Crochet cardigan “Allie”
Crochet this simple and stylish cardigan made from granny squares!
Using MYO Soft Wool and a 7 mm crochet hook, you can create this super trendy and beautiful granny square cardigan. The pattern is easy to follow, and along the way you’ll find technique videos to help you if you’re unsure about any of the steps.
This pattern does not include one long full-length video, but don’t worry – our technique videos will guide you through the process so you can successfully put your cardigan together!
Yarn requirements:
- Size XS/S: You will need approximately 730 g in total. For a solid-color cardigan, you need 8 skeins. If you want to mix colors, purchase 400 g of the base color (if you work the last two rounds in the same color) and one skein for each color you choose for the center of your squares.
- Size S/M: You will need approximately 850 g in total. For a solid-color cardigan, you need 9 skeins. If you want to mix colors, purchase 500 g of the base color (if you work the last two rounds in the same color) and one skein for each color you choose for the center of your squares.
- Size L/XL: You will need approximately 890 g in total. For a solid-color cardigan, you need 9 skeins. If you want to mix colors, purchase 500 g of the base color (if you work the last two rounds in the same color) and one skein for each color you choose for the center of your squares.
Please note: In this pattern, we use videos from our technique library. If you’re looking for a full-length video tutorial for a crocheted cardigan, you can for example crochet the Linnea sweater.
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Here's how to do it
What you need to make the cardigan is MYO Soft yarn and a 7 mm crochet hook. For reference, the cardigan shown in the photo is size S/M. You will crochet a total of 16 granny squares, which you then assemble. After that, you crochet an edging around all openings using single crochet stitches. To finish, you crochet ties so you can close the cardigan. You can choose to tie the cardigan only at the top, only at the middle, or both. Good luck! /Salli
Crocheting Granny Squares
Start by making one test granny square. You will need to measure this square to know how to crochet the remaining 15 squares. We all crochet with different tension, so to ensure your cardigan turns out in the right size, it’s important to follow the instructions below carefully.
If your square turns out larger than the measurements below, try using a 6 mm crochet hook or crocheting one round fewer on each square.
If your square turns out too small, you can block it to the correct size – or crochet one extra round and check the width again. You can also try a round with single crochet stitches, but this will require more yarn and extra work.
XS/S
- Crochet 7 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 24–25 cm
- Total: 16 squares
S/M
- Crochet 8 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 26–27 cm
- Total: 16 squares
L/XL
- Crochet 8–9 rounds
- Body squares: sides should measure 30–31 cm (9 rounds × 8 squares)
- Sleeve squares: sides should measure 26–27 cm (8 rounds × 8 squares)
If you want your cardigan to be longer, you can continue crocheting granny stripes along the bottom edge.
You should make 16 granny squares using the color combinations of your choice. If you’re unsure how to crochet a granny square, you can watch the video below.
Two squares across should measure the width of your back (horizontally) and extend slightly down the arms. The fit is oversized.
Round 1
Crochet a magic ring. Into the ring, start with three chain stitches, then crochet two double crochets. This forms the first double-crochet cluster. Crochet one chain stitch. Repeat this (three double crochets + one chain stitch) a total of four times. Finish with a slip stitch into the third chain from the beginning.
(The video shows two chain stitches in each corner, but here we use one chain stitch in each corner, which gives a neater look.)
Round 2
Change color. Start in a corner space and, in each space, crochet three double crochets, one chain stitch, three double crochets – these form the corners. Do not crochet any chain stitches between the corners. Finish with a slip stitch into the third chain from the beginning.
Round 3
Change color. Start in a space where you previously crocheted the chain stitches. In this space (the corner), crochet three double crochets, one chain stitch, three double crochets. The next space will be between the corners – here you crochet three double crochets. Crochet the next corner the same way as the first one and continue in the same manner around.
Corners are always crocheted with three double crochets, one chain stitch, and three double crochets in the same space. Between the corners, crochet three double crochets. Finish with a slip stitch into the third chain from the beginning.
Rounds 4–9
Crochet in the same way as Round 3. All corners are worked with three double crochets, one chain stitch, and three double crochets in the same space, and between the corners you crochet three double crochets.
Finish each round in the same way as above.
When your square is complete, tie together the yarn ends that are closest to each other (on the wrong side of the square). Then cut the ends, leaving about 5–10 cm. You will weave them in later.
Assembly
Step 1
When all your squares are finished, lay them out according to the diagram below and crochet all the squares together. Join the squares on the right side of the work (hold the “wrong/less neat” sides together while joining). Crochet the squares together through the loops of both squares using single crochet stitches.
Once this is done, you will have one large piece with all the squares joined together.
Note: Do NOT join the squares marked in blue in the diagram below – this is the opening of your cardigan.
Watch the video below to see the technique used to join the squares. There are several joining techniques you can use, so feel free to choose the one you like best; this is just one example.
Step 2
After all squares are joined, follow the steps below to assemble the large piece into a cardigan:
a) Join the black/grey sections together – this forms one sleeve.
b) Join the red sections together – this forms the second sleeve.
c) Join the pink sections together – this is below the sleeve and becomes one side of the cardigan.
d) Join the beige sections together – this is below the other sleeve and becomes the other side of the cardigan.
Now you have assembled the entire cardigan!
To create a neat finish, crochet one round of single crochet stitches around all openings before moving on to the final step.
Final Step: Crocheting the Ties
Row 1
Crochet a chain as long as you want your tie to be. Watch the video below if you’re unsure how to crochet a chain.
Row 2
Turn and crochet single crochet stitches into each chain stitch, starting in the second chain from the hook. Crochet all the way to the end of the chain. See the video below if you’re unsure how to crochet single crochet stitches.
You will crochet two rows per tie.
If you want to be able to tie the cardigan both at the neckline and at the waist, make a total of four ties.
Attach them at the neckline and waist on each side of the cardigan using slip stitches. See the image in step four to see how it looks when finished.
Weave in all yarn ends on the squares. If you’re unsure how to do this, watch the video below for guidance.
You’re all done! <3
We hope you love your cardigan! 🙂
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- (...) = indicates the number of stitches in that round
- *...* = repeat everything within the asterisks the number of times specified
Pattern
Crocheting Granny Squares
Start by crocheting one test granny square. You will need to measure this square to determine how to crochet the remaining 15 squares. Everyone crochets with different tension, so to ensure your cardigan turns out the correct size, follow the instructions below carefully.
- If your square turns out larger than the measurements below, try using a 6 mm hook or crochet one round fewer on each square.
- If your square turns out too small, you can block it to the correct size, or crochet one extra round and measure the width.
- You can also try using single crochet stitches, but this will use more yarn and require extra work.
Size XS/S
- Crochet 7 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 24–25 cm
- Total squares: 16
Size S/M
- Crochet 8 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 26–27 cm
- Total squares: 16
Size L/XL
- Crochet 8–9 rounds
- Body squares: sides should measure 30–31 cm (9 rounds × 8 squares)
- Sleeve squares: sides should measure 26–27 cm (8 rounds × 8 squares)
Granny Squares
If you want your cardigan to be longer, you can continue crocheting granny stripes along the bottom edge.
You will make 16 granny squares in the color combinations of your choice. Two squares across should measure the width of your back (horizontally) and extend slightly down the arms. The fit is oversized.
Granny Squares Instructions
Make 16 squares. Squares for size S/M should measure approx. 24–26 cm.
Start with the color you want in the center of your squares. Make 1 magic ring (MR) or 4 chain stitches (ch) joined with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1* ×3. Join with sl st in the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round. 812)
Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 2: Attach yarn with sl st in a corner, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, *skip to next corner, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc* ×3. Join with sl st in the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round, fasten off and cut yarn (24)
Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 3: Attach yarn with sl st in a space in the middle of a side (not a corner), ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, *skip to next corner, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, skip to next middle space on the side, 3 dc* ×3. Skip to next corner, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc. Join with sl st in the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round, fasten off and cut yarn (36). Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 4: Work as Round 3: 3 dc in each middle space, *3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc* in each corner. Fasten off and cut yarn (48). Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 5-9: Work as Round 4: 3 dc in each middle space, *3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc* in each corner. Fasten off and cut yarn. Change color or continue with the same color.
Continue until you have the same amount of rows asin description.
Assembly
Step 1
When all your squares are finished, lay them out according to the diagram below and join them together.
Join the squares on the right side (RS) of the work, holding the “wrong” sides together while joining. Crochet into the stitches that are closest to each other: work into the back loop of the first square and the front loop of the second square.
Once complete, you will have one large piece with all the squares joined.
Note: Do NOT join the squares marked in blue in the diagram – this is the opening of your cardigan.
Watch the video below for a demonstration of one technique to join the squares. There are several ways to do this, so choose the one you like best – this is just an example.
Step 2
After joining all the squares, follow these steps to assemble the full cardigan:
a) Join the black/grey sections together – this forms one sleeve.
b) Join the red sections together – this forms the other sleeve.
c) Join the pink sections together – this is below the first sleeve and forms one side of the cardigan.
d) Join the beige sections together – this is below the second sleeve and forms the other side of the cardigan.
Now you have assembled the entire cardigan!
Final Step: Crocheting the Ties
Row 1
Crochet a ch as long as you want your tie to be.
Row 2
Turn and crochet sc stitches into each chain, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook. Crochet all the way to the end of the chain.
You will crochet two rows per tie.
If you want to be able to tie the cardigan both at the neckline and the waist, make a total of four ties.
Attach the ties at the neckline and waist on each side of the cardigan. See the image in step 4 to see how it looks when finished.
Your cardigan is complete! 🙂
Crocheting Granny Squares
Start by making one test granny square. You will need to measure this square to know how to crochet the remaining 15 squares. We all crochet with different tension, so to ensure your cardigan turns out in the right size, it’s important to follow the instructions below carefully.
If your square turns out larger than the measurements below, try using a 6 mm crochet hook or crocheting one round fewer on each square.
If your square turns out too small, you can block it to the correct size – or crochet one extra round and check the width again. You can also try a round with single crochet stitches, but this will require more yarn and extra work.
XS/S
- Crochet 7 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 24–25 cm
- Total: 16 squares
S/M
- Crochet 8 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 26–27 cm
- Total: 16 squares
L/XL
- Crochet 8–9 rounds
- Body squares: sides should measure 30–31 cm (9 rounds × 8 squares)
- Sleeve squares: sides should measure 26–27 cm (8 rounds × 8 squares)
If you want your cardigan to be longer, you can continue crocheting granny stripes along the bottom edge.
You should make 16 granny squares using the color combinations of your choice. If you’re unsure how to crochet a granny square, you can watch the video below.
Two squares across should measure the width of your back (horizontally) and extend slightly down the arms. The fit is oversized.
Round 1
Crochet a magic ring. Into the ring, start with three chain stitches, then crochet two double crochets. This forms the first double-crochet cluster. Crochet one chain stitch. Repeat this (three double crochets + one chain stitch) a total of four times. Finish with a slip stitch into the third chain from the beginning.
(The video shows two chain stitches in each corner, but here we use one chain stitch in each corner, which gives a neater look.)
Round 2
Change color. Start in a corner space and, in each space, crochet three double crochets, one chain stitch, three double crochets – these form the corners. Do not crochet any chain stitches between the corners. Finish with a slip stitch into the third chain from the beginning.
Round 3
Change color. Start in a space where you previously crocheted the chain stitches. In this space (the corner), crochet three double crochets, one chain stitch, three double crochets. The next space will be between the corners – here you crochet three double crochets. Crochet the next corner the same way as the first one and continue in the same manner around.
Corners are always crocheted with three double crochets, one chain stitch, and three double crochets in the same space. Between the corners, crochet three double crochets. Finish with a slip stitch into the third chain from the beginning.
Rounds 4–9
Crochet in the same way as Round 3. All corners are worked with three double crochets, one chain stitch, and three double crochets in the same space, and between the corners you crochet three double crochets.
Finish each round in the same way as above.
When your square is complete, tie together the yarn ends that are closest to each other (on the wrong side of the square). Then cut the ends, leaving about 5–10 cm. You will weave them in later.
Assembly
Step 1
When all your squares are finished, lay them out according to the diagram below and crochet all the squares together. Join the squares on the right side of the work (hold the “wrong/less neat” sides together while joining). Crochet the squares together through the loops of both squares using single crochet stitches.
Once this is done, you will have one large piece with all the squares joined together.
Note: Do NOT join the squares marked in blue in the diagram below – this is the opening of your cardigan.
Watch the video below to see the technique used to join the squares. There are several joining techniques you can use, so feel free to choose the one you like best; this is just one example.
Step 2
After all squares are joined, follow the steps below to assemble the large piece into a cardigan:
a) Join the black/grey sections together – this forms one sleeve.
b) Join the red sections together – this forms the second sleeve.
c) Join the pink sections together – this is below the sleeve and becomes one side of the cardigan.
d) Join the beige sections together – this is below the other sleeve and becomes the other side of the cardigan.
Now you have assembled the entire cardigan!
To create a neat finish, crochet one round of single crochet stitches around all openings before moving on to the final step.
Final Step: Crocheting the Ties
Row 1
Crochet a chain as long as you want your tie to be. Watch the video below if you’re unsure how to crochet a chain.
Row 2
Turn and crochet single crochet stitches into each chain stitch, starting in the second chain from the hook. Crochet all the way to the end of the chain. See the video below if you’re unsure how to crochet single crochet stitches.
You will crochet two rows per tie.
If you want to be able to tie the cardigan both at the neckline and at the waist, make a total of four ties.
Attach them at the neckline and waist on each side of the cardigan using slip stitches. See the image in step four to see how it looks when finished.
Weave in all yarn ends on the squares. If you’re unsure how to do this, watch the video below for guidance.
You’re all done! <3
We hope you love your cardigan! 🙂
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- (...) = indicates the number of stitches in that round
- *...* = repeat everything within the asterisks the number of times specified
Pattern
Crocheting Granny Squares
Start by crocheting one test granny square. You will need to measure this square to determine how to crochet the remaining 15 squares. Everyone crochets with different tension, so to ensure your cardigan turns out the correct size, follow the instructions below carefully.
- If your square turns out larger than the measurements below, try using a 6 mm hook or crochet one round fewer on each square.
- If your square turns out too small, you can block it to the correct size, or crochet one extra round and measure the width.
- You can also try using single crochet stitches, but this will use more yarn and require extra work.
Size XS/S
- Crochet 7 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 24–25 cm
- Total squares: 16
Size S/M
- Crochet 8 rounds
- Each side should measure approx. 26–27 cm
- Total squares: 16
Size L/XL
- Crochet 8–9 rounds
- Body squares: sides should measure 30–31 cm (9 rounds × 8 squares)
- Sleeve squares: sides should measure 26–27 cm (8 rounds × 8 squares)
Granny Squares
If you want your cardigan to be longer, you can continue crocheting granny stripes along the bottom edge.
You will make 16 granny squares in the color combinations of your choice. Two squares across should measure the width of your back (horizontally) and extend slightly down the arms. The fit is oversized.
Granny Squares Instructions
Make 16 squares. Squares for size S/M should measure approx. 24–26 cm.
Start with the color you want in the center of your squares. Make 1 magic ring (MR) or 4 chain stitches (ch) joined with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1* ×3. Join with sl st in the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round. 812)
Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 2: Attach yarn with sl st in a corner, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, *skip to next corner, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc* ×3. Join with sl st in the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round, fasten off and cut yarn (24)
Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 3: Attach yarn with sl st in a space in the middle of a side (not a corner), ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, *skip to next corner, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, skip to next middle space on the side, 3 dc* ×3. Skip to next corner, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc. Join with sl st in the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round, fasten off and cut yarn (36). Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 4: Work as Round 3: 3 dc in each middle space, *3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc* in each corner. Fasten off and cut yarn (48). Change color or continue with the same color.
Round 5-9: Work as Round 4: 3 dc in each middle space, *3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc* in each corner. Fasten off and cut yarn. Change color or continue with the same color.
Continue until you have the same amount of rows asin description.
Assembly
Step 1
When all your squares are finished, lay them out according to the diagram below and join them together.
Join the squares on the right side (RS) of the work, holding the “wrong” sides together while joining. Crochet into the stitches that are closest to each other: work into the back loop of the first square and the front loop of the second square.
Once complete, you will have one large piece with all the squares joined.
Note: Do NOT join the squares marked in blue in the diagram – this is the opening of your cardigan.
Watch the video below for a demonstration of one technique to join the squares. There are several ways to do this, so choose the one you like best – this is just an example.
Step 2
After joining all the squares, follow these steps to assemble the full cardigan:
a) Join the black/grey sections together – this forms one sleeve.
b) Join the red sections together – this forms the other sleeve.
c) Join the pink sections together – this is below the first sleeve and forms one side of the cardigan.
d) Join the beige sections together – this is below the second sleeve and forms the other side of the cardigan.
Now you have assembled the entire cardigan!
Final Step: Crocheting the Ties
Row 1
Crochet a ch as long as you want your tie to be.
Row 2
Turn and crochet sc stitches into each chain, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook. Crochet all the way to the end of the chain.
You will crochet two rows per tie.
If you want to be able to tie the cardigan both at the neckline and the waist, make a total of four ties.
Attach the ties at the neckline and waist on each side of the cardigan. See the image in step 4 to see how it looks when finished.
Your cardigan is complete! 🙂
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