The Wendy Cardigan Crochet Pattern

I love the soft romantic vibes that The Wendy Cardigan gives. Somebody suggested the name Wendy for it on my name contest because it reminded them of Peter Pan and I totally see it. 🙂 It’s light weight and made of soft cotton which makes it perfect for warm weather. I’m excited to pair mine over sundresses this summer!

The Wendy Cardigan is worked from the bottom up in 3 separate panels. You can easily adjust the length of your cardigan by adding or taking away rows before you begin to decrease on the front panels. Make sure you adjust the same amount of rows on the back panel as well. I think this cardigan would look SO cute cropped. If you make a cropped version I would love to see it!

The stitch used in this cardigan is very similar to the classic V stitch but it does not have the Ch 1 in between the 2 Dc stitches. This is a great pattern to make and not have to use much brain power on the stitches! It’s just Dc stitches across the row, working them in between the 2 Dc from the previous row!

If you are a beginner and need a little bit of extra help, then be sure to check out my full video tutorial! I’ll walk you through step by step on The Wendy Cardigan crochet pattern!

If you like this pattern be sure to check out some of my other cardigans too!

Description: The Wendy Cardigan is the perfect spring design to add to your handmade wardrobe! It’s beginner friendly and has a fun flirty feel! It features a side slit and a cute tie to bring it all together!

LINKS:

• The Wendy Cardigan is available as a Lionbrand kit! The kit comes with all the yarn you need to make your cardigan + the PDF digital download of the pattern. You can even customize your yarn color!

• Check out the full video tutorial available for The Wendy Cardigan.

• Save The Wendy Cardigan to your Ravelry queue for later or grab the ad-free printable PDF digital download of the pattern!

• The ad-free printable PDF digital download is also available on Etsy!

Materials:

• Fine (2) Weight Yarn, Lion Brand Oh Baby Organic Cotton in Ecru, 7(7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10) Skeins or 1090(1160, 1230, 1310, 1390, 1450, 1540, 1600, 1650) Yards

• 3.5mm Crochet Hook

• Yarn Needle

• Scissors

• Measuring Tape

• Stitch Markers (2)

Gauge:

17 Sts by 10 rows in pattern repeat = 4X4”

Sizes:

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

Finished Measurements:

Notes:

• This cardigan is worked from the bottom up in 3 separate panels.

• The Ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as 1 Dc.

• You will be working your 2 Dc into the center space of the “V” from the row below, not into an actual stitch. The 2 Dc worked into the same St creates a “V”.  When instructed to work Sts into the center of the “V”, this refers to the space between those two Dc.

• You will be working your last Dc of the row into the top of the turning Ch.

• You can add or take away rows in multiples of 2 to adjust length to your preferred size. Make your adjustments on the back panel before tying off. Be sure to add or remove the same amount on both front panels just before you begin the neckline decreasing. Take note that this will alter the required yardage above.

Video Link:

Check out the full video tutorial here!

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

Ch- Chain

St(s)- Stitch(es)

Sk- Skip

Dc- Double Crochet

Sc- Single Crochet

Sl St- Slip Stitch

RS- Right Side

SM- Stitch Marker

Sp- Space

Pattern:

Back Panel-

Ch 70(76, 84, 94, 102, 110, 118, 126, 136) and turn.

Row 1(RS): 2 Dc in the 4th Ch from the hook, *Sk 1, 2 Dc in next* repeat from * to * across until 2 Chs remain, Sk 1, 1 Dc in final Ch, turn. (68(74, 82, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 134) Dc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 Dc here and throughout), *2 Dc in the center Sp of the next “V” *, Repeat from * to * across row until 2 Sts remain, Sk next St, 1 Dc in the final St (the top of the turning Ch), turn. (68(74, 82, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 134) Dc)

Rows 3-70(70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 80, 82): Repeat Row 2.

Tie off.

Front Panel (Right)-

Ch 36(40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 70) and turn.

Row 1(RS): 1 Dc in the 4th Ch from the hook, 1 Dc in the same Ch, *Sk 1, 2 Dc in next* repeat from * to * across until 2 Chs remain, Sk 1, 1 Dc in final Ch, turn. (34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 68) Dc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 Dc here and throughout), *2 Dc in the center Sp of the next “V” *, Repeat from * to * across row until 2 Sts remain, Sk next St, 1 Dc in the final St (the top of the turning Ch), turn. (34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 68) Dc)

Rows 3-48(48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 58, 60): Repeat Row 2.

Row 49(49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 59, 61): Ch 3, 1 Dc in the center Sp of the first “V”, *2 Dc in the center Sp of the next “V”* repeat from * to * across row until 2 Sts remain, Sk next St, 1 Dc in the final St, turn. (33(37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 67) Dc)

Row 50(50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 60, 62): Ch 3, *2 Dc in the center Sp of the next “V”* repeat from * to * across until 3 Sts remains, Sk over 2 Sts, 1 Dc in final St, turn. (32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 66) Dc)

Rows 51(51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 61, 63)- 60(60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 70, 72): Repeat previous 2 rows. Your St count will decrease by 1 with each row.  Your final St count will be 22(26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 56) Dc.

Rows 61(61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 71, 73)- 70(70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 80, 82): Repeat Row 2.

Tie off, leave a tail approximately 12-18” to sew the last row of your front panel to your back panel.

Front panel (Left)-

Ch 36(40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 70) and Repeat Rows 1-48(48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 58, 60) of the first Front Panel.

Row 49(49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 59, 61): Ch 3, *2 Dc in the center Sp of the next “V”* repeat from * to * across until 1 V remains, 1 Dc in the center of the final V Sp, 1 Dc in the last St, turn. (33(37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 67) Dc)

Row 50(50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 60, 62): Ch 3, Sk over the “lone” Dc St, *2 Dc in the center Sp of the next “V”* repeat from * to * across row until 2 Sts remain, Sk next St, 1 Dc in the final St, turn. (32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 66) Dc)

Rows 51(51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 61, 63)- 60(60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 70, 72): Repeat previous 2 rows. Your St count will decrease by 1 with each row. Your final St count will be 22(26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 56) Dc.

Rows 61(61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 71, 73)- 70(70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 80, 82): Repeat Row 2

Tie off, leave a tail approximately 12-18” to sew the last row of your front panel to your back panel.

Join Panels:

Block your panels to the measurements above. I found that a light steam block was enough. Place your front panels on your back panel, RS facing. Be sure to line up your panels evenly so that there is no bunching. Sew the last row of your front panels to your back panel using your method of choice. I like to use my hook and yarn tail to slip stitch across.

Next, we will be sewing the sides together, leaving an arm opening as well as a slit. The slit is optional and you can sew all the way to the bottom hem if preferred. Place your cardigan in front of you with RS still facing inwards. Use your measuring tape and measure out 6.5(7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)” from the top shoulder seam, down. Place a SM through both panels to keep your spot marked. This will be your arm hole. Sew from just under the SM down the side of your cardigan. Make sure your panels and rows are even as you go. I left approximately 8” at the bottom of my cardigan to create the slit. Repeat on other side.

Sleeves-

With your cardigan RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to the left of the underarm seam.

Round 1: Ch 1, Sc evenly around the arm hole opening. I worked 2 Sc into the ends of each of the rows around. Sl St to the first Sc made to join. Note- Exact St count is not crucial here, just be sure to work your Sts as evenly as possible and do the same amount on both sides.

Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St around, Sl St to join.

Tie off and repeat sleeve instructions on other arm hole.

Trim & Tie-

With your cardigan RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to the bottom inner corner of the left panel (right panel when worn).

Row 1: Ch 1, Sc evenly up the side of the first front panel working approximately 2 Sc stitches in the end of every row until you reach Row 49(49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 59, 61) Ch 31, 1 Sl St in the 2nd Ch from the hook and each remaining Ch across for a total of 30 Sl St. Sc back into the side of the panel to join, continue working Sc stitches evenly up the neckline until you reach the back panel. 1 Sc in each St across the back panel. Sc evenly down the neckline on the second front panel. When you reach Row 49(49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 59, 61), Ch 31 again. 1 Sl St in the second Ch from the hook and in each Ch across for a total of 30 Sl St. Sc back into the side of the panel to join, continue working Sc stitches evenly down until you reach the corner.

Tie off and weave in any ends.

 

CODE: WENDY