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October 20, 2021 by Carrie 23 Comments

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Learn to crochet this quick and easy beginner friendly crochet cropped cardigan. The Ériú Crochet Cardigan is designed with a knit look ribbed stitch and cropped length, perfect for layering over shirts, jeans or dresses.

When designing the Ériú Cardigan I wanted something that was light, cropped and had a knit look about it. I absolutely adore anything knitted but hate that it takes so much longer than crochet to create something. So with a few basic crochet stitches I created this gorgeous cardigan.

Usually my cardigans are really oversized and quite long so I decided to change things up this time around. With that said, this cardigan is a tiny bit oversized, not too big though. If the cropped length isn’t to your taste this cardigan is easily customizable to change the length to your preference.

The Ériú Cardigan is constructed sideways, meaning the initial foundation chain will determine the length and the number of rows you make determines the final width of your cardigan. There is no increasing or decreasing involved in the making of this cardigan, so this project really is ideal of beginner crocheters.

YARN

The Ériú Crochet Cardigan uses Fluffy Day yarn from Hobbii. This yarn is quite easily one of the softest yarns I’ve worked with. One would easily think this yarn is made from mohair, however it is actually made from 100% acrylic. Fluffy Day is a weight 4 yarn according to the packaging but I would lean towards the thinner side of a weight 4. Light and airy this yarn gives a delicate and feminine touch to any crochet garment. The yarn comes in several shades, so there is something for everyone.

Fluffy Day yarn has a beautiful brushed look, similar to mohair so if this is what you are looking for in a sweater or cardigan then this yarn is a must have to your collection.

crochet cardigan pattern

SIZING & MEASUREMENTS

The Ériú Cardigan fits sizes S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

GAUGE:

16 sts x 12 rows in BLO hdc = 4″

Finished Cardigan Measurements:

Bust: 38( 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)”

Length: 18( 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5)”

Sleeve: 17( 17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18)”

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

slst = slip stitch

BLO = back loop only

rep = repeat

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MATERIALS

Yarn – Hobbii Fluffy Day – weight 4 – 100g/ 285m / 312y in each ball

Approximately 4(5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls

5mm crochet hook

3.5mm crochet hook

Stitch markers

Yarn needle

CROCHET ÉRIÚ CROPPED CARDIGAN PATTERN

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BACK PANEL:

Ch 71( 73, 75, 77, 79, 81. This foundation chain determines the length of cardigan. Feel free to add more chains here for longer fit.

ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 chains, hdc in remaining chains. Turn.

ROW 2: ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across until 8 sts remain, BLO sc in last 8 sts. Turn.

ROW 3: ch 1, BLO sc in next 8 sc, BLO hdc in remaining sts. Turn.

Rep rows 2-3 until end of row 59( 65, 71, 77, 83, 89).

Fasten off.

FRONT PANEL (MAKE 2):

Ch 71( 73, 75, 77, 79, 81

ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 chains, hdc in remaining chains. Turn.

ROW 2: ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across until 8 sts remain, BLO sc in last 8 sts. Turn.

ROW 3: ch 1, BLO sc in next 8 sc, BLO hdc in remaining sts. Turn.

Rep rows 2-3 until end of row 25(27, 31, 33, 35, 39).

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

SLEEVES (MAKE 2):

Ch 68( 68, 68, 70, 70, 72).

ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 chains, hdc in remaining chains. Turn.

ROW 2: ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across until 8 sc remain, BLO sc in next 8 sc. Turn.

ROW 3: ch 1, BLO sc in next 8 sc, BLO hdc in remaining sts. Turn.

Rep rows 2-3 until end of row 41( 45, 49, 53, 59, 63).

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

SEAMING TOGETHER:

Lay the back panel on a flat surface. Next lay your two front panel on top of back panel. Using a yarn needle and your long tails seam across both shoulders.

Next lay entire piece ouf flat with wrong side facing up. Take a sleeve and fold in half lengthwise and mark the top of sleeve at the fold. This will be the centre of sleeve. Now with stitch marker still attached to sleeve you will now attach to shoulder seam. Using yarn needle and long tail seam sleeve to shoulder. Repeat on the other side for your second sleeve.

Now fold your cardigan over with wrong side still facing out. Seam along under edge of sleeves and down along sides of cardigan.

Turn cardigan right side out.

Attach yarn to the bottom inner edge of cardigan. Ch 1 and sc all the way around inner edge of cardigan until you reach other side. Turn.

NEXT 2 ROW: ch 1, sc around inner edge. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

With cardigan facing you, and on the right side, count 8 sc up, place first marker, count another 8 sc up and place second stitch marker, and finally count another 8 sc up and place your third stitch marker. This is where we will make button holes. Feel free to place your’s where you want.

Continuing on from where your hook is now:

NEXT ROW: Ch 1, sc in each st until you reach st before stitch marker, ch 3 (you may need to add more chains here according to size of button) skip st with stitch marker, sc in each st until you reach st before next st marker, ch 3, skip next st, sc in each st until you reach the stitch before you next and final stitch marker, ch 3, skip next st, sc in each st all the way around to the other side. Turn.

NEXT ROW: ch 1, sc in each st around, making sure to place 3 sc in each of the buttonholes created. Turn.

NEXT ROW: ch 1, sc in each st around. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

BUTTONS:

Wrap yarn around index finger 6-7 times. With your 3.5mm hook insert into centre of hole, pull yarn through and ch 1. Make 70 sc in the centre of hole. Then slst into next available sc to close the round. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Insert tail end into yarn needle and make a few stitches at the back of button to close it entirely. Fasten off leaving long tail. Go ahead and make 2 more buttons.

Sew your buttons to cardigan. You are now finished your Crochet Ériú Cardigan. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Linda Chacewater

    October 20, 2021 at 5:27 pm

    Thank you for this gorgeous pattern. I prefer longer garments but the fact that this is so easily adjustable is great. Love it!

    Reply
  2. Lyn

    October 20, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    I’ve been trying to save this lovely cardigan to my How To Pinterest board but not finding any link. ……would 💖 to make this later. Any ideas, please.

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      February 7, 2022 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks for you

      Reply
      • Jenny

        July 12, 2022 at 6:54 am

        Wow this is a beautiful cardigan. I’m going to try making it for my older granddaughter. Hope I can get suitable yarn here 🙏

        Reply
  3. Janet

    October 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm

    Hello Carrie!
    This sweater is beautiful! It’s perfect for my older sister. even in the color you’ve chosen. I’m hoping to start next month. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  4. Deen

    October 20, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    I wish it was longer

    Reply
    • Arianna

      January 19, 2022 at 12:50 am

      There are instructions for making the body longer in the pattern.
      You can add chains to the foundation but you have to make it match the front pieces too.

      Reply
    • Joiseyg33

      April 26, 2022 at 4:37 am

      Then add more stitches to each tow

      Reply
  5. Carolyn

    October 20, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    What a beautiful and classic cardigan! I super love it. Thank you for the video on how to make the buttons, too.

    Reply
    • Peggy

      January 9, 2022 at 11:14 am

      Where is the link for this lovely sweater so I can save instructions for a later date?

      Reply
  6. michelle

    October 21, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    I love your Cardigan Design, and such a great color!!! Next on my hook, I just love it!!!💜💙🧶🧥🤗

    Reply
    • Mischelle

      October 25, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you for great tutorial and patterns.

      Reply
  7. Diane Becker

    October 21, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    hi love your patterns made 2 so far of the 1st one you posted

    Reply
  8. shak

    October 26, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    love the pattern and im making it right now. im using thicker yarn so i would love to know the width measurements of the panels for the front, back and sleeves

    Reply
    • Zara huisman

      November 25, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      Hello I’m making this cardigan now but I’m using style craft chunky. I’ve done 30 rows for the back panel I think that’s big enough but not sure. I’m making a small did you get the your answer. Im wanting the sizes for using thicker yarn not sure if to carry on ??

      Reply
  9. shak

    October 29, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Hi there! What are the horizontal widths of the panels of the cardigan? I’m using a thicker yarn so a size small is too big. Love your work! ❤️

    Reply
  10. Moody

    October 29, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    Love the pattern, especially easy adjustment for longer sizes. The buttons are super cute!

    Reply
    • Vanessa

      January 28, 2022 at 12:26 am

      So far I love this pattern, it’s so easy to adjust, and really fast I made a xs pattern in 4 hours.

      Reply
  11. Arianna

    January 19, 2022 at 12:46 am

    When is the smaller hook used? I’m guessing that the smaller hook is used for the ribbing but I’m not sure.

    Reply
    • Paula

      January 22, 2022 at 8:09 am

      The smaller hook is used for the buttons

      Reply
  12. Dixie

    February 10, 2022 at 5:41 pm

    Hello Carrie, I love this pattern. Do you have a pattern for a hooded cardigan for men? I was going to attempt making a wide long enough scarf, then attach a back section and sleeves. Do you think that would work?

    Reply
  13. Susan

    August 28, 2022 at 8:08 am

    Would like to do this pattern but when I went to order the yarn, some of the reviews of it say it pills badly. How does your cardigan look now?

    Reply
  14. Anonymous

    January 15, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    Hi, what are the horizontal widths of all the sections? I’m using a slightly different size wool so would love to know how wide it is 🙂

    Reply

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