Stylish and simple crochet cardigans – Free crochet patterns

A selection of stylish and simple crochet cardigans for your next ‘something for me’ project.


There is no better feeling than making your first piece of clothing just “for you”.

I make lots of items as gifts and my kids have plenty of makes by Mummy.

Not only can you get it the perfect size, colour and fibre by doing it yourself, You end up with an item totally unique and custom made to your own taste – and that is STYLE that I am all for.

The first fear I had as a beginner was TIME!

It doesn’t take as long as you think! I used to be daunted by clothing.

I imagined it would take too long and before I made it to the end I would mess up, forget my place, have odd sleeves or run out of yarn.

All these fears kept me sticking to the stash busters and quick projects for a long while.

The fact is once you gain some confidence and some knowledge or reading pattern terminology and material requirements, all you need is a rainy Sunday, a sprinkle of confidence and there is no stopping you!

The only problem you have then is that you want to make EVERYTHING and your project list becomes endless…but hey, then you get to go yarn shopping… “Oh no, right?!

Well written patterns are everything!

When I write my patterns, I try to imagine I was somebody completely new to crochet who is starting with just the basics and wants me to walk along with them all the way! That’s exactly what I needed when I first started out.

A pattern with picture step by steps and videos are such a great help. They can assure you as your piece is coming together that it is turning out just as the pattern you chose – because you loved it and that’s exactly how it should turn out!

Don’t be afraid to contact the Designer if you are stuck! I can’t vouch for everyone but I am happy to receive messages asking even the most simple things that might not make sense in the pattern. That’s why I design and share my designs….So you can make them your own!

Timeless designs

I wanted to share a selection of timeless cardigans and kimonos that can be made time and time again, changing your yarn to create a completely new look each time.

I also wanted to make sure that these patterns were easy to follow so that once you try your first one you will be excited to try another!

The different styles out there are quite diverse which is ideal if you’re looking for something that suits your individual tastes.

I’m sure your next project is waiting in this selection of Simple and stylish crochet cardigans – enjoy finding “THE ONE” 🙂

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The textures of these cover ups are gorgeous! You can easily change yarns for winter/summer looks 🙂

Depending on your skills and how you like to work, there are designs working top to bottom, bottom to top and in pieces that you will assemble at the end

I love the vintage look! You can wear it year after year! Go for soft alpaca, merino, cashmere blends and you will be so pleased with the end result.

Cotton is great for every day summer cardigans and cover ups! Great if you want to wash quite often!

Love these? Check out Peanut and Plum’s round up of stylish sweaters

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I hope you loved having a look through these gorgeous cardigans!

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