Button Cardigan Crochet Pattern | The Haven Cardigan

This button cardigan crochet pattern is designed with versatility and comfort in mind. While this cardigan is easy to stitch, it’s the simple details that elevates this garment. Effortlessly layer the Haven Cardigan over any outfit for an outfit that is both cozy and timeless.

I have an unashamed love for cardigans. They are great for layering, super versatile and oh-so-cozy. I love to design simple patterns, but elevate them with a few added details.

This button cardigan crochet pattern will become your new favorite cardigan!

For this cardigan I knew I wanted to add buttons because I think they add such a classic look. This was my first time adding crochet pockets to a garment, and I have to say I’m obsessed! I don’t think I can ever go back to not adding them to garments in the future 😉

When I name my designs, sometimes the names have personal meanings while other times I just think a particular name suits the design. Wearing the Haven Cardigan is like wearing a big cozy blanket. And being wrapped in a blanket often has the feeling of security and comfort, which is exactly what I want people to feel while wearing this garment.

The Yarn

Every since Lion Brand released Chainette in their LB collection, I have heard raving reviews about the yarn. When I was planning out this design, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to try this yarn. I have to say, it definitely lives up to the hype! This yarn is so soft and fluffy and it makes this button cardigan crochet pattern feel like a fluffy, wearable cloud!

The button cardigan crochet pattern can be found for free below!

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Materials

•  1590(1650, 1700, 1800, 1940, 2000) yards of worsted weight (4) yarn 
  • 12(13, 13, 14, 15, 16) balls of Lion Brand Chainette in Silver.
• US J/6.00mm crochet hook
• US H/5.00mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Notes

1. The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
2. The front and back panels are worked, bottom-up, in rows and then seamed together. The sleeves are worked, bottom-up, in rounds.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Measurements: Measurements are approximate.

Bust: 29[33, 37, 41, 45, 49] inches

Length: 28[28, 28 ½, 29, 30] inches

Stitches Used:

Sl st: Slip Stitch

Ch: Chain

Hdc: Half Double Crochet

Gauge: With J hook, approximately 5 rows of 7 hdcs in the front loop only = 2 inches

Pattern

Back Panel

To work the ribbing, ch 13(13, 13, 15, 15, 17)

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch across (12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-40(46, 52, 58, 62, 68): 1 hdc in the back loop only of every st (12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16). Ch 1, turn.

To work on the body, turn the ribbing to work along the long side.

Row 1: Evenly work 54(62, 70, 78, 84, 92) hdc across (54, 62, 70, 78, 84, 92) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-57: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (54, 62, 70, 78, 84, 92). Ch 1, turn.

Front Panels (make 2)

To work the ribbing, ch 13(13, 13, 15, 15, 17)

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch across  (12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-18(20, 22, 25, 28, 31): 1 hdc in the back loop only of every st  (12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16). Ch 1, turn.

To work on the body, turn the ribbing to work along the long side.

Row 1: Evenly work 24(27, 30, 34, 38, 42) hdc across (24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 42). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-57: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 42). Ch 1, turn.

Sleeves (make 2)

To make the ribbing, ch 9(9, 9, 11, 11, 11)

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-16: 1 hdc in the back loop only of every st (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10). Ch 1 turn.

Sl st the two ends of the ribbing together to form a cuff. 

Row 1: Evenly work 24(24, 27, 30, 33, 36) hdc around the cuff (24, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36). Ch 1, turn.

NOTE even though you are working in a round, still turn at the end of each round.

Row 2: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 7(7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (27, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39). Ch 1, turn.

Row 3-4: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (27, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 8(8, 9, 10, 11, 12 sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (30, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42). Ch 1, turn.

Row 6-7: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (30, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42). Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 9(9, 10, 11, 12, 13) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (33, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45). Ch 1, turn.

Row 9-10: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (33, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45). Ch 1, turn.

Row 11: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 10(10, 11, 12, 13, 14) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (36, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48). Ch 1, turn.

Row 12-13: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (36, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48). Ch 1, turn.

Row 14: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 11(11, 12, 13, 14, 15) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (39, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51). Ch 1, turn.

Row 15-16: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st  (39, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51). Ch 1, turn.

Row 17: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 12(12, 13, 14, 15, 16) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (42, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54). Ch 1, turn.

Row 18-19: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (42, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54). Ch 1, turn.

Row 20: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 13(13, 14, 15, 16, 17) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (45, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57). Ch 1, turn.

Row 21-22: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (45, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57). Ch 1, turn.

Row 23: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 14(14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (48, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60). Ch 1, turn.

Row 24-26: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (48, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60). Ch 1, turn.

Row 27: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 15(15, 16, 17, 18, 19) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (51, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63). Ch 1, turn.

Row 28-33: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st  (51, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63). Ch 1, turn.

For sizes XS-M stop here (unless a longer length is needed)

Row 34: *1 hdc in the front loop only of 17(18, 19, 20) sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around (57, 60, 63, 66). Ch 1, turn.

Row 35-37: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st  (57, 60, 63, 66) . Ch 1, turn.

Seaming

Block the front and back panels. Lay the front panels on top of the back panel and seam on the dotted lines.

If you want a split seam, start right above the ribbing.

Leave 6.5(7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches for the armhole.

Sew the sleeves into the armholes.

Border

With H hook attach at the point.

Row 1: Evenly work 194(198, 202, 208, 214, 220) hdcs around. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-4(4, 4, 6, 6, 6): 1 hdc in every st (194, 198, 202, 208, 214, 220). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5(5, 5, 7, 7, 7): 1 hdc in the first 5(5, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts. *To create a button hole ch 1, skip on st, 1 hdc in the next st. 1 hdc in the next 8(8, 9, 9, 10, 10).* Repeat for a total of 5 button holes. Work 1 hdc in the rest of the sts (194, 198, 202, 208, 214, 220). Ch 1, turn.

Row 6(6, 6, 8, 8, 8): 1 hdc in every st. Work 1 hdc in every ch space (194, 198, 202, 208, 214, 220). Ch 1, turn.

Row 7(7, 7, 9, 9, 9): 1 hdc in every st (194, 198, 202, 208, 214, 220). Ch 1, turn.

Sew the buttons on the opposite side of the corresponding button holes.

Pockets (make 2)

With H hook, ch 6(6, 6, 7, 7, 7)

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in every ch across (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-15(15, 15, 17, 17, 17): 1 hdc in the back loop only of every st (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6). Ch 1, turn.

To work on the body, turn the ribbing to work along the long side.

Row 1: Evenly work 20(20, 20, 23, 23, 23) across (20, 20, 20, 23, 23, 23). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-9(9, 9, 11, 11, 11): 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (20, 20, 20, 23, 23, 23)

Fasten off. Sew the pockets on either side of the front of the cardigan

Weave in any loose ends.

I hope you enjoy this button cardigan crochet pattern! Be sure to tag me on Instagram (@stitchberryblog) with your Haven cardigan, I would love to see it!

Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this project!

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