Lacy Summer Cardigan is the perfect summer project, as it is light and breezy. Simple crochet stitches and chains combine to form a drapey lace cardigan that’s much easier to crochet than it appears!
The cardigan has a basic construction, with a back panel and two front panels sewed together and trimmed in single crochets.
Lacy Summer Cardigan relaxed, comfortable style makes it ideal for wearing over jeans, dresses, or as a beach cover-up!
*The sizing guide follows size XS/S(M/L, XL/2XL). E.g. “Ch 68(86, 104) means ch 68 for XS/S, ch 86 for M/L and ch 104 for XL/2XL.
*”DC 10” means DC into the next 10 stitches.
*”2DC” means place 2 DC into the same stitch.
*Turning chain of Ch 1, Ch 2 and Ch 3 do NOT count as a stitch.
*Otherwise Ch 1 does count as a stitch
*Total stitches are indicated between < >. *Sample shown is XS/S on a 5’2” model with a 32” bust.
Crochet Lacy Summer Cardigan Diagram
MATERIALS
- Lion Brand LB Collection Mako Cotton – 10plyAran/Worsted/Medium(4), 115m/50g, 94% Mako Cotton + 6% Nylon, Light Grey 7(9, 11) skeins
- 6.5mm (US K) Crochet Hook
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
- Ch = Chain
- Sl st = Slip Stitch
- SC = Single Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- TR = Treble Crochet
- Ch-sp = Chain Space
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Rep = Repeat
- Sk = Skip
MEASUREMENTS
Measurements cm:
- To fit Bust: 76-86(96-106, 116-126)
- Back Panel Width: 55(70, 85)
- Front Panel Width: 24(34, 40)
- Length: 74(81, 88)
Measurements inches:
- To fit Bust: 30-34(38-42, 45.5-49.5)
- Back Panel Width: 21.5(27.5, 33.5)
- Front Panel Width: 9.5(13.5,16)
- Length: 29(32, 34.5)
GAUGE
10cm/4” square = 12 stitches wide x 4 rows tall in treble crochet
BACK PANEL
FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 68(86, 104).
ROW 1: TR into the 4th ch from the hook, TR in each ch until end, turn.
<65(83, 101)>
ROW 2: Ch 2, DC 2, *ch 1, sk 1 st, DC 2; rep from * until end, turn.
<65(83, 101)>
ROW 3: Ch 3, TR in 1st st, *3TR into ch-sp; rep from * until last ch-sp, TR in last st, turn.
<65(83, 101)>
ROW 4: Ch 2, DC, *ch 1, sk 1 st, DC; rep from * until end, turn.
<65(83, 101)>
ROW 5: Ch 3, TR in each st until end, turn.
<65(83, 101)>
Repeat ROWS 2 – 5 until ROW 37(41, 45).
*You can add/remove rows to make your cardigan longer/shorter. Just make sure your last row is a repeat of ROW 5.
FRONT PANEL
(make 2)
FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 32(44, 50).
ROW 1: TR into the 4th ch from the hook, TR in each ch until end, turn.
<29(41, 47)>
ROW 2: Ch 2, DC 2, *ch 1, sk 1 st, DC 2; rep from * until end, turn.
ROW 3: Ch 3, TR in 1st st, *3TR into ch-sp; rep from * until last ch-sp, TR in last st, turn.
ROW 4: Ch 2, DC, *ch 1, sk 1 st, DC; rep from * until end, turn.
ROW 5: Ch 3, TR in each st until end, turn. Repeat ROWS 2 – 5 until ROW 37(41, 45).
*If you altered the number of rows for your back panel, make sure you have the same number of rows for your front panels as the back panel. Fasten off.
Repeat for 2nd front panel.
ASSEMBLY
With the wrong side facing you, sew the shoulder seam of front panels to the back panel. Make sure that the 3TR clusters are pointing towards the shoulder seam (e.g. the foundation chains will be at the bottom of the cardigan).
Lay the front panels on top of the back panel and sew down the sides of the cardigan, leaving a 24cm/9.5” gap at the top of the cardigan to create your armholes.
SLEEVES
With the right side facing you, insert your hook along the edge of the armhole, secure your yarn and pull up a loop.
ROUND 1: Ch 1, SC evenly along the edge of the armhole.
*Exact number of stitches depends on your tension. Too many stitches will cause the armhole to ruffle, too few stitches will cause the armhole to pucker.
Sl st into the 1st st to join.
Repeat ROUND 1 until ROUND 3.
Fasten off.
Repeat steps for 2nd armhole.
FINISHING
With the right side facing you, insert hook into the corner of the right front panel if you’re a right handed crocheter or the corner of the left front panel is you’re a left handed crocheter.
SC crochet evenly along the neckline. When you reach the 2nd corner, fasten off. Weave in all of your ends! Steam and block your cardigan.