You’re going to love this One Piece Crochet Cardigan Pattern! It’s a round yoke top down crochet cardigan, with beautiful subtle details.
This pattern comes in 8 sizes, starting with S & goes up to 5XL.
Finally it’s such a great crochet garment to add to your wardrobe, it’s soft & cozy & the design itself works well all year through.
Pick a cotton or summer yarn for the warmest month & a wool yarn to snuggle up in during fall and winter.
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How To Crochet The One Piece Cardigan
This cardigan crochet pattern comes in 8 sizes from S to 5XL & are worked in one piece from the top down.
You will start at the neckline, and work the yoke part of the cardigan. This is the part that has the small eyelets.
After that you will split into two armholes and the body, which are worked separately.
The sleeves are according to the pattern instructions worked in rows and turned, which means you’ll have to seam the sleeves at the end. However, if you prefer to work the sleeves in turning rounds, to avoid seaming, that’s a great option. All you have to do is to slip stitch at the end of each row, and then turn.
Most of this one piece crochet cardigan pattern uses basic crochet stitches. Half double crochet stitches are the main feature, and chains create the eyelets at the top of the cardigan.
The most advanced stitch used is the foundation single crochet to start the cardigan, but it’s possible to swap that for chains if preferred.
Finally, you will have to work half double crochet stitches together. These are described in detail under the heading “stitches used in this pattern”.
Yarn For The Crocheted In One Piece Cardigan
The suggested yarn for this crochet cardigan pattern is Galler Yarns, Prime Alpaca. It’s a beautiful alpaca yarn.
What made me choose this particular yarn for this crochet pattern was the first & foremost the softness of it, but the lovely colors to choose from didn’t hurt either.
If you prefer using a different yarn, make sure you test your gauge before you start crocheting.
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This one piece crochet cardigan pattern is a great crochet pattern for any season. It’s such a simple design, which makes it a great wardrobe staple.
The simplicity of the crochet cardigan makes it great for any occasion.
Substitute for a cotton yarn to wear it during the warmer seasons or use a warm winter yarn for ultimate winter comfort.
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The Cardigan Crochet Pattern Summary
The One Piece Crochet Cardigan Pattern is a perfect crochet project for any season. The cardigan pattern comes in 8 sizes from S to 5XL. That means you’ll easily find a size that fits you. In addition you’ll find suggestions on how to adjust the size.
This crochet cardigan has a round yoke & is crocheted from the top down.
Next, this cardigan has such lovely lace stitch details.
Finally, the skill level is intermediate, but it’s not a difficult pattern to crochet. It’s mainly made with hdc stitches & chains.
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Materials Needed For The One Piece Cardigan
Yarn
Yarn used:
Galler Yarns – Prime Alpaca Naturals in color Natural.
How much yarn needed for the One Piece Crochet Cardigan Pattern:
- Size S: 2 skeins / 405 g / 1075 m / 1175 yards
- Size M: 2 skeins / 430 g / 1145 m / 1255 yards
- Size L: 3 skeins / 470 g / 1240 m / 1360 yards
- Size XL: 3 skeins / 495 g / 1315 m / 1435 yards
- Size 2XL: 3 skeins / 545 g / 1445 m / 1580 yards
- Size 3XL: 3 skeins / 575 g / 1530 m / 1670 yards
- Size 4XL: 3 skeins / 615 g / 1630 m / 1785 yards
- Size 5XL: 3 skeins / 640 g / 1700 m / 1860 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 3 light yarn, DK yarn.
- 100 % Camelid – Alpaca
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured with half double crochet stitches crocheted rows:
15 stitches & 14 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 8 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parentheses like this: S (M) L (XL) 2X (3X) 4X (5X). If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes And Measurements
Size Notes
- This pattern is written to have a standard fit, that means about 5-10 cm ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
- Take bust measurements to find the size that fits the best.
Size Adjustments
- Note: Any size adjustments affect yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
Yoke:
- Starting the yoke: If you want a smaller/bigger opening for the head. Reduce/increase the starting FSC in increments of 6 st. Note: This would change the stitch & row count for the yoke throughout.
Body:
- For all sizes: Adjust length by adding or reducing rows at the end, before starting row 51.
- Adjust width by making the yoke smaller or bigger. Alternatively, add more FSC stitches on the first row of the body.
Sleeves:
- The sleeve pattern is written to have a balloon shape at the wrist, that means they have the same width until the final row. If you feel the sleeves turn out to wide, decrease a few stitches at the beginning of a few rows by crocheting 2 hdc stitches together.
- If the final row makes the opening for your hands to wide/tight, hdc2tog instead of 3 to make it wider, hdc4tog instead of 3 to make it tighter.
Diagram
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- cont = continue
- dc = double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc2tog = crochet together 2 half double crochet stitches
- hdc3tog = crochet together 3 half double crochet stitches
- hdc4tog = crochet together 4 half double crochet stitches
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat(s)
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- st = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches Used In The Crochet Cardigan Pattern
You will need to use chains, single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, & foundation single crochet.
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC):
Written description:
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into previous “chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches. *2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1 st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Crochet Together 2 Half Double Crochet Stitches (hdc2tog):
Used to decrease stitches.
Written description: Yarn over, draw up a loop from the next st, draw up a loop from the stitch after that, you have 4 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all loops on the hook.
Crochet Together 3 Half Double Crochet Stitches (hd3tog):
Used to decrease stitches.
Written description: Yarn over, *draw up a loop from the next st*, repeat from *to* 2 times, you have 5 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all loops on the hook.
Crochet Together 4 Half Double Crochet Stitches (hdc4tog):
Used to decrease stitches.
Written description: Yarn over, *draw up a loop from the next st*, repeat from *to* 3 times, you have 6 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all loops on the hook.
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