We researched the internet to find the best collection of gorgeous crocheted jackets.

We are very excited about what we have collected and there is something for everyone. We have selected the most flattering models that are suitable for all body types. You are spoiled for choice!

Some are short sleeved and many have the popular circular detail that is so popular. You will love what you see. We also added our popular hoods at the end of our post. Make sure you fully see our page and pin your favorites.

Chunky Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Skill Level – Easy

Sizes + Measurements:

S (Small), M (Medium) L (Large)
The first number of stitches is for the small size, the following numbers in brackets are for the medium and large sizes.
For example – cast on 27 – S / 29 -M / 31 -L sts.

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Cotton Comfort Easy Knit Cardigan Pattern

Skill Level – Easy

Gauge – 10 x 10 cm /4 x 4 inches = 10 sts and 16 rows in garter stitch.

Materials:

Yarn

Rico Creative Cotton Aran in Patina – 50g / (85m/93 yards).
This is an Aran/Wortsed/10 Ply yarn – knit with two strands together.
If you want to knit with a single strand only – you will need Bulky/Chunky/12 Ply yarn.
For the following sizes you will need;
Small – 14 – 50g (700g)
Medium – 16 – 50 g (800g)
Large – 20 – 50g (1000g)
XL – 24 – 50g (1200g)
XXL – 28 – 50g (1400g)
Yarn weight guide
Needles

8mm (US 11) knitting needles – if using circulars – with a 40cm cable

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Rainbow Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Skill Level – Easy

Gauge – 4 inches/10 cm = 12 stitches in 18 rows of stocking stitch.

Materials:

Small – 1 x each colour 100g – (700g)
Medium – 1 x red/1 x orange 1.5 x each rem colour – (950g)
Large – 1 x red / 1 orange/ 2 x each rem colour – (1200g)
1X – 2 x red / 2 x orange / 2.5 x each rem colour – (1650g)
2X – 2 x red / 2 x orange / 3 x each rem colour – 100g (1900g)
Chunky/bulky/12 ply – yarn weight guide

Needles

6.5mm (US 10.5) knitting needles – circular with a 40″/100cm cable.

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Cozy Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Materials:

Yarn
The Petite Wool from We Are Knitters – Natural (100g/3.5oz/153 yds/140m) 100% Peruvian Wool.
For the following sizes you will need approx:

Small – 6
Medium – 7
Large – 8
1X – 9
2X – 10
Chunky/bulky/12 ply – Yarn weight guide

Needles
7mm (US 10.5) knitting needles – circular with a 40″/100cm cable.
8mm (US 11) knitting needles – circular with a 40″/100cm cable.
Circular needles are advised because of the large number of stitches – this is worked back and forth – as you would knit with straight needles.

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Outlander Claire’s Blue Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Skill Level – Intermediate

Gauge – 10 x 10 cm/4 x 4 inches = 18 sts and 22 rows in Irish moss stitch.

Measurements / Sizes
To Fit Bust
Inches – 32 / 34 / 36 / 38 / 40 / 42
cms – 81 / 86 / 91 / 97 / 102 / 107

Materials:

Yarn – Cascade 220 100g/200m/219 yds 100% wool – Sapphire (9332)
Quantities – S 32/34 = 4-5 M 36/38 = 6-7 L 40/42 = 7-8
Yarn weight – Worsted/Aran/10 Ply (Medium Weight 04)

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Sunday Coffee Crochet Cardigan Pattern

Materials:

Yarn: Aran weight yarn 1250 (1400, 1450, 1600, 1800, 1950, 2100, 2250, 2400) m / 1320 (1520, 1580, 1750, 1950, 2130, 2270, 2460, 2600) yards
For the sample piece I used Touch of Alpaca by Lion Brand. You could also use Stylecraft Special Aran or Paintbox Simply Aran to make this crochet cardgian.
Hook: 5mm
Tapestry needle
8-9 Stitch markers

Gauge:
11 esc across~
10 rows of esc

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Free Crochet Cardigan- Mary Lou

Materials:

I/5.5mm hook or hook needed to obtain gauge- I used my Blackberry Candy Shop Hook
Removable stitch markers
Needle to seam

Skill level: Easy to ıntermediate

Gauge:
17 sts and 11 rows = 6” in dc
Begin swatch with fdc for continuity

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Eva Crochet Summer Cardigan

Finished Sizes:
Adult XS/S – 38” chest, 32” length
Adult M/L – 42” chest, 33” length
Adult XL/XXL – 56” chest, 34” length
Adult 3X/4X – 60” chest, 35” length

Materials:

Hook – US G – 4.25mm crochet hook
Yarn – Any light weight yarn (size 3 / ‘DK’ / 8 ply)
Lion Brand® Coboo® Yarn (in White #835-100) was used
Amounts needed:
Adult XS/S – Approx. 1603 yards or 1466 m (7 skeins of Coboo)
Adult M/L – Approx. 1787 yards or 1634 m (8 skeins of Coboo)
Adult XL/XXL -Approx. 2361 yards or 2159 m (11 skeins of Coboo)
Adult 3X/4X – Approx. 2536 yards or 2319 m (11 skeins of Coboo)

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Peyton Crochet Cardigan Pattern

Finished Sizes:
Adult XS – 30” chest, 33” length
Adult S/M – 38” chest, 34” length
Adult L/XL – 46” chest, 35” length
Adult 2XL/3XL – 54” chest, 35” length
Adult 4XL/5XL – 62” chest, 35” length

Materials:

Hook – US H – 5.00mm crochet hook

Yarn – Any light weight yarn (size 3 / ‘DK’ / 8 ply)
Lion Brand® Truboo Yarn (in White #837-100) was used
Amounts needed:
Adult XS – Approx. 1354 yards or 1238 meters (6 skeins)
Adult S/M – Approx. 1687 yards or 1543 meters (7 skeins)
Adult L/XL – Approx. 2082 yards or 1904 meters (9 skeins)
Adult 2XL/3XL – Approx. 2410 yards or 2204 meters (10 skeins)
Adult 4XL/5XL – Approx. 2745 yards or 2510 meters (12 skeins)

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Esma Cape Crochet Cardigan Pattern

Materials:

Hook – US H / 8 – 5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn – Any medium weight yarn (size 4 / ‘worsted’ / 10 ply)
Wool And The Gang® Shiny Happy Cotton® (in Ivory White)
Amount needed:
Kids – approximately 633 yards, 579 meters (5 balls)
Adults – approximately 1299 yards, 1187 meters (9 balls)

Extras
Tapestry needle
Sharp scissors

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Delaney Velvet Crochet Cardigan Pattern

Finished Sizes:

Adult X-Small – 40” chest, 27” length
Adult Small – 44” chest, 27” length
Adult Medium – 48” chest, 27” length
Adult Large – 52” chest, 27” length
Adult X-Large – 56” chest, 27” length
Adult 2 XL – 60” chest, 27” length
Adult 3 XL – 64” chest, 27” length
Adult 4 XL – 68” chest, 27” length
Adult 5 XL – 72” chest, 27” length

Materials:

Hook – US K – 6.50mm crochet hook

Yarn – Any bulky weight yarn (size 5 / ‘chunky’ / 12 ply)

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Easy-to-wear Cardigan Pattern

Skill level: Easy

Choose the color of this yarn that makes you the happiest and knit a comfortable sweater for everyday wear. Easy to wear and crochet!

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Patons Lapel Cardigan Pattern

Skill level: Easy

Collar jacket is something we love so let’s start making your own. Start with the super warm Patons Classic Wool Roving in the color of your choice. Then use your magic to complement a 100% wool cardigan perfect for an evening out or a lazy Sunday.

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Crochet Nautical Cardigan Pattern

Sizes:
This cardigan is available in 9 sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X.
The cardigan is approx 25.5″ long. Model is 5’7″, wears and is a size M.

Materials:

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (4 / Medium / Aran weight, 100 g / 3.5 oz, 156 m / 170 yd, 100% acrylic): 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins in Navy, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in White & 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in Mustard
9 mm / M 13 hook
Scissors

Gauge:
Following the Pattern Repeat below, there are approx 10.8 sts & 7.2 rows in 4 X 4 ” square.

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Crochet Cardigan Bobbles of Snow

Sizes
This cardigan is available in 9 sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X.
The cardigan is approx 34″ long. Model is 5’7″, wears and is a size M.

Materials:

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (4 / Medium / Aran weight, 100 g / 3.5 oz, 156 m / 170 yd, 100% acrylic): 8 (8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins in Fisherman.
9 mm hook.
Scissors.
8 stitch markers.

Gauge:
There are approx 12 sts and 15 rows per 4″ X 4″ square in sc-blo.

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Sigulda Tunisian Crochet Jacket Pattern

Skill level: Intermediate

This colorful crochet jacket is a stylish way to warm up your look. The pattern sewn with Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash is Tunisian crochet for the body in rows, Tunisian crochet motifs are embroidered and sewn in short rows. The pattern includes useful diagrams for the more visual learners. It’s a stylish alternative to a casual jacket and a seasonal favorite for cooler days.

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Spring Buds Cardi Pattern

Skill level: Easy

Spring Buds Cardi is a super easy crochet cardigan pattern – just crochet 2 rectangles, add some sleeves and stitches! And it’s light too, perfect for those “break” spring days or cold summer evenings.

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Dream Catcher Cardi Pattern

Dream Catcher Cardi is a thick crochet shrug with a gorgeous diamond motif on the back. And that’s a free model!

Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch = chain
st = stitch
sp = space
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
blo = back loop only
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
2dc-cl = 2 double crochet cluster
3dc-cl = 3 double crochet cluster
dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side
rem = remaining
beg = beginning
pm = place marker

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Shells & Diamonds Kimono Pattern

Materials:

Needle Size: 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn: Medium weight 4 yarn. Sample crocheted in Lily Sugar’n Cream. Approx 1338(1495, 1661, 1834) yards.

Gauge: 13.33 st/ 7.33 rows = 4” in dc, 4 shell pattern repeats = 5.5” wide and 4” long

Ideal Bust Measurements: S/M : 32”-39”, L/XL: 40”-47”, 2XL/3XL: 48”-55”, 4XL/5XL: 56”-63”
Laid Flat : S/M: 33” wide x 35” long, L/XL: 35.75” wide x 37.25” long, 2XL/3XL: 38.5” wide x 38.5” long 4XL/5XL: 41.25” wide x 39.75” long (measurements after blocking)
Model Sizing: model has 35” bust, is 4’11”, and is wearing the S/M size.

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Fall For Me Cardigan Pattern

Materials & Tools:

Hook Size: 5mm hook
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, 100% acrylic, 201 yds/skein, med 4 aran, 8(8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge: 12st/10.67 rows= 4” in half double crochet between post st (gauge is after blocking)
Ideal Bust Measurements for Sizes: S: 32”-35”, M: 36”-39”, L: 40”-43”, XL: 44”-47”, 2XL: 48”-51”, 3XL: 52”-55”
Finished Garment Sizing: bust: 42”(46”, 50”, 54”, 58”, 62”) length: 30”(30.5”, 35”, 38”, 38.5”, 38.5”)
Model: model is 4’11” tall, 35” bust 27.5” waist 38” hips, wearing size S

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Nameme Crochet Bomber Cardigan Pattern

Materials & Tools:

Needle Size: 6.5mm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn: Bulky weight 5 yarn. Sample knit in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky. 873(905, 975, 1050, 1110, 1175, 1275, 1340) yards, 7(7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins. (exact yardage for sample is in notes)

Gauge: 16st/24rows = 4” in Hurdle Stitch (gauge is after blocking)

Finished Garment Sizing:
Ideal Bust Measurements: S: 32”-35”, M: 36”-39”, L: 40”-43”, XL: 44”-47”, 2XL: 48”-51”, 3XL: 52”-55”, 4XL: 56”-59”, 5XL: 60”-63”
Back Length (top of collar to bottom): 21.75”(21.75”, 22.75”, 23.75”, 24.75”, 24.75”, 25.75”, 25.75”)
Garment Laid Flat: Bust: 20.5”(22.5”, 24.5”, 26.5”, 28.5”, 30.5”, 32.5”, 34.5”)
Cardigan should have 4.5”-7.5” positive ease.

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