You already know I had to make ONE more summer design before the chilly weather arrives. The great thing about The Sailor Cardigan is that it’s perfect for layering! Toss it on while in the office or better yet, while relaxing out on a boat in the ocean with the cool breeze blowing in your hair…one can dream right?!
My favorite thing about The Sailor Cardigan is that it is made from side to side! It only requires one tiny section of seaming on each side of the cardigan. The vertical rows give it a really pretty striped look. The sleeves are super oversized, they remind me of a sail! See what I did there? haha!
If you are a beginner and need a little extra help or you just prefer a visual, be sure to check out my video tutorial on YouTube! I’ll walk you through step by step on how to crochet your Sailor Cardigan.
I couldn’t make a Poppy Pullover without making a Poppy Cardigan crochet pattern! The Poppy Pullover was a fan favorite and the Poppy Cardigan has the same design details so I hope you like this one too!
I used the same type of yarn for The Poppy Cardigan- 24/7 Cotton DK, except this time, I used the “prints” version instead of a solid color! I think the prints are so pretty and give it a little bit more pop of color and detail. I wasn’t sure how the yarn was going to work up with the distribution of color but I am loving the result! If you are more of a solid color kind of crocheter you can totally substitute out the yarn, they have lots of options! I used the Seaglass color for mine.
The Poppy Cardigan is worked up the same way as the pullover, from the bottom up. Again, we are using a larger hook than what you normally would use for a DK yarn to give it that loose, mesh look. When you are crocheting, make sure you don’t tug down too tightly on your stitches! If you are prone to a tight tension just make sure to pay attention to that. This is also a really stretchy stitch so when you wear the cardigan it will stretch and has great drape! Once all your panels are made you will give a light block ( I like to steam block mine) and sew together!
Are you nose deep in summer crochet patterns right now like I am?! Can I add another one to your “must make list”? Summer crochet patterns have always been one of my favorite things to spend time on. There is just something about the open stitches, the cotton yarn and also the fact that you don’t have to make long sleeves! haha! Summer makes usually work up quickly just like my new cardigan design, The Ocean Point Cardigan crochet pattern!
Is it weird that I have never designed a triangle shawl before? I have definitely crocheted a few in the past but never designed my own! I have been wanting to lately but I did not want to make a shawl in the middle of summer! I got the idea to somehow incorporate the shape of a triangle shawl into a cardigan and I am SO glad I did!! After a lot of math and a little bit of frogging I finally came up with the final result!
To create The Ocean Point Cardigan crochet pattern you start at the bottom, creating the triangle shape. If you are familiar with triangle shawls you will have no problem jumping right in. Once you have the triangle complete, you will rotate your work and create the first row of the main body into the ends of the rows you made in the triangle. After you get set up it’s just row repeats with no more shaping there on out! I used tall stitches like double crochet, treble crochet, and treble X St. There is also plenty of Ch 1 Sk 1 sprinkled in for an airy and lacy feel.
Because of the very specific St count and math going on in this cardigan there are 3 separate combo sizes written in the pattern. This cardigan is oversized and has a loose, flowy fit. Each size provided can fit a wide range of body shapes and sizes! To find your size, just locate your bust size on the size chart.
I used a worsted weight yarn for The Ocean Point Cardigan pattern- Pima Cotton from Lion Brand. This is a very soft cotton yarn! I have no trouble with this yarn. It works up beautifully and does not split or snag if you have to frog! They have lots of pretty colors available as well. If you end up purchasing the kit, you can swap out the color if you want to!
Did I just find my new favorite cotton yarn? I think I did. Be prepared for so many designs using this yarn because I am obsessed! My first make using this yarn is called The Poppy Pullover!
I used Lion Brand 24/7 cotton DK for the Poppy Pullover crochet pattern. Don’t get it confused with the worsted weight version! The DK weight is obviously thinner and much more soft. It had no splitting and no tangles as I crocheted. I’m absolutely in love with it! I used the color Cacao for mine but they have a lot of pretty choices.
The Poppy Pullover is crocheted in separate panels from the bottom up. You’ll be using a larger hook in comparison to the yarn to give it more of a mesh look. It’s important to not pull your stitches tight. You want a relaxed and even tension so you can give it the perfect drape. Feel free to go up in hook size if you normally have a tight tension and/or your gauge is off. Once you have all your panels complete you will sew them together.
The Poppy Pullover is easy to make adjustments to. You can add or takeaway as many rows as you want on the back panel to adjust the length. Just be sure to make the same adjustments on the front panel as well, right before you split the neckline.
Stepping out of my color comfort zone with The Electric Sun Tee Crochet Pattern! This oversized top was so fun to make! I used 3 different colors for mine and switched them out with each row. The stitches create a really cool wave effect!
This top is written with plenty of positive ease for a very oversized look! Because of the oversized fit, each of the 3 sized can fit a wide range of body shapes and sizes! You can also make your top longer if you want by adding as many row repeats as you want before you start the shaping of the neckline. Be sure to add the same amount on both panels!
Make sure you do not cut your yarn when you change colors. If you do, you will have a ton of ends to weave in! I kept my yarn attached with each color change. Then, when I come back to that color I simply picked it back up and switched colors. This leaves small floats along the outer edge of your panel. When we sew the front and back panel together, we will sew over the floats and they will be hidden within the seam on the inside of the shirt! And TaDa! You just save yourself a ton of work!
The first few rows might be a little tricky to remember the stitch repeat. If you need some extra help, be sure to check out my video tutorial! If you have a question, it is most likely covered in the video!
