Long Crochet Floral Texture Cardigan With Cap Pattern

Get cozy in style—the Long Crochet Floral Texture Cardigan combines floral artistry and comfort, creating a versatile wardrobe favorite for any season.

A soft breeze swept through the garden as the sun’s rays played on delicate blooms, a reminder of the beauty captured in every detail of nature. This inspired the Long Crochet Floral Texture Cardigan —a lightweight design that pairs practicality with effortless style. Perfect for breezy afternoons or layering on cooler evenings, this cardigan boasts a stunning floral texture that’s both elegant and functional. Additionally, this cardigan promotes personalization, as the pattern allows adjustments for different sizes, giving wearers the freedom to make it uniquely theirs.

Long Crochet Floral Texture Cardigan

How To Crochet Floral Texture Cardigan

The Lucky Cardi gets its name from the recurring motif of three—a number considered lucky by the creator. The design highlights clusters of double crochets, chain stitches, and arches that create an intricate yet easy-to-follow pattern. It is a perfect project for both beginners and intermediate crocheters aiming to create a lightweight, decorative cardigan with a flowy texture.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Choose a lightweight yarn that matches your preferred cardigan style.
• Hook: Use a crochet hook size suitable for your chosen yarn (check your yarn label for recommendations).
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
• Scissors: For cutting the yarn.

Abbreviations

Before starting, familiarize yourself with the abbreviations used in this pattern:

• CH: Chain Stitch
• SC: Single Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• TR: Treble Crochet (also referred to as “Triple Crochet”)
• SK: Skip Stitch

Step by step Instructions 

Foundation Row:

1. Create a starting chain. Use multiples of 7 + 1 (e.g., 28 + 1 = 29 for a small swatch). Adjust based on the desired width of your cardigan.

Row 1:

1. Begin in the second stitch from the hook, work 1 SC.
2. SK 2 stitches, then in the third stitch, crochet:
   • 1 DC
   • CH 1
   • 1 DC
   • CH 1
   • 1 DC
     (Three DCs with chain spaces in between)
3. SK 2 stitches, then in the next stitch, crochet a SC.
4. Chain 3, then crochet another SC in the next stitch to form a small arch.
5. Repeat the pattern:
   • SK 2 stitches, then create clusters of DC stitches with chains (as described in step 2).
   • Crochet arches by working SC, CH 3, SC in the subsequent rows.
6. At the end of Row 1, SK 2 stitches, and finish the row with a SC.

Row 2:

1. Chain 7 (this counts as 1 TR and 3 CH stitches). Turn your work.
2. Work 1 SC in the middle of the cluster of 3 DCs from the previous row.
3. CH 3, then crochet another SC in the same stitch to create another small arch.
4. CH 3, work 1 DC in the arch formed by the chain stitches from the previous row.
5. Repeat the sequence:
   • Work CH 3, then crochet SC, CH 3, SC in the middle of the next 3 DCs from the previous row to form an arch.
   • Crochet DC in the arches formed by chains in the previous row.
6. End Row 2 with a TR in the last stitch.

Row 3:

1. CH 1, turn your work; crochet 1 SC in the TR from the previous row.
2. In the first arch created by chain stitches, work:
   • DC
   • CH 1
   • DC
   • CH 1
   • DC
     (Three DCs with chain spaces in between)
3. Move to the next arch, crochet:
   • SC, CH 3, SC
4. Skip the next section, then repeat:
   • Crochet clusters of DCs in the arches and work SC, CH 3, SC in the next arch.
5. Finish Row 3 with a SC in the 4th chain of the chain-7 from the previous row to create a straight edge.

Repeat Pattern:

After completing Rows 2 and 3, repeat these two rows until the desired length of the cardigan is achieved.

Conclusion

The Lucky Cardi features a lucky motif of threes, creating a textured, repeating pattern perfect for a lightweight crochet cardigan. The pattern alternates between clusters of DCs and delicate chain arches, ensuring both variety and structure. Adjust the number of foundation chains for different sizes, and repeat Rows 2 and 3 evenly to create the full length. This cardigan is a fantastic project to hone your crochet skills while creating a meaningful and personalized garment.