Larissa Crochet Cardigan Pattern

This easy two-row repeat crochet cardigan pattern uses a breathable yarn making it ideal for year-round wear. 

Seamlessly transitioning from casual elegance when paired with jeans and a tee to sophisticated professionalism when worn with formal clothing, this cardigan is the perfect addition to your wardrobe for both relaxed everyday wear and polished office wear.

The cardigan pattern is available for sizes S through to 5X in UK crochet terms and US crochet terms.

How the cardigan pattern is worked

My crochet cardigan is worked in one piece using the Block Stitch pattern throughout (also known as Brick Stitch).  The Block Stitch is an easy two-row repeat.

• Starting at the hem, the cardigan is worked to the underarm.  This part of the pattern is flexible and where you can change the number of rows to customize the length.  If you prefer a longer silhouette work more stitch pattern repeats or for a cropped length, less repeats.  The lower piece ends on a row 4 repeat in preparation for splitting for the fronts and back.
• The cardigan pattern then divides for the right front, back and left front.  I’ve used minimal shaping for the left and right fronts and this decrease is achieved by working stitches together.
• The sleeves are worked directly onto the garment.  Yarn is rejoined underarm and the first row makes use of the chain spaces at the end of rows from the top piece to continue the block stitch.  The pattern is written for bracelet length sleeves but you can also customize the length to your own preference.  I find this particularly helpful if the length of your arms is different from standard body measurements (mine are shorter!).  For a longer sleeve, repeat the two-rows; for three-quarters or short-sleeves work less repeats. Try your cardigan on until you reach the length you’re happy with.  The sleeves end on a row 3 repeat.  I haven’t worked a cuff on this cardigan but the edges are tidied up with a round of slip stitches.
• I’ve kept the edging around the fronts and back of the neck simple.   A row of UK double crochet / US single crochet followed by a row of UK half treble crochet / US half double crochet and finally, repeating the first row.  This is all that’s needed to give a professional finish.

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Yarn Choices

I like the tagline on Drops Belle – ‘Everyday Luxury’ – it does give my cardigan a feel of luxury and at a great price!

I’ve mentioned before I like working with blended yarns and Drops Belle is a DK-weight that consists of a blend of cotton (53%), viscose (33%) and linen (14%).  This makes it an all-year yarn that is breathable.  The blend has given my cardigan a delicate texture and shine.  A touch of class!

There are 20 colours available.  I used 02 (off white).

For a list of yarn substitutions, have a browse on YarnSub.

Drops Belle Care Instructions

Machine wash using a gentle cycle program at 30ºC. Only use detergents without enzymes and optical brighteners.

Don’t leave the garment to soak/wet in the washing machine for a long period of time.

To dry the garment, shape it and lay it flat – do not hang – ideally on a warm bathroom floor or on top of a drying rack in a room with good air circulation. Never dry the garment in direct sunlight.

Don’t tumble dry.

Unevenness in the garment will even out after washing.

Cardigan Pattern Notes

• Block Stitch is worked in multiples of 3 plus 3
• Sizes are written thus S, (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
• Stitch repeats are denoted with *
• Chain 1 counts as a UK double crochet / US single crochet
• Chain 2 (turning chain) counts as a UK treble crochet / US double crochet
• Make sure you have the same number of stitches for each sleeve
• Sleeve rounds are joined with a slip stitch
• Don’t forget to turn sleeves at the end of a round

Skill Level

Easy

Supplies and Materials

• 4mm /  G/6 Crochet Hook
• Drops Belle DK; 1273, (1423, 1614, 1775, 1953, 2092, 2313, 2456) yds
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Chain = ch
• Chain Space = ch-sp
• Each = ea
• Skip = sk
• Repeat = rep
• Remaining – rem
• Right Side = RS
• Slip Stitch – sl st
• Stitch/es = st/s
• Stitch Marker = st marker
• Wrong Side = WS

Measurements

Sizes are based on the guidance from the Craft Yarn Council.

Yarn amounts are approximate.

Note:  If you amend this pattern, you will need more or less yarn that stated.