Crossover wrap cardigan free crochet pattern

Crossover Wrap Cardigan free crochet pattern. The Sandy Sea Shells Wrap Cardigan is a feminine and unique crochet crossover sweater design. The back and front panels are crocheted in one piece in a simple double crochet pattern. The lacy sleeves are worked separately and seamed to the body. Working the sleeves separately allows the width and length to be easily customized. The pattern includes a step-by-step tutorial for size medium on YouTube. Keep scrolling for the free crochet pattern

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Project Overview

The Crossover Wrap Cardigan is a feminine and unique sweater design. The back and front panels are crocheted in one piece using a simple double crochet pattern, while the lacy sleeves are worked separately and seamed to the body for easy customization of width and length. The pattern includes a step by step YouTube tutorial for size medium.

Skill level: Intermediate

Sizes: XS-5XL

Yarn Weight: Sport Weight #2

Yarn: Galileo Sport Weight Yarn #2

Hook Sizes: US 6/G (4mm), US 7/G+ (4.5mm)

Construction: Worked in one piece flat, starting at the back and finishing with the front panels

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/zoMnIn5vJRE

How to Crochet the Crossover Wrap Cardigan

The crochet stitches used to crochet the Sandy Sea Shells Wrap Cardi include the Double Crochet crochet (dc) and the single crochet (sc) stitches. These crochet stitches are beginner-friendly and work up quickly. The double crochet stitches are crocheted into the spaces rather than the stitch to give the body a unique texture. The sleeves use a combination of these two crochet stitches as well as chains to create the beautiful shell stitch lace pattern. The crochet cardigan pattern includes women’s sizing from XS-5X. Sizing is based on women’s standard sizing index with no ease to a 2″ positive ease. The Crossover Wrap Cardigan PDF pattern includes customization tips.

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Crochet Cardigan Construction

The Cardigan body is worked in one piece flat, starting at the back and finishing with the front panels. The front panels are increased to create the triangular crossover. Ties are added to secure the panels at the back. The sleeves are worked separately and seamed to the body. 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 medium.

crossover wrap cardigan free crochet pattern

The crochet crossover wrap cardigan pattern is written in Standard American terms and includes sizes XS – 5X. The schematic, stitch chart and detailed pictures are included in the beautifully designed written PDF.

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Crochet Hook

The Sandy Sea Shells Wrap Cardi pattern calls for a

US 6/G (4mm)

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 Crossover Wrap Cardigan, I used the Furls Streamline Aries Hooks (the resin hooks are breakable so make sure not to drop them) the metal streamlines are fabulous and more durable; they should be back in stock soon. You can purchase them HERE with code MJS15 for 15% off.

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Sandy Sea Shells Wrap Cardi Yarn

I crochet the easy how-to crochet crossover wrap cardigan pattern in

Galileo Sport Weight Yarn #2 50% Merino Wool, 50% Viscose from Bamboo (131yds/50g) – Shown in Apollo. This is a brand NEW colour and reminds me of a beautiful light sandy beach. Whatever colour you decide on, they are all beautiful!

Yarn Details

Galileo is a luscious luxury sport weight yarn that combines the lush softness of Merino wool with the brilliant lustre and strength of bamboo. This exquisite blend of luxurious fibres produces a yarn with wonderful elasticity and bounce, while the bamboo adds a lovely drape and a silky soft hand – a perfect fibre combination for those with sensitive skin as well as special baby projects. – WeCrochet

Skeins of yarn in different colors on a white background, suitable for knitting a crossover wrap cardigan.

Crochet Crossover Wrap Cardigan Substitutes

Heatherly Sport

Brava Sport

CotLin

Skeins of yarn in different colors on a white background, perfect for creating a crossover wrap cardigan. — Heatherly

A close up of several colorful balls of yarn. — Heatherly

Sandy Sea Shells Wrap Cardi Crochet Pattern –

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Yarn Requirements:

Galileo Sport Weight Yarn #2 50% Merino Wool, 50% Viscose from Bamboo (131yds/50g) – Shown in Apollo

Size Chart – Purchase the PDF for the sizing Chart HERE

Crochet Hook Requirements:

US 6/G (4mm)

US 7/G+ (4.5mm)

or size need to obtain gauge

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Additional Supplies:

Blocking Mats 24″x24″

Steamer

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Gauge:

14.25 sts and 10.75 rows equal to 4″ in dc pattern blocked with 4.5mm hook

16.25 sts and 8.75 rows equal to 4″ in lace pattern blocked with 4.5mm hook

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Special Crochet Stitches

Double Crochet Space (dcs): Work a double crochet as normal but instead of going through both loops of the stitch, crochet the dc in the space between the sts.

Crochet Schematic – Included in PDF

The PDF pattern includes body measuring instructions, customization tips as well as the schematic and stitch chart.

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Abbreviations

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Dcs – Double Crochet Space

Pm – Place Marker

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

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

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Crochet Crossover Wrap Cardigan Notes

The body is worked in one piece from the bottom up, starting at the back. A helpful tip is to place a stitch marker on the RS of your work.

Back

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

Band

Row 1 (RS): With the larger hook, ch 55 (61, 69, 75, 83, 89, 97, 105, 111), work 1 sc in the back hump of the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—54 (60, 68, 74, 82, 88, 96, 104, 110) sts.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 sc in each st across, turn—54 (60, 68, 74, 82, 88, 96, 104, 110) sts.

Body

Row 1 (RS): Ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 dc in each st across, turn—54 (60, 68, 74, 82, 88, 96, 104, 110) sts.

Row 2: Ch 2, dcs in each sp across, adding the last dcs between the last st and ch 2 sp, turn—54 (60, 68, 74, 82, 88, 96, 104, 110) sts.

Rows 3-34 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52): Rep Row 2, ending on the WS of work. Leave working loop.

Mark Neck Opening

The neck opening is 28 sts for all sizes. Left and Right side count over 13 (16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 34, 38, 41) sts, pm in the next st. The neck opening should measure approximately 7.75-8″.

Right Front Panel

Continue from the working loop.

Centre Row: Ch 2, dcs in each sp across to maker, turn—13 (16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 34, 38, 41) sts. Pm in ch 2 to mark the centre shoulder.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 2, 2 dcs in the first sp, dcs in each sp across, turn—14 (17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 39, 42) sts.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, dcs in each sp across to the last sp, 2 dcs in the last sp, turn—15 (18, 22, 25, 29, 32, 36, 40, 43) sts.

Rows 3-34 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52): Rep Row 1 and 2 ending with 47 (54, 60, 65, 71, 76, 82, 88, 93) sts.

Band

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn—47 (54, 60, 65, 71, 76, 82, 88, 93) sts.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across—47 (54, 60, 65, 71, 76, 82, 88, 93) sts. Leave the working loop for tie and edging.

Left Front Panel

Leave neck opening unworked, join yarn in the first sp to the left of the marker.

Centre Row: Ch 2, dcs in each sp across, turn—13 (16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 34, 38, 41) sts. Pm in the last st to mark the centre shoulder.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 2, dcs in each sp across to the last sp, 2 dcs in the last sp, turn—14 (17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 39, 42) sts.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, 2 dcs in the first sp, dcs in each sp across, turn—15 (18, 22, 25, 29, 32, 36, 40, 43) sts.

Rows 3-34 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52):

Rep Row 1 and 2 ending with 47 (54, 60, 65, 71, 76, 82, 88, 93) sts.

Band

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across—47 (54, 60, 65, 71, 76, 82, 88, 93) sts. Fasten off and weave in tails. The last row is to be completed with edging.

Edging/Ties

Join back into the working loop from the right front panel band with the larger hook.

Right Tie

Ch 91 (96, 101, 106, 111, 116, 121, 126, 131), work 1 sc in the back hump of the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Edging – Change to the smaller hook

Work up the right front panel, 1 sc in each sc row, 2 sc per dc row across, work 1 sc in the corner of the neck, 1 sc per st across neck (28 sts), 1 sc at the neck corner, work down the left panel, 2 sc per dc st, 1 sc in the last sc row.

Left Tie – Change to the larger hook

Ch 91 (96, 101, 106, 111, 116, 121, 126, 131), work 1 sc in the back hump of the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, work 1 sc in each st across the front panel completing the final row of the band. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Sleeves – Make 2

Sleeve length is 18″ for a shorter or longer sleeve; add more or fewer rows. End on row 2 or row 4.

The stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 8 plus 2.

Setup row (RS): Ch 42 (50, 58, 65, 65, 73, 81, 89, 89), 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, *ch 2, sk next 3 chs, 5 dc in the next ch (shell made), ch 2, sk next 3 chs, 1 sc in the next ch; rep from * across, turn—5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11) shells.

Row 1 (WS):

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), sk first sc, * 1 dc in the next dc, ch 2, sk dc, (1dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next dc, ch 2, sk dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, sk sc; rep from * across, 1 dc in last sc, turn.

Row 2:

Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the first ch-1 sp, * ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, 1 sc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, ending with 2 dc in the last ch-1 sp, 1 dc in the top of the turning ch, turn.

Row 3:

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), 1 dc in the first dc, ch 2, sk next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next sc, * 1 dc in the first dc of shell, ch 2**, sk next dc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in the next dc, ch 2, sk the next dc, 1 dc in the last dc of the shell, ch 1, sk next sc; rep from across, ending the last rep at **, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the top of the turning ch, turn.

Row 4:

Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, 1 sc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk the next ch-2 sp, 5 dc in the next ch-1 sp; rep from * across to the last 2 sps, ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, 1 sc in the last ch-1 sp, 1 sc in the turning ch, turn.

Rows 5-38: Rep Rows 1-4, ending on Row 2. Fasten off with a long tail for seaming the sides and sleeves.

Blocking

Steam – Option #1

Steam block sleeves and body to schematic measurements.

Wet Block – Option #2

Wet the entire garment in lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap or woolwash. Allow soaking for around 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

Sleeves to the Body

Repeat for the left and right sleeves.

Mark the sleeve width on the body. Sleeve width for each size is 10 (12, 14, 16, 16, 18, 20, 22, 22)”. From the shoulder marker, left and right measure over 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11)”, pm. With RS facing, seam the sleeves to the body with a whip stitch. Use the markers as a guide so that the sleeves are seamed to the correct width. Make sure the sleeve is stretched when seaming. Weave in ends

Sides and Sleeves

Repeat for the Left and Right Sides.

Fold the RS facing, lining up the sides and sleeves (ensure the lace pattern is lined up correctly). With yarn needle and yarn, whip stitch sleeve and side together. Weave in ends.

How to Wear

Cross over the front panels and tie strings to the back of the sweater. You may also wear the cardigan open for a casual and flowy look. Wear it with jeans or dress it up with a skirt.

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