Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns
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Today we have a pattern request from a reader who is looking for cardigans she can crochet for children and adults. I have included 3 different options (in both children and adult sizes) below.
Each of these designs is available as a free crochet pattern and can be downloaded as a PDF.
I have included the yarn weight, hook size and pattern sizes available for each style of cardigan to make it easier for you to decide which one will work best for you!
Crochet Cardigan Pattern #1
![Child's Crochet Crew Neck Cardigan
Sizes: Children's sizes 2 to 10.
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft. 100 % Acrylic. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4]
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Crochet-Cardigan-1.jpg)
Crochet Crew Neck Cardigan
Child’s Crochet Crew Neck Cardigan
Sizes: Children’s sizes 2 to 10.Yarn: Caron Simply Soft. 100 % Acrylic. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4]
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)Child Cardigan Size Chart
| CHILDREN SIZES | To fit chest measurement | Finished chest measurement |
| 2 | 21 inches | 26 inches |
| 4 | 23 inches | 28 inches |
| 6 | 25 inches | 30 inches |
| 8 | 26.5 inches | 32 inches |
| 10 | 28 inches | 34 inches |
Crochet Cardigan Pattern #2
![Child's Crochet V-Neck Cardigan
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft. 100% Acrylic. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Crochet-Cardigan-2.jpg)
Crochet V-Neck Cardigan
Child’s Crochet V-Neck Cardigan
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft. 100% Acrylic. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
Child V-Neck Cardigan Size Chart
| CHILDREN SIZES | To fit chest measurement | Finished chest measurement |
| 2 | 21 inches | 26 inches |
| 4 | 23 inches | 28 inches |
| 6 | 25 inches | 30 inches |
| 8 | 26.5 inches | 32 inches |
| 10 | 28 inches | 34 inches |
Crochet Cardigan #3
Crew Neck Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Adult Crochet Crew Neck Cardigan
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft. 100% Acrylic. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
Adult Cardigan Size Chart
| ADULT SIZES | To fit chest measurement |
| Extra Small/Small | 28-34 inches |
| Medium | 36-38 inches |
| Large | 40-42 inches |
| Extra Large | 44-46 inches |
| 2XL / 3XL | 48-54 inches |
| 4XL / 5XL | 56-62 inches |
Crochet Cardigan #4
V-Neck Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft. 100% Acrylic. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
Adult V Neck Cardigan Size Chart
| ADULT SIZES | To fit chest measurement |
| Extra Small/Small | 28-34 inches |
| Medium | 36-38 inches |
| Large | 40-42 inches |
| Extra Large | 44-46 inches |
| 2XL / 3XL | 48-54 inches |
| 4XL / 5XL | 56-62 inches |
Crochet Cardigan #5
![Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Tweeds. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Crochet-Cardigan-5.jpg)
Chill Time Cardigan Pattern
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Tweeds. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
Adult Cardigan Size Chart
| ADULT SIZES | To fit chest measurement | Finished chest measurment |
| Extra Small/Small | 28-34 inches | 42 inches |
| Medium | 36-38 inches | 44 inches |
| Large | 40-42 inches | 47 inches |
| Extra Large | 44-46 inches | 53 inches |
| 2XL / 3XL | 48-54 inches | 58 inches |
| 4XL / 5XL | 56-62 inches | 65 inches |
Crochet Cardigan #6
![Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Tweeds. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Crochet-Cardigan-6.jpg)
Child Chill Time Cardigan Pattern
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Tweeds. Light Worsted Weight Yarn [4].
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
| CHILD SIZES | To fit chest measurement | Finished chest measurment |
| 4 | 23 inches | 27 inches |
| 6 | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| 8 | 26.5 inches | 30 inches |
| 10 | 28 inches | 32 inches |
| 12 | 30 inches | 34 inches |
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About Rhondda Mol
Rhondda Mol, an Ontario, Canada-based professional crochet designer and blogger, is passionate about helping the online crochet community create amazing projects. Through her easy-to-follow patterns and tutorials, she aims to help fellow crocheters - regardless of their level of experience - make handmade items. She recently launched a second website, FreeCrochetTutorials.com, dedicated to providing free, indie-designed crochet patterns and tutorials, so anyone with the desire to learn how to crochet can reach their goals.