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.
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Best Yarn for a Mens Crochet Cardigan
When it comes to creating a crochet cardigan for men that perfectly captures both style and comfort, the choice of yarn plays a pivotal role. The ideal yarn must offer not only durability and warmth but also a delightful crafting experience. Mary Maxim’s Titan Bulky yarn is the perfect choice, elevating your project to new heights of excellence. With its 100% acrylic composition, this yarn promises both softness and ease of care, as it is conveniently machine washable and dryable.
How to Crochet a Cardigan
Discover the art of crafting the Mountain Ridge Cardigan, where the crochet stitches of extended single crochet (esc) and single crochet create a timeless masterpiece. These beginner-friendly stitches, when brought to life with bulky weight yarn, yield a quick and satisfying project. Embracing men’s sizing from XS to 5X, this versatile pattern is also a remarkable choice for women, offering a slightly looser fit. By referencing the detailed schematic and size chart, finding the ideal size for your creation becomes effortlessly precise. Boasting a classic fit with 2 inches of positive ease, the Mountain Ridge Cardigan pattern also provides customization options for body and sleeve lengths, empowering you to tailor the garment to your exact preferences.
Men’s Cardigan
I was thrilled to design this crochet pattern for a men’s cardigan, as they can be quite rare to find. When my husband expressed his desire for a cardigan crocheted with bulky weight yarn, I knew this pattern was the perfect fit. Not only is this a straightforward and beginner-friendly crochet cardigan pattern, but I also provide a detailed video tutorial that walks through each step. The Mountain Ridge Cardigan pattern incorporates shaping for the front panels, collar, and sleeves, making it a great opportunity to learn and practice simple increasing and decreasing techniques. With this pattern, crocheting a stylish and cozy cardigan for the special man in your life has never been more achievable.
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.
Yarn Requirements
Mary Maxim Titan Bulky Weight #5– 100% Acrylic (80 yds/85g Shown in Light Grey
Yarn amounts are in the size chart below.
Yarn Substitutes
Size Chart
Crochet Hook Requirements:
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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
Mountain Ridge Cardigan
Join me and follow along with this detailed tutorial to crochet the Mountain Ridge Mens Crochet Cardigan pattern.
Crochet Cardigan Construction
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.
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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
Copyright
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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:
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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