AlixaCrochet

Your First Crochet Cardigan

Five rectangles, sewn together. No shaping, no increasing, no decreasing.

How it's built

One back, two fronts and two sleeves. If you can crochet a scarf, you can crochet each piece.

Step 1: Make a gauge swatch

Chain 22 and work half double crochet until the swatch is about 15 cm tall. Lay it flat and measure.

Step 2: Crochet and seam

Work the five rectangles to your own measurements, then sew the shoulders, sleeves and side seams.

Step 3: Finish it your way

Add ribbed cuffs and a front band, a pair of pockets or a single large button.

Made to your measurements

The full guide shows how to work out your own stitch counts, with a complete worked example.

Read the full guide