The Mountain Ridge Cardigan is a free crochet pattern. Keep scrolling to learn how to crochet a cardigan with buttons for men. The Mountain Ridge Cardigan is a sophisticated crochet cardigan designed to elevate any look. Crocheted in bulky weight yarn, it’s a quick crochet project. The Cardigan is crocheted in pieces from the bottom up and seamed together, and it is then finished with the button-up collar. The entire Cardigan is worked in a simple stitch suitable for beginners and includes a step-by-step tutorial for size large on YouTube.
How to Crochet Cardigan
The crochet stitches used to crochet the Mountain Ridge Cardigan include the extended single crochet (esc) and the single crochet stitches. These crochet stitches are beginner-friendly and work up quickly in bulky weight yarn. The crochet cardigan pattern includes men’s sizing from XS-5X. Sizing is based on men’s standard sizing index but this sweater will also work well for women. it will just fit slightly larger. Look at the schematic and size chart to determine the right size to make. The fit is classic with a 2″ positive ease. The Mountain Ridge Cardigan pattern includes customization tips for the body length as well as two sleeve length options.
Men’s Cardigan
It’s hard to find men’s cardigan sweaters patterns so I was excited to add this crochet pattern to my collection. My husband requested that I make him a crochet cardigan in bulky weight yarn. This easy crochet cardigan pattern for men is easy to crochet so beginners can give it a try. I work through each of the steps in the video tutorial. The Mountain Ridge Cardigan pattern includes some shaping for the front panels, collar and sleeves, so this pattern will teach some simple increasing and decreasing techniques.
The crochet pattern is written in Standard American terms and includes sizes XS – 5X. The schematic and detailed pictures are included in the written PDF.
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Crochet Hook
Mountain Ridge Cardigan pattern calls for a
US L/11 (8mm) and a US K/10.5 (6.5mm) 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 Mountian Ridge Cardigan, I used the Furls Streamline Taurus Hooks (the resin hooks are breakable so make sure not to drop them). You can purchase them HERE with code MJS15 for 15% off
Mountain Ridge Cardigan Yarn
I crochet the easy how to crochet cardigan pattern in
Mary Maxim Titan Bulky Weight #5– 100% Acrylic (80 yds/85g Shown in Light Grey
Crochet Men’s Cardigan Substitutes
Mountain Ridge Cardigan Crochet Pattern –
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Yarn Requirements Crochet a Cardigan:
Mary Maxim Titan Bulky Weight #5– 100% Acrylic (80 yds/85g Shown in Light Grey
Size Chart
Crochet Hook Requirements:
or size need to obtain gauge
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Additional Supplies:
Gauge:
7.5 sts and 7 rows equal to 4″ in esc blocked with 8mm hook
6 sts and 4 rows equal to 2″ in ribbed pattern blocked with 6.5mm hook
Crochet Video:
Watch how to crochet Mens Cardigan on YouTube
Crochet Cardigan Construction – Worked in Pieces
The Mountain Ridge Cardigan is worked in pieces flat from the bottom up. The cardigan is seamed and finished with a ribbed collar. 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 Large. https://youtu.be/Is2PJkY61pM
Special Crochet Stitches
Extended Single Crochet (esc): Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, yarn over (YO), pull through 1 loop, YO pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.
Extended Single Crochet Decrease (esc2tog): Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yarn over (YO), pull through 2 loops, YO pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.
Crochet Schematic – Included in PDF
The PDF pattern includes body measuring instructions and customization tips as well as the schematic.
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Esc – Extended Single Crochet
Esc2tog – Extended Single Crochet Decrease
Pm – Place Marker
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)
WS – Wrong Side
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – Work step in brackets number of times indicated
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Crochet Cardigan Notes
The Mountain Ridge Cardigan is worked in pieces flat from the bottom-up. 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 large.
Back
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Band
Row 1: With the smaller hook, ch 7, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—6 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—6 sts.
Rows 3-30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62): Rep Row 2. After the final Row, turn and change to the larger hook.
Body
Row 1 (RS): With the larger hook, ch 1 and work sc sts evenly along the length of the band (1 st per Row)—30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout) work 1 esc in each st across, turn—30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts.
Rows 3-44: Rep row 2 until work measures approximately 26″. Work fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or work additional rows for a longer cardigan ending on the WS.
Mark Neck Opening
From left and right sides, count over 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) sts, pm in next st, counting the markers neck opening should be 14 sts.
Right Shoulder
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st
across to the marker, turn—8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across, fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Left Shoulder
RS facing join yarn to the left st next to the marker
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across, turn—8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across, fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Front Right:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Band
Row 1: With the smaller hook, ch 7, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—6 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—6 sts.
Rows 3-13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29): Rep Row 2. After the final Row, turn and change to the larger hook.
Body
Row 1 (RS): With the larger hook, ch 1 and work sc sts evenly along the length of the band (1 st per Row)—13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout) work 1 esc in each st across, turn—13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) sts.
Rows 3-24: Rep row 2. If alterations have been made to the back length, adjust at this point. Work fewer rows for a shorter cardigan or work additional rows for a longer cardigan ending on the WS.
Right Shaping:
Row 25: Ch 1, work 1 esc2tog across first 2 sts, work 1 esc in each remaining stitch across, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) sts.
Rows 26-28: Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) sts.
Rows 29-44: Rep rows 25-28 [4 times] ending with—8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Front Left:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Band/Body
Work the same as Front Right up to shaping.
Left Shaping:
Row 25: Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across to the last 2 sts, work 1 esc2tog across the last 2 sts, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) sts.
Rows 26-28: Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) sts.
Rows 29-44: Rep rows 25-28 [4 times] ending with—8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves: Make 2
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Band
Row 1: With the smaller hook, ch 7, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—6 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—6 sts.
Rows 3-12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28): Rep Row 2. After the final Row, turn and change to the larger hook.
Body
Row 1(RS): With the larger hook, ch 1 and work sc sts evenly along the length of the band (1 st per row)—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout) work 1 esc in each st across, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) sts.
Sleeve Notes:
Measure from underarm to desired sleeve cuff length, subtract 2″ from this number and make the appropriate sleeve length below.
Increase pattern – 19″ Sleeve
Row 3: Ch 1, work 2 esc in the first st, work 1 esc in each st across to the last st, work 2 esc in the last st, turn—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts.
Rows 4-8: Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across, turn—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts.
Rows 9-26: Rep Rows 3-8 [3 times].
Row 27: Rep Row 3.
Rows 28-30: Rep Row 4 ending with—22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sts. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Increase pattern – 21″ Sleeve
Row 3: Ch 1, work 2 esc in the first st, work 1 esc in each st across to the last st, work 2 esc in the last st, turn—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts.
Rows 4-9: Ch 1, work 1 esc in each st across, turn—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts.
Rows 9-30: Rep Rows 3-9 [3 times].
Row 31: Rep Row 3.
Rows 32-34: Rep Row 4 ending with—22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Blocking a Crochet Cardigan:
Wet or steam and pin to measurements on blocking mats. Allow pieces to dry thoroughly.
Seaming:
Shoulders
With RS facing, position the front panels to line up with the back shoulders. Use the back panel tail to whip stitch the shoulders together. Weave in ends.
Sleeves
Find the centre of the top sleeve edge and pm. Position the sleeves to line up with the shoulder seam. With RS facing, use the sleeve tail to whip stitch the sleeve to the cardigan.
Sides & Sleeves
With RS facing starting at the sleeve cuff, seam the sleeves and sides together.
Edging:
Notes: The number of stitches required to edge the panel will be the total number of rows multiplied by 1.5 (44 x1.5 = 66). Use this formula if you have altered the length of the cardigan.
Row 1: Join yarn to the front right panel edge, with the smaller hook, work 1 sc in each st across ribbing (6 sts), work sc sts evenly along the panel edge (66 sts), work 1 sc at the shoulder seam, work 3 sc across the back shoulder neck opening, work across the neck opening (14 sts), work 3 sc across the back shoulder neck opening, work 1 sc at the shoulder seam, work sc sts evenly along the panel edge (66 sts), work 1 sc in each st across the ribbing (6 sts), ending with 166 sts.
Mark Buttonholes: Watch the tutorial for directions
With RS facing at the front left side (for men) and front right side (for women), count 3 sts from the bottom edge, pm in the 4th st, *count 7 sts, pm in the 8th st; rep from * [three more times]. For large 35mm buttons, the buttonhole will be 2 sts.
Buttonhole Row: Work 1 sc in the blo 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in the blo last 2 sts, turn.
Next Row: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo 2 sts, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in the blo last 2 sts.
Collar
The collar is joined as you go to the edging.
Row 1: With smaller hook, ch 7, 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—6 sts.
Row 2: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—6 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—6 sts.
Rep Row 2 & 3 until you reach the last buttonhole, work buttonhole rows at each marked st. Continue to increase rows.
Increase Rows
Row 1: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across to the last st, 2 sc in the blo of the last st, turn—7 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—7 sts.
Row 3: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—7 sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—7 sts.
Row 5: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across to the last st, 2 sc in the blo of the last st, turn—8 sts.
Rows 6-21: Rep Rows 2-5 [4 times], ending with 12 sts.
Mark Decrease Rows:
On the right side of the cardigan (opposite buttonholes), count 37 sts from the bottom, pm in 38th st, * sk 3 sts, pm in next st; rep from *[4 more times]. 6 sts marked.
Row 22: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—12 sts.
Row 23: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.
Rep Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the first decrease marker.
Decrease Rows:
Row 1: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across to the last 2 sts, 1 sc2tog across the blo of the last 2 sts, turn—11 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—11 sts.
Row 3: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—11 sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—11 sts.
Row 5: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across to the last 2 sts, 1 sc2tog across the blo of the last 2 sts, turn—10 sts.
Rows 6-21: Rep Rows 2-5 [4 times], ending with 6 sts.
Row 22: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts, turn—6 sts.
Row 23: Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—6 sts.
Rep Rows 22 & 23 until you reach the last st of the edging. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Sew the buttons opposite the buttonholes.
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