20 Easy Crochet Summer Sweater and Cardigan Patterns
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Love summer sweaters? Easy beginner crochet summer sweater and cardigan patterns can be difficult to find, especially when your starting out with garment making. Read on to find out more about this selection of summer garment crochet patterns and find the perfect choice for you.
Easy crochet summer sweater and cardigan pattern inspiration
I am a layerer and like wearing sweaters and cardigans (or jumpers and cardi’s in the UK), however, as a maker I found it difficult to find easy beginner crochet summer sweater patterns that were a – my style, and actually easy or beginner friendly!
As a designer I am trying to make sure that I include this type of garment within my designs but I also look into the community and make for fun sometimes and wanted to share some of the designs which I have seen that could be just the thing you need to add to your handmade wardrobe this summer season. Read on to find out more about this selection of easy crochet summer sweater and cardigan patterns, and how to access your favourites to get making!
Easy Crochet Summer Summer Sweaters
A sweater or jumper to me includes sleeves. I know in some climates that wearing a crochet summer sweater is a ridiculous idea in the height of summer, but, if this garment idea is your type of thing then they can be a great option for day or evening wear, and perfect for summer holiday wardrobes.
Summer Sailing Sweater
The Summer Sailing Sweater is a free beginner crochet summer sweater pattern by Raffamusa Designs. This size inclusive design is made in fingering weight yarn and includes beginner stitches. To find out more and make your own version of this easy crochet summer sweater, head over to the blog post here.
My Precious Sweater
I have actually made a My Precious Sweater I need to find it so I can wear it this summer! This easy crochet summer sweater pattern by Katerina is made top down and works up quickly. To find out more and get your copy of the pattern, head over to Ravelry.
Sassy Summer Sweater
The Sassy Summer Sweater is an easy crochet summer sweater pattern by Michelle from Two Brothers Blankets. Made with Aran/Worsted weight yarn, you can find out all the details on how to make your own Sassy crochet summer sweater here.
Key West Pullover
The Key West Pullover is an easy crochet summer sweater or pullover pattern designed by me. Featuring the cluster stitch and options for 3 tops this pullover pattern is a great option as an easy crochet summer sweater project and will fit in most wardrobes. To find out more and get your copy of the pattern, head over to the blog post here.
Coral
Coral is a seamless lace crochet summer sweater pattern by Outstanding Crochet. To find out more about this gorgeous design and get your copy of the pdf pattern, go here.
Dune Top
The Dune Top is a beginner crochet summer sweater by Katerina. Worked in Aran/Worsted weight yarn with a 6mm hook, this easy crochet sweater pattern is sure to work up quickly. To get all the details and get your hook into this project, head over to the blog post here.
Sawgrass Sweater
The Sawgrass Sweater from Stitch and Hound, is an easy beginner crochet summer sweater pattern with a lacy repeat. To find out more and make your own version of this size inclusive crochet sweater pattern, head over to the blog post here.
Pride Blouse
The Pride Blouse is a super cute take on a summer sweater by Katerina – I think it reminds me of a cardigan worn back to front. Doesn’t make me love it any less just a random observation. This easy crochet summer sweater pattern is made in dk weight yarn. To find out more and make your own, head over to the blog post here.
Hawthorne Sweater
The Hawthorne Sweater is a lace crochet summer sweater pattern that works up quickly. Although this does not have a typical construction this is a beginner, one piece crochet summer sweater pattern that looks fab in any colour. Originally released as a CAL, you can find out more and get your copy of the pattern here.
Coastal Shores Sweater
The Coastal Shores Sweater is an easy free beginner crochet summer sweater pattern by For the Frills. Featuring a mesh detail this design is sure to work up quickly. To find out more and access this free crochet sweater pattern, head over to the blog post here.
Crochet Cardigan Patterns
Ok, what is a cardigan? I think in some parts of the world sweater is an interchangeable word and would probably cover this type of garment.
Usually including a centre opening that is fastened with buttons, zips or attractive ties, crochet summer cardigans can be a little more flexible in the sleeve department in my experience. They are also a very easy garment to make as a beginner and are a layerer’s dream. Solid stitches, lace or a combination? Check out this selection of crochet cardigan patterns below,
Flory Lace Cardigan
The Flory Cardigan is a lace crochet cardigan pattern by Hooked on Patterns. With an open stitch pattern and options for full length or cap sleeves, this crochet cardigan pattern is sure to work up quickly. To find out more, head over to the blog post here.
Odyssey Cardigan
The Odyssey Cardigan is a beginner crochet cardigan pattern by Ambassador Crochet. Using fingering weight yarn such as Twister Solid, and a lacy repeat find out all the details on how you can make your Odyssey Cardigan via the blog post here.
Comfy Tunisian Shrug
The cosy Comfy Tunisian Shrug by Raffamusa Designs is an easy tunisian crochet cocoon cardigan pattern. To find out more and make your own version of this cute cardi, head over to the blog post here.
Nain Cocoon
The Nain Cocoon is a beginner crochet cardigan pattern using the c2c or corner to corner technique. Available free on the blog, this size inclusive design works up quickly in multiple weights of yarn. To find out more and make yours, head over to the blog post here.
Kamila Cardigan
The Kamila Cardigan by Hooked on Patterns is a gorgeous fitted summer cardigan pattern with options for customisation. To find out more and make your own fitted summer cardigan, get all the details here.
Lace Summer Cardigan
The Lace Summer Cardigan by Coffee Crocheting is an easy lace summer crochet cardigan pattern. Made with Aran/Worsted weight yarn and a pretty open lace, this summer cardigan is sure to work up quickly and turn heads in any colour. To find out more and make your own summer crochet cardigan, get all the details here.
Jayda Cardigan
The Jayda Summer Cardigan is a versatile lacy summer crochet cardigan pattern from Michelle at Two Brothers Blankets. Featuring sizes from child age 2 all the way to 5X adult, this is a great option for a mummy and me set with style. To find out more and make your own Jayda, head over to the blog post here.
Cold Shoulder Cardigan
The Cold Shoulder Cardigan is a beginner crochet cardigan pattern by Cosy Rosie UK. Featuring an open shoulder detail, this beginner cardigan works up quickly. To make your own Cold Shoulder Cardigan, you can get all the details here.
Elba Lace Cardigan
The Elba Lace Cardigan is a beginner crochet summer cardigan pattern by ChristaCo Design. Made with Aran/Worsted weight yarn, this lacy design is sure to work up quickly and be a great first garment project for beginners. To find out more and get your copy of the pattern, head over to the blog post here.
Granny Merge Cocoon
The Granny Merge Cocoon is a size inclusive summer crochet cardigan pattern designed by me. This design is one of my best selling patterns as is it easy to convert and looks fab in any colour. To find out more and make your own Granny Merge Cocoon, head over to the blog post here.
I hope you found some inspiration for a summer sweater or cardigan pattern! Don’t forget to pop into the group and let us know what you think, and share your wips and fo’s.
If you are looking for even more summer garment project inspiration, check out the Split Decision Tunic and Key West Summer Dress.
Happy Hookin’
Bye for now,
B x
