Hummingbird Crochet Cardigan Free Pattern
The Hummingbird Crochet Cardigan is an easy and fun crochet stitch repeat that utilizes picot stitches for a touch of texture. It's a beginner-friendly project with only two seams and is great for all seasons. Check out the matching Sparrow Crochet Sweater Pattern or the Finch V-Neck Crochet Cardi Pattern.
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This crochet garment is perfect for adding an extra layer during the fall and winter months, offering cozy comfort around the house. Its open stitch makes it equally ideal for spring and summer wear.
Additionally, the pattern allows for easy length adjustments, letting you create a trendy cropped cardigan if desired.
Grab your yarn, hook, and remote control, and enjoy some cozy "me" time. This pattern's simplicity and the rhythmic motion of your hook let you fully immerse yourself in your favorite audiobook or TV show. And this cardigan pattern also comes with a video tutorial to walk you through each important step. Love easy light stitches? Check out the Gemstone Granny Crochet Cardigan Pattern; it has a similar open stitch with pops of granny stitch colorwork.
Cardigan Crochet Supplies
Yarn
WeCrochet Heatherly Sport
80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool, 328yds/100g
Yarn Quantities
1300 (1400, 1500, 1600, 1700) (1850, 2000, 2150, 2300) yards
4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) hanks for medium length, adjust yardage if changing the length of the cardigan.
Yarn Substitutions
Brava Sport - 100% Premium Acrylic, 340yds/100g
Shine Sport - 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Natural Beech Wood Fiber, 110yds/50g
Galileo - 50% Merino Wool, 50% Viscose from Bamboo, 131yds/50g
Remember always to check the gauge and drape when substituting yarns.
Crochet Hook
Size US G (4.0mm) Crochet Hook or hook to obtain gauge.
Notions
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Removable Stitch Marker
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
What you'll love about this crochet cardi.
- 2 Easy Seams - This crochet sweater is made as one flat piece with only two seams.
- Fun Stitch Repeat: The texture of this stitch keeps the crochet fabric light, making it suitable for any season.
- Size-Inclusive - The Adult-size crochet pattern is available in sizes x-small to plus size 5x.
One Size
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
To fit chest: 33 (35.25, 40, 42.25, 47) (51.75, 56.5, 58.75, 63.5)” finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 1-4” of positive ease
The model is wearing the garment with 4” positive ease.
Abbreviations
blo - back loop only
ch - chain
DC - double crochet
picot - see notes
rem - remaining
SC - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
Stsc - Stacked Single Crochet
Gauge
17 sts and 12 rows = 4" by 4" unblocked, in
pattern repeat.
How to Crochet A Gauge Swatch
Working a gauge swatch will let you know if you will have the correct sizing for this pattern. It will also help you practice the stitches used in this project and improve your stitch work for a flawless look.
Are you struggling to match the gauge? Check out the blog post on What is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It
Gauge Swatch Instructions
Start by chaining 30 sts, follow the Chart for Size XS (or the written instructions) for a total of 14 rows. Use a tape measure or gauge tool to determine the stitches per width and rows per height of the swatch. Adjust as needed.
This open lace crochet cardigan is an easy and trendy crochet pattern. It’s worked flat with basic stitches, seamed down the arms and sides, and finished with ribbing around the front opening. Perfect for beginners who want to try something new.
Love two-seam construction? Try making the Autumn Wheat Beginner Crochet Cardigan or the Sparrow Sweater.
Special Stitches
Stacked Single Crochet (Stsc): Do NOT chain, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops, insert hook in the vertical bar below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops on the hook.
Picot: Ch 3, insert hook into the first chain, YO and draw the yarn through the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern substitutes a traditional chain 2 on the edges for a Stacked Single Crochet.
A ch 1 on the beginning of a single crochet row is not necessary.
- Using a stitch marker at the beginning of each row is recommended.
- The instructions and stitch counts are given for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in brackets ( ).
- Before you dive into your project, take a moment to identify the stitch and row counts that match the size you're making. By highlighting or marking them, you'll save time and effort later on. Trust us, this small step will make a big difference in your crochet journey!
- Picot sts do not count as st.
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Written Crochet Cardigan Instructions
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All Sizes
Rows 5-60:
Rep Rows 1-4 of relevant size, or work until desired length, (less 1.5" for ribbing).
Fasten off.
Length
Work more or fewer rows to adjust length.
Sleeves & Back
Grab a different ball of yarn and attach the yarn to the left side of the garment, ch 70, fasten off.
These chains will be helpful when working across the next row. For longer or shorter sleeves chain in increments of 10.
Row 1 (RS):
Ch 70, work in established pattern across the 70 ch sts, then the 70 (75, 85, 90, 100) (110, 120, 125, 135) body sts, then the remaining 70 ch sts, turn. | 210 (215, 225, 230, 240) (250, 260, 265, 275) sts.
Rows 2- 22 (22, 22, 22, 26) (26, 30, 30, 34):
Rep Rows 1-4 in established pattern, ending with Row 2.
Right Front with Sleeves
Row 1 (RS):
Work first 100 (105, 110, 110, 115) (120, 125, 130, 135) sts in pattern, turn leaving rem sts unworked. | 100 (105, 110, 110, 115) (120, 125, 130, 135) sts.
Rows 2- 28 (28, 28, 28, 32) (32, 36, 36, 40):
Rep Rows 1-4 in established pattern, ending with Row 2.
Some of the sizes will change charts or st instructions for this section to be either a 10 st repeat or a 10+5 st repeat.
Fasten off.
Quick Tip
Did you know that our tension can vary depending on our mood? To ensure that our garments turn out just right, let's make sure we maintain consistent sizing. A quick tip is to check the gauge every 10-20 rounds and make any necessary adjustments.
Right Front
Row 1 (RS):
Sk first 70 sts, join with 30 (35, 40, 40, 45) (50, 55, 60, 65) sts in pattern, turn. 30 (35, 40, 40, 45) (50, 55, 60, 65) sts
Rows 2-59:
Rep established st rep of relevant size and st count. If adjustements to length were done on the back, crochet the same amount of rows for the front.
Row 60:
Ch 1, SC in each st across, fasten off.
Left Front with Sleeves
Row 1 (RS):
Sk 10 (5, 5, 10, 10) (10, 10, 5, 5) sts (center Neck), join with sl st in next st, work 100 (105, 110, 110, 115) (120, 125, 130, 135) sts in patt, turn. | 85 (85, 90, 95, 100) (105, 110, 110, 115) sts.
Rows 2- 28 (28, 28, 28, 32) (32, 36, 36, 40):
Rep Rows 1-4 in established patt, ending with Row 2.
Some of the sizes will change charts or st instructions for this section to be either a 10 st repeat or a 10+5 st repeat.
Fasten off.
Bag Accessory
Want a great accessory to go with this outfit? Check out the Just A Crochet Rectangle Bag. It's quick, easy, and has a great texture that will coordinate well.
Sleeves & Back
Row 1 (RS):
Work the first 30 (35, 40, 40, 45) (50, 55, 60, 65) sts in patt, leave the remaining unworked, turn. 30 (35, 40, 40, 45) (50, 55, 60, 65) sts
Rows 2-59:
Rep established st rep of relevant size and st count. If length adjustments were made on the back, crochet the same number of rows for the front.
Row 60:
Ch 1, SC in each st across, fasten off.
Seaming
Block to measurements. Fold the sweater in half with RS facing out and WS together. With the preferred seaming method, sew front to back at the side seam, beg at the bottom hem, working to underarm, then seam across the sleeve in one continuous seam. Rep for the other side.
Hem Ribbing
Row 1:
Join with sl st in the bottom corner of Left Front, ch 6, SC in 2nd ch from hook and across back towards body edge, sl st in next 2 sts on the bottom edge of the body, turn. | 5 SC, 2 sl sts.
Row 2:
Sk 2 sl sts, SC Blp in next 5 sts, turn. | 5 SC.
Row 3:
Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), SC Blp in next 5 sts, sl st in next 2 sts on body, turn. | 5 SC, 2 sl sts.
Rep Rows 2-3 around bottom edge. Do not fasten off.
Front Opening Ribbing
Row 1:
Working around the front opening, ch 6, SC in the 2nd ch from hook and across back towards the cardigan body, sl st in next 2 sts, turn. | 5 SC, 2 sl sts.
Row 2:
Sk 2 sl sts, blo SC 5, turn.
Row 3:
Ch 1, blo SC 5, sl st in next 2 sts (1 stitch per SC edge row and 2 sl sts per DC row, around the neckline), turn.
Next Rows:
Rep Rows 2-3 for ribbing around Neck.
Tip:
On the corners of the neck, skip some edge stitches to reduce the amount of rows so it lays nicely, see video.
Join last row to beginning row by slip stitching through blo of first and last row at the same time.
Fasten off.
Cuff Ribbing
Row 1:
Join with sl st in sleeve seam, ch 15, SC in the 2nd ch from hook and across back towards Sleeve edge, sl st 2 sts per 3 edge rows on the Sleeve, turn. | 14 SC, 2 sl sts.
Row 2:
Sk 2 sl sts, SC Blp in next 11 sts, turn. | 14 SC.
Row 3:
Ch 1, SC Blp in next 11 sts, sl st in next 2 sts on Sleeve, turn.
Rep Rows 2-3 for ribbing around Sleeve.
Last Row:
Join edges together, with yarn needle seam beg and last rows of ribbing together, or working in Blp of st in first and last rnd, SC both sts together. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all ends, wash and lightly block to measurements.
Thank you for joining me in creating this beautiful crochet cardigan with its open stitch pattern and delicate picot details.
Crocheted with a luxurious blend of acrylic and merino yarn, this cardigan is as comfortable as it is stylish. And if you want even more style in your crochet wardrobe, try your hand at the Easy Stitch Crochet Cardi Pattern or the Classic Granny Stitch Dress.
To keep your handmade garment looking its best, hand wash it in cold water with a gentle detergent and lay it flat to dry, reshaping it as needed. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric to maintain its structure and prevent stretching.
When storing your cardigan, fold it carefully and place it in a breathable garment bag to protect it from dust and moths. I hope you enjoy wearing your new cardigan as much as I enjoyed designing it!
Cheers, and happy crocheting!
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