The Poppy Cardigan Crochet Pattern

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!

If you want to use the same yarn as me make sure you get the Lion Brand kit! It comes with a free copy of my printable pattern and you can choose your yarn color! They also frequently have very good sales! My Poppy Pullover is available on my blog here as well as a Lion Brand kit! 

If you need a visual then head to my video tutorial! If you like this pattern, be sure to check out some of my other cardigans. 

Links:

• The Poppy Cardigan crochet pattern is available as a kit with Lion Brand! The kit comes with all the yarn needed to make your cardigan plus a FREE copy of the ad-free printable PDF digital download. You can even customize your yarn color!

• I have a full video tutorial available for The Poppy Cardigan crochet pattern on my YouTube Channel! Be sure to check it out if you have any questions or if you prefer a visual over written pattern!

• The Poppy Cardigan crochet pattern is also on Ravelry! Add it to your queue for later or purchase the low cost ad-free printable PDF.

• You can also find the Poppy Cardigan Crochet pattern in my Etsy shop!

Description: The Poppy Cardigan is the sister design to The Poppy Pullover! This crochet cardigan is designed for an oversized fit with a subtle V-neck shape and rolled short sleeves. It features cute side slits and has amazing drape. The pattern is beginner friendly and includes 9 sizes, plus a video tutorial for easy stitching.

Materials:

• Light (3) weight yarn, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Prints in Seaglass, 890(940, 1020, 1100, 1180, 1260, 1320, 1400, 1460) yards or 5(5,5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) Skeins

• J/6.00mm Crochet Hook

• Yarn Needle

• Scissors

• Stitch Markers (3)

Gauge:

15 Sts by 11 rows= 4×4”

Ch 21, work rows 1-14 of back panel to make a swatch. Your swatch is slightly larger than gauge. Measure within that swatch to check your gauge.

Sizes:

XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Measurements:

Notes:

• A larger hook is used to give the stitch a “mesh” look. Do not pull your stitches tight, try and keep a relaxed and even tension.

• The Ch 2 at the start of the row does not count as a stitch.

• The Ch 1 within the rows counts as 1 St.

• The numbers in parenthesis at the beginning of the row are the row counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis at the end of the rows are the stitch counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis within the rows are the directions for all sizes.

• You will be making a back panel, 2 front panels and 2 sleeve panels, then joining together.

• You can make your cardigan as long or as short as you would like by adding or removing rows on the back panel before fastening off. Then, add or remove the same amount of rows to both front panels before you begin the neckline shaping. Take into account the yardage requirement listed above will change.

• This cardigan is stretchy! It will stretch a few inches longer than the length listed above with the weight of being worn.

• Your decreases start on a different row for both front panels.

Video Link:

Check out the video tutorial for a little extra help!

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

Ch(s)- Chain(s)

YO- Yarn Over

Sc- Single Crochet

St(s)- Stitch(es)

Sp- Space

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Sk- Skip

RS- Right Side

WS- Wrong side

Pattern:

Back Panel-

Ch 83(91, 95, 103, 111, 119, 127, 135, 139)

Row 1 (RS): Insert hook into 3rd Ch from hook, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1, *insert hook into next Ch, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1 Sc in final Ch, turn. (81(89, 93, 101, 109, 117, 125, 133, 137) Sts)

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a St here and throughout),*insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (81(89, 93, 101, 109, 117, 125, 133, 137) Sts)

Rows 3-58(60, 60, 62, 62, 64, 64, 66, 66): Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off.

Right Front Panel (left when worn)-

Ch 41(45, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 69)

Repeat Rows 1-46(48, 48, 50, 50, 52, 52, 54, 54) of the Back Panel. (39(43, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 67) Sts)

Neckline Shaping-

Row 47(49, 49, 51, 51, 53, 53, 55, 55): Ch 2,*insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row until 3 Sts remain, insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, do NOT Ch 1, 1 Sc in last St, turn. (38(42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 66) Sts)

Row 48(50, 50, 52, 52, 54, 54, 56, 56): Ch 2, Sk first Sc, *insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (37(41, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 65) Sts)

Rows 49(51, 51, 53, 53, 55, 55, 57, 57)-58(60, 60, 62, 62, 64, 64, 66, 66): Repeat previous 2 rows. Ending with (27(31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 55) Sts)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for seaming last row to the back panel.

Left Front Panel (right when worn)-

Ch 41(45, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 69)

Repeat Rows 1-45(47, 47, 49, 49, 51, 51, 53, 53) of the Back Panel. (39(43, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 67) Sts)

Row 46(48, 48, 50, 50, 52, 52, 54, 54): Ch 2,*insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row until 3 Sts remain, insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, do NOT Ch 1, 1 Sc in last St, turn. (38(42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 66) Sts)

Row 47(49, 49, 51, 51, 53, 53, 55, 55): Ch 2, Sk first Sc, *insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (37(41, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 65) Sts)

Rows 48(50, 50, 52, 52, 54, 54, 56, 56)- 57(59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63, 65, 65): Repeat previous 2 rows. Ending with (27(31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 55) Sts)

Row 58(60, 60, 62, 62, 64, 64, 66, 66): Ch 1 (does not count), 1 Sc in first St, *insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1 Sc in final St. (27(31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 55) Sts)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for seaming last row to back panel.

Sleeves (make 2)-

Ch 51(53, 55, 57, 61, 65, 71, 75, 75)

Row 1(RS): Insert hook into 3rd Ch from hook, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1, *insert hook into next Ch, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1 Sc in final Ch, turn. (49(51, 53, 55, 59, 63, 69, 73, 73) Sts)

Row 2: Ch 2,*insert hook into next St, YO, pull up a loop, insert hook into following Ch Sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops on hook, Ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (49(51, 53, 55, 59, 63, 69, 73, 73) Sts)

Rows 3-16(17, 17, 18, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20): Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for seaming last row of sleeve to your front/back panels.

Assembly-

Block your panels to the measurements listed above. I prefer to steam block mine but you can use the method of your choice.

Place your front and back panels together, RS facing. Using your preferred seaming method attach the first front panel to the back panel at the shoulder (I used my hook and slip stitched across). Be sure your panels are aligned and that you aren’t bunching or skipping stitches. Repeat the same process with the second front panel.

Next, using the same joining process as above, we will be attaching the sleeves. Make sure the center of the sleeve is aligned with the shoulder seam. Be sure to check that your sleeves are even on both the front and back panel as you go. It is helpful to use SM’s here to keep your sleeve in place as you join.

Finally, fold your cardigan so that the back and front panels are on top of each other, RS facing. Seam from the end of the sleeve to the underarm and down the side of the top. I left about 6” unseamed on both sides to create the side slit.

Optional- roll the sleeves and add a small stitch at the seam to hold in place.

Trim-

With your cardigan RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to the bottom inner corner of the Left Front Panel (right when worn). Ch 1, work Sc Sts evenly up the side of the front panel, along the back neckline and back down the second front panel. When you reach the corner, fasten off. Stitch count is not crucial here, just keep your Sts evenly spaced.

Weave in any remaining ends.

 

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