I’m so excited to share my Strawberry Crochet Cardigan Pattern with you! This strawberry crochet cardigan is one of the easiest cardigans to make, and I can’t wait for you to try it out.
Materials
▢Red Heart Yarn – white
▢Red Heart Yarn – perfect pink
▢Red Heart Yarn – red
▢Big Twist – Lime or Red Heart Yarn – spring green if you can’t find Big Twist.
▢4 mm hook
▢5 mm hook
▢5.5 mm hook
▢Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
Chains – ch
Magic ring – mr
Single crochet – sc
Double crochet – dc
Slip stitch – sl st
Increase – inc
Decrease – dec
Front post double crochet (fpdc)
Back post double crochet (bpdc)
Notes
Sizing Flexibility: This crochet hexi cardi is super versatile and can be adjusted to fit a range of sizes. Since you’re only working with two panels, it’s easy to add or remove stitches to make the cardigan the perfect fit for you. I made mine an oversize large by doing 19 full rounds plus 4 rows on 3 sides- the front, bottom and back. Omit the extra 4 rounds if you don’t want it to be oversized. Otherwise follow these for base measurements for other sizes (these have not been tested out so you may need to measure it to a sweater or coat for precise measurements).
15 rounds (small)
17 rounds (medium)
19 rounds (large)
21 rounds (XL) and so forth.
Simple Stitches: I’ve kept the pattern beginner-friendly by using double crochet as the base stitch. This makes the process go by smoothly and quickly, especially if you’re familiar with basic crochet techniques.
Minimal Sewing: One of the best parts of this pattern is the very little sewing required! You only need to sew the arms together and join the middle of the panels. It’s perfect for those who want to avoid too much finishing work!
Instructions
Crochet Hexagon Cardigan Pattern:
With the 5MM HOOK: Ch x6 then sl st to the first chain.
Round 1: Ch x2 then dc x2 into the circle. * Ch x2 and dc x3 into the circle* repeat * 4 more times, for 6 total clusters. Then ch x2 and sl st to the ch x2.
Round 2: Turn your work over and sl st back into the ch x2 space below. Then ch x2, dc x1 and dc in every dc top from the round below. When you get to the corners dc x2, ch x2, and dc x2. Repeat for all 6 sides of the hexagon, then in the last corner, dc x2, ch x2, and sl st to the starting ch x2 in the round.
The hexagon should not lay flat and should be a bit wavy – this is a good sign that you made your hexagon cardigan correctly. Also, make sure that if you fold the hexagon in half that you make an L shape – this is also another way to double check that you made the hexagon cardigan correctly.
Round 3-19: Repeat round 2. Note: make sure that the last side always has the same amount of stitches in it as the other 5 sides – because we are joining the round and then flipping it, it is easy to lose a stitch or two. Make x2
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For an oversize look:
Either add additional full rounds or half rounds by making additional rows on the back, bottom and middle – I did 4 extra rows for these sides because I did not want to make my arms wider.
You want to follow the overall gist of what you did for the crochet rounds but after you reach 3 sides, ch x2 and turn – do this for all 4 rows.
For additional length:
Add extra rows to the bottom – I did an extra 4 rows at the bottom for a longer look.
You want to follow the overall gist of what you did for the crochet rounds but after you reach the other side, ch x2 and turn – do this for all 4 rows.
At this point sew the 2 halves of the crochet cardigan together by sewing the back together. Then sew the seam for each arm so each arm is a tube.
Fasten off and weave in any ends at this point. Now we can add extra arm length.
For arm length:
Round 1: Add extra rounds to each arm by rejoining the yarn to where the seam is, ch x2 and dc in every stitch. Then sl st to the beginning chain.
Round 2: Next, ch x2 and TURN your work (this is optional but it helps create the same texture throughout the whole piece) Dc in every stitch and then sl st to the chain.
Round 3-6: Repeat round 2.
Round 7: This part does not have to be exact. Ch x2 and turn, make a dc dec (dc2tog) and then a normal dc in the next stitch. Repeat for the rest of the round.
Round 8: Repeat round 7.
Do round 1-8 for the other arm. Fasten off any yarn and weave in the ends.
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Crochet Ribbing:
Crochet Cuff Ribbing:
Round 1: With the green yarn and a 4MM HOOK, join the yarn into any of the dc stitches in the last round on the sleeve. Then ch x2 and dc in every stitch in the round. Next sl st to the beginning chains. For this part you do not need to turn every round.
Round 2: Ch x2, then make a fpdc in the next stitch and a bpdc in the following. Then repeat for the rest of the round. Sl st to the beginning chains.
Round 3-7: Repeat round 2. Make sure you make a fpdc over other fpdc and vice versa – this creates the ribbing effect. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Repeat for the other arm.
You could use a larger size hook for this part, but I like a tight cuff because I know this part of the cardigan will loosen up over time.
Crochet Ribbed Cardigan:
Round 1: Using a 5MM HOOK and green yarn, join the yarn anywhere to the edge of the body of the cardigan. Then ch x2 and dc in every stitch along the edge. When you get to places that are raw edges, make 2 dc for every row of dc stitches. When you get to the end, sl st to the beginning chains.
For corners dc x3.
Round 2: Ch x2, then make a fpdc in the next stitch and a bpdc in the following. Then repeat for the rest of the round. Sl st to the beginning chains.
For corners make a normal dc + a fpdc in each of the 3 stitches in the corner for the second round. It could also be done fpdc, then a dc.
Round 3-5: Repeat round 2. But do not increase the amount of stitches in the corner, if it curls up on you – just make the stitches a little looser.
Crochet Solid Granny Square:
Make 2 squares for pockets.
Round 1: Using a 5MM HOOK and pink yarn, Make a mr, ch x3 and then dc x2 in the circle. Ch x2, dc x3, ch x2 and dc x3, ch x2 and dc x3, ch x2 and sl st to the 3rd chain. You should have 4 sides. Pull the magic circle closed and you can see you have a small square.
Round 2-6: Ch x3. Dc in each dc stitch from the previous round, dc x2, ch x2, dc x2 in each chx2 corner stitch. Then sl st to the 3rd chain you made at the beginning when you get to the end of each round.
After the 6th round, fasten off and weave in any tails.
Large Crochet Strawberry Appliques:
This pattern is made in rows.
Row 1: Using a 5.5MM HOOK, and red yarn – Ch x2 and turn.
Row 2: In the second chain from the hook, make an inc. (2) Then ch x1 and turn (for this next row and every row afterwards you will make a turning chain, but do not work in it. It’s to help turn your work).
Row 3: Inc x2 (4). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 4: Inc, sc x2, inc (6). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 5: Sc in every stitch (6). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 6: Inc, sc x4, inc (
. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 7: Sc in every stitch (. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 8: Inc, sc x6, inc (10). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 9: Sc in every stitch (10). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 10: Inc, sc x8, inc (12). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 11-14: Sc in every stitch (12). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 15: Dec, sc x8, dec (10). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 16: Dec, sc x6, dec (. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 17: Dec, sc x4, dec (6). Then ch x1 and turn.
After your last row, fasten off your yarn and leave a long tail for sewing. Crochet around the edges of your strawberry if you want a neater finish and a slightly bigger strawberry. Then fasten off and weave in the ends.
Crochet Strawberry Stem and Leaves:
This pattern is made one stem/leaf at a time.
Step 1: Using a 5.5MM HOOK and green yarn, Ch x3, then in the second ch from the hook make a sc, then make a sc in the following stitch. This is the stem.
Step 2: Ch x4 and in the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then sc in the following 2 chains. Then sl st back to the stitch where you broke off and made chains for the first leaf.
Step 3: Repeat step 2 x3.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
Sew the strawberry stem and leaves to the top part of the strawberry.
With white yarn and tapestry needle, crochet little v’s onto the strawberry. They look like little hearts which add additional cuteness to the applique!
Weave in any loose ends.
Sew the strawberries onto the granny squares and then sew those to the cardigan where you would like the pockets to be placed.
And now you are finished making your Strawberry Crochet Cardigan!
