Not Granny’s Crochet Cardi Pattern

A modern twist on an OG stitch pattern – Not Granny’s Crochet Cardi! If you’d like to know more about how this crochet cardi came to be, keep reading. Or scroll down to get right to the free pattern!

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This crochet cardi has been along time coming. I made the original Not Granny’s Crochet Cardi back in February, but in true crocheter fashion, I started other projects (Check out the Summer Breeze Crop Top). Before I knew it the season had changed and it was time for summery things. Now that it’s getting chilly again, I figured it would be the perfect time to bring this crochet cardi back out.

The Granny Stripe stitch pattern has been a favorite of mine since I learned to crochet. Granny Stripes tend to work up quickly because it consists of double crochet stitches, which is another plus. I would normally make blankets or home decor with this stitch pattern, but something clicked one day and Not Granny’s Cardi was born. Full disclosure…I’ve made three of these crochet cardis already. So I think it’s safe to say that this has become one of my favorite patterns, mostly because it’s easy to make and fully customizable.

Not Granny’s Crochet Cardi is made from three panels sewn together to create a modern twist on a classic stitch pattern. I absolutely love to crochet simple pieces because that means I won’t have to be glued to the pattern the entire time. This cardi is perfect for Netflix n Crochet because of its basic stitches and repetitive rows.

The Yarn

Since this was my third time around making this cardi, I already knew the exact yarn I wanted to use, the only question was what colors? For this project I used Hobby Lobby’s Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek yarn. It is a low-pill fiber yarn that is as soft as the name says. It comes in skeins of about 232 yards, and for this project I used 4 skeins for my main color and 1 for the accent color. The good thing is that this pattern can be made with any worsted weight yarn, so feel free to use whatever brand you prefer.

The Inspiration

There is a lot of talk about size inclusivity in the fiber world as of lately, but what does that really mean? Most people will say that it means offering clothing in larger sizes, but that’s not all it means. Size inclusivity goes for both the larger and smaller sizes. It’s about making that person feel good in whatever it is that they’re wearing. Just because the math adds up to make a pattern bigger does not mean that you are “size inclusive”, it just means that you can do math really well. Making size inclusive patterns to me means that no matter what size is made from my pattern, you will look good and feel good in it, and I believe that is the ultimate goal.

The Pattern

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Materials

K/6.50 mm crochet hook
2 different colors of worsted weight yarn
- Sample made with Yarn Been Soft & Sleek by Hobby Lobby Stores
- Main Color – Approx. 1000-1160 yards
- Accent Color – Approx. 232 yards
Needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Stitch Markers
Your favorite show to “watch”

Gauge

5 inch square = 12 sts wide x 4 rows of hdc + 5 rows of granny stripes (not in that order)
Length – Multiples of 3+2

Abbreviations

Ch = chain
St = stitch
Sts = stitches
Sl St = slip stitch
Dc = double crochet
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Sk = skip
Sp = space
Rep = repeat
MC = main color
AC = accent color

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written for S size with M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL in parentheses. Not all rows are the same for every size. Follow instructions for the size you’re making.
The pattern is worked in 3 panels seamed together.
When making foundation chain, chain LOOSELY.
Ch 3 counts as a stitch throughout the project.
Ch 2 does not count as a stitch throughout the project.

Special Stitch

Dc Cluster – work 3 double crochet in the same space.

Start Here…

Back Panel

With AC, chain 83(86, 89, 89, 92, 92).

Row 1: With AC, Hdc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 82(85, 88, 88, 91, 91) Hdc

Row 2: With AC, Ch 2 (does not count as a st). Hdc in each st across. Change to MC. Turn. 82(85, 88, 88, 91, 91) Hdc

Row 3: With MC, Ch 3 (counts as Dc). Dc in same st. *Sk next 2 sts. Dc cluster in next st. Rep from * until last 3 sts. Sk 2 sts. 2 Dc in last st. Turn. 26 (27, 28, 28, 29, 29) Dc clusters

Row 4: With MC, Ch 3 (counts as DC). Sk next st. Dc cluster in next sp. *sk next Dc cluster, Dc cluster in next sp.Rep from * until last sp is worked. Dc in last st. Turn. 27 (28, 29, 29, 30, 30) Dc clusters

Row 5: With MC, Ch 3. *Sk next Dc cluster, Dc cluster in next sp. Rep from * until last sp is worked. Sk last Dc cluster. 2 Dc in last st. Change to AC. Turn. 26 (27, 28, 28, 29, 29)

Row 6: With AC, Ch 2. Hdc in each st across. Change to MC. Turn. 82(85, 88, 88, 91, 91) Hdc

Row 7: Rep row 3. Change to AC.

Row 8: Rep row 6.

Rows 9-14: Rep rows 3-8 consecutively

Row 15: Rep row 3.

Next rows: Rep rows 4 and 5 consecutively until you reach the end of row 19 (23, 27, 31, 35, 39)

Row 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40): Rep row 6.

Row 21 (25, 29, 33, 37, 41): Rep row 3.

Row 22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42): Rep row 6.

Row 23 (27, 31, 35, 39, 43): Rep row 3.

Row 24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44): Rep row 4.

Row 25(29, 33, 37, 41, 45): Rep row 5.

Rows 26-31 (30-35, 34-39, 38-43, 42-47, 46-51): Rep rows 20-25 (24-29, 28-33, 32- 37, 37-41, 40-45) consecutively. Change to AC.

Rows 32-33 (36-37, 40-41, 44-45, 48-49, 52-53): With AC, Ch 2. Hdc in each st across.

Fasten off. Weave in any loose ends.

Front Panel (Make 2)

With AC, chain 83(86, 89, 89, 92, 92)

Row 1: With AC, Hdc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.

Row 2: With AC, Ch 2. Hdc in each st across. Turn.

Row 3: Change to MC. Ch 3 (counts as Dc). Dc in same st. *Sk next 2 sts. 3 Dc in next st. Rep from * until last 3 sts. Sk 2 sts. 2 Dc in last st. Turn.

Row 4: With MC, Ch 3. *3 Dc between next group of Dc from previous row. Rep from * into all spaces. Dc in last st. Turn.

Row 5: Rep row 3.

Row 6: Change to AC. Ch 2. Hdc in each st across. Turn.

Row 7: Rep row 3. Change to AC.

Row 8: Rep row 6.

Rows 9-14: Rep rows 3-8 consecutively

Rows 15: Rep row 3

Next rows: Rep rows 4 and 5 consecutively until you’ve worked row15(16, 18, 20, 22, 24)

Fasten off. Weave in all ends on each panel.

Assembly

All assembly is done with a whip stitch or whatever method you prefer.
Lay out panels with RS facing each other. The beginning Hdc row on each front panel should be lined up with the Hdc rows at the beginning and end of the back panel.
Attach Front Panels to Back Panel across the shoulders only.
Seam the sides of the Front Panels to the Back Panel leaving an armhole depth of 8.5(9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)”.

Edging

With AC, Hdc evenly around the opening of the cardigan, with RS facing outward. Stitch count is not important here. Start working at the bottom left corner (when facing the cardigan) of front panel, and continue around the bottom, up the front panel, around the neck line, then down the other front panel. Sl st to 1^st Fasten off.
For lefties, start at the bottom right corner.

Sleeves