Cluster Cardigan Crochet Pattern

The Cluster Cardigan Crochet Pattern has some gorgeous texture that’s created by using a variety of stitches! This cardigan is made as almost one piece. This is one of my favorite ways to make a cardigan because it requires very little sewing!

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Cluster Cardigan Crochet Pattern

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Materials
WeCrochet Twill in Horchata Heather (9 skeins/1341yds for S, 10 skeins/1490yds for M, 11 skeins/1639yds for L, 12 skeins/1788yds for XL, 13 skeins/1937 yds for 2X, 14 skeins/2235 yds for 3X) – any worsted weight (4) yarn will work
I/5.5 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
stitch marker

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet
CL – dc2tog in same stitch (yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook)
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together (*yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops* repeat from * to * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook)
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

· written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· This cardigan is made as one rectangle, with openings for the sleeves (like the graphic below). There is a little sewing across the shoulders. Then the sleeves are added with turned rounds and last the collar.

Sizes:
(S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181) dc) the 111 is for S, 125 is M, 139 is L, 153 is XL, 167 is 2X, 181 is 3X.

This top is classic fit with some positive ease.

Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (36”) M (40”) L (44”) XL (48”) 2X (52”) 3X (56”)
Length: S (21”) M (22.5”) L (24”) XL (25.5”) 2X (27”) 3X (28.5”)
Sleeve Length: S (19”) M (19”) L (20.5”) XL (20.5”) 2X (22”) 3X (22”)
Armhole Width: S (7”)  M (8.5”) L (10”) XL (11.5”) 2X (13”) 3X (14.5)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

CLUSTER CARDIGAN CROCHET PATTERN

ch (113, 127, 141) (155, 169, 183)

Row 1: starting in 3rd ch from the hook, dc in each stitch across ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181) dc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *fpdc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181))

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *bpdc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181))

Row 4 – 5: repeat rows 2 & 3

Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181) sc)

Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181))

Row 8: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, *sc in next, dc in next* repeat from * to * across ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181))

Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((111, 125, 139) (153, 167, 181))

Row 10: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *CL in next, ch 1, skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, dc in last stitch ((54, 61, 68) (75, 82, 89) CL)

Row 11: working in each stitch and ch-1 space across, repeat row 7

Row 12: repeat row 8

Row 13: repeat row 9

Row 14 – 34: repeat rows 10 – 13, ending with a row 10 repeat

This is the length before the armholes are made. To adjust the length, add or take out rows as needed.

Section A is made in the next rows. You will only work partly across the row, then turn.

Section A (optional: place a stitch marker at the beginning of this row to mark as row 1)

Row 1: (working in each stitch and ch-1 space across) ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * for a total of (25, 29, 33) (35, 39, 43) stitches ((25, 29, 32) (36, 39, 43))

Row 2: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, *sc in next, dc in next* repeat from * to * across ((25, 29, 33) (35, 39, 43))

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((25, 29, 33) (35, 39, 43))

Row 4: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *CL in next, ch 1, skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, dc in last stitch ((11, 13, 15) (16, 18, 20) CL)

Row 5 – (18, 22, 26) (30, 34, 38): repeat rows 1 – 4, ending with a row 2 repeat

The height of section A is the size of your armhole. Add or take out rows as needed.

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

Section B (optional: place a stitch marker at the beginning of this row to mark as row 1)

With section A on the right, join yarn to the CL next to the last stitch from Section A: Row 1. (skip the ch-1 space)

Row 1: (working in each stitch and ch-1 space across) ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * for a total of (59, 65, 71) (81, 87, 93) stitches ((59, 65, 71) (81, 87, 93))

Row 2: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, *sc in next, dc in next* repeat from * to * across ((59, 65, 71) (81, 87, 93))

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((59, 65, 71) (81, 87, 93))

Row 4: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *CL in next, ch 1, skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, dc in last stitch ((28, 31, 34) (39, 42, 45) CL)

Row 5 – (18, 22, 26) (30, 34, 38): repeat rows 1 – 4, ending with a row 2 repeat

Or until it’s the same length as Section A

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

Section C (optional: place a stitch marker at the beginning of this row to mark as row 1)

With section A & B on the right, join yarn to the CL next to the last stitch from Section B: Row 1.(skip the ch-1 space)

Row 1: (working in each stitch and ch-1 space across) ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * for a total of 25 stitches (25)

Row 2: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, *sc in next, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (25)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across (25)

Row 4: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *CL in next, ch 1, skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, dc in last stitch (11 CL)

Row 5 – (18, 22, 26) (30, 34, 38): repeat rows 1 – 4, ending with a row 2 repeat

SEWING

Fold sections A & C towards the middle (section B). Line up the edges across the top with stitch markers. Use the long ends and a yarn needle to whip stitch the shoulders closed.

SLEEVES

With cardigan facing right side out, join yarn to the bottom of an armhole

There are not exact row counts for the sleeves. It’s most important that the stitches are worked evenly around than trying to reach a specific number.

Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around the sleeve—make sure the total number of stitches is an even number, join to first sc with sl st

Round 2: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, sc in next, *dc in nest stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st)

Round 3: ch 2, turn, dc3tog, sc in next, *dc in next stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * around

Round 4: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, sc in next, *dc in nest stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st)

Round 5: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *CL in next, ch 1, skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st

Round 6 – (41, 41, 45) (45, 49, 49): repeat rounds 2 – 5

Or until desired sleeve length before cuff begins.

CUFF

Round 42: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *sc2tog, sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st

Round 43: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st

Round 44: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st

Round 45: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, fpdc in next, *sc in next stitch, fpdc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st

Round 46: ch 1, turn, bpdc in first stitch, sc in next, *bpdc in next stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first bpdc with sl st

Round 47 – 49: repeat rounds 45 & 46

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

Repeat pattern for other sleeve.

COLLAR

With cardigan facing right side out, join yarn to the bottom left corner of the cardigan

The collar is worked all the way around to the opposite corner

Row 1: ch 1, sc evenly around the entire collar to the opposite corner on the bottom right

Row 2: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch across

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *fpdc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across

Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *bpdc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across

Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *fpdc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * across

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

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