Crochet a Cardigan - Easy Crochet Crop Cardigan

Crochet a Cardigan Free pattern! The Peek-A-Boo Crop Cardigan is worked in one piece with a simple crochet mesh stitch pattern. The how to crochet a cardigan pattern can easily be modified to any length and the pattern works up quickly due to the open stitch work. This soft and cozy crochet top crop is made in Knit Picks/WeCrochet Comfy worsted weight yarn.

DIFFICULTY: EASY
Written in Standard American Terms

YARN
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Balls Needed 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13)

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US 6/G (4mm)
US 7/G+ (4.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Measuring Tape

GAUGE
16.5 sts and 9.5 rows equal to 4" in crochet mesh stitch blocked with 4.5mm hook
11 sts and 8 rows equal to 2" in ribbed pattern blocked with 4mm hook

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[tracievans]

I am stinkin' excited!! I've never made any wearable other than the hat, scarf, mitten things.. You are my You are so clear and natural. I am so encouraged to make the long one.. I've been wanting one for so long.... (get it..long). I work at Hobby Lobby and refer people to you ALL the time. (when I'm in fabric/needle art), people are always asking me for patterns and books(that we no longer have).. I give them your info. You are fantastic!!

[jerirohus]

I crocheted it so tight that the ladies medium will fit a 6 year old! Lololol. I’m definitely making it again with a much bigger hook! It turned out super cute! I’ll donate this one and make another one!

[grammyoffour]

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful tutorials. You are so thorough that it makes it easy for me to follow along. Just finished this Peek A Book crop cardigan for my granddaughter and she loves it! I used Hobby Lobby Sugarwheel cotton in color called soft gardenia.

[ramonacowman]

Pretty stitch! I like the open mesh design…perfect for air conditioning in Summer! Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!🥰

[jeniferbanda]

Beautiful. I'm definitely a tight crocheter so I appreciate the recommendation to go up an additional hook size in order to get a proper lacy appearance. I'm looking forward to making this for my daughter!

[paigecain]

I just completed this sweater!! It is seriously such a good pattern. I RARELY complete a pattern as written. I always end up tweaking it and making tons of changes to make me like it. But this is so well designed. I think the only thing I did differently was I used smaller hook sizes and made a size larger than needed so it worked better with the yarn I wanted to use. It came out exactly as I wanted it! I will definitely be using more of your patterns! You are a true crochet artist ❤❤❤

[LucyKallstrom-ufec]

Just started today, 8/21/2023! will update when I finish! Looks so cute. I am a beginner so hopefully I can figure it all out.

[SevenUnwokenDreams]

I just finished it! So cute, thank you!! I made my arms a little long and went up a size for a cute slouchy look. I love it. I'm very happy and can't wait to wear it out.

[Twinkley]

I absolutely love this shape cardigan it’s my favourite look for a cardigan. You’re so trendy with crochet designs and make it updated so it doesn’t look “old fashioned” which so many people think of when one mentions crochet clothes, but that’s so far from the truth nowadays. It’s not all hippie looks or granny square cardigans lol 🤭
I can’t wait to make this. It’s perfect. 🧶👍🏼
I know you’re super busy but hopefully sometime in the future, I would love to see a lightweight solid stitch version of this shape cardigan to about hip length to wear with jeans etc for when its a cooler summer night. I’m off to see if I’ve enough of a similar yarn to start this. Thank you for all your hard work 😊

[kimsmith]

love this pattern. cant wait for the yarn to be delivered. I ordered the same as you used for this pattern

[Christinalovescats]

Beautiful cardigan. I love your tanned hands against the white yarn.

[patriciamcgarr]

Perfect over a summer dress. I like my sleeves to be 3/4 length so would adjust there as well.

[FrancineMorin]

Un gros merci🙏pour ce si joli modèle et cette vidéo facile à suivre même si je suis francophone, .
Je viens tout juste de le terminer et votre suggestion de mouiller et bloquer le travail est génial parce que c'est vraiment plus précis et facile lorsqu'on fait la finition. Merci énormément ! Vos modèles sont tellement beaux et uniques! 🤩

[traciperdue]

GREAT JOB, MJ!!! Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing!!! Have a good night!!!

[lindaboothroyd]

I'm making this sweater for my granddaughter who will be 22 in May. She loves to wear crop tops and I thought this sweater would look great on her. I love this pattern and have used Bernat Softee Baby Cotton in the color Cotton. I couldn't find pure white yarn like you used. I am making the cuffs right now. I bought the buttons at Hobby Lobby and will be ready to start the ribbing of the front soon. I really like all of your patterns and plan to make the waffle cardigan next. Thank you for your tutorials on YouTube. You make it so easy to follow along.

[sondraann]

I just finished this sweater today and I'm in love! Thank you so much for the in depth written and video tutorials, it made working this up a breeze 😊

[marisasilvero]

Muchas gracias x tus enseñanzas profe ya voy haciendo 4 y los vendi a todos dios la bendiga xq tanta generosidad besos desde Argentina

[ma.antoniatoscano]

Oh! Bella Dama te admiro x tus buenos y bonitos trabajos, felicidades x compartir tus creaciones!

[daySomeday]

it would be icing on the cake if i could get that same pattern but with the yarn filling in the gaps for the winter sweater that exact style and pattern.

[eidivnc]

Thank you for sharing. I love watching your videos. English is my second language but your videos are so much easier to understand ❤❤