Crochet Rib Stitch Cardigan Pattern

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 wacommllcus@gmail.com and we'll help.