Short Sleeved Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Have you ever seen my Capricious Cardigan crochet pattern? If not, I’d love for you to take a look. It’s one of those oldies-but-goodies you might like if you see it. It’s a short-sleeved cardigan crochet pattern, making it the perfect extra layer for summer. It works as a beach cover-up, but it can also be worn over a cocktail dress.

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Summer Is For Short Sleeves

Oftentimes, we talk about putting on a cardigan in the summer for when the temperatures drop and that chill creeps into the air. Usually, we’re thinking about adding sleeves to our outfits. However, sometimes long sleeves are a bit too much. You want the warmth of an extra layer, but you don’t want to be too warm. So, think short sleeves! This short-sleeved crochet cardigan is the perfect second layer on summer nights.

A Cardigan That Doubles as a Beach Cover-Up

We recently rounded up some great crochet beach cover-ups. There are so many different styles, including some that work almost like dresses. However, a classic cardigan can be one of the best options. Throw it over your swimsuit to warm up after you get out of the water. Pull on jeans, and you’ve got a whole casual outfit ready to go. This short-sleeved cardigan crochet pattern is very versatile and would definitely serve as a good beach cover-up.

Use a Shawl Pin to Close This Cardigan

You can wear this crochet cardigan with the front open. The drape will look nice. However, I designed it to have a cross-over front with an overlap. It has no built-in closure, so you can showcase your favorite crochet shawl pin. If you don’t have one, getting one is worth it. It adds to your style and helps you keep warm when wearing a shawl or open-front cardigan like this one.

Choosing The Best Yarn

I designed this cardigan to use Mirasol Nuna yarn. It’s a terrific luxury yarn made of 40% merino wool, 40% silk, and 20% rayon from bamboo. It’s soft and has a wonderful drape. But here are some other sport weight yarns that would also work for this pattern.

• Shine Sport. This is a terrific cotton blend yarn. It’s 60% Pima cotton, a soft cotton with a terrific drape. And it’s 40% Modal natural beech wood fiber which is also soft, a bit like bamboo.
• Galileo. This is a wool-bamboo blend that’s 50% of each. It offers the perfect stretch and lightness for a good drape on your cardigan.
• Heatherly Sport. This is a mostly acrylic yarn with a little wool in the mix.

Get The Short Sleeved Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Get the short-sleeved cardigan crochet pattern over on Ravelry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear this cardigan even when it’s not chilly out?

Honestly… yes! While it’s perfect for that little bit of summer chill, it’s also designed to be super versatile. You can totally wear it over a cocktail dress or even as a chic beach cover-up after swimming.

How does this cardigan close?

So here’s the thing… it doesn’t have a built-in closure! I designed it with a lovely crossover front, and you can use your favorite crochet shawl pin to keep it closed or just let it drape open.

What kind of yarn did you use for this pattern?

Yes! I designed this with Mirasol Nuna yarn, which is a beautiful luxury blend… but I’ve also listed a few other sport weight yarns that would be just gorgeous too, like Shine Sport or Galileo!

Is this cardigan pattern difficult to make?

Well, it’s listed as Advanced Beginner… so if you’ve got some crochet basics down, you should be totally good to go! It’s a really satisfying project.

Can this be worn as a beach cover-up?

Absolutely! It’s perfect for throwing over your swimsuit when you hop out of the water… or even for a casual outfit with jeans later on!