The Ivy Cardigan Free Crochet Pattern

The Ivy Cardigan is a simple mesh cardigan that is perfect for Summer! Cotton yarn makes this cardigan light and breathable, which is all I want to wear in the Summer.

The pattern includes instructions for sizes XS-5XL, and you'll be surprised by how quickly it works up! Thanks to the larger stitch, hook, and yarn, you can finish this project in a few days if you want to. 

If you need any help at any point while making this cardigan, make sure to check out the YouTube tutorial (linked below). I've included time stamps so you can quickly jump to the part you need help with! 

 

YouTube Tutorial 

 

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Materials 

-Premier “Cotton Sprout Worsted” medium weight #4 yarn [100% cotton, 180 yards/ 165 m per 100 g skein]; Celery (Light Green), (4, 4, 5), (5, 5, 6), (6, 7, 7) skeins 

-Total yardage: (597, 659, 723) (784, 886, 954) (1022, 1089, 1224)

-US size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook

-Scissors

-Stitch markers

-Tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

-This pattern is written in US terms and Imperial measurements.

-Instructions are written as (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL) throughout the pattern.  

-Pattern is worked in separate panels and seamed together at the end.

-Pattern is worked in back and forth rows from the bottom up.

-Skipped chains in Rows 1 count as a dc 1, ch 1.

-ch-1 sps count as a stitch.

-ch 3 counts as a dc

-ch 4 counts as a dc 1, ch 1.

-dc 1 in t-ch means to work 1 double crochet around the ch 4 at the beginning of the previous row.

Abbreviations

[ ] – Repeat

ch – chain

ch- refer to chain or space previously made, e.g., ch-4 space

ch-sp – chain space

dc – double crochet

FO – Fasten Off

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

sk – skip

sp – space

st(s) – stitch(es)  

t-ch – turning chain

WS – Wrong Side

 

Gauge 

18 sts by 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) square, unblocked

Row 1 - ch 27, 1 dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc 1; Rep from * across (25)

Row 2 - ch 4, sk 1st st, dc 1 in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk 1, dc 1 in ch-1 sp; Rep from * across to last 2 sts, dc 1 in t-ch

Rep Row 2 for a total of 8 rows, measure the middle 4" (10 cm) of your fabric for gauge

 

Finished Sizes 

Schematic

Pattern Instructions

Back Panel

Row 1 - (RS) ch (87, 97, 107) (115, 125, 133) (143, 151, 161), dc 1 in 5th ch from hook (see Pattern Notes), *ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc 1 in next ch; Rep from * across (85, 95, 105) (113, 123, 131) (140, 149, 159) sts   

Row 2 - (WS) Ch 3, dc 1 in ch-1-sp, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in ch-1 sp; Rep from * across to last st, dc in t-ch                             

Row 3 - (RS) ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), sk 1st st, dc 1 in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in ch-1 sp; Rep from * across to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in t-ch 

Rep Rows 2 and 3 to Row (39, 39, 39) (39, 41, 41) (41, 41, 43), Rep Row 2 one more time, for a total of (40, 40, 40) (40, 42, 42) (42, 42, 44) rows

FO, leaving an 18 in (46 cm) tail for seaming.

Front Panel (make 2)

Row 1 - (RS) ch (45, 49, 55), (59, 63, 67), (73, 77, 81), dc 1 in 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc 1 in next ch; Rep from * across (43, 47, 53) (57, 61, 65) (71, 75, 79) sts

Row 2 - (WS) Rep Row 2 of Back Panel

Row 3 - (RS) Rep Row 3 of Back Panel

Rep Rows 2 and 3 to Row (29, 29, 27) (27, 29, 29) (27, 27, 27), Rep Row 2 one more time, for a total of (30, 30, 28) (28, 30, 30) (28, 28, 28) rows

Do not FO, continue to neckline shaping.

Right Neckline Shaping 

Row 1 - (RS) (Decrease Row) ch 4, sk next 3 sts, dc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in ch-1 sp; Rep from * across working the last dc into the t-ch (2 sts decreased) (41, 45, 51), (55, 59, 63), (69, 73, 77) sts

Row 2 - (WS) Rep Row 2 of Back Panel

Rep Rows 1 and 2 to Row (10, 10, 12) (12, 12, 12) (14, 14, 16) for a grand total of (40, 40, 40) (40, 42, 42) (42, 42, 44) rows on front panel.

FO, leaving an 18 in (46 cm) tail for seaming.

Left Neckline Shaping

Row 1 - (RS) (Decrease Row) ch 4, sk 1st st, dc 1 in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in ch-1 sp; Rep from * across to last 4 sts, ch 1, sk 3, dc in t-ch (2 sts decreased) (41, 45, 51), (55, 59, 63), (69, 73, 77) sts

Row 2 - (WS) Rep Row 2 of Back Panel

Rep Rows 1 and 2 to Row (10, 10, 12) (12, 12, 12) (14, 14, 16) for a grand total of (40, 40, 40) (40, 42, 42) (42, 42, 44) rows on front panel.

FO, leaving an 18 in (46 cm) tail for seaming.

Sleeves (make 2)

Row 1 - (RS) ch (49, 51, 57), (61, 66, 73), (79, 86, 93), dc 1 in 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc 1 in next ch; Rep from *across (47, 49, 55) (59, 64, 71) (77, 84, 91) sts                         

Row 2-  Rep Row 2 of Back Panel

Rep Row 2 for 4 rows, for a total of 6 rows for all sizes.

Seaming Sleeves

With RS together, fold fabric in half widthwise. Working through both layers of fabric, place 2 sl sts in each row end across.  FO, weave in ends. Do not turn right side out. Set aside and continue to Assembly. 

Assembly

Seaming Panels

In this next section, use Diagram 1 as a guide when seaming panels together.

Shoulder Seams: Lay the front and back panels together with the RS facing. Starting at the inner edge, working your way to the outer edge, sl st through both layers to join. (Steps 1 and 2) 

Side Seams: Place a marker (5.75, 6, 6.5) (7, 7.25, 7.5) (8, 8.25, 8.5)" from the shoulder along the edge, making sure to catch both layers of fabric. Repeat for the opposite side. This is your arm opening. 

Attach yarn with a sl st at the marked st (do not remove marker), and sl st through both layers to join. FO and weave in ends. Repeat for the opposite side. (Steps 3 and 4)

Sleeve Seams: Align the sleeves to the armhole opening, using stitch markers to hold in place. Attach yarn with a sl st to marked st (remove marker), and sl st through both layers to join. Fo and weave in ends. Repeat for the opposite side. (Steps 5 and 6)

Turn the cardigan right side out. 

Diagram 1

Edging: In this next section, use Diagram 2 as a guide when working the edging details.

Attach yarn with a sl st to bottom corner of left front panel. Starting at the bottom left front panel, work 3 hdc in same st as join, hdc 2 in each row end up the front left panel, work 2 hdc in each row end or st around the entire neckline, hdc in each row end down the right front panel to last row end, work 3 hdc in last row end. 

Turn to work into the foundation chain at the bottom of the cardigan, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc to join. FO, weave in ends

Diagram 2

Your Ivy Cardigan is now complete! I hope you enjoyed this pattern! I would love to see your finished makes over on Instagram, so feel free to tag me (@hooksandheelers)! 

For any questions regarding this pattern, please contact me at hooksandheelers@gmail.com