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Learn how to crochet a floral cardigan in 8 sizes with this free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. There’s something timeless about a granny square cardigan and this floral-inspired version brings a fresh twist to the classic design! Designed using my new yarn range, Bella Coco Merino, I have created this cheerful design with pops of pink and green framed in soft cream for a vintage-meets-modern look.
Perfect for layering all year round, the Floral Crochet Cardigan is as cosy as it is eye-catching. In this post, I’ll be sharing the pattern so you can create your own beautiful wearable, whether you’re looking for a statement piece for your wardrobe or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Materials & Tools
Yarn & Hooks
- Yarn: Bella Coco Merino Solids (UK) / Bella Coco Merino Solids (USA), 100% Merino Wool, Sport (#2), 50g (1.75oz), 165m (180yds). In Yarn A: Buttermilk (16), Yarn B: Bubblegum (15), Yarn C: Tea Green (09) Yarn D: Cream (03) see amounts needed under Yarn Quantities.
- Hook: 2 hook sizes; 3mm 3.5mm (US E4), 4mm (US G-6), 4.5mm (US 7), 5mm (US H-8), depending on the size you are making.
Additional Tools Needed
About The Yarn
Bella Coco Merino is available in 30 shades and 5 prints. This carefully curated colour palette includes delicate pastels and muted shades to bright middle tones and vivid colours, which can be mixed and matched to your creative heart’s content!
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- Bella Coco Merino Solids (UK)
- Bella Coco Merino Solids (USA)
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Colour Inspiration
Original Colourway
Alternative Colourway 1
Alternative Colourway 2
Sizing & Yarn Quantities
Step 1
| XS | S | M | L | XL/2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | |
| To fit chest size | 71-76cm 28-30in | 81-86cm 32-34in | 91.5-96.5cm 36-38in | 101.5-106.5cm 40-42in | 112-127cm 44-50in | 132-137cm 52-54in | 142-147cm 56-58in | 152.5-157.5cm 60-62in |
| Actual Circumference | 89cm 35in | 106.5cm 42in | 122cm 48in | 137cm 54in | 142cm 56in | 152.5cm 60in | 162.5cm 64in | 183cm 72in |
| Balls/ Yardage YARN A | 1/ 150yds | 1/ 160yds | 1/ 160yds | 2/ 187yds | 2/ 260yds | 2/ 260yds | 2/ 303yds | 2/ 303yds |
| Balls/ Yardage YARN B | 2/ 224yds | 2/ 240yds | 2/ 267yds | 2/ 267yds | 3/ 389yds | 3/ 432yds | 3/ 432yds | 3/ 519yds |
| Balls/ Yardage YARN C | 2/ 249 yds | 2/ 267yds | 2/ 294yds | 2/ 294yds | 3/ 433yds | 3/ 476yds | 3/ 478yds | 3/ 521yds |
| Balls/ Yardage YARN D | 5/ 803yds | 5/ 863yds | 5/ 871yds | 5/ 900yds | 8/ 1369yds | 8/ 1378yds | 8/ 1443yds | 9/ 1538yds |
Yardage is approximate. Please purchase extra if you want to adapt your cardigan by adding more squares or wider ribbing.
Step 2
| Centimeters | Inches | |
| A = Length | 44.5 (44.5, 51, 57, 53.5) (57, 61, 68.5) | 17.5 (17.5, 20, 22.5, 21) (22.5, 24, 27) |
| B = Width | 44.5 (53.5, 61, 68.5, 71) (76, 81.5, 91.5) | 17.5 (21, 24, 27,28) (30, 32, 36) |
| C = Circumference | 89 (107, 122, 137, 142) (152.5, 162.5, 183) | 35 (42, 48, 54, 56) (60, 64, 72) |
| D = Neckline | 9 (18, 20, 23, 18) (19, 20, 23) | 3.5 (7, 8, 9, 7) (7.5, 8, 9) |
| E = Armhole Depth | 18 (18, 20, 23, 26.5) (28.5, 30.5, 34.5) | 7 (7, 8, 9, 10.5) (11.25, 12, 13.5) |
Customisation
Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, so you may find that you want to adjust your sizing to suit your own body or your own taste.
Sleeve Length
If you decide that you want your sleeves longer, you can add another row of squares to the length. This can be done at any time prior to adding the ribbing. If you have already connected your squares using the join as you go method, simply make another smaller panel and add on to the bottom of the sleeve.
Length
Similarly to the sleeves, if you decide that you would like your cardigan a little (or a lot) longer, you can add a row or more of squares to the base of the work providing its done before the bottom ribbing.
Gauge
- XS: Hook 3.5mm – Square size 3.5inch – 69 Squares
- S: Hook 3.5mm – Square size 3.5inch – 74 Squares
- M: Hook 4.5mm – Square size 4inch – 74 Squares
- L: Hook 5mm – Square size 4.5inch – 74 Squares
- XL/2XL: Hook 3.5mm – Square size 3.5inch – 120 Squares
- 3X: Hook 4mm – Square size 3.75inch – 120 Squares
- 4X: Hook 4.5mm – Square size 4inch – 120 Squares
- 5X: Hook 5mm – Square size 4.5inch – 120 Squares
Gauge Swatch
Follow round 1-4 of the squares pattern without fastening off, ss across to ch-3 sp, then add round 5: Ch 3 (counts as tr), (2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-2 sp, *(skip 3 sts, 3 tr in next sp) three times, skip 3 sts, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-2 sp, corner made; repeat from * twice more. (Skip 3 sts, 3 tr in next sp) three times, skip 3 sts. Join with ss to top of ch-3. Fasten off. <20 granny sets, 4 ch 3 sps>
Pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms below.
- Skill level: Advanced beginner.
- This cardigan is made by making individual squares made up of 4 rounds. Then, adding the final fifth round using the continuous join as you go (CJAG) method to connect and create the shape of the project. Simple seaming is used to seam up the sides and sleeves before adding the ribbing.
- The number references for each size will be listed as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL/2X)(3X, 4X, 5X)
- Please read through the whole pattern before starting.
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Terms & Abbreviations
- Stitch(s): st(s)
- Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
- Repeat: rep.
- Magic Ring
- Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
- Back Loop Only: BLO: Working into the back loop only of the stitch.
- Repeat: rep.
Stitches
- Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Double Treble(s): dtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Granny Terms
- Granny Set: Set of 3 tr in a sp together.
- Split Granny Set: Two tr in first sp, tr in next sp to form a granny set. Used in Cuff ribbing set up rows.
Special Stitches
- Decrease Granny Set(s): DecGrSet(s): Treble crochet in same space, yarn over, insert hook into same space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into next space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook. Treble crochet in same space.
- Double Treble 2 together: dtr2tog: Yarn over hook twice, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. (Yarn over, pull through two loops) twice, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over hook twice, insert into same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have five loops on the hook. (Yarn over, pull through two loops) twice, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through all three loops.
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Free Pattern: Crochet Floral Cardigan
Flora Granny Square Pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
- Make 69 (74, 74, 74, 120) (120, 120, 150)
- Using 3.5 (3.5, 4.5, 5, 3.5) (4, 4.5, 5)mm hook.
- With colour A, make magic ring.
Joining Squares – Round 5
- You will now be adding the fifth round to our squares and crocheting them together at the same time using the continuous join as you go (CJAYG) method.
Continuous Join As You Go
- See the chart below, which illustrates the CJAYG method in 4 sections.
- Before you start, lay out/organise your squares ready for joining.
- The diagram above shows the amount of squares for sizes S, M & L the join path for the other sizes will be the same, please adjust for the amount of squares you are joining.
- Starting with the bottom row of the back panel and working up towards the shoulders, before moving on to the first front panel.
- Next, add the second front panel before joining the first sleeve and second sleeve as a panel and adding to the main section (as highlighted above).
Beginning row:
- Square 1: With Yarn D, join to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as tr), 2 tr in same sp, [3 tr in next sp] to corner, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-2 sp, [3 tr in next sp] to corner, 3 tr in corner. Ch 3. Rotate square 180 degrees.
- Squares 2-second to last square in row: 3 tr in corner ch-2 sp, [ss into corresponding sp on previous square, 3 tr in next sp of working square] to ch-2 sp of working square, 3 tr in ch-2 sp, ch 1, ss in corresponding ch-3 sp of joining square, ch 1, 3 tr in same ch-sp of working square, [3 tr in next sp] to next corner of working square, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * to * once more, 3 tr in ch-2 sp, ch 3. Rotate the square 180 degrees.
- LAST square of row: Repeat as for previous squares to join to side of last square and work around 2 free sides. When you reach the last free ch-2 sp work (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr).
- Long return: Now working across top of all squares *[3 tr in next sp] across each sp between granny sets to ch 3 space (where squares connect).** Ch 1, ss in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 tr in corner sp of next square; repeat from * up to your last square and then from * to ** for your last square. (3 tr, ch-3) in ch-3 sp.
Subsequent rows:
Continue to follow the diagram above for your joining path.
- Square 1: Work 3 tr in any ch-3 corner sp. [Ss into corresponding sp between granny sets on previous square, 3 tr in next sp of working square] to ch-2 sp of working square, 3 tr in ch-3 corner sp.
- Ch 1, ss in ch-3 corner sp of joining square diagonal to working square, ch 1, 3 tr in same corner sp. [3 tr in next sp] to corner, 3 tr in corner. Ch 3. Rotate Square 180 degrees.
2-5
- Squares 2-5: 3 tr in corner ch-2 sp, [sl st to corresponding sp between granny sets on previous square, 3 tr in next sp of working square] to ch-2 sp of working square, 3 tr in ch-2 sp, ch 1. Remove hook and insert into the ch-3 corner sp of diagonal joining square, place loop back on hook and pull through, ch 1, 3 tr in same ch-sp of working square, [sl st to corresponding sp between granny sets on next square on previous row, 3 tr in next sp of working square] to ch-2 sp of working square, 3 tr in ch-2 corner sp. Ch 1, ss in ch-3 corner sp of joining square diagonal to working square, ch 1, 3 tr in same corner sp. [3 tr in next sp] to corner, 3 tr in corner. Ch 3. Rotate square 180 degrees.
Repeat Instructions:
- Long return: Repeat instruction for long return on first row finishing with (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in final corner sp.
- Return row: Repeat instructions for long pass joining with a ss to top of ch-3 from your beginning square 1. Continue following joining path.
- Fasten off and sew in ends.
Blocking
- Lay your work on blocking mats and block your work to size using your prefered blocking method.
Seaming
- Fold the work in half, bringing the seams of the arms together (see Image Q for fold line) and wrong side facing outwards.
- With a strand of yarn and a darning needle, start at the bottom of the main body and whip stitch through both thicknesses.
- Once the body is seamed, continue along the underside of the arm and cuff.
- Fasten off and sew in ends.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Turn right side out.
Folding
Cuff
- Using 3.5 (3.5, 4.5, 5, 3.5) (4, 4.5, 5)mm hook.
- Join with ss in ch-sp after seam.
- Set up round 1: Ch 3 (counts as st), *(3 tr in next sp) four times. 2 tr in first corner before the join, skip join, tr in next corner after join, split granny set made. Rep from * around. Join with ss to top of beg ch-3. <16 (16, 16, 16, 24) (24, 24, 24) granny sets, 4 (4, 4, 4, 6) (6, 6, 6) split granny sets>
- Set up round 2: Ss in first sp. Ch 3 (count as final tr in DecGrSet), *(3 tr in next sp) three times. DecGrSet; rep from * around omitting the final tr from the DecGrSet. Join with ss to beg ch-3. <12 (12, 12, 12, 18) (18, 18, 18) granny sets, 4 (4, 4, 4, 6) (6, 6, 6) split granny sets>
- Set up round 3: Ch 1 (does not count) *dc in first st of granny set, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * around. Join with ss to first st.
- Change to 3 (3, 4, 4.5, 3) (3.5, 4, 4.5)mm hook. Chain 13
Ribbing Row Repeat
- Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count as st) and each st across. Ss in next 2 sts from the last row of the sleeve. Turn. <12 dc, 2 ss for all sizes>
- Row 2: Skip 2 ss, BLOdc in each st across. Turn. <12 BLOdc for all sizes>
- Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), BLOdc in first st and next 11 sts. Ss in next 2 sts from the last row of the sleeve. Turn. <12 BLOdc, 2 ss>
Repeat Row 2 & 3 around
- To join the last row with the first row and form the cuff, ss in *BLO of next st and the underside of the chain from the first row, repeat from * across. Fasten off and sew in ends.
- Repeat all cuff instructions on other sleeve.
Bottom Ribbing
- Turn the work to work on the bottom edge of the cardigan with wrong side facing you.
- With 3.5 (3.5, 4.5, 5, 3.5) (4, 4.5, 5)mm hook, join with a ss to the bottom left corner (bottom right if you’re left handed).
- Set up row: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout) work 2 dc in first corner sp, *dc in each st to ch-sp, dc in ch-sp, dc in join, dc in corner sp of next st; rep from * across, Dc in same sp. Turn. <91, 109, 109, 109, 109) (109, 109, 109) dc>
- Change to 3 (3, 4, 4.5, 3) (3.5, 4, 4.5)mm hook. Chain 16
1-3
- Row 1: Dc in back bump of second ch from hook (missed ch does not count as st) and each st across. Ss in next 2 sts from the set up row. Turn. <15 dc, 2 ss for all sizes>
- Row 2: Skip 2 ss, BLOdc in each st across. Turn. <15 BLOdc for all sizes>
- Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), BLOdc in first st and next 14 sts. Ss in next 2 sts from the last row of the sleeve. Turn. <15 BLOdc, 2 ss for all sizes>
Row Repeat Instructions
- Repeat row 2 & 3 across, do not fasten off.
Front Opening Ribbing
- Change to 3.5 (3.5, 4.5, 5, 3.5) (4, 4.5, 5)mm hook.
- Set up row: Ch 1, dc in each st of the ribbing, dc in set up row end. *Dc in corner sp of square, dc in each st across to next corner sp, dc in corner sp, dc in join; rep around omitting the dc in join at both corner seams. <225 (243, 243, 243, 279, 279, 279) dc>
- Change to 3 (3, 4, 4.5, 3) (3.5, 4, 4.5)mm hook. Chain 13
1-3
- Row 1: Dc in back bump of second ch from hook (missed ch does not count as st) and each st across. Ss in next 2 sts from the set up row. Turn. <12 dc, 2 ss for all sizes>
- Row 2: Skip 2 ss, BLOdc in each st across. Turn. <12 BLOdc for all sizes>
- Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), BLOdc in first st and next 11 sts. Ss in next 2 sts from the last row of the sleeve. Turn. <12 BLOdc, 2 ss for all sizes>
Repeat Instructions
- Repeat row 2 & 3 across.
- Fasten off and sew in all remaining ends.
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