Striped cardigans can be worked as a top down raglan or as a garment with set in pockets and a defined amount of ease. These seven original patterns identify their size ranges, yarn choices, and stripe related construction details.
Striped cardigan patterns to explore
Stripe heavy patterns go easier with a tapestry needle on hand for weaving in a color change every few rows.
1. Everyday Striped Cardigan
Michelle Moore rates the Everyday Striped Cardigan Intermediate. It is worked bottom up in herringbone double crochet, in worsted yarn (Wool of the Andes Superwash) on I/9 and H/8 hooks, in sizes S to 4XL, and the video tutorial helps if you are new to herringbone or garments.
2. Striped Crochet Cardigan
Vicki Roberts gives this in both US and UK terms and in 9 sizes, XS to 5XL. She calls it an easy, quick stash buster and says stripes are on trend, so grab colorful yarn from your stash.
3. Top Down Raglan Striped Cardigan
Janne Kleivset calls this a great introduction to a top down raglan garment, with a shaped waist, and it is warm for fall and winter. It comes in sizes XS to 5XL, and she suggests customizing it with your choice of colors.
4. Easy Striped Crochet Sweater
Megan Shaimes designed this sweater a bit oversized, stretchy with wear, in worsted yarn in two colors (Yarn Bee Through Thick and Thin) on a hdc gauge of 16 stitches by 13 rows in 4 inches. The XS has a 43 inch bust and a 32 inch length, and takes about 1,720 yards, and a yarn with varying thickness like hers works best. It is worked bottom up with no increases or decreases.
5. Riverbed Cardigan
Daniela at CJ Design Blog worked the ribbed edging sideways first and then the body off it, in a chain space and cluster stitch. The pattern has a sizing section and detailed photos, and it is a super oversized cardigan for everyday wear.
6. Colorstripe Cardi
Alexandra Tavel designed the Colorstripe with an oversized shawl collar, shaped shoulders and deep pockets, in bulky yarn on an extra large hook, so the fabric is squishy and forgiving. She says to size down if you are between sizes, since it runs oversized, and she wears it layered over a sweater like a coat. An ad-free PDF and a yarn kit are sold.
7. Lyndie Summer Cardi
RaeLynn Endicott designed the Lyndie as a long summer cardigan in a very lightweight Pima cotton and linen blend that keeps you cool and has lots of drape. It uses only basic stitches, with a moss stitch, and comes in sizes XS to 5X, with a printable PDF sold too.
