V-Stitch Summer Crochet Cardigan- Free Crochet Pattern

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.

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!

Best Yarn For Summer?

Nobody wants to wear a heavy layer in the summer. The lighter, the better. That’s why fingering weight yarn is the best option for summer crochet pieces. I chose a Pima cotton/acrylic blend for this sweater because it is very breathable and soft.

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

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

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

Mandala String Yarn 350yds/100g

Stroll 231yds/50g

Hawthorne Fingering 357yds/100g

Lindy Chain 180yds/50g

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.

Video for the Summer Cardigan

The tutorial will guide you through crocheting the cardigan’s yoke, starting from the top down, using elegant V stitches.

You will also be instructed on separating the body and sleeves, allowing for a structured and well-fitted design.

Learn how to crochet the body of the cardigan to your desired length and finish it off beautifully with a single crochet band. Additionally, the video demonstrates how to seamlessly join the ribbed band as you go, as seen in the white cardigan version.

Discover the technique for joining back onto the sleeve openings and crocheting the sleeves with ease. Finally, the tutorial includes a step-by-step guide for creating simple i-cord ties for a polished and finished look.

This video tutorial is a must-watch for anyone eager to crochet their own stylish and comfortable V-Stitch Summer Cardigan.

V-Stitch Summer Cardigan

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

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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