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” 🙂

An attractive and stylish cardigan that’s easy to make. This beautiful piece is a lacy and airy garment that can be both form-fitting or worn as a loose sweater.  It’s definitely a great accessory for a cooler Summer day or evening or a dress-down day at the office. The pattern allows for varying the size and length and the possibilities of varying the colors are endless.

The sweater offers a laid-back, oversized feel to it that I love. It looks great dressed down or even thrown on over a dress with a belt too! It’s made up of a super simple half double crochet mesh and with zero increases or decreases- it truly is a piece of cake to make. 

No summer wardrobe will not be without a classic cardigan, and the silhouette of “bat” and knitted laths give an openwork romantic model light sporty hue.
“Little Diana” magazine.

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

This free crochet cardigan pattern features simple stitches with a unique lace edging. 

The stitches used in this pattern are half double crochet and some special stitches. But don’t worry – there are lots of photos to help with the special stitches!

This pretty me oversized chunky cardigan FREE pattern is here for you girl to enjoy crocheting for the fall and winter seasons.

You will love how simple and beginner-friendly they are. Basically, you just make one big crochet rectangle and turn them into a cozy cardigan.

This next one is a Tunisian Crochet Blanket turned into a wrap type cardigan. I really love the style and colours. It features Loops and Thread Barcelona yarn.

Crochet your very own effortless Lacy Spring Cardigan with this unique crochet pattern that is worked in 2 pieces. With minimal seaming required, this project is tailored for beginners looking to dive into the world of crochet cardigans. Keep reading to discover the free crochet pattern and accompanying video tutorial to guide you every step of the way.

EASY! Stylish and warm Bohemian crochet hoodie with beautiful, earthy tones and super-soft texture.

Perfect for those chilly walks, days out or evenings around the campfire.

This Boho festival crochet hoodie pattern is unisex and looks great in stripes, block, yarn cakes and marble colours.

The jacket features ribbed edging, oversized hood and longline length

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

Addictive stitches and thoughtful design elements come together to make the ultimate mid-Winter layering sweater, the Sweater Weather Cardi!

The Sophia Cardigan, an oversized cardigan with cozy pockets, great for beginner crocheters!

I used simple stitches and simple construction so that any skill level can make this long cardigan pattern!

Crafted with care and comfort in mind, this cardigan is a stylish addition to your wardrobe. Using a size 5 yarn in a textured stitch pattern, the Cozy Cardigan boasts a warm and inviting feel, perfect for those chilly days.

Designed with a drop-shoulder construction and an oversized fit, this cardigan exudes a relaxed and laid-back vibe. The back panel features carefully shaped shoulders, creating a higher neckline and a lower edge next to the sleeves for an enhanced and flattering fit.

For this blanket cacoon you need to know how to single crochet and double crochet.  This is the perfect crochet and Netflix project because it is totally repetitive and you don’t have to do any counting once you get going.  It’s almost all done in the V – stitch which is made with double crochet stitches.  

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!

This cardigan is designed to be customizable for many body types. if you are a beginner you can make this slouchy cardigan! All we need are a few body measurements, worsted weight yarn, and a 6mm hook!

This cardigan is the epitome of comfort. It’s warm without being hot, it’s got enough detail to keep it interesting without being over the top, and it’s slouchy and oversized enough to feel like you’re wrapped in a blanket. It really is that staple cardigan you want in your wardrobe in every colour!

With a super easy construction based on a rectangle, this free crochet sweater pattern is playful, fast and perfect for beginner to advanced crocheters. You’ll love watching it come together with zero increasing or decreasing! Get the free pattern + video here

This crochet pattern is suitable for an INTERMEDIATE crocheter. It uses standard US English crochet terminology. It has been tested for clarity and accuracy by a professional crochet designer. In addition, it contains step-by-step how-to photos. I am confident this pattern will make for a happy crochet experience (and a very nice ruana).

This design would work well in a heavy 4ply/sportweight to light DK weight wool yarn. If using a self-striping yarn for the contrast stripes, choose one with long colour changes so you can work whole rows in one shade. If using separate yarns for stripes, less than 50g is needed of each colour.

The crochet ribbed cardigan is perfect for autumn/winter with its tweed + wool combination. Economical to work up as the yarn comes in 400g skeins.

The stitches?! I decided to go for something simple but effective. Saving the more intermediate stitches for the ribbed edging. Making this a pattern that works up quickly and is not too mind consuming to complete.

This easy summer crocheted kimono will be perfect as the weather heats up. It is a fairly quick, mindless project to work on next to the pool so hopefully you’ll enjoy it.

The Autumn leaves crochet  cardigan is oh-so-soft and oh-so-stylish. In a comfortable and relaxed fit, this crochet cardigan with raised leave design sleeves, looks great styled over a  blouse with jeans and boots.

• Soft and comfortable
• Relaxed fit
• Children and adult sizes
• Pretty leaves design

I would say that this is probably an intermediate project because not only are you working with panels, the main body panel is quite large, so having a developed tension consistency is a big help in creating that section. However, the great thing about crochet is that a lot of complicated looking stitches are actually much easier than they seem once you know the basics. 

Learn how to crochet a sweater step-by-step in the Dwell Sweater video tutorial. This is a fantastic beginner sweater pattern because there is no shaping, increasing or decreasing. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the video tutorial

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

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

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Happy crocheting!

Peanut & Plum xx