smaller hook is used for the ribbing and a larger hook for the lace stitch. The pattern is written for the smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes. Step by step video tutorial is provided on our YouTube channel for size sm/med.
Special Crochet Stitches
3 Dc Cluster Stitch – Yo (yarn over), go through indicated stitch and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, *yo, going through the same st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops; rep from *[1 more time], yo, pull through all 4 loops on the hook.
Crochet Schematic – Included in PDF
Crochet Stitch Chart – Included in PDF
The PDF pattern includes body measuring instructions and customization tips as well as the stitch chart.
Crochet Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Cluster – 3 dc cluster – see special stitches
Dc – Double Crochet
Pm – Place Marker
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk(d) – Skip(ped)
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – Work step in brackets number of times indicated
Copyright
This pattern is the sole property of MJ’s Off the Hook Designs. This pattern is copyright protected and cannot be copied or reproduced in any way. You are welcome to sell your finished items from this pattern. I require a reference or link for my design. My photos are copyright protected and are not to be used to sell your items.
Crochet a Cardigan Notes
The cardigan is worked in one piece Flat from the bottom up, starting at the back. The bands and edging are worked with a 4mm hook and the body with a 4.5mm hook. A chain is worked out from each side of the body for the sleeves. The sleeves and body are worked as one piece. The neck opening is marked, next half of the sleeve is worked with each front panel. Fasten off once the sleeve is at the correct width. The front body is marked, then worked, finishing with the band. Block and seam to finish. The pattern is written for the smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses ( ). A step-by-step video tutorial is provided on our YouTube channel for size small/medium.
To Unlock Exclusive Subscriber content click the Box below! Grow will pop up so you can subscribe to my Blog. Enter your email and create a password. Every time you see Exclusive Content on my Blog, log in to your account!
Crochet Stitch Pattern
Worked in multiples of 6 plus 1- refer to the chart and video. Proceed to the back to begin the pattern.
Swatch Ch 24
Row 1 (RS): With larger hook, work 1 sc in 8th ch from hook (counts as dc, ch 2), ch 1, sk ch, work 1 sc in next ch, *ch 5, sk 3 chs, work 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, sk ch, work 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across until 2 chs remain, ch 2, sk ch, work 1 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 sc in first st, ch 3, sk sc, work 1 cluster in ch-1 sp, *ch 3, sk sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5, ch 3, sk sc, work 1 cluster in ch-1 sp; rep from * across, end with ch 3, sk sc, work 1 sc in turning ch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 5 (included as dc, ch 2 here and throughout), work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc in the first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 2, work 1 dc in last sc, turn.
Rep Row 2 & 3 for pattern.
Back
XS (S/M, L, XL, 2X/3X, 4X, 5X)
Band
Row 1: With the smaller hook, ch 11, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—10 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Rows 3-79 (91, 103, 115, 127, 139, 151): Rep Row 2. After the final Row, turn and change to the larger hook.
With the larger hook, ch 1 and work sc sts evenly along the length of the band (1 st per row)—79 (91, 103, 115, 127, 139, 151) sts.
Body
Stitch Pattern begins
Row 1 (RS): With larger hook, ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), sk first 2 sts, work 1 sc in next st, ch 1, sk st, work 1 sc in next st, *ch 5, sk 3 sts, work 1 sc in next st, ch 1, sk st, work 1 sc in next st; rep from * across until 2 sts remain, ch 2, sk st, work 1 dc in last st, turn—13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) ch-1 sps.
Rows 2 – 44: Rep Stitch Pattern Rows 2 & 3, Rep Row 2 [1 more time]. Ending on WS with—13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) clusters. Leave working loop for back right sleeve.
Sleeves:
Notes: The pattern is written for sleeve 15″ in length. To adjust the sleeve length reduce or increase the chain by 6 sts (approx 1.5″).
Back Left Sleeve:
With RS facing and separate ball of yarn, join to top left side of work with a sl st, ch 60 and fasten off (this sets up the left sleeve for lace stitch pattern).
Back Right Sleeve:
Join back onto the working yarn loop top right. Chain 65 and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1 (RS):
Work 1 sc in the 8th ch from hook (counts as dc, ch 2), ch 1, sk ch, work 1 sc in next ch, *ch 5, sk 3 chs, work 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, sk ch, work 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across until 1 ch remains, ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc in the first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next
sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, ch 5, sk last 2 sts, sk first ch, work 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, sk ch, work 1 sc in next ch, *ch 5, sk 3 chs, work 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, sk ch, work 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across until 2 chs remain, ch 2, sk ch, work 1 dc in last ch, turn—33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45) ch-1 sps.
Rows 2 – 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) Rep Stitch Pattern Row 2 & 3 [6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) times]. Rep Row 2 [1 more time]. Ending on WS. Don’t fasten off. Ending with—33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45) clusters.
Mark Neck Opening:
With RS facing, from outside sleeve count over 16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) clusters, pm in the cluster. Rep for the left and right sides. Work is separated at this point. Work Front Right side then work Front Left. The neck opening should measure approximately 4″ and should be 3 cluster sts.
Front Right Sleeve:
Row 1 (RS): With working yarn, ch 5, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc in the first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 2, work 1 dc in last sc, before marker (leave remaining sts unworked), turn—15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) ch-1 sps.
Rows 2 – 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) Rep Stitch Pattern Rows 2 & 3 [6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) times]. Rep Row 2 [1 more time]. Ending on WS. Fasten off. Ending with—15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) clusters.
Mark Front Panel:
With RS facing, from outside sleeve count over 10 clusters, place marker in next sc.
Right Front Panel:
Row 1 (RS): In marked sc join yarn with a sl st, ch 5, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 2, work 1 dc in last sc, turn—5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ch-1 sps.
Rows 2 – 44: Rep Stitch Pattern Rows 2 & 3, Rep Row 2 [1 more time]. Ending on WS with—5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) clusters.
Band
The band is joined as you go to the panel edge.
Setup Base Row: Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st, work 2 sc in ch-3 sp, work 1 sc in the cluster, work 2 sc in ch-3 sp, *work 1 sc in sc, work 2 sc in ch-3 sp, work 1 sc in the cluster, work 2 sc in ch-3 sp; rep from * across, end with 1 sc in last st, turn—31 (37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 67) sts.
Row 1:
With smaller hook, ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the panel edge, sl st in next 2 sts (base row), turn—10 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (base row), turn—10 sts.
Rows 4- 30 (36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66): Rep Row 2 & 3, ending on row 2. The last Row fasten off and weave in tails.
Front Left Sleeve:
Row 1 (RS): Join yarn in first sc to the left of the marker, ch 5, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc in the first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 2, work 1 dc in last sc, turn—15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) ch-1 sps.
Rows 2-14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26): Rep Stitch Pattern Rows 2 & 3 [6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) times]. Rep Row 2 [1 more time] Ending on WS. Don’t Fasten off. Ending with—15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) clusters.
Mark Front Panel:
With RS facing, from outside sleeve count over 10 clusters, place marker in next sc.
Left Front Panel:
Row 1 (RS): With working yarn, ch 5, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, ch 1, sk cluster, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 2, work 1 dc in marked sc, turn—5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ch-1 sps.
Rows 2 – 44: Rep Stitch Pattern Rows 2 & 3, Rep Row 2 [1 more time]. Ending on WS. Ending with—5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) clusters. Change to the smaller hook.
Band
Work the same as Right Front Band.
Sleeve Cuff:
Repeat for left and right sleeves.
Sleeve Edge: With RS facing and the larger hook join yarn to the edge of sleeve, ch 1, work 1 sc per row across, turn 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) sts. Change to the smaller hook.
Band
The band is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.
Row 1:
With smaller hook, ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—10 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—10 sts.
Rows 4- 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52): Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. After the last row fasten off with a long tail for seaming.
Edging:
Row 1: With the smaller hook join yarn to front right panel edge with a sl st, ch 1, work 1 sc evenly across the band and front right panel, (approx 2 sts per row), sc across the neck opening (2 sc in ch-3 sp, 1 sc in each st), sc evenly across the front left panel and band. Make sure to have the same number of sts on each side.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn. The last row fasten off and weave in tails.
Blocking:
Wet the entire 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 the garment in a towel to press out the excess water. Lay the garment out on blocking mats and pin it to the schematic measurements. Allow the garment to dry thoroughly.
Seaming:
Repeat for the Left and Right Sides.
Fold garment RS facing, lining up sides and sleeves (make sure the lace pattern is lined up). With yarn needle and yarn, whip stitch sleeve and sides together. Weave in ends.
Product Links
For more crochet patterns by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs see our Ravelry, Etsy, LoveCrafts, WeCrochet or Ribblr Shop. Check out our Facebook and Instagram for daily inspiration!
*This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you!
