Crochet Summer Cardigan Pattern with Lace Motifs

Get ready to fall in love with the Blossom Breeze Cardi, a stunning and breezy crochet summer cardigan pattern with lace motifs. The Blossom Breeze Cardi is a sleeveless, open-fronted coverup cardigan constructed out of stunning crocheted flower motifs. Each motif is meticulously crafted and then seamed together to create a beautiful and airy garment.

I’ve had such pleasure designing and making this beautiful garment and I’m so pleased to bring it to you guys now!

This lovely crochet pattern is perfect for layering over a tank top or summer dress, adding a touch of delicate charm and lightweight coverage.

Whether you’re strolling along the beach or enjoying a breezy summer evening, the Blossom Breeze Cardi promises both comfort and style. So, grab your crochet hook and get ready to bring a touch of floral flair to your summer wardrobe!

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More about the Cardigan

I’ve wanted to design a lace cover up for so long, but I’ve shied away from all the different aspects required to bring it all together. But finally I’ve bitten the bullet and I’m so pleased with the finished design.

I wanted to make something using motifs, which caused me problems with working out the sizing. This is why this pattern comes in 3 sizes, but these 3 sizes span XS to 5XL. Because the pattern is open-fronted, I was able to use the cross-back measurements to work out 3 sizes which would fit everyone.

I didn’t want a normal cardigan that meets in the front, rather an open garment that hangs down each side and fits the back. The cardigan has positive ease which means it is

How is this Crochet Summer Cardigan Pattern Made?

The Blossom Breeze Cardi is constructed out of a number of motifs, which are made individually.

The motif starts as a circle working in the round, before it is changed to a square in Round 7. The motifs are then blocked to size.

The motifs are joined together in strips. Four of the strips are joined to form the back panel.

Edging is added to the remaining two strips, which form the front panels.

The front panels are seamed to the back panel, and then the side seams are made.

Finally, armhole, bottom and neckline edgings are added.

Styling the Blossom Breeze Crochet Cardigan

The brilliant thing about this summer crochet cardigan is that it can be worn with anything.

Wear it over a vest and shorts to elevate a simple outfit!

Pair it with floaty trousers for a boho vibe.

Wear it with a dress for a summer’s evening out.

Or use it as a beach cover up over a bikini or swimsuit!

The choice is yours – however you style your lace cardigan, it’s going to bring style and interest to your outfit!

Sizing

The Blossom Breeze Cardi has been designed in 3 sizes to fit:

The cardi has 6-7.5 inches of ease.

PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download.

Included in the premium pattern:

An 18 page pdf crochet pattern written in US and UK crochet terms, including images, step by step instructions and guidance.

An accompanying video tutorial.

Stitch tutorials are also included as part of the pattern.

Pattern support if needed.

Difficulty level is Intermediate.

You will need:

Schachenmayr Catania, 100% Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 125m/137yds) – any 4-ply / Sport weight cotton yarn will work well

4.0mm (G) Crochet Hook

A tapestry needle for working in ends

Stitch Markers

Scissors

Tension:

1 motif = 5.5 (6, 6.25) in (14 (15, 16) cm) for each of the three sizes.

To measure your tension / gauge, create a sample swatch by making one motif in the size you wish to make.

Block and measure your swatch.

If your sample swatch is bigger than the tension given, try with a smaller hook size. If your swatch is smaller than the tension given, try with a larger hook size.

Yarn Alternatives

There are so many options for yarn for your crochet summer cardigan pattern.

Any 4 ply / Sport weight #2 yarn will work great here. As you’re making a summer garment, I’d recommend using a cotton or cotton blend yarn. But try a gauge swatch with what you fancy and see how you get on. Here are a few alternative options:

Yarn and Colors Must-Have, 100% cotton (50g/1.76oz, 125m/137yds)

Scheepjes Whirlette, 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic (100g/3.53oz, 455m/498yds)

Scheepjes Catona, 100% Cotton (25g/0.88oz, 62m/68yds)

Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply, 100% Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 175m/191yds)

Abbreviations

blo – back loops only

ch(s) – chain(s)

ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)

dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet

MR – magic ring

rep – repeat

RS – right side

sc – single crochet

ss – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch

tr – treble crochet

tr3tog – treble crochet 3 together

tr4tog – treble crochet 4 together

yo slst – yarn over slip stitch

() – repeat the instructions in brackets as directed

* – repeat the instructions from * as directed

[] – stitch counts are given in square brackets

Pattern Notes

Depending on which size you choose to make, you will be making motifs of either 5.5, 6 or 6.25 inches (14, 15 or 16 cm).

There are three different lengths (L1, (L2, L3)) that you can choose from for your cardi depending on which size you choose to make – see below in options.

The Cardi is open-fronted. It will not cover across the front, but has been designed to fit standard cross-back measurements.

ch1 does not count as a stitch throughout.

ch4 counts as a treble crochet throughout, except in Round 8 of the L/XL/2XL and 3XL/4XL/5XL sizes where it counts as a dc and a ch 1.

A ch4 followed by 3 trebles counts as 4 trebles. A ch4 followed by a tr3tog counts as a tr4tog.

Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.

Stitch counts are included in square brackets. If there are no stitch counts given, the stitch count is the same as the previous row or round.

The pattern uses one colour throughout. If you would like to make yours in multiple colours, you will need to adjust your yarn amounts accordingly.

If you are working the L/XL/2XL size, the last round of the motifs in alternate dc and ch1. The corner consists of dc, ch1 (three times) and it is the middle dc that then becomes the corner going forward. On the front panel edging, you work your stitches into both the dcs and the ch1-sps.

Optional Adjustments

You can adjust the length of your cardigan by adding more or fewer motifs down the length. There are 3 lengths to choose from, and you can see below how many motifs you need to make for each size:

If you would like to make a different length to this, you will need to add or reduce the number of motifs you make. You need 6 motifs across the width of the cardi, so you could make as few as 18 motifs for a cropped cardi, or even up to 54 for a really long one.

Special Stitches

Below are the instructions for all the special stitches you will need for your crochet summer cardigan pattern.

Magic Ring

The magic ring is a fantastic way to start crocheting in the round. It can be a bit complicated though, so do check out my YouTube tutorial above for a visual guide.

1.Lay the tail end of the yarn over your palm and wrap the ball end around your first 2 fingers. Cross the yarn over and hold that point with your thumb and forefinger. 2. Pull the loop off your fingers, insert your hook into the hole and grab the ball end of the yarn with your hook. 3. Pull the yarn back through the loop. At this point, readjust your hand so you are holding the yarn as you normally would. 4. Put your middle finger and ring finger into the loop to hold it. Then yarn over and pull through to secure your ring.

You can then start crocheting into the ring in the normal way.

Treble Crochet Stitch

The treble crochet stitch is a tall stitch used in this pattern to create the flower pattern in the motifs:

• Wrap your yarn around your hook twice.
• Insert your hook into the stitch.
• Yarn over and pull through (4 loops on your hook).
• (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops) three times.

tr3tog & tr4tog

These treble decrease stitches are useful for so much more than a functional decrease. They are perfect for creating beautiful flower and lace motifs too, like the Blossom Breeze Cardi!

• Wrap your yarn around your hook twice. Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through a loop.
• (Yarn over and pull through 2 loops) twice.
• Repeat steps 2-3 two more times for a tr3tog and three more times for a tr4tog.
• Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.

Slip Stitch Join

If you’re not a fan of sewing seams, the slip stitch join is for you. In this version we’ll be working through 1 loop of each motif. With 2 motifs held together with their RS facing each other:

• Insert your hook into the front loop of the st on the motif nearest you and the back loop of the corresponding st on the motif furthest from you.
• Yarn over.
• Pull through both loops and the loop on your hook.
• Continue across your seam.

Yarn Over Slip Stitch

The yarn over slip stitch is a great way to create a knit-look ribbing. The addition of the yarn over means that it works up a lot quicker than regular slip stitch and it looks great too! You may find it easier to twist your hook to the back to pull through the loops in this stitch.

• Wrap your yarn around your hook.
• Insert your hook into the back loop only of the stitch.
• Yarn over and pull through the stitch and through all the loops on your hook.
• Continue repeating steps 1-3 across your row.

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Full-length Video Tutorial

If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, hop on over to my YouTube channel and watch the full-length Free Crochet Cardigan Pattern.

The Free Crochet Summer Cardigan Pattern

MOTIFS

Make the number needed for the length you would like your crochet summer cardigan to be.

All sizes:

Working in joined rounds, make a Magic Ring.

Round 1: 6sc in MR, ss to first st to join [6sc]

Round 2: ch1, 2sc in blo in each st around, ss to first st to join [12sc]

Round 3: ch4, 3tr in first st, (ch2, skip next st, 4tr in next st) five times, ch2, skip last st, ss to top of ch4 to join [24tr and 6 ch2-sps]

Round 4: ch4, tr3tog over next 3 sts, (ch5, sc in ch2-sp, ch5, tr4tog on top of 4tr from Round 3) five times, ch5, sc in ch2-sp, ch5, ss to top of ch4 to join [6 tr4tog, 6sc, and 12 ch5-sps]

Round 5: (ch9, sc to top of tr4tog) five times, ch9, ss to top of first tr4tog [6 ch9-sps and 5sc]

Round 6: ch1, 16sc around each ch9-sp, ss to first sc to join [96sc]

Round 7: ch1, 4sc, (3hdc, 3dc, 2tr, ch3, 2tr, 3dc, 3hdc, 8sc) three times, 3hdc, 3dc, 2tr, ch3, 2tr, 3dc, 3hdc, 4sc, ss to first sc to join [96 sts and 4 ch3-sps]

Size XS/S/M Only:

Round 8: ch1, 12sc, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, 24sc, rep from * three times, (sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, 12sc, ss to first sc to join, fasten off [104sc and 4 ch2-sps]

Size L/XL/2XL Only:

Round 8: ch4, sk next st, *(dc, ch1, sk 1 st) rep to corner, (dc, ch1, (three times)) in corner, dc in first st after corner, ch1, sk 1 st, rep from * four times, (dc, ch1, sk 1 st) rep to starting ch4, ss in 3rd of 4ch to join, fasten off [60dc and 60 ch-sps]

Size 3XL/4XL/5XL Only:

Round 8: as for size L/XL/2XL

Round 9: ch1, sc in same st, sc in ch1-sp, *(sc in dc, sc in ch1-sp) rep to middle corner dc, (sc, ch1, sc) in corner dc, sc in ch1-sp, rep from * four times, (sc in dc, sc in ch1-sp) rep to start of round, ss in 1st st to join, fasten off [124sc + 4 ch1-sps]

ASSEMBLY

Block all motifs to size.

Motifs are joined together in strips of 5 (6, 7) depending on which length you are making. Make sure to join the motifs so they are all the same way up.

To Join:

Using a slip stitch join (see special stitches) or whichever joining technique you prefer, join your motifs into 6 long strips.

For XS/S/M, leave the 2 ch unjoined.

For L/XL/2XL, leave (ch1, dc, ch1) unjoined.

For 3XL/4XL/5XL, leave (sc, ch1, sc) unjoined.

BACK PANEL

Join 4 of your strips together to form a rectangle for the back panel as shown in the schematic on page 3. When you reach the join between motifs, slip stitch around one side only through only one layer, so the gap stays open.

At this point, you may want to sew in all the ends and block the back panel again to size.

FRONT PANEL EDGING

The pattern for this section is written out for each size. The instructions given in brackets are for each of the 3 different lengths.

Size XS/S/M Only:

With RS facing, join your yarn to the first sc at one end of one of your remaining two strips.

Row 1: ch4, tr3tog over next 3 sts, (ch5, sk 1 st, sc, ch5, sk 1 st, tr4tog over next 4 sts) three times, ch5, sk next sc and next 2 chs, sc in sl st join, sk 2 chs, ch5,*(tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch5, sk 1 st, sc, ch5, sk 1 st) three times, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch5**, sk next sc and next 2 chs, sc in sl st join, sk 2 chs, ch5, rep from * four (five, six) times, finishing at ** on the last time, sc into last st, turn. [20 tr4tog, 20sc and 39 ch-sps (24 tr4t0g, 24sc and 47 ch-sps, 28 tr4tog, 28sc and 55 ch-sps)]

Row 2: (ch6, sc in top of tr4tog) rep across, ch6, ss to top of ch2-corner sp of final motif below Row 1, turn. [21 ch-sps and 20sc (25 ch-sps and 24sc, 29 ch-sps and 28sc)]

Row 3: ss up 3 ch to get level to top of current row, ch1, 4sc over ch-sp, *(7sc in next ch6-sp) three times, (8sc in next ch6-sp), rep from * four (five, six) times, (7sc in ch6-sp three times, 4sc in last ch-sp, turn. [145 (174, 203) sc]

Row 4: ch1, yo slst in blo across, turn.

Rows 5 – 11: rep Row 4, or until your front panel measures 8″ (20 cm) wide.

Repeat front panel edging on second strip, making sure to work on the other edge, so the edging will be in the middle of your cardi.

Block both panels before moving on to seaming.

Size L/XL/2XL Only:

With RS facing, join your yarn to the middle corner dc at one end of one of your remaining two strips. You will be working into the dcs and ch1-sps here.

Row 1: ch1, sc in middle corner dc, sk 1 st, *ch6, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch5, sk 1 st, sc, ch5, sk 1 st, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch6, sk 2 sts, sc, ch6, sk 2 sts, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch5, sk 1 st, sc, ch5, sk 1 st, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch6, sk 2 sts**, sc in sl st join, sk 2 sts, rep from * five (six, seven) times, ending at **, sc in last middle corner dc, turn. [20 tr4tog, 21sc and 40 ch-sps (24 tr4tog, 25sc and 48 ch-sps, 28 tr4tog, 29sc and 56 ch-sps)]

Row 2: (ch7, sc in top of tr4tog, ch6, sc in top of tr4tog) rep across, ch7, ss to top of sc from Row 1, turn. [21 ch-sps and 20sc (25 ch-sps and 24sc, 29 ch-sps and 28sc)]

Row 3: ss up 3 ch to get level to top of current row, ch1, 4sc over ch-sp, *7sc in next ch6-sp, 8sc in next ch7-sp, 7sc in next ch6-sp,** 9sc in next ch7-sp, rep from * five (six, seven) times, ending at **, 5sc in last ch-sp, turn. [155 (186, 217) sc]

Row 4: ch1, yo slst in blo across, turn.

Rows 5 – 13: rep Row 4, or until your front panel measures 8.75″ (22 cm) wide.

Repeat front panel edging on second strip, making sure to work on the other edge, so the edging will be in the middle of your cardi.

Block both panels before moving on to seaming.

Size 3XL/4XL/5XL Only:

With RS facing, join your yarn to the first sc at one end of one of your remaining two strips.

Row 1: ch1, sc in first sc, sk 1 st, *ch6, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch5, sk 1 st, sc, ch5, sk 1 st, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch6, sk 2 sts, sc, ch6, sk 2 sts, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch5, sk 1 st, sc, ch5, sk 1 st, tr4tog over next 4 sts, ch6,** sk 2 sc, sc in sl st join, sk 2 sc, rep from * five (six, seven) times, ending at **, sk 1 st, sc in last sc, turn. [20 tr4tog, 21sc and 40 ch-sps (24 tr4t0g, 25sc and 48 ch-sps, 28 tr4tog, 29sc and 56 ch-sps)]

Row 2: (ch7, sc in top of tr4tog, ch6, sc in top of tr4tog) rep across, ch7, ss to top of sc from Row 1, turn. [21 ch-sps and 20sc (25 ch-sps and 24sc, 29 ch-sps and 28sc)]

Row 3: ss up 3 ch to get to top of current row, ch1, 5sc over ch-sp, *7sc in next ch6-sp, 9sc in next ch7-sp, 7sc in next ch6-sp,** 10sc in next ch7-sp, rep from * five (six, seven) times, ending at **, 5sc in last ch-sp, turn. [165 (198, 231) sc]

Row 4: ch1, yo slst in blo across, turn.

Rows 5 – 13: rep Row 4, or until your front panel measures 9″ (23 cm) wide.

Repeat front panel edging on second strip, making sure to work on the other edge, so the edging will be in the middle of your cardi.

Block both panels before moving on to seaming.

SEAMING

Using st markers, join the front panels to the back panel at the shoulder seams. Make sure not to stretch the panels. You should have a 6 (6.5, 7)” (15 (16.5, 18) cm) space between the two front panels for your neck.

Using a slip stitch join (see special stitches) or whichever joining technique you prefer, join your shoulder seams.

Next seam the sides together. From the shoulder seams, mark 1 and a half motifs down with a stitch marker through the back and front panel. You can adjust this to however wide you would like your armholes to be.

Using a slip stitch join (see special stitches) or whichever joining technique you prefer, join your side seams from the bottom of the cardigan up to the st marker.

Fasten off.

ARMHOLE EDGING

With RS facing, join your yarn at the bottom of the armhole.

Round 1: ch1, yo slst in blo around, making sure to also yo slst into any sts in the joins between motifs to smooth out any gaps, ss in first st to join, turn.

Round 2: ch1, yo slst in blo around, ss in 1st to join, fasten off.

BOTTOM AND NECKLINE EDGING

With RS facing, join your yarn at the bottom corner of the front panel edging.

Round 1: ch1, yo slst in blo (where possible) across bottom of cardi, making sure to also yo slst into any sts in the joins between motifs to smooth out any gaps, ch1, yo slst in blo up front edging, along neckline, and back down front edging on the other side, ss in 1st to join.

Round 2: ch1, yo slst in blo across bottom of cardi a second time, ss in corner st to join, fasten off.

Weave in all ends and enjoy wearing your Blossom Breeze Cardi!

Pattern help

There is a lot more detail regarding the different stitches in the crochet summer cardigan pdf pattern. Also please do watch all of the  stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.

If you are struggling with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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