The everyday Striped Cardigan will become one of your favourites! With its lightweight feel and beautiful stitch pattern, you are sure to love this cardigan.
Stay cozy and trendy in our Everyday Striped Cardigan. Herringbone double crochet stitch is used to create an arrow-like effect. Featuring set-in pockets and a cozy ribbed collar. Designed in WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Superwash Wool. Step-by-step video tutorial included.
Below you will find everything you need to crochet the Everyday Striped Cardigan, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you like this Free Crochet Cardigan pattern, please share!
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Everyday Striped Cardigan
The Everyday Striped Cardigan is a great intermediate pattern design. If you are familiar with the herringbone double crochet and crochet garments, you could take on this project with the help of my crochet video tutorial down below!
The mattress stitch is used for seaming the sides and sleeves. It’s a perfect finish that hides seaming yarn. Watch the video tutorial for a step by step demonstration.
Why Crochet a Cardigan
A cardigan is probably one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you could own.
Crocheting a cardigan is a great way to customize your own style and create a one-of-a-kind piece of clothing. Not only that, but it can be incredibly rewarding to craft something with your own hands. Crocheting your own garments gives you the freedom to choose the materials and colours so that you can make something completely unique to you and your style. Plus, it’s a great way to practice and hone your crochet skills.
Nothing says cozy like pockets! We’ve set the pockets inside the cardigan for a beautiful finish.
Crocheting is one of the best activities for calming down and de-stressing. It’s an incredibly rewarding hobby that can help you relax and find a sense of peace. Plus, when you finish your project, you have something beautiful to show for your efforts.
WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Superwash
I decided to use Wool of the Andes Superwash Wool. I picked this gorgeous yarn for its quality, durability and amazing range of colours. Even though it’s a worsted weight, the sweater comes out light with a beautiful drape. This yarn is washable and will stay looking new wear after wear. Read more about this yarn HERE
Yarn Requirements
Worsted Weight #4, 110 Yards, 50 Grams
Shown in (MC) White, (A) Orange, (B) Cobblestone Heather, (C) Semolina
Balls Needed
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
MC: 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11)
A: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4,)
B: 4 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7)
C: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3)
Yarn Substitutes
Yarn Inspiration
Wool of the Andes Superwash is a great affordable wool yarn. I have provided a list of substitutes for you if you want to use a different yarn. If you would like to use a 100% acrylic yarn, I would suggest Brava Worsted and Lion Brand Heartland as excellent affordable substitutes. Lion Brand Color Theory is a perfect match if you are looking for a premium acrylic yarn splurge. For those looking for wool options, Upcycle Alpaca Blend is a great, super soft, durable wool blend if you are looking to splurge. If you are after affordable wool, I would go with Swish Worsted superwash merino wool from WeCrochet.
Crochet Hooks Needed
or size needed to obtain gauge
Additional Supplies
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Removable Stitch Markers
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
The size Chart and Schematic are included in the PDF down below!
Gauge
13 sts and 9 rows equal to 4″ in hbdc with 5.5mm hook
8 sts and 10 Rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 5mm hook
Construction
The cardigan is worked from the bottom up in herringbone double crochet stitches. Each color block section is made up of 6 rows hbdc. When changing colours, work the last yarn over the last stitch with the next colour. The yarn is cut after each colour section. Crochet over ends as you go and weave back in the opposite direction to secure. The back is worked and continues to the front left panel. The neck opening is marked, and the yarn is joined back on to work for the front right panel. Sleeves are worked separately and then seamed to shoulders. Seam sides and sleeves with the mattress stitch. Join yarn to front right panel to work collar. Ch 2 is counted as a stitch throughout unless otherwise stated.
Video
Everyday Striped Cardigan
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial on how to crochet the Everyday Striped Cardigan.
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PATTERN
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Back:
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Row 1 (WS):
With MC and larger hook ch 59 (67, 75, 81, 87, 93, 101), work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts.
Row 2 (RS):
Ch 1 (not included as a st), work 1 sc in each st across, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts.
Row 3:
Ch 2 (included as a st here and throughout), work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts.
Rows 4-7:
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Last st change to A, cut MC.
Rows 8-13:
With A, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Last st change to MC, cut A.
Rows 14-19:
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Last st change to B, cut MC.
Rows 20-25:
With B, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Last st change to MC, cut B.
Rows 26-31:
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Last st change to C, cut MC.
Rows 32-37:
With C, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Last st change to MC, cut C.
Rows 38-43:
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Last st change to A, cut MC.
Rows 44-67:
Rep Rows 8-31. Last st change to C, cut MC.
Rows 68-70:
With C, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—58 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts. Ending on RS.
Front Left:
Mark Neck Opening:
Including ch 2 count over 20 (24, 28, 31, 34, 37, 41) sts, next st pm, including marked st count over 18 sts, pm.
Row 1 (WS):
With C, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next 19 (23, 27, 30, 33, 36, 40) sts, (to marker), turn—20 (24, 28, 31, 34, 37, 41) sts.
Row 2 (Incr.):
With C, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in first st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—21 (25, 29, 32, 35, 38, 42) sts.
Row 3:
With C, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—21 (25, 29, 32, 35, 38, 42) sts. Last st change to MC, cut C.
Row 4 (Incr.):
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in first st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—22 (26, 30, 33, 36, 39, 43) sts.
Row 5:
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—22 (26, 30, 33, 36, 39, 43) sts.
Rows 6-19:
Rep Row 4 & 5 [7 times], color pattern 4 rows MC, 6 Rows B, 4 Rows MC ending with—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts.
Rows 20-45:
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts. Color pattern as follows; 2 Rows MC, 6 Rows A, 6 Rows MC, 6 rows C, 6 Rows MC. Last Row change to B, cut MC.
Pocket opening
Row 46 (RS):
With B, ch 1 (included as a st), work 1 sc in next 6 (8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16) sts across, ch 15 (15, 15, 16, 15, 16, 16) (pocket opening), sk next 15 (15, 15, 16, 15, 16, 16) sts, work 1 sc in each st across, last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts (including chs).
Row 47:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in next 6 (8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16) sts across, work 1 sc in next 15 (15, 15, 16, 15, 16, 16) chs, work 1 sc in each st across, last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts.
Row 48:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts.
Row 49-53:
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts. Last row change to MC, cut B.
Rows 54-70:
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts. Color pattern as follows; 6 Rows MC, 6 Rows A, 5 Rows MC.
Rows 71-72:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts. After last row fasten off and weave in ends.
Front Right:
Row 1 (WS):
Leave neck opening unworked, With C join in st next to
marker, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next 19 (23, 27, 30, 33, 36, 40) sts, turn—20 (24, 28, 31, 34, 37, 41) sts.
Row 2 (Incr.):
With C, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work 2 hbdc in turning ch, turn—21 (25, 29, 32, 35, 38, 42) sts.
Row 3:
With C, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—21 (25, 29, 32, 35, 38, 42) sts. Last st change to MC, cut C.
Row 4 (Incr.):
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work 2 hbdc in turning ch, turn—22 (26, 30, 33, 36, 39, 43) sts.
Row 5:
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—22 (26, 30, 33, 36, 39, 43) sts.
Rows 6-19:
Rep Row 4 & 5 [7 times], color pattern as follows; 4 rows MC, 6 Rows B, 4 Rows MC ending with—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts.
Rows 20-45:
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—29 (33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 50) sts. Color pattern as follows; 2 Rows MC, 6 Rows A, 6 Rows MC, 6 rows C, 6 Rows MC.
Pocket opening
Work Row 46-72 the same as Front Left.
Pockets: Repeat for Front Left and Right
First side of Pocket
Row 1:
With B and larger hook, with RS facing join yarn into first skd st of pocket opening (joining to MC). Ch 1, work 1 sc in each skd st across, turn—15 (15, 15, 16, 15, 16, 16) sts.
Rows 2-14:
Ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 hdc in each st across, turn—15 (15, 15, 16, 15, 16, 16) sts. At the end of last row fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Second Side of Pocket
Row 1:
With B and larger hook, with RS facing join yarn into ch st of pocket opening (joining to B). Ch 1, work 1 sc in each ch st across, turn—15 (15, 15, 16, 15, 16, 16) sts. Rows 2-14: Ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 hdc in each st across, turn—15 (15, 15, 16, 15, 16, 16) sts. At the end of last row fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Push pocket pieces to WS of work. Sew side and bottom of pocket together. Weave in ends.
Sleeves:
Make 2
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Cuff:
Row 1:
With MC and smaller hook, ch 13, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—12 sts.
Rows 2-28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52):
Ch 1 (not included as a st), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts. Do not turn or fasten off after last row. Change to larger hook.
Body
Row 1 (WS):
With MC and larger hook, ch 1, work 1 sc in each row across long edge of ribbing, turn—28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) sts. Last st change to A, cut MC.
Row 2 (RS):
With A, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, turn—28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) sts.
Rows 3-6:
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) sts.
Row 7 (Incr.):
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in first st and in each st across, work 2 hbdc in turning ch, turn—30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts. Last st change to MC, cut A.
Rows 8-12:
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts.
Row 13 (Incr.):
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in first st and in each st across, work 2 hbdc in turning ch, turn—32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) sts. Last st change to B, cut MC.
Rows 14-31:
Rep Rows 8-13 [3 times], color pattern as follows; 6 Rows B, 6 Rows MC, 6 Rows C. Last st change to MC, cut C. Ending with—38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts.
Row 32:
With MC, ch 2, work 1 hbdc in next st and in each st across, work last st in turning ch, turn—38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts.
Row 33 (Incr.):
Ch 2, work 1 hbdc in first st and in each st across, work 2 hbdc in turning ch, turn—40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts.
Rows 34-37:
Rep Row 32—40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts. Last Row fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Seaming:
Repeat for Left and right Side
See video for detailed instruction
Sleeves to Shoulder
With removable stitch marker, pm in the centre of sleeve, line up to the centre of the shoulder. With RS facing, use the long tail attached to the sleeve and whip the stitch sleeve to the cardigan.
Sides and Sleeves
Lay pieces flat with RS facing. Line up the back panel to the side panel so that the stripes match up. With MC yarn, sew together using the mattress stitch. Begin at the bottom of the cardigan, working up the side to the sleeves ending at the cuff. Weave in ends.
Finishing:
Bottom Edge
With MC and larger hook, RS facing join yarn to front left corner with a sl st. Work 1 sc in each st across front left, back and front right. last st fasten off and weave in ends.
Collar:
The video demonstrates working in B for a single crochet edge. For a cleaner edge work, single crochet in each colour, changing colour per striped colour pattern.
Row 1:
With B and smaller hook, RS facing join yarn to front right corner with a sl st. Ch 1, work sc sts evenly up the right side (9 sts per color section), neck opening and left side (9 sts per color section), turn—224 sts.
Row 2:
Ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 hdc in each st across, turn—224 sts.
Row 3-9:
Ch 2, work 1 hdc in the flo of each st across, turn—224 sts. Last Row fasten off and weave in ends.
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