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.

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 28 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.