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Welcome to the V-Stitch Summer Cardigan Crochet pattern, your go-to guide for creating the perfect light and lacy summer cardigan that seamlessly blends trendiness with comfort.
Delight in showcasing your crochet skills with a design that is crocheted seamlessly and top-down for a polished finish.
This pattern introduces a quick and easy V-stitch pattern that allows for an effortless workup, available in two charming styles: a chic 3/4 tie front cardigan and a long-sleeve variation with a ribbed edge. Video tutorial included on our YouTube channel.
Key Takeaways
- The Summer Cardigan crochet pattern is designed for a trendy yet comfortable light and lacy cardigan.
- It features a quick V-stitch pattern with options for a 3/4 tie front or long-sleeve version, making it versatile.
- Crochet this cardigan in Comfy fingering weight yarn, a breathable blend of pima cotton and acrylic ideal for summer.
- The pattern includes comprehensive instructions and a video tutorial to guide you through the process.
- You can find modifications for different sleeve lengths and personalize the design according to your style.
Project Overview
The V Stitch Summer Cardigan is a lightweight, top down seamless design that blends effortless style with breathable comfort. Featuring an easy to memorize V stitch pattern, it’s available in two styles a chic 3⁄4 sleeve tie front or a long sleeve version with ribbed edging and can be customized in length or sleeve options. Crocheted in soft fingering weight cotton blend yarn for beautiful drape, this summer staple also includes a full video tutorial to guide you through the process.
Skill level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS-5XL
Yarn Weight: Fingering Weight #1
Hook Sizes: US E/4 (3.5mm), US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Construction: Top-down, Working in rows
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/wlk0HLACzJY?si=3vMYmzlDKPRYI8C9
You can mix and match elements or infuse personal flair through modifications like short sleeves or a variation in length.
Embrace the summer season with this cardigan, crocheted in Comfy fingering weight yarn – a delightful blend of 75% pima cotton and 25% acrylic, ensuring a soft, lightweight, and breathable wardrobe essential that embodies both style and comfort.
Summer Cardigan
I’ve been thinking about designing a cute summer cardigan like this for a while now—loose sleeves, cute tie, cropped or not, long sleeve or short! It has been on my hook for some time, and it has finally become a reality. I am so excited for you to make this crochet pattern, and I hope you enjoy it!
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Video Tutorial
Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete this V-Stitch Summer Cardigan!
Best Yarn For Summer?
Yarn Requirements
WeCrochet Comfy Fingering Weight #1
218yds/50g, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic Shown in White & Ivory
See the size chart for yarn requirements
Size Chart For The Summer Cardigan
Please note that this design offers an oversized fit with 6-8.5″ inches of Positive Ease for sizes XS-L and 2-5.25″ of Positive Ease for XL-5X sizes. When selecting your size, refer to your preferred Finished Bust Measurement.
It’s always a good practice to have extra yarn on hand to avoid running short, particularly if you plan on making any alterations to the original design.
Skill Level
Gauge
Body: 5 V-sts and 5 ch-sps & 9 rows equal to 4″ with 4.5mm crochet hook in pattern
Ribbing: 15 sts & 11 rows equal to 2″ with 3.5mm crochet hook in sc blo
Suitable Yarn Substitutes
Crochet Hooks Required
US E/4 (3.5mm)
US G+/7 (4.5mm)
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Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
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 the number of times indicated
Special Stitches
How to Decrease V-Stitch Over 2 ch-1 Spaces (V-st dec): Dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp.
V st: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in the same st.
V st in V st: Work (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of V st in the previous row.
Construction
The V-Stitch Seamless Summer Cardigan crochet pattern follows a top-down construction, working in rows until you achieve the desired yoke size. After reaching this point, you will begin the separation of sleeves and body; continue the body by working in rows, concluding with a ribbed band or simple single crochet edge.
Next, you’ll rejoin the sleeves and crochet them in the round finishing with a cuff or simple single crochet edging. Next, you have the option to add a simple edging with ties or a ribbed collar.
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Simple Collar (Ivory Cardigan)
Rows 2-3:
Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn. Last row fasten off and weave in ends.
Ribbed Collar (White Cardigan)
Repeat Band Rows 1-3, repeating Rows 2-3 around the collar. Last row, fasten off and weave in the ends.
Sleeves (Left & Right)
Notes:
Directions are included for a short sleeve, 3/4 length sleeve and long sleeve with decreases. Watch the V-Neck Top Tutorial for Short and long-sleeve directions – https://bit.ly/3y3oIJt
Round 1 (WS):
Put a slip knot on the larger hook (leave a long tail); at the underarm, work a sl st in the first V-st (to the right), sl st in the next V-st (to the left), sl st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(V st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between V-sts; rep from * around, sl st in V-st to join, turn—21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) V- sts. Use the starting tail to stitch closed the hole under the arm.
Round 2 (RS):
Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(V-st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between v-sts; rep from * around, sl st in V-st to join, turn—21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) V-sts.
Short Sleeve
Round 3:
Ch 1, [work 1 sc in each st of the V-st (3 sts), sk ch-1 sp between v-sts] around, sk last st, sl st in first sc to join—62 (68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110) sts.
Cuff
The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—8 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.
Rows 4-62 (68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together matching sts on first row, fasten off and weave in ends.
3/4 Length Sleeve
Rounds 3-26:
Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(V st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between V-sts; rep from * around, sl st in V-st to join, turn—21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) V-sts.
Cuff
Round 1 (RS):
With smaller hook, ch 1, [work 1 sc in each st of the V-st (3 sts), 1 sc in ch-1 sp between V-sts] around, sl st in first sc to join—84 (92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148) sts.
Rounds 2-3:
Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join—84 (92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148) sts. Fasten off and weave in ends
Long Sleeve
Round 3 (dec):
Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, V st dec across next 2 ch-1 sps, *(V st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between V-sts; rep from * around, to last 3 ch-1 sps, V st dec across next 2 ch-1 sps, V st in last ch-1 sp, sl st in V-st to join, turn—19 (21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35) V-sts.
Rounds 4-6:
Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(V st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between V-sts; rep from * around, sl st in V-st to join, turn—19 (21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35) V sts.
Round 7 (dec):
Rep Round 3—17 (19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33) V-sts.
Rounds 8-32:
Rep Round 4. Last round, don’t turn. Crochet the sleeves to the desired length. The band will add an additional 2″ to the sleeve length.
Round 33 (RS):
Ch 1, [work 1 sc in each ch-1 of V-st, work 1 sc in each ch-1 sp] around, sl st in first sc to join—34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Cuff
The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 15, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—14 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—14 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—14 sts.
Rows 4-34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together matching sts on first row, fasten off and weave in ends.
I-Cord Strings
Begin with a long tail 80-100″. Join yarn to the front panel edge with a sl st, *YO (yarn over) the hook with the tail, YO with the working yarn, and pull through two loops on the hook; repeat from * for a total of 120 sts. Fasten off knot tails and trim. Repeat for the other side. Add as many ties as desired.
Finishing
For a professional finish, I recommend lightly steaming the top and ribbing. Gently use a steamer to release any wrinkles. Be cautious not to hold the steamer too close to the garment to avoid damage. You can also wet block to finish.
Washing Instructions
Handwashing is highly recommended to clean your sweater. If using Comfy Fingering, you can wash it per the yarn label instructions. For handwashing, fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics. Gently immerse the garment and agitate it softly to cleanse. Avoid excessive squeezing or wringing to prevent stretching or misshaping. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Alternatively, if you prefer to use a washing machine, place the garment inside a garment bag or pillowcase to protect it.
Use a gentle cycle with cool water and mild detergent. Avoid harsh spin cycles or high temperatures that can damage the fibres.
Drying:
Lay it flat on a clean, absorbent towel, arranging it into shape. Then, let the garment air dry, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources that could cause fading or shrinking.
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