Crochet Cardigan & Sweater in Stylecraft Linen Drape - 9630 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Cardigan & Sweater in Stylecraft Linen Drape DK – Pattern 9630

Pattern 9630 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF crochet pattern featuring two distinct garment designs: a crochet cardigan and a crochet sweater, both worked in Stylecraft Linen Drape DK. This is an intermediate-level crochet pattern offering a beautiful combination of textured lace and classic treble crochet construction, with a relaxed, drapey finish suited to everyday wear. The pattern includes a generous size range, making it accessible to a wide range of crocheters.

Size Range & Fit

Both designs are sized to fit a bust measurement of 81–86 cm up to 122–127 cm (32/34 in to 48/50 in), spanning five sizes. Actual garment measurements range from 94 cm to 135 cm (37 in to 53¼ in), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit. Full lengths range from 56 cm to 67 cm (22 in to 26½ in) depending on size, and the cardigan sleeve length ranges from 26 cm to 28 cm (10¼ in to 11 in).

Materials Required

• Yarn: Stylecraft Linen Drape DK, 100g balls
• Cardigan colourway: Corn 3946 – requires 6 to 8 balls depending on size
• Sweater colourway: Denim 3948 – requires 5 to 7 balls depending on size
• Alternative yarns: Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK or Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK may be substituted; always check meterage as ball quantities may vary
• Hook: 4mm crochet hook (UK size 8 / US size G/6)
• Notions: Stitch markers; 7 buttons for the cardigan and 9 buttons for the sweater

Design One: The Crochet Cardigan

The crochet cardigan is a stylish, open-front or buttoned layering piece worked in Linen Drape DK in Corn 3946. One of the most distinctive construction features of this design is that it is worked in two pieces, beginning at the front lower edge, continuing over the shoulder, and finishing at the back lower edge. This seamless-style, top-down-adjacent construction reduces seaming and creates a smooth, continuous fabric across the shoulder line.

Construction & Techniques

• The cardigan is constructed in two mirrored pieces (right front and back worked together, then left front and back), joined at the sides
• Work begins with a foundation chain, with the first row establishing both the treble crochet panel and the lace panel simultaneously
• The body combines a solid treble crochet panel with a decorative lace panel featuring crossed trebles (Ctr)
• Shaping is achieved through decreases worked at key points in the construction
• Fastened with 7 buttons

Stitches Used – Cardigan

• Treble crochet (tr) – forms the main body panels
• Crossed trebles (Ctr / 2Ctr) – a decorative technique where the second treble is worked in front of the first, inserting the hook from the front but keeping it in front of the first treble; the second treble is not worked around the first, creating a neat cross effect
• Chain spaces (ch sp) – located between the crossed trebles in the row below, these form the structural basis of the lace