Crochet Ribbed Cardigan – Free Pattern – US & UK Terminology

Crochet ribbed cardigan pattern in sizes X Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, XLarge, XXLarge, XXXLarge.

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We all love a crochet cardigan pattern free, right? There can never be enough crochet cardigan patterns for women.

There are so many styles, stitches and yarn combinations to try that, my brain overflows with inspiriation every time I grab that hook and yarn.

I always have 3 things in mind when I create my crochet cardigans design…

• Comfort/style
• Cost vs yarn type (sometimes it’s worth going that extra mile to be in love with your crochet cardigan project)
• Stitches and WIP time

The style – do I want a long, duster like cardigan, a short, boxy cardigan, granny square cardigan etc etc – I usually take the season into account and go from there.

The crochet ribbed cardigan pattern I am sharing today, is perfect for autumn/winter with its tweed + wool combination. Economical to work up as the yarn comes in 400g skeins, I was super happy when all of these factors came together for the vision I had in mind.

Last but not least! 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.

Pattern info

My free crochet cardigan pattern is written raglan style from the top down, Using markers to create the sleeve, Lapels and back section.

The ribbing is worked in rows back and forth in the pattern.

When working your increases – Make sure to read the pattern correctly!

Increases are worked in the stitch BEFORE and AFTER a marker stitch – Only one stitch will be placed in the same space as the marker.

Move marker up to new stitch for each row.

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Translating, altering, sharing, or publishing including selling is prohibited by any means. 
You may make and sell products with this pattern but must give credit to Peanut and Plum as its designer. 
 
If you have any queries when working on this pattern. 
Please contact me on [email protected] or through my website www.peanutandplum.co.uk 

Yarn inspiration!

I have chosen to use James C Brett aran tweed yarn for this crochet ribbed cardigan. This has been my go to yarn for a number of products. It comes in an assortment of rustic colours and in large 400g skeins.

James C Brett rustic with tweed yarn is machine washable, durable, warm and soft to touch. Has a decent amount of stretch and is lovely to work with.

Suggested hook size is 5mm/H hook for the body. We will be working with a 6mm/J hook for the body to give it a softer drape and more ease for comfort.

The ribbing sections will use a 5mm/H hook

Crochet ribbed cardigan –

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• Checklist to get you prepared to start your project
• Full product support and license to sell products made using this pattern

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Pattern sections

Setup row

After working your desired amount of chains for your size, we will then work a sequence of stitches adding a marker as we go. This will mark where we want to add our increases.

Increase rows

Repeating rows of increases until we have the correct width and length for our sections

Sleeve separation

Separating our sleeve section from main body. Markers will be removed after this row

Body depth

Working repeat rows until we have the overall length of the cardigan – You can add or subtract rows here to customise length

Bottom ribbing

Adding our ribbing rows – Worked back and forth at the bottom edge of cardigan.

Sleeves

Joining to our sleeve seperation section. Working back and forth in rows to create our sleeve length and ribbed cuff – Sleeves are seemed after

Edging

Finishing off our cardigan with a thick ribbed edge, along each lapel and around the neckline

Pockets

Making two pockets separately and sewing onto the front lapels of our finished cardigan

Finished sizes in ” inches

Some sections of the pattern can be customised to suit your needs – Body length, sleeve length, Ribbing thickness and cuff length.

Explanations on how to do this will be given when working these sections of pattern.

Crochet ribbed cardigan designed with positive ease of approx. 3-6 inches. Measured with cardigan flat on a table under arms

X Small – 32.75 chest circumference

Small – 35 inch chest circumference

Medium – 38 inch chest circumference

Med/large – 41 inch chest circumference

Large – 44 inch chest circumference

XLarge – 48 inch chest circumference

XXLarge – 52 inch chest circumference

XXXLarge – 56 inch chest circumference

Check gauge

Recommended hook size 6mm/J hook

adjust your hook size to meet gauge

if you alter hook size then go down 1mm in

hook size for ribbing

Crochet ribbed cardigan pattern

Crochet ribbed cardigan – US Terminology

Pattern is written starting with size X Small first, subsequent sizes are written in parenthesis

X Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X Large, XX Large, XXX Large

Beginning chain: Using the 6mm/J crochet hook

work a total of: 72, (76, 84, 88, 100, 104, 108, 112) Chains.

Set up row:

Starting in the 2nd ch from your hook

work 12 (13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 20, 23) Hdc

{place marker in this stitch}

work 10 (10, 10, 10, 12, 10, 12, 8) hdc {place marker in this stitch}

work 28, (30, 34, 36, 40, 44, 44, 50) hdc {place marker in this stitch}

work 10 (10, 10, 10, 12, 10, 12, 8) hdc

{place marker in this stitch}

work 12 (13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 20, 23) Hdc

CHAIN 1, DOES NOT COUNT AS FIRST STITCH!

increase rows:

Row 1: chain 2, turn, * work 1 hdc in each stitch to 1 stitch before marker, work 3 hdc in the stitch before the marker stitch, MARKER STITCH {MM, work 1 hdc in marker stitch, place maker in this stitch just worked}, work 3 hdc in stitch after the marker stitch, repeat from * {3 more times}, 1 hdc in each stitch to end. (16 stitches increased)

Row 2: chain 2, turn, * work 1 hdc in each stitch to 1 stitch before marker, work 2 hdc in the stitch before the marker stitch, MARKER STITCH {MM, work 1 hdc in marker stitch, place maker in this stitch just worked}, work 2 hdc in stitch after the marker stitch, repeat from * {3 more times}, 1 hdc in each stitch to end. (8 stitches increased)

Repeat row 2:

13, (14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23, 26) more times.

195, (199, 211, 227, 247, 267, 303, 315) stitches

Sleeve separation:

This is a right side row.

Chain 1, turn, * work a hdc in each stitch to marker stitch, remove marker, work 1 hdc in the marker stitch, skip the next 41, (43, 45, 49, 53, 59, 63, 65)sts,

chain 3, (3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 3) stitches (these are the underarm stitches), place a removable marker in the centre chain stitch under the arm, remove next marker, work 1 hdc in marker stitch, repeat from * {once more}, work 1 hdc in each stitch to end.

Body stitches: 123, (131, 143, 155, 167, 187, 191,

219) stitches

Sleeve stitches: 44, (46, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68) stitches

Body depth

Row 1: (wrong side): chain 1, turn, 1 hdc in each stitch all across (including ch stitches)

Repeat Row 1 until body measures from underarm to working row approx.: 18, (20, 22, 22, 22, 20, 20, 20) inches

Add or subtract rows for your desired length – Take into account 3- 4″ of ribbing at the bottom

Bottom ribbing:

Change to 5mm/H crochet hook

DC counts as first stitch for all ribbing sections!

Row 1: Ch 3, Dc across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

123, (131, 143, 155, 167, 187, 191,

219)sts

Row 2, Fpdc in the 2nd stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch ** Fpdc in the next stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Dc in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc (2nd stitch), Fpdc in next stitch (around previous rows bpdc) ** Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc, Fpdc in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Dc in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

3, (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Sc across to the end of row, Sc in the last stitch.

Fasten off, weave in your end

Sleeves

Work each sleeve one at a time with the 6mm/H crochet hook

Starting in the centre Ch under the arm, slip stitch, Work 1 Hdc in same stitch

work 1 hdc in each Ch to underarm stitches

hdc in the next 41, (43, 45, 49, 53, 59, 63, 65) sleeve sts, 1 hdc in each Ch space to centre stitch. Hdc into centre stitch (x2 in this space 1st and last stitch)

Ch 1, turn

DOES NOT COUNT AS FIRST STITCH)

46, (48, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) sleeve stitches

Row 1: Hdc in each stitch across, Ch 1, turn

Row 2 – 32, (36, 40, 40, 40, 38, 38, 38) repeat row 1

Change to 5mm/H hook for ribbed cuff

DC counts as first stitch for all ribbing sections

Row 1: Ch 3, Dc across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

Row 2, Fpdc in the 2nd stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch ** Fpdc in the next stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Dc in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc (2nd stitch), Fpdc in next stitch (around previous rows bpdc) ** Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc, Fpdc in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Dc in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

1, (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Sc across to the end of row, Sc in the last stitch.

Fasten off

Leave a long tail 1.5 times longer than your sleeve.

Turn your sleeve wrong side out and seem along open edge.

Secure tightly with a few knot stitches

Edging

Switch to 5mm/H crochet hook

With right side facing, start at the bottom corner of lapel, slip stitch, chain 2, Place 1 Dc in same space as Ch 3,

work approx. 1 Dc in the end of each row all the way up to the neckline.

Work across the neckline and down other side, place x2 Dc in last stitch/row

DC counts as first stitch for all ribbing sections

Row 1: Ch 3, Dc across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

Row 2, Fpdc in the 2nd stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch ** Fpdc in the next stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Dc in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc (2nd stitch), Fpdc in next stitch (around previous rows bpdc) ** Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc, Fpdc in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Dc in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

3, (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Sc across to the end of row, Sc in the last stitch.

Fasten off, weave in your ends

Pockets

Switch to 5mm/H crochet hook

Ch 31 (33, 38, 38, 38, 38, 41, 41)

Dc in 4th Ch from hook

DC counts as first stitch for all ribbing sections

Row 1: Ch 3, Dc across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

Row 2, Fpdc in the 2nd stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch ** Fpdc in the next stitch, Bpdc in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Dc in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc (2nd stitch), Fpdc in next stitch (around previous rows bpdc) ** Bpdc around the previous rows fpdc, Fpdc in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Dc in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

5, (5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Sc across to the end of row, Sc in the last stitch.

Ch 1, turn

Sc across to end of row

Fasten off, weave in your end

Make x2

With cardigan right side out facing you – attach pockets approximately 6 rows up from ribbing and 6 stitches in from edge ribbing.

Be careful not to sew your lapel to the back of your cardigan!!

Fasten off and weave in all ends

Crochet ribbed cardigan – UK Terminology

Crochet ribbed cardigan –

Printable ADVERTISEMENT FREE PDF written in US and UK terminology

What can you expect with the instant download printable pdf?!

A beautifully illustrated 11 page PDF (11 pages in US terminology & 11 pages in UK terminology)

• Pattern section information – to help you visualise the process section by section before you begin.
• Materials and alternative yarn advice
• Checklist to get you prepared to start your project
• Full product support and license to sell products made using this pattern

Pattern is written starting with size X Small first, subsequent sizes are written in parenthesis

X Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X Large, XX Large, XXX Large

Beginning chain: Using the 6mm/J crochet hook

work a total of: 72, (76, 84, 88, 100, 104, 108, 112) Chains.

Set up row:

Starting in the 2nd ch from your hook

work 12 (13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 20, 23) Htr

{place marker in this stitch}

work 10 (10, 10, 10, 12, 10, 12, 8) htr {place marker in this stitch}

work 28, (30, 34, 36, 40, 44, 44, 50) htr {place marker in this stitch}

work 10 (10, 10, 10, 12, 10, 12, 8) htr

{place marker in this stitch}

work 12 (13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 20, 23) Htr

CHAIN 1, DOES NOT COUNT AS FIRST STITCH!

increase rows:

Row 1: chain 1, turn, * work 1 htr in each stitch to 1 stitch before marker, work 3 htr in the stitch before the marker stitch, MARKER STITCH {MM, work 1 htr in marker stitch, place maker in this stitch just worked}, work 3 htr in stitch after the marker stitch, repeat from * {3 more times}, 1 htr in each stitch to end. (16 stitches increased)

Row 2: chain 1, turn, * work 1 htr in each stitch to 1 stitch before marker, work 2 htr in the stitch before the marker stitch, MARKER STITCH {MM, work 1 htr in marker stitch, place maker in this stitch just worked}, work 2 htr in stitch after the marker stitch, repeat from * {3 more times}, 1 htr in each stitch to end. (8 stitches increased)

Repeat row 2:

13, (14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23, 26) more times.

195, (199, 211, 227, 247, 267, 303, 315)

Sleeve separation:

This is a right side row.

Chain 1, turn, * work a htr in each stitch to marker stitch, remove marker, work 1 hdc in the marker stitch, skip the next 41, (43, 45, 49, 53, 59, 63, 65)sts,

chain 3, (3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 3) stitches (these are the underarm stitches), place a removable marker in the center chain stitch under the arm, remove next marker, work 1 htr in marker stitch, repeat from * {once more}, work 1 htr in each stitch to end.

Body stitches: 123, (131, 143, 155, 167, 187, 191,

219) stitches

Sleeve stitches: 44, (46, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68) stitches

Body depth

Row 1: (wrong side): chain 1, turn, 1 htr in each stitch all across (including ch stitches)

Repeat Row 1 until body measures from underarm to working row approx.: 18, (20, 22, 22, 22, 20, 20, 20) inches

Add or subtract rows for your desired length – Take into account 3- 4″ of ribbing at the bottom

Bottom ribbing:

Change to 5mm/H crochet hook

TR counts as first stitch for all ribbing sections

Row 1: Ch 3, Tr across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

123, (131, 143, 155, 167, 187, 191,

219)sts

Row 2, Fptr in the 2nd stitch, Bptr in the next stitch ** Fptr in the next stitch, Bptr in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Tr in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bptr around the previous rows fptr (2nd stitch), Fptr in next stitch (around previous rows bptr) ** Bptr around the previous rows fptr, Fptr in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Tr in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

3, (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Dc across to the end of row, Dc in the last stitch.

Fasten off, weave in your end

Sleeves

Work each sleeve one at a time with the 6mm/H crochet hook

Starting in the center Ch under the arm, slip stitch, Work 1 Htr in same stitch

work 1 htr in each Ch to underarm stitches

htr in the next 41, (43, 45, 49, 53, 59, 63, 65) sleeve sts, 1 htr in each Ch space to centre stitch. Htr into centre stitch (x2 in this space 1st and last stitch)

Ch 1, turn

DOES NOT COUNT AS FIRST STITCH)

46, (48, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) sleeve stitches

Row 1: Htr in each stitch across, Ch 1, turn

Row 2 – 32, (36, 40, 40, 40, 38, 38, 38) repeat row 1

Row 1: Ch 3, Tr across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

Row 2, Fptr in the 2nd stitch, Bptr in the next stitch ** Fptr in the next stitch, Bptr in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Tr in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bptr around the previous rows fptr (2nd stitch), Fptr in next stitch (around previous rows bptr) ** Bptr around the previous rows fptr, Fptr in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Tr in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

1, (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Dc across to the end of row, Dc in the last stitch.

Fasten off

Leave a long tail 1.5 times longer than your sleeve.

Turn your sleeve wrong side out and seem along open edge.

Secure tightly with a few knot stitches

Edging

Switch to 5mm/H crochet hook

With right side facing, start at the bottom corner of lapel, slip stitch, chain 2, Place 1 Tr in same space as Ch 3,

work approx. 1 Tr in the end of each row all the way up to the neckline.

Work across the neckline and down other side, place x2 Tr in last stitch/row

Tr counts as first stitch for all ribbing sections

Row 1: Ch 3, Tr across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

Row 2, Fptr in the 2nd stitch, Bptr in the next stitch ** Fptr in the next stitch, Bptr in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Tr in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bptr around the previous rows fptr (2nd stitch), Fptr in next stitch (around previous rows bptr) ** Bptr around the previous rows fptr, Fptr in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Tr in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

3, (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Dc across to the end of row, Dc in the last stitch.

Fasten off, weave in your end

Pockets

Switch to 5mm/H crochet hook

Ch 31 (33, 38, 38, 38, 38, 41, 41)

Tr in 4th Ch from hook

Tr counts as first stitch for all ribbing sections

Row 1: Ch 3, Tr across to the end of row, Ch 3 turn

Row 2, Fptr in the 2nd stitch, Bptr in the next stitch ** Fptr in the next stitch, Bptr in the next stitch** repeat from ** to the end , Tr in the last stitch, ch 3, turn

Row 3: Bptr around the previous rows fptr (2nd stitch), Fptr in next stitch (around previous rows bptr) ** Bptr around the previous rows fptr, Fptr in next stitch. Repeat from ** to the end of row. Tr in the last stitch

Row 4: Repeat rows 2 and 3

5, (5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) more times

For all sizes Ch 1, turn

Dc across to the end of row, Dc in the last stitch.

Ch 1, turn

Dc across to end of row

Fasten off, weave in your end

Make x2

With cardigan right side out facing you – attach pockets approximately 6 rows up from ribbing and 6 stitches in from edge ribbing.

Be careful not to sew your lapel to the back of your cardigan!!

Fasten off and weave in all ends

I hope you enjoyed my crochet ribbed cardigan pattern!

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