Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns

A crochet cardigan is a type of knitted or crocheted garment that is like a sweater, but has an open front. While many cardigans are knitted, it is easy to make a perfectly cozy cardigan with crochet as well!

If you are a beginner, don’t be afraid of a project the size of a cardigan. Even beginner crocheters can make projects like this because most are not much more complex than a scarf or a blanket – just a bit bigger.

In fact, many of the cardigan designs here are made of simple rectangles that are pieced together at the end. Some patterns are, in fact, crocheted seamlessly together in one piece, but those patterns are kept simple on purpose.

All the free crochet cardigan patterns in this collection are perfect for any beginner or intermediate crocheters and include cardigans for spring, summer or winter.

  • Floral Cardigan

    Floral Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Franny Granny Adult Cardigan

    Franny Granny Adult Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Comfy Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, Variegated,
  • Granny Cluster Crochet Cardigan

    Granny Cluster Crochet Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Pink, White, Yellow,
  • Seabreeze Beach Coverup

    Seabreeze Beach Coverup

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Color: Blue,
  • Cloud Cardigan

    Cloud Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 0 – Lace,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Color: Blue,
  • Ariel Summer Cardigan

    Ariel Summer Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
    • Color: Orange, Pink,
  • Theory Cocoon Cardigan

    Theory Cocoon Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Color Theory,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • The Working Girl Cardigan

    The Working Girl Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Yellow,
  • Franny Granny Square Cardigan

    Franny Granny Square Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Color Theory,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Franny Granny Child Cardigan

    Franny Granny Child Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Autumn Storm Shrug

    Autumn Storm Shrug

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Gray,
  • Shipka Cardigan

    Shipka Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Brown,
  • The Banbury Drape Oversized Crochet Cardigan

    The Banbury Drape Oversized Crochet Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Feels Like Bliss,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
  • Victoria Easy Chunky Crochet Cardigan

    Victoria Easy Chunky Crochet Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Pink, White,
  • Frances Crochet Cardigan For Kids

    Frances Crochet Cardigan For Kids

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 0 – Lace, Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Laura Cardigan

    Laura Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
    • Yarn Name: Stone Washed,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Crochet Pleated Baby Cardigan

    Crochet Pleated Baby Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Cardigan

    Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Wetherby Child Cardigan

    Wetherby Child Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Color: Gray,
  • Wetherby Crop Cardigan

    Wetherby Crop Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Diamond Crochet Cardigan

    Diamond Crochet Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Color Theory,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Gray, White,
  • Cherry Blossom Cardigan

    Cherry Blossom Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Easy Crochet Cardigan

    Easy Crochet Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Brown,
  • Crochet Blanket Shrug

    Crochet Blanket Shrug

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
    • Yarn Name: Crème Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Beginner Crochet Cardigan

    Beginner Crochet Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Linen Stitch Crochet Kimono Cardigan

    Linen Stitch Crochet Kimono Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Lacy Lemon Drop Kimono Cardigan

    Lacy Lemon Drop Kimono Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Spring Time Crochet Kimono

    Spring Time Crochet Kimono

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • The Holiday Poncho Cardigan

    The Holiday Poncho Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Easy Everyday Shrug

    Easy Everyday Shrug

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Lemonade Summer Kimono Cardigan

    Lemonade Summer Kimono Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Yellow,
  • Easy Crochet Cover Up Pattern

    Easy Crochet Cover Up Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend, Flikka,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,


Free Cardigan Crochet Patterns

All 38 of the crochet patterns on this page are 100% free. We've spent years designing modern and beautiful cardigan crochet patterns that we provide for free on EasyCrochet.com. All of our free cardigan crochet patterns come with detailed descriptions, material lists and step-by-step photos. Many of our patterns also come with tutorial videos if that kind of thing helps you learn as well.