Crochet Granny Cardigan Pattern

Creating cozy and stylish garments like the crochet granny cardigan is a rewarding project that not only enhances your crochet skills but also adds a unique piece to your wardrobe. This easy crochet pattern allows you to show off your personality through color choices, making it perfect for both casual outings and layered looks. Let’s explore the materials you’ll need, how to make this lovely cardigan, and some tips to ensure your project goes smoothly.

this Pattern

About the Design

This crochet granny cardigan is designed for comfort and versatility, featuring a classic granny square motif construction. The cardigan suits various sizes, allowing you to make it for anyone—just choose the right colors and sizes. The motifs create a beautiful texture that is both classic and trendy, making it a staple piece for any crochet enthusiast.

Sizes

This pattern is available in the following sizes:

• XS/S/M/L
• XL/2/3XL

The stitch counts and instructions for both size ranges are provided within the pattern.

Materials

Before you begin your crochet journey, gather the following materials to ensure a seamless crafting experience:

Yarn

• Red Heart® Granny Square All in One™ (8.8 oz/250 g; 417 yds/381 m)

  • Contrast A: 4 balls (for both XS/S/M/L and XL/2/3XL)

  • Contrast B: 1 ball (for both sizes)

  • Colors: Aran Warm Wheat (2010) or Aran Cream (2015)

    • 1315 yds (1196 m) for XS/S/M/L
    • 1620 yds (1474 m) for XL/2/3XL

• Red Heart® Super Saver (7 oz/198 g; 364 yds/333 m)

  • Contrast B: Aran (0313)
    • 230 yds (209 m) for XS/S/M/L
    • 300 yds (273 m) for XL/2/3XL

Hardware

• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) or the size needed to obtain gauge.
• Susan Bates® yarn needle
• 1 Button: 1″ [25 mm]

Gauge

Before starting your project, it’s essential to check your gauge to ensure your cardigan turns out the correct size. The gauge can be determined using the stitch counts and rows specified in the pattern for the granny motifs.

Crochet Abbreviations

This pattern uses the following crochet abbreviations:

• dc: double crochet
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• rnd: round
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sp: space
• rep: repeat

Pattern Notes

• Instructions are written for sizes XS/S/M/L. If changes are necessary for larger sizes, the instructions will be indicated (XL/2/3XL).
• Numbers for each size are shown in different colors throughout the pattern.
• The chain 3 at the beginning of each round counts as a dc.
• The chain 6 at the beginning of rounds counts as both a dc and a ch-3 space.

Motif

Make Quantity

Make 21 (36) motifs with Color A.

Motif Notes

• Chain 3 at the beginning of the round counts as dc.
• Chain 6 at the beginning of rounds counts as dc and ch-3 space.
• Join all rounds with slip stitch to 3rd chain of chain-6 unless otherwise indicated.
• To begin, with Color 1, chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.

Motif Rounds

1. 1st rnd: (RS) Ch 6. (3 dc, ch 3) 3 times in ring. 2 dc in ring. Join.

2. 2nd rnd: Slip stitch in ch-3 space. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 space. *Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 space. Join.

3. 3rd rnd: Slip stitch in next ch-3 space. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 space. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 3 dc in last ch-1 space. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 space. Join.

4. 4th and 5th rnds: Slip stitch in next ch-3 space. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 space. (Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 space to next ch-3 space. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first ch-3 space. Join. Fasten off.

Sleeves

Sleeve Notes

To create sleeves, use yarn as “self-striping,” allowing colors to change as they appear. The chain 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.

Foundation Chain

• With Color A, chain 39 (49).

Sleeve Row 1 and 2 (Pre-pattern)

1. 1st row: (RS) 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook. 1 sc in each chain to end of the chain. Turn. (38 (48) sc).

2. 2nd row: Chain 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row.

Rep last row twice more.

Proceed in Sleeve Pattern

1. 1st row: (RS) Chain 2. 1 hdc in first sc. *2 hdc in next sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 2 hdc in next sc. 1 hdc in last sc. Turn. (18 (23) groups of 2 hdc).

2. 2nd row: Chain 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. Skip first group of 2 hdc. *2 hdc in space between next 2 groups of hdc. Rep from * across to last group of 2 hdc. Skip last group of 2 hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

3. 3rd row: Chain 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 2 hdc in space between first hdc and first group of 2 hdc. *2 hdc in space between next 2 groups of hdc. Rep from * across ending with 2 hdc in space between last group of hdc and last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

4. 4th row: As 2nd row.

Shape Sides of Sleeve

1st Row

• Chain 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 2 hdc in space between first hdc and first group of 2 hdc. *2 hdc in space between next 2 groups of hdc. Rep from * to last group of 2 hdc. 2 hdc in space between last group of 2 hdc and last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

2nd Row

• Chain 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. Skip next hdc. *2 hdc in space between next 2 groups of hdc. Rep from * to last group of 2 hdc. Skip next hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

3rd Row

• Chain 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. Skip first group of 2 hdc. *2 hdc in space between next 2 groups of hdc. Rep from * to last group of 2 hdc. Skip last group of 2 hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

Rep last 3 rows 9 (8) times more. (28 (32) groups of 2 hdc).

Continue Even

Continue even as follows:

1. 1st row: Chain 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 2 hdc in space between first hdc and first group of 2 hdc. *2 hdc in space between next 2 groups of hdc. Rep from * to last group of 2 hdc. 2 hdc in space between last group of 2 hdc and last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

2. 2nd row: Chain 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. Skip first group of 2 hdc. *2 hdc in space between next 2 groups of hdc. Rep from * to last group of 2 hdc. Skip last group of 2 hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

Rep last 2 rows until sleeve measures 19 (17)” [48 (43) cm]. Fasten off.

Finishing

Body/Motifs Assembly

Sew motifs together with Color B, as illustrated in the assembly diagram, through back loops only using whipstitch.

Back Neck Half Motif (XS/S/M/L only)

Back Neck Half Motif — Instructions

Using Color A in the same order of colors to match full motifs, work 1 Back Neck Half Motif as follows:

• With Color 1, chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.

1. 1st row: (RS) Chain 3. 1 dc in ring. Chain 3. 3 dc in ring. Chain 3. 2 dc in ring. Fasten off Color 1.

2. 2nd row: Join Color 2 with slip stitch to top of chain 3 at beginning of 1st row. Chain 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Ch 1. Rep from * once more. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Fasten off Color 2.

3. 3rd row: Join Color 3 in 3rd chain of chain 4 at beginning of 2nd row. Chain 3. 1 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Ch 1. 1 dc in next ch-1 space. 1 dc in last dc. Fasten off Color 3.

4. 4th row: Join Color 4 to top of chain 3 at beginning of 3rd row. Chain 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1). 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Fasten off Color 4.

5. 5th row: Join Color 5 in 3rd chain of chain 4 at beginning of 4th row. Chain 3. 1 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space) 3 times. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. 1 dc in next ch-1 space. 1 dc in last dc. Fasten off Color 5.

Sew Back Neck Half Motif Into Place

Sew the Back Neck Half Motif in position at the center back with Color B, through back loops only using whipstitch.

Sleeve Placement (XS/S/M/L only)

• Place markers on side edges of sleeves 3″ [7.5 cm] down from the top edge. Sew in sleeves to the body, placing the side edges of sleeves above the markers along the armhole edge of the body to form square armholes. Sew sleeve seams.

Sleeve Placement (XL/2/3XL only)

Neck Edging + Buttonhole + Button

Neck Edging — Row Instructions

1. 1st row: (RS) Join A with a slip stitch at the lower corner of the right front. Work 1 row of sc evenly up Right Front, across back neck, and down Left Front to opposite corner. Turn.

   Note (buttonhole marker placement): Place marker on Right Front edging for buttonhole 10 (10½)” [25.5 (26.5) cm] down from shoulder seam on last row worked.

2. 2nd row: Chain 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

3. 3rd row: Chain 1. 1 sc in each sc to buttonhole marker. Chain 2. Skip next 2 sc for buttonhole. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

4. 4th row: Chain 1. 1 sc in each sc and 2 sc in ch-2 space to end of row. Fasten off.

Button

Sew button on the left front edging to correspond with the buttonhole.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

Use a Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or the size needed to obtain your gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

The project incorporates both rows and rounds, particularly with the granny square motifs and the sleeves.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the motifs need to be assembled, and the sleeves are sewn into the body.

What is the suggested yarn for this crochet pattern?

The yarn used for this pattern is Red Heart® Granny Square All in One™ along with Red Heart® Super Saver, available in specified colors.

Are there different sizes available for this cardigan?

Yes, the pattern accommodates sizes XS/S/M/L and XL/2/3XL.

Conclusion

With this crochet granny cardigan pattern, you are set to enjoy the process of crafting a cozy and stylish garment. By following the step-by-step instructions and embracing the versatile color options, you can create a unique piece that reflects your personal style. Happy crocheting!