Crochet Rib Stitch Cardigan Pattern
Crochet Rib Stitch Cardigan Pattern
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An oversized open-front cardigan worked entirely in rib stitch — a yarn-over slip stitch in the back loop that gives you that deep, chunky knit-look ribbing without a single knitting needle. There are no buttons and no shaping to fuss over: it's made in simple rows, then seamed, with ribbed cuffs and a matching bottom border.
What's included
- Instant PDF pattern, 9 pages with a table of contents and step photos
- Row-by-row instructions for the front, back, sleeves, cuffs and bottom border
- Full measurement chart and gauge
- Written for an oversized Small, with the stitch counts for Medium and Large noted throughout
- Seaming guide for joining the front, back and sleeves
Size and fit
- Oversized Small: total length 21 in, bust 19 in, shoulder 19 in, neck width 7.5 in, armhole 8 in
- Medium: bust and shoulder 21 in, armhole 8.5 in · Large: bust and shoulder 23 in, armhole 9 in
- Sleeve length 20 in (adjustable to 22 in), cuff 4.5 in
- Length is easy to change by adding or removing rows
- Gauge: 24 rib stitches x 20 rows = 5 x 5 in
Materials
- Milk cotton yarn in green, about 800 g
- 5 mm crochet hook for the body and sleeves, 4 mm for the borders
- Sewing needle and stitch markers
Skill level: Beginner friendly. If you can chain and slip stitch, you can make this cardigan — the whole garment uses one stitch. It is a big project, so set aside some evenings for it.
How you get it
- This is a digital PDF pattern, not a finished item. Nothing is posted to you.
- Your download link is emailed to you right after checkout.
- Written in US crochet terms.
You're welcome to sell items you make from this pattern. Please don't share or resell the pattern file itself. Questions? Email us at hello@wacommpatterns.com and we'll help.
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Questions crocheters ask
Can I use a different yarn or hook? Yes. The pattern lists exactly what we used, and any yarn of a similar weight will work. A different yarn or hook size changes the finished measurements, so work a small swatch first if size matters. Our guide crochet gauge explained shows how.
Is the pattern written in UK terms? The PDF is written in US crochet terms, but a UK-terms version is free — choose English (UK terms) from the Pattern language list above and we will email it to you. If you would rather convert as you go, our US to UK conversion chart covers every stitch used here.
Can I get the pattern in my language? Yes, and it costs nothing. There are 20 languages in the Pattern language list above — pick yours before you add to cart. The English PDF downloads straight away; any other language we send by email, usually the same day.
How do I know it will fit? The pattern gives finished measurements, so compare them with a garment you already wear before you start. Once it is finished, how to block crochet — blocking evens out the stitches and settles the shape to measurement.
More answers are on our FAQ page.