Crochet Cardigan & Sweater in Stylecraft Linen Drape - 9631 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Cardigan & Sweater in Stylecraft Linen Drape DK – Pattern 9631

Pattern 9631 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF crochet pattern featuring two distinct garment designs: a colourwork square-motif Cardigan and a coordinating Sweater, both worked in Stylecraft Linen Drape DK. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and includes a generous size range to fit bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 127–132 cm (50–52 in), making it an inclusive choice for a wide range of body types. Both garments are designed as relaxed, drapey tops with adjustable underarm lengths, ideal for layering or wearing as standalone statement pieces.

About Stylecraft Linen Drape DK

Both designs are worked exclusively in Stylecraft Linen Drape DK, a double knitting weight yarn sold in 100g balls. This yarn's linen-blend composition gives it a beautiful fluid drape and a subtle texture, making it particularly well suited to open, motif-based crochet construction. The lightweight, breathable quality of a linen-blend DK is ideal for garments intended to hang and flow gracefully on the body.

Tools Required

Both garments are worked using a 4mm crochet hook. No knitting needles are required. Crocheters will also benefit from having yarn scissors, tapestry needles for any finishing, and stitch markers to hand.

The Cardigan – Design Details

The Cardigan is the more colourful of the two designs, constructed entirely from individual square motifs that are joined together as they are made using a slip stitch join. This construction method — often called join-as-you-go (JAYG) — significantly reduces finishing time by eliminating the need to sew motifs together separately at the end. The pattern notes specifically advise working over yarn ends as each motif is completed to further minimise sewing in later, a helpful tip for keeping the project tidy and manageable.

Square Motif Construction

Each square motif is worked in the round from a central chain ring and is built up over multiple rounds, each worked in a different colour. The construction is as follows:

• Foundation: A chain of 8 stitches is joined into a ring using a slip stitch.
• Round 1: Worked in colour E (Lime 3902). Begins with 3 chain (acting as the first treble crochet), followed by a tr3tog bobble into the ring, then a repeating sequence of 4-chain spaces and bobbles worked into the ring, creating a four-pointed star-like centre. Finished with a slip stitch join to the top of the first bobble.
• Round 2: Worked in colour D (Peacock 3905). Joined into any 4-chain space. Uses treble crochet clusters at each corner (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) and single treble stitches worked into the tops of the bobbles from Round 1, building the square shape outward.
• Round 3: Worked in colour B (Pewter 3947). Continues the square formation with corner clusters of (2tr, 3ch, 2tr) and rows of 7 treble crochet stitches along each side, creating a well-defined granny-square style motif with clear corner architecture.

Cardigan Colourway and Yarn Requirements

The Cardigan uses six colours of Stylecraft Linen Drape DK:

• A – Wheat 3903
• B – Pewter 3947
• C – Corn 3946
• D – Peacock 3905
• E – Lime 3902
• F – Denim 3948

Ball quantities vary by size, with larger sizes naturally requiring more yarn, particularly of colour B