Scallop-Edged V-Neck Cotton Crochet Cardigan Pattern Free (XS to 5XL)

A lightweight mercerized cotton cardigan with bespoke finishing details is a wardrobe treasure you will reach for from spring through early autumn. Designed by Nicole Winer for Patons® Grace™ (#3 DK 100% mercerized cotton) on a Size U.S. F/5 (3.75 mm) hook, the Scallop-Edged V-Neck Cotton Crochet Cardigan pairs a deep 20-stitch back-loop ribbed waist band with an airy 1-row slanted shell body, tailored square armholes, a 7-treble scalloped lapel border with built-in button loops, and four matching crochet-covered buttons.

Size Chart & Stitch Counts (XS/S to 4/5XL)

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• Ch = Chain(s)
• Dc = Double crochet
• Sc = Single crochet
• Sctbl = Single crochet through back loop only
• Sl st = Slip stitch
• Tr (Treble Crochet) = (Yoh) twice, insert hook in stitch and draw up a loop, (yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

Part 1: Back Panel

1. Bottom Ribbing: Ch 21. Row 1 (RS): Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end of chain, turn — 20 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 sctbl in each sc across, turn. Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures 19 (21, 23, 25, 29, 33)” [48 (53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 73.5, 84) cm] slightly stretched, ending on WS. Do not fasten off.
2. Pickup Row (RS): Ch 1. Work 97 (109, 117, 129, 149, 173) sc evenly spaced along the long side edge of the ribbing. Turn.
3. Slanted Shell Pattern:
   • Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, work 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 2, work 4 dc in same sc as last sc, skip next 3 sc, work 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * across to the end of the row. Turn. (24 [27, 29, 32, 37, 43] Shells)
   • Row 2 (1-Row Repeat): Ch 5, work 4 dc in 4th ch from hook. *Skip next 4 dc, work 1 sc in top of next ch-2, ch 2, work 4 dc into the side of the sc just worked. Repeat from * to the last 4 dc. Skip last 4 dc, work 1 sc in top of turning ch-2. Turn.
   • Work to Armholes: Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 11″ [28 cm] from beginning, ending on WS.
4. Shape Square Armholes: On the next 2 rows (Rows 1 & 2 of Armhole Shaping), work as Row 2 to the last 8 dc (leaving the final shell unworked on each side), skip next 4 dc, work 1 sc in top of ch-2, turn — 22 (25, 27, 30, 35, 41) Shells remain. Continue working even across these 22 (25, 27, 30, 35, 41) Shells until armhole measures 7.5 (8.25, 8.25, 8.75, 9, 10.5)”, ending on WS. Fasten off.

Part 2: Reversible Left & Right Fronts (Make 2 Alike)

1. Front Ribbing & Pickup: Ch 21 and work the 20-stitch sctbl ribbing for 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 15)”. Along the side edge, work 41 (45, 49, 53, 69, 77) sc. Turn.
2. Front Body: Work Row 1 and repeat Row 2 of the Slanted Shell Pattern across 10 (12, 12, 13, 17, 19) Shells until piece measures 11″ [28 cm], ending on WS.
3. Shape Armhole & V-Neck:
   • Row 1 (Armhole Bind-Off): Work Shell Pattern to last 8 dc, skip next 4 dc, 1 sc in top of ch-2, turn (leaving 1 shell unworked at armhole edge) — 9 (10, 11, 12, 16, 18) Shells.
   • V-Neck Shell Decreases: On the next row (Decrease Row), work Shell Pattern to the last 2 shells, then work a Shell Decrease: (skip next 4 dc, draw up a loop in top of ch-2) twice, yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook, turn — 8 (9, 10, 11, 15, 17) Shells. Work 3 (3, 1, 1, 1, 1) rows even, then repeat the V-neck decrease cycle 2 (2, 3, 3, 5, 6) times more until 6 (7, 7, 8, 10, 11) shoulder shells remain. Work even until armhole matches Back height, fasten off.

Part 3: Short Sleeves (Make 2), Scalloped Button Band & Covered Buttons

1. Sleeves: Ch 11 and work 10-stitch sctbl cuff ribbing for 15 (16.5, 16.5, 17.5, 18, 20)”. Work 77 (85, 85, 93, 97, 105) sc along the side edge and work 19 (21, 21, 23, 24, 26) Shells until sleeve measures 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5)”, ending on WS. Fasten off.
2. Assembly & 7-Tr Scalloped Edging: Sew shoulder seams, set in sleeves into the square armholes, and sew side and underarm seams. With RS facing, join yarn at bottom Right Front corner and work 217 (235, 247, 259, 271, 289) sc evenly up the Right Front, around the neck, and down the Left Front. Turn.
   • Scallop & Buttonhole Row (WS): Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc. *Skip next 2 sc, (sl st, ch 6, sl st) in next sc (button loop made), skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, work 7 tr in next sc (scallop made), skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * 3 times more (4 button loops total up Right Front), then repeat **skip next 2 sc, work 7 tr in next sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc** around the V-neck and down the Left Front to the end. Fasten off.
3. Crochet-Covered Buttons (Make 4): Ch 2; work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (Rnd 1), 2 sc in each sc around for 12 sc (Rnd 2), and 1 sc in each sc around for Rnds 3–5. Insert a 1″ button form, cinch the last round closed with the yarn tail, and sew the 4 covered buttons onto the Left Front opposite the button loops.