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March 19, 2021 by Carrie 28 Comments

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Learn to crochet this quick and easy crochet textured cardigan. The Samhradh [sow-ra] cardigan is the perfect oversized crochet cardigan. It is light, airy and full of texture, making it perfect for wearing in any season.

Our free crochet cardigan is accompanied with a step by step video tutorial.

The word “Samhradh” basically means summer in the Irish language, making it quite fitting for this cardigan. It really is the ultimate summer piece, making it perfect pairing with a cute summer dress or simply thrown over a tee and jeans for an everyday look.

With just a few rows of half double crochet and a row of bead stitch, this cardigan is pretty easy to make, with not much thinking involved when you’re watching your fave tv series. I just love these sorts of projects!

So, the cardigan is worked in five separate panels, a back, two identical front panels and two identical sleeves. We will be working all panels from the bottom up and once all pieces are crocheted we will seam them together with our yarn needle. Lastly we will crochet some ribbing in the inner edge o give it a clean look.

YARN

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The Samhradh Cardigan uses Hayfield Bonus Dk in the shade Lilac. This yarn is a weight 3 premium acrylic yarn and comes in over 100 shades so there is definitely a shade for everyone. The shade I chose for this cardigan was Lilac. I think it just screams summer!

MEASUREMENTS

S/M(L/XL, 2XL/3XL)

Bust: 48(56, 64) inches

To fit actual bust: 32-38( 40-46, 48-54) inches.

Back width: 24(28, 32) inches

Length: 26(26, 28) inches

Gauge: 12 hdc = 4 inches

MATERIALS

Yarn – Hayfield Bonus Dk – weight 3/ light/ Dk / 8 ply

5(6, 6) balls

1530(1680, 1830) yards or 1400(1540, 1680) meters

6mm crochet hook

Stitch marker

Yarn needle

Scissors.

1. Fómhar Pocket Cardigan 2. Crochet Eriu Cardigan 3. Harvest Turtleneck Poncho

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

FPDC = front post double crochet

BPDC = back post double crochet

BST = bead stitch

st = stitch

rep = repeat

SPECIAL STITCH: Bead Stitch (BST): dc in designated st, (yo, working around the dc post just made pull up a loop) 3 times, 7 loops on hook now, yo pull through 6 loops, 2 loops on hook now, yo pull through last 2 loops.

CROCHET SAMHRADH CARDIGAN PATTERN

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BACK PANEL:

Ch 74( 86, 98)

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end. Turn.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc) *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * across, ending row with a dc on top of ch 3 turning ch. Turn.

Row 3-5: rep row 2.

Row 6: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Row 7: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across row, placing a dc in last st. Turn.

Row 8-10: ch 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat rows 7-10 a further 12(12, 13) more times. Fasten off.

FRONT PANELS (MAKE 2):

Ch 30(36, 42)

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across to end. Turn.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc) *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * across, ending row with a dc on top of turning ch 3. Turn.

Row 3-5: rep row 2.

Row 6: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Row 7: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across, placing a dc in last st. Turn.

Row 8-10: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Rep rows 7-10 a further 12(12, 13) more times. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

SLEEVES (MAKE 2):

Ch 34(36, 38)

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end. Turn.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc) *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * across placing a dc on top of ch 3 turning ch. Turn.

Row 2-5: rep row 2.

Row 6: ch 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.

Row 7: ch 3 (counts as first dc) *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn

Row 8: ch 1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st across, placing 2hdc in last st. Turn.

Row 9: ch 1, hdc in ach st across. Turn.

Row 10: ch 1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st across placing 2hdc in last st. Turn.

Rep rows 7-10 until you have 44(50, 56) sts. Turn.

Next row: ch 3 (counts as first dc), *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.

Next 3 rows: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Rep last 4 rows until entire sleeve measures 17 inches long. If you need a shorter or longer sleeve just subtract or add more rows but make sure you end on a hdc row.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

ASSEMBLEY:

Lay your back panel flat then place both of the front panels on top. With your yarn needle and long tails seam the top of each front panel to the top of the back panel. Next lay the entire piece out flat with the wrong side facing up. Take a sleeve and place a stitch marker into the centre stitch. Now line that marker up with a shoulder seam Attach stitch marker to shoulder seam and with your yarn needle and long tail seam the sleeve to the body of cardigan. Repeat for the other sleeve on the other side.

Now fold your cardigan over and seam along the underside of the sleeve and down along the side of cardigan. Repeat on the other side.

Turn your cardigan right side out and attach yarn to the bottom left hand inner corner.

Ch 3, and dc around the entire inner edge of cardigan until you reach the other side. When you reach the other side, ch 3, *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * all the way around, placing a dc on top of turning ch 3. Continue working in FPDC and BPDC for a further 3 more rows. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

You have now completed your crochet Samhradh Cardigan.

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Comments

  1. Alice

    March 20, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    Great looking cardigan. Definitely on my to be made list. Thanks

    Reply
    • Chloe

      August 6, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      Hello, I would like to crochet this summer cardigan. Can I use #4 yarn for this? Will it make a big difference? Thank you

      Reply
  2. Robin

    March 20, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    Love ❤️ this pattern! Very pretty!!! Can’t wait to make it.

    Reply
    • Sharon Fowler

      July 22, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      How can i download this pattern

      Reply
  3. Mechelle

    March 20, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    Hi, my name is Mechelle and I live in Kentucky in the states. I am so glad I ran across your tutorials. I have just completed my 4th project! I love love love your tutorials!!! You are an awesome teacher.! I am ready to start something new so keep them coming.😊

    Reply
    • Lorenz, Katrin

      September 13, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Hallo,
      vielen Dank für das schöne Muster. Habe es gleich nach gehäkelt. Leider habe ich ein Problem, zwecks Arme.
      Der Durchmesser/Oberarm meines Armes beträgt 33. Wollte 43 Maschen ( Gr. M/L) anschlagen, mir kommt es zu klein/eng vor, da es später zusammen genäht wird…..

      Wie viel Maschen sollte ich Anschlagen?
      Vielen dank.
      Gruß Katrin

      Reply
  4. Elo

    March 20, 2021 at 5:25 pm

    Hi from France Carrie!
    Thank you for your beautiful patterns. t
    The YT tutorials are awesome!
    Hope you’ll do more in the future! What about a dress? :)Bye!

    Reply
  5. Stephanie Powell

    March 20, 2021 at 9:09 pm

    A very good demonstration on how to crochet a cardigan.Lovely color.

    Reply
  6. Mary A Rawson

    March 22, 2021 at 12:51 am

    I’m working on this pattern right now. Love it, it’s so simple and crochets up quickly. I’m doing it in Red Heart Super Saver Black. I’m making this one for my daughter. Keep up the great patterns Carrie. I also made your Harvest pocket shawl and the Grace Sweater. I will post pictures shortly.

    Reply
  7. Christine McElhannon

    April 2, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    I really love all your patterns . I crochet the pocket shawl – 4 of them . Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Alex

    April 9, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc) *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * across, ending row with a dc on top of ch 3 turning ch. Turn.
    hello ,may i ask what does on top of ch3 mean? it means dc into the third chain of ch3 or the stitch after the chain 3? thank you

    Reply
    • Katia

      June 21, 2021 at 2:48 am

      Hola. Soy de Chile. Excelente video. Incluso sin saber inglés he podido hacerlo y el resultado es realmente lindo. Gracias por compartir este hermoso trabajo.

      Reply
  9. Anonymous

    July 9, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    Hi,
    The pattern is awesome… I’ve made the front pieces and the back piece. But I’ve managed to make the back piece two inches shorter. Any ideas on how to fix this so that I don’t have to start over.

    The pattern has been easy to follow and I really liked the fact that I could watch the step by step video.

    Reply
  10. Phoebe

    July 11, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Great pattern!! It took me about five days and five balls of yarn and I am soooo happy with the outcome 🙂

    Reply
  11. Tabitha tantawi-basra

    August 30, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    Hi

    is there a PDF download pattern for this?? its so pretty but hate looking at patterns on my phone

    Reply
  12. Leslie Skinner

    October 17, 2021 at 3:25 am

    Hi Carrie!! This sweater is so beautiful. I’ve been inspired to make my 2nd sweater ever, and I love how it looks!! I crocheted this for my Mom, and the sleeves are a bit too long, even with the arms rolled into cuffs. I’ve sewn all the panels together and only need to finish the inside edges. Is there a way to decrease the sleeve length without taking it all apart again? I’ll definitely be making this again – I have yarn for three more sweaters my two sisters, and me!!

    Reply
  13. Jette Pollard

    October 18, 2021 at 7:37 am

    Hi my name is Jette. I taught myself to crochet during lock down as a friend brought me bags full of yarn so I wanted to do something with it. There were five balls of DK in a beautiful lilac colour so I decided to follow your YouTube tutorial. I am normally a size 16/18 so normally wear large or x-large and decided to use the middle No of stitches (is 86 for the back). I finished the jumper last night and it fits but is not loose fitting as I should have gone for the larger size but was worried I would not have enough yarn. Your tutorial was perfect and I will definitely use other patterns. Thank you for giving me the confidence to have a go.

    Reply
  14. rumpan

    November 27, 2021 at 1:54 am

    thank you I’ve been dreaming of knitting my own sweater for a long time.Thank you for teaching this time. I follow from youtube You teach very easy to understand. Although I’m not very good at English, but I’ll use a translator to help.Then I wish I could make a cardigan. come out as good as you Thank you very much

    Reply
  15. Dawn

    March 14, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    I’ve made 2 of these now in different colours, what a fantastic pattern.
    Thank you!!
    I also have a family order list now too.

    Reply
  16. Dawn

    April 18, 2022 at 9:35 am

    Thank you for this pattern, So dar I have made this in 3 different colours and 2 sizes! (And added pockets to one) It’s my favourite ever pattern.

    Reply
  17. Helen Burton

    May 4, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your awesome talent! I hope to make this my next project.

    Reply
  18. Lynn

    June 23, 2022 at 12:43 am

    Love this, im making my 6th one at the min.
    3 for me, 1 for my sister and 2 for sister In law. Sister in law wants another and I’m gonna have a few more colours for myself too. I don’t even need to check the pattern anymore lol

    Reply
  19. Audrey

    June 25, 2022 at 1:44 am

    Looing for summer dresses. do you have any easy to crocket.

    Reply
  20. Eileen Treitler

    July 15, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    I just love this beautiful sweater! I made it in white. Thank you so much for the easy to follow video and pattern! This is the third sweater of yours I have made and I love them all! I just bought yarn to make a forth one! I really enjoy receiving your emails with your new patterns! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  21. Claire

    August 25, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    I just love this pattern so much! Thank you!!!!!
    I have now made this in:
    White
    Black
    Lilac
    Coral
    Denim

    Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  22. Vanessa

    August 27, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    I love this cardigan and finished crocheting it but I wondered what type of sewing do you do to join together, is it whip stitch, mattress stitch etc ? I’m not good at sewing 😂

    Reply
  23. Donna

    September 9, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Working on the first sleeve now and I have a question, you say to work to work Rows 7-10 until you reach 50 sts..does that mean 50 rows?

    Reply
    • MumD

      October 9, 2022 at 8:47 am

      Till you have 50 stitches on the row, then continue with 50 for the next rows

      Reply

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