Two-Tone Summer Linen Cardigan

Free Cardigan Crochet Pattern

This cardigan works up from the top down in one piece. You crochet back and forth with no seams to join at the end. The design uses a light stitch pattern that lets air flow through the fabric. It features two colors that create a simple contrast between the upper body and the lower section. The sleeves and body come together as you work downward. The open front gives it an easy style for warm days. This pattern suits makers who want a comfortable layer for summer.

Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

Finished Measurements
Chest: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches [90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm]
Length: 23 inches [58 cm]

Materials: Elann (affiliate link).com Limited Edition Lino Pura fingering weight yarn (100% Linen / Flax), 179 yards (164 meters) /50 gr, color White – 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8) balls. (MC)
Elann (affiliate link).com Limited Edition Lino Pura fingering weight yarn (100% Linen / Flax), 179 yards (164 meters) /50 gr, color Bermuda Sand – 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls. (CC)

Hook: 3.25 mm (D)

Gauge: 7 pattern repeats (3 dc + ch1) x 8 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in main pattern

Abbreviations
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
MC = main color
CC = contrast color


Pattern Notes

Main Pattern

Chain multiple of 4 + 1

Row 1 (dc row): ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch), * skip 1, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, ch 1, repeat to the end of the row, end with 1 dc. Turn.

Row 2 (sc row): ch 1, 1 sc into first dc, *ch 3, 1 sc into next ch1-sp, repeat to the end of the row, end with 1 sc on top of ch4. Turn.

Row 3 (dc row): ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch), * 3 dc in next ch3-sp, ch 1, repeat to the end of the row, end with 1 dc. (dc row) Turn.

Row 4 (sc row): ch 1, 1 sc into first dc, *ch 3, 1 sc into next ch1-sp, repeat to the end of the row, end with 1 sc on top of ch4. (sc row). Turn.

Repeat rows 3-4.

Raglan Increases

To shape the raglan line you have to increase stitches. When shaping the raglan, the increases are worked at the marked ch1-space. The raglan increases are worked in every odd row (dc rows) and then they are worked in every other odd row (every other dc row).

The raglan increase is worked as follows:

Work till the marked ch1-sp and work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the marked ch1-space. Work the next row (sc and chain row) as est.

When the raglan increases are worked in every other odd row, in the rows without increase work as follows:

Work till the marked ch1-sp and make 1 dc in the marked ch1-space. Next row (sc and chain row) work ch1 over the 1 dc from the previous row.

V-Neck Increases and Button Band

To shape the V-neck you have to increase stitches. The increase (adding 1 pattern repeat, consisting of 3 sc + ch1) is spread over 8 rows (4 odd rows, or dc rows). When shaping the V-neck the increase is worked between the button band (consisting of 6 dc) and the main pattern.

DC row before the increase (RS): ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc into next 5 sts, ch1, 3 dc into next ch3-sp, continue as est. till the button band, ch1, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sc.

Sc row before the increase (WS): ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in each of the next 5 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch 3, continue the pattern as est. till the button band, 1 sc into last ch1-sp, 1 sc into each of the next 6 dc.

Rows with V-neck increases are worked as follows:

Row 1 (RS, dc row): ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in next 4 sts/sc, 2 dc in next st/sc, ch1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, continue as est. till the button band, ch1, 2 dc in next sc, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sc.

Row 2 (WS, sc row): ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in next 6 dc, 1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch 3, continue as est. till the button band, 1 sc into last ch1-sp, 1 sc into last 7 dc.

Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in next st/sc, ch1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, continue as est to the last 7 sc, ch1, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 6 dc.

Row 4: ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in each of the next 5 dc, 1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch3, continue as est. till the 1 dc before the button band, 1 sc into ch1-sp, ch1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc into last ch1-sp, 1 sc into each of the last 6 dc.

Row 5: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts/sc, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, continue as est. till the ch1-sp before the 1 dc, ch1, 2 dc in next ch1-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 6 dc.

Row 6: ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in each of the next 5 dc, 1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch3, continue as est. till the last 2 dc before the button band, 1 sc into ch1-sp, ch2, skip 2 dc, 1 sc into last ch1-sp, 1 sc into each of the last 6 dc.

Row 7: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch2-sp, ch1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, continue as est. till the ch2-sp before the button band, ch1, 3 dc in next ch2-sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sc.

Row 8: ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in each of the next 5 dc, 1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch 3, continue as est. till the button band, 1 sc into last ch1-sp, 1 sc into each of the last 6 dc.

Short Overview of the pattern

The cardigan is crocheted from the top down, in rows, in one piece, without seams, with raglan sleeves. The body of the cardigan is worked back and forth and the sleeves are worked in the round. Cardigan has button bands but no button closure. The button bands are worked together with the body of the cardigan. The cardigan is completely reversible.


Cardigan

Chain 69 (73, 77, 77, 89, 89)

Row 1 (RS, dc row): ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of next 5 chs, ch1, skip 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next ch (1st raglan increase, mark the ch1-sp), *ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, from * repeat 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) more times, ch1, skip 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next ch (2ndt raglan increase, mark the ch1-sp), *ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, from * repeat 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) more times, ch1, skip 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next ch (3rd raglan increase, mark the ch1-sp), *ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, from * repeat 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) more times, ch1, skip 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next ch, (4th raglan increase, mark the ch1-sp), ch1, skip 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 chs.

Row 2 (WS, sc row): ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, *1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch 3, from * repeat to the end of the row, 1 sc in last ch1-sp, 1 sc in each of next 6 dc.

Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of next 4 sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, ch1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the marked ch1-sp (1st raglan increase), *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, from * repeat to the next raglan marked st, 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times, ch1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the marked ch1-sp (2ndt raglan increase), *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, from * repeat to the next raglan marked ch1-sp, 9 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12) more times, ch1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the marked ch1-sp (3rd raglan increase), *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, from * repeat to the next raglan marked ch1-sp, 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times, ch1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the marked ch1-sp, (4th raglan increase), ch1, 3 dc in last ch3-sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next sc, 1 dc in each of next 5 sc.

In this row we worked second raglan increase and worked the first row of V-neck increase.

Row 4: ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in next 6 dc, *1 sc in next ch1-sp, ch 3, from * repeat the pattern till the button band at the end of the row,1 sc in last ch1-sp, 1 sc in each of next 7 dc.

Repeat rows 3-4 5 (5, 8, 6, 7, 8) more times, working raglan increases in every odd (dc) row and continuing working V-neck increases. Total raglan increases from row 1: 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10)

Repeat rows 3-4 7 (9, 9, 11, 11, 11) more times, working raglan increases in every other odd (dc) row (see pattern notes) and continuing working V-neck increases. Total raglan increases in this section: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6).

Total raglan increases: 11 (12, 13, 15, 15, 16).

Please note that V-neck increases should be worked even after the division to body and sleeves. Total V-neck increases: 5 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8). See pattern notes for the V-neck increases instructions.

Divide for sleeves and bodice

Next row: work as est to the ch1-sp of the 1st raglan increase, 1 sc in this ch1-sp, ch 13 (17, 17, 21, 29, 29), 1 sc in ch1-sp of the 2nd raglan increase, work as est to the ch1-sp of the 3rd raglan increase, 1 sc in this ch1-sp, ch 13 (17, 17, 21, 29, 29), 1 sc in ch1-sp of the 4th raglan increase, work as est to the end of the row.

Next row: work as est to the underarm chain, (work *1 sc, ch 3, repeat from * 3 (4, 4, 5, 7, 7) times, 1 sc over underarm chain, continue to work the pattern as est to the other underarm chain, (work *1 sc, ch 3, repeat from * 3 (4, 4, 5, 7, 7) times, 1 sc over underarm chain, work as est to the end of the row.

Work as established for 9 rows in the MC, work 18 more rows in the CC or to desired length. End with dc row. Tie off.


Sleeves

Although the sleeves are worked in the round, the odd and even rounds are going in the opposite direction, to maintain the appearance of the pattern matching the one of the cardigan body. This is achieved by turning your work after each round for 180 degrees.

Sleeves start from the even (sc) row.

Set up row (sc row): Secure the yarn at the ch1-sp of the raglan line and work as established to the underarm chain. Work over underarm chain *1 sc, ch 3, repeat from * 3 (4, 4, 5, 7, 7) times, 1 sc. Sl st to the beginning of the round. Turn the work for 180 degrees.

Round 1 (dc round) : continue to work the pattern as established.

Round 2 (sc round): work as est.

Repeat rounds 1-2 eight (8) more times in MC, repeat rounds 1-2 fourteen (14) more times in CC or to desired length, turning the work every round to work in the opposite direction, as if you work in rows. Finish with DC round. Tie off.


Neck Band

With RS facing, starting at the end of the right front button band, attach yarn and work ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 1 dc in each of the next 5 dc, sl st to the neckline edge. Turn, ch 1 and 1 sc in each of the next 5 dc. Repeat these 2 rows until you reach the other end of the left front button band. Connect with slip stitches. Tie off.


Finishing

Weave in ends. Block.

Have fun!