Snug Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Snug Cardigan in Rowan Cotton Revive

What is Being Made

The Snug Cardigan is a crochet cardigan designed by Lisa Richardson and available in nine size options to fit chest measurements ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) through 152–157 cm (60–62 inches). This intermediate-level project creates a fitted, tailored cardigan with structured shaping at the shoulders and back neck, finished with a decorative pin or brooch accent.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key crochet construction techniques to achieve its snug, professional fit:

• Increases worked as set – Stitch increases are integrated into the established stitch pattern at each end of the garment, allowing the fabric to expand smoothly across the bust and body
• Slip stitch shaping – Slip stitches (abbreviated as "ss") are used to bind off and shape the armhole openings and shoulder seams, creating clean, finished edges
• Pattern integration – All increases are taken into the pattern repeat, maintaining visual continuity throughout the garment
• Staggered shoulder decreases – Multiple rows of slip stitch shaping create graduated shoulder caps that provide a tailored silhouette
• Back neck shaping – Precise decreases at the back neckline ensure proper fit and a polished neckline finish

Stitches Used

The pattern is worked primarily in a stitch pattern (referred to as "patt" throughout the instructions), with tension measured at 20 stitches to 12 cm and 15 rows to 10 cm. The construction relies on slip stitches for shaping and finishing, creating clean transitions between sections.

Materials: Yarn and Hooks

This cardigan is designed to be worked in Rowan Cotton Revive, a 100-gram yarn ball weight. The pattern is photographed in the colorway Wash 007. Construction requires two crochet hook sizes:

• 3.50mm (US E4) crochet hook – Used for initial sections
• 4.00mm (US G6) crochet hook – Used for the main body, where the pattern tension is measured at 20 stitches to 12 cm and 15 rows to 10 cm

The pattern also calls for a decorative pin or brooch as a finishing accent.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The Snug Cardigan offers nine size options with corresponding stitch counts and measurements. Armhole openings are designed to measure approximately 22.5–33.5 cm depending on size, with graduated shaping that includes multiple shoulder-shaping rows to create a fitted, tailored appearance. The pattern provides precise row counts and stitch counts for each size, ensuring accurate fit across the full range.