Textured Crochet Button Cardigan FREE Pattern

This textured crochet button cardigan combines a classic silhouette with a modern stitch combination. The Forager Cardigan uses basic stitches and minimal construction to make this cardigan easy to crochet. This crochet pattern is available in sizes XS-3X.

If you would like more button cardigans check these out HERE and HERE!

Elevate a basic outfit with the Forager Cardigan! Oversized in fit, this cardigan can effortlessly be paired with any outfit. The stitch combination of classic ribbing and lovely texture creates a pattern that is equally charming and chic. To finish off this cozy garment, add buttons to add a timeless and functional touch!

The use of basic stitches and minimal shaping makes this cardigan incredibly easy and mindless to work up!

I made the Forager Cardigan out of WeCrochet Gloss DK in the color Rosemary. Appropriately named, Gloss DK has a slight shine that offers unbelievable softness. This yarn provides warmth and drape, which is oh-so-important when crocheting a garment! For being categorized as a #3 yarn, this yarn is on the thicker side, making this cardigan quick to work up.  

I hope you enjoy the free pattern for this crochet textured button cardigan below!

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Materials

• 1150(1230, 1320, 1420, 1520, 1630, 1750)  yards of DK weight (3) yarn 
  • WeCrochet/KnitPicks Gloss DK in Rosemary. 10(10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls.
• US J/6.00mm crochet hook
• US H/5.00mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Five, ½-inch buttons
• Needle and thread for buttons

Notes

1. The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
2. The ch 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch
3. The back and front panels are worked down up in rows and then seamed together. The sleeves are attached at the armhole and  worked in the round, top down.
4. The fit of this cardigan is designed to be oversized. If you would like it to be more fitted, size down!
5. Because there are 7 sizes available in this pattern, I recommend going through the pattern and highlighting all the numbers that correspond with your size.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

Measurements: Measurements are approximate.

Bust: 29(33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53) inches

Length: 21(21, 22 ¼, 22 ¼, 23 ½, 24 ¾, 26) inches

Stitches Used:

Sl st: Slip stitch

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single crochet

Hdc: Half double crochet

Hdc tog: Half double crochet together

Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over and pull back through st. Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull back through st. Yarn over, pull through all the loops on hook.

Dc: Double crochet

Working in the third loop: This loop on the hdc is below the top 2 stitches that form a V.

Gauge: 6 rows of 7 sts of alternating between sc and dc = 2 inches

Pattern

Back Panel

With J hook, ch 67(77, 89, 101, 113, 125, 139)

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in every ch across (66, 76, 88, 100, 112, 124, 138 ). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-4: *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (66, 76, 88, 100, 112, 124, 138). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: 1 hdc in every st (66, 76, 88, 100, 112, 124, 138). Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: In the third loop of every st, *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st*. Repeat across (66, 76, 88, 100, 112, 124, 138). Ch 1, turn.

Row 7-8: *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (66, 76, 88, 100, 112, 124, 138). Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 5-8 for a total of 64(64, 68, 68, 72, 76, 80) rows.

Fasten off.

Front Panel (Make 2)

With J hook, ch 37.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in every ch across (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-4: *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: 1 hdc in every st (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66). Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: In the third loop of every st, *1 sc, 1 dc in next st*. Repeat across (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66). Ch 1, turn.

Row 7-8: *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66). Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 5-8 for a total of 64(64, 68, 68, 72, 76, 80) rows.

Fasten off.

Assembly

Block the front and back panels. With the front sides together, seam the shoulders together and along the sides, leaving 7.5(8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches for the sleeve. (Indicated by the dotted lines)

Sleeves (Make 2)

Attach the yarn at the bottom of the armhole. Start crocheting from the wrong side of the cardigan.

Round 1: Evenly work *1 sc, 1 dc* around the armhole for a total of 52(56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) sts (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76). Ch 1, turn.

Round 2-3: *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat around (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76). Ch 1, turn.

Round 4: 1 hdc in every st (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76). Ch 1, turn.

Round 5: In the third loop of every st, *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st*. Repeat around (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76). Ch 1, turn.

Round 6-7: *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76). Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rounds 4-7 for a total of 32(32, 36, 36, 36, 40, 40) rounds.

Round 33(33, 37, 37, 37, 41, 41): *1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the next 12 sts* repeat around (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72). Ch 1, turn.

Round 34(34, 38, 38, 38, 42, 42) : In the third loop of every st, *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st*. Repeat around (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72). Ch 1, turn.

Round 35(35, 39, 39, 39, 43, 43) -36(36, 40, 40, 40, 44, 44): *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72). Ch 1, turn.

Round 37(37, 41, 41, 41, 45, 45): *1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the next 11 sts* repeat around (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 67). Ch 1, turn.

Round 38(38, 42, 42, 42, 46, 46): In the third loop of every st, *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st*. Repeat around (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 67). Ch 1, turn.

Round 39(39, 43, 43, 43, 47, 47) – 40(40, 44, 44, 44, 48, 48): *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 67). Ch 1, turn.

Round 41(41, 45, 45, 45, 49, 49): *1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the next 10 sts* repeat around (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64). Ch 1, turn.

Round 42(42, 46, 46, 46, 50, 50): In the third loop of every st, *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st*. Repeat around (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64). Ch 1, turn.

Round 43(43, 47, 47, 47, 51, 51) – 44(44, 48, 48, 48, 52, 52): *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64). Ch 1, turn.

Round 45(45, 49, 49, 49, 53, 53): *1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the next 9 sts* repeat around (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60). Ch 1, turn.

Round 46(46, 50, 50, 50, 54, 54): In the third loop of every st, *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st*. Repeat around (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60). Ch 1, turn.

Round 47(47, 51, 51, 51, 55, 55) – 48(48, 52, 52, 52, 56, 56): *1 sc in st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60). Ch 1, turn.

Switch to H hook

Round 49(49, 53, 53, 53, 57, 57):*1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52). Ch 1, do NOT turn.

Round 50(50, 54, 54, 54, 58, 58): In the third loop of every st (NOTE because you did not turn, this will be behind the top 2 stitches) *1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in next 2 sts*. Repeat around (20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44). Ch 1.

Round 51(51, 55, 55, 55, 59, 59) – 52(52, 56, 56, 56, 60, 60): In the third loop of every st, work 1 hdc (20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44). Ch 1.

Round 53(53, 57, 57, 57, 61, 61): In the third loop of every st, work 1 sc (20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44). 

Fasten off.

Collar

NOTE: The stitch count for the collar does not matter, as long as the stitches are even around.

With J hook, attach yarn in the front corner of the cardigan, ch 1.

Round 1: Evenly hdc around the entire cardigan, working 3 hdcs in each corner. Sl st into the first st, ch 1.

Round 2: Work 1 hdc in the third loop of every st around. Sl st into the first st, ch 1.

In the next round, the button holes will be created. If you would like to omit the buttons, simply repeat round 2 for rounds 3-4.

Round 3: In the third loop of every st, 1 hdc in 2 sts, skip 1 st, work 1 hdc in the next 8 sts. *skip 1 st, 1 hdc in the next 8 sts* repeat for a total of 5 button holes. Remember to work in the third loop, and work 1 hdc in the rest of the sts around. Sl st into the first st, ch 1.

Round 4: In the third loop of every st, 1 hdc in 2 sts, 1 hdc in the hole created by the skipped st. *1 hdc in 8 sts, 1 hdc in the hole* repeat for all of the buttonholes. Work 1 hdc in the rest of the sts around. Sl st into the first st, ch 1.

Round 5: In the third loop of every st, work 1 sc in every st around. Sl st into the first st.

Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Sew the buttons onto the collar on the opposite side from the button holes.

I hope you enjoyed making this textured crochet button cardigan! Be sure to tag me on Instagram (@stitchberryblog) with your Forager Cardigan, I would love to see it!

Thank you to WeCrochet for providing the yarn for this project.