Blue and White Crochet Cardigan
Materials
- Light-blue yarn
- White yarn
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- 3 small wooden buttons
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- FO = fasten off
Crochet Granny-Square Panels
With blue and white yarn:
Start with a small center ring.
Work groups of dc separated by chain spaces to form the first round.
Change between blue and white yarn to create the soft striped granny-square appearance.
Continue adding rounds until each square reaches the desired size.
FO and weave in the ends.
Make enough squares for the front, back and sleeve sections.
Back Panel
Arrange the completed squares into the desired back width.
Join the squares together using sc or a neat slip-stitch join.
Continue until the back reaches the desired length.
Add a simple white border around the outer edge.
Front Panels
Create two matching front sections using the same blue-and-white square pattern.
Join the squares vertically.
Keep the center edges straight so the cardigan can open at the front.
Add a white border along both front edges.
Sleeves
Join the required squares to create each sleeve.
Fold the panel and sew or crochet the long edges together.
Continue around the cuff opening using white yarn.
Work several rounds of sc or ribbed-looking stitches to create the thick white cuff.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Collar
Attach white yarn around the neckline.
Work several rounds of sc or hdc.
Keep the neckline neat and slightly rounded.
Add a thicker final round to create the soft white collar shown in the design.
Front Button Band
Using white yarn, work several rows of sc along one front edge.
Repeat on the opposite edge.
Sew three small wooden buttons evenly along one side.
Create small crochet button loops on the opposite side.
Check that each button closes securely.
Crochet Pocket
With blue and white yarn:
Ch a foundation chain for the desired pocket width.
Work rows of sc or granny-style stitches.
Alternate blue and white yarn to match the cardigan.
Continue until the pocket reaches the desired height.
Add a white border around the top and sides.
Sew the pocket securely to the lower front section.
Lower Hem
Attach white yarn around the bottom edge.
Work several rounds of sc.
Add additional rounds to create the thick ribbed-looking white hem.
FO and weave in the ends.
Assembly
Join the shoulder sections.
Attach the sleeves to the armholes.
Sew the side seams securely.
Attach the front pocket.
Add the white collar, cuffs and lower hem.
Sew the wooden buttons into place.
Finishing
Weave in all loose yarn ends.
Gently shape the cardigan so the front edges and sleeves lie flat.
Check the button placement and closures.
Lightly block the crochet panels if needed according to the yarn’s care instructions.
The finished cardigan combines soft blue and white crochet textures with a cozy handmade design, decorative buttons, a front pocket and thick white edging.
Note: The reference image does not provide an original written pattern, exact stitch counts, yarn weight, gauge, or sizing. The instructions above are an adaptable design inspired by the visible cardigan, so adjust the number and size of panels according to the intended measurements.