25 Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for All Seasons

Learn to crochet this quick and easy beginner-friendly crochet cropped cardigan.

The Ériú Crochet Cardigan is designed with a knit look ribbed stitch and cropped length, perfect for layering over shirts, jeans or dresses.

This lightweight shrug is excellent for an island getaway!

It’s delicate and breezy and can go over any outfit in the warmer months. This pattern is suitable for intermediate to advanced crocheters.

This will definitely be my go-to cardigan this summer. It’s a gorgeous yellow color and made with cotton yarn so it’s not too warm.

This cardigan is great for advanced beginners/intermediate crocheters.

There’s something comfy and homey about patchwork.

I love the homemade look so much and patchwork cardigans are pretty easy to make. You’re just sewing together a bunch of squares and adding a few details and voila! New cardigan.

If you’re up for a little bit of a challenge, try this blue and white plaid cardigan from Joy of Motion.

Plaid in crochet is definitely intimidating at first but once you get a bit of practice in, it’ll be easy peasy. This one is light and great for spring.

I’ve always been a fan of Truboo yarn so when I saw this cardigan, I had to try it out. It’s soft as butter and perfect for a springy look, especially in the light green color.

It’s a perfect accessory to pair with a spring dress.

I am in love with the triangle-shaped back of this Beverly cardigan.

It’s so modern and the bobbles add an extra special touch.

It’s made with worsted-weight yarn so it’ll be just a little squishy, but not too warm. It’s great for the transition from winter to spring.

Any beginner crocheters out there? This beginner-friendly cardigan is perfect for starting your crochet clothes journey.

It only uses single and double crochet and is made from two front panels, one back panel, and two sleeves.

This chunky hexagon cardigan is also a great choice for beginners.

Because it’s made of bulkier yarn it works up pretty quickly, and it’s made from two hexagonal panels and requires minimal seaming. It’s like magic!

Cocoon cardigans are arguably easier than hexagon cardigans. It’s just one rectangle with some seaming for the arm holes and that’s it!

This project could easily be completed in a couple of days and it’s excellent for spring. Just a little bit breezy and a gorgeous shade of pink.

If you’re a fan of granny squares, this cardigan is for you.

It’s made up of tulip granny squares, triangles,  sleeves, and ribbing for the outside. This requires quite a bit of assembly but once you’ve gotten the hang of it, it’ll be easy peasy.

This is a good cardigan for our chillier spring days.

This checkered pattern and its bright colors are so on trend right now!

It has a green and blue checkered body with a different shade of blue for the ribbing and some buttons to bring it all together.

We may have just gotten out of the chilly weather, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start on some fall and winter staples for next year!

This belted crochet cardigan can say open for a cardigan or easily double as a coat by keeping it closed.

This light cardigan has such a gorgeous construction and the tie adds a nice elegant touch.

It’s perfect for those occasional chilly spring days, and you can easily layer it with a tank top in case it becomes too hot.

This cozy cardigan is only made up of chains and single crochets.

Yep, you only have to know two stitches to make this masterpiece! It’s nice and airy because of the loose stitches, making it perfect for spring.

Everyone needs a striped sweater in their life, and this one from Sewrella is perfect.

It’s a raglan cardigan made up of variations of single and double crochets, so it’s great for an advanced beginner crocheter.

It’s comfy cozy and warm, perfect for a summer bonfire or walk along the beach.

If you’re in need of a staple cardigan this spring, try this easy lacy one out. It’s only made from two pieces: two rectangles with sleeves.

The seam in the back is a nice thin rectangle that covers up the seam line and makes it look intentional and pretty.

Chunky cardigans are a nice project if you need a relatively quick and practical project because sometimes you just need instant gratification.

They work up super quickly and are guaranteed to be squishy and cozy like this Kima cardigan from TL Yarn Crafts.

This is a great choice if you haven’t made a cardigan before.

If you’re a beginner crocheter, garments like cardigans can be pretty intimidating.

But there are plenty of patterns nowadays that combine easy stitches and minimal construction to create cardigan patterns suitable for beginners.

This one from Crochet Dreamz is one of those: an adorable cardigan made from a single rectangle and some ribbing!

Add a button to close and you’ll have a new garment in as little as 7 hours (which is nothing in terms of a crochet timeline.)

Speaking of beginners, this hexagon cardigan from Make and Do Crew is another great choice if you’re just diving into garment making.

Hexagoon cardigans only require three seams: one on the back, and one on each sleeve.

This one also requires some ribbing, which will make it look nice and finished.

This easy raglan cardigan is made of beautiful fall colors and is super easy.

This pattern also has written out instructions for the more advanced stitches as well as a calculator to figure out how long a project will take.

This is a handy tool if you have a required timeline for a project and need to plan in advance.

We are rapidly approaching summer and this Laikini cardigan is a wonderful piece to add to your summer wardrobe.

It’s done in a beautiful bright blue, only has 2 panels, and requires minimal seaming. It’d look great as a swimsuit cover-up or an accessory over a maxi skirt.

I am so happy that velvet yarn was invented.

It’s one of my favorite yarns to crochet with because it’s so naturally soft and cozy, and velvet projects work up super quickly since it’s a weight 5 yarn.

This cardigan in particular is SO easy and guaranteed to be a favorite in your wardrobe. It also has a bit of variation and breaks in the stitches to keep it from becoming too heavy.

If you’re looking for a lighter cover-up, this Rosal cardigan is for you.

This short sleeve cardigan is made of weight 1 yarn so it’s super light and has a gorgeous lacy pattern. It’s also made of cotton yarn to keep it super breathable.

Finally on our list is this delightfully adorable cardigan. It features 3D flowers and the fuzziest yarn on the planet.

It’s a perfect accessory for your spring outfits and would be so much fun to make.