If you love cozy, handmade fashion, this crochet cardigan decorated with adorable cherries and daisies is the perfect project. It’s a beautiful mix of soft textures, vibrant appliqués, and playful design — ideal for anyone who loves a cute, cottagecore aesthetic. Follow this detailed step-by-step guide to create your own charming cardigan from start to finish.
🧶 Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn:
- Base: soft acrylic or cotton yarn (cream or pastel pink)
- Red (for cherries)
- Green (for leaves and stems)
- White and yellow (for daisies)
- Crochet hook: 4 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Buttons: 5–6 matching or decorative buttons
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
🧥 Step 1: Crochet the Cardigan Base
Back Panel
- Foundation Chain:
- Chain (ch) 70–80 stitches, depending on size (S–L).
- Rows 1–50:
- Work in double crochet (dc) or half double crochet (hdc) for a simple, textured body.
- Armholes:
- Stop 10 stitches before each edge at the top to leave space for sleeves.
Front Panels (Make 2)
- Chain 35–40 (half of back panel).
- Crochet the same number of rows as the back.
- For the neckline, begin decreasing 1 stitch at the inner edge every 2 rows for a smooth curve.
Sleeves
- Chain 40.
- Crochet evenly for 35–40 rows.
- Add slight increases (1 stitch on each end every 5 rows) for puff sleeves.
- Finish with ribbed cuffs: alternate front and back post double crochets for 5 rows.
Assembly
- Sew or crochet all panels together using slip stitch or whip stitch.
- Attach sleeves to armholes.
🌼 Step 2: Make the Daisy Appliqués (for the Pink Cardigan)
- Center (Yellow):
- Magic ring, 6 single crochet (sc), pull tight.
- Petals (White):
- In each stitch: (ch 2, 3 double crochet, ch 2, sl st).
- Repeat around to form 6–8 petals.
- Sew daisies randomly on sleeves and front panels using the tapestry needle.
🍒 Step 3: Make the Cherry Appliqués (for the Cream Cardigan)
- Cherry (Red):
- Magic ring, 6 sc.
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Round 3–4: sc around.
- Round 5: (sc, dec) × 6 (close). Stuff lightly before closing.
- Make two per motif.
- Stem (Green):
- Chain 12.
- Slip stitch (sl st) back along chain.
- Leaf (Green):
- Chain 6, work (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in same chain, turn to form a leaf.
- Sew two cherries together with a stem and one leaf. Attach motifs to front and sleeves.
🪡 Step 4: Finishing Touches
- Crochet a button band:
- Along the front edge, work one row of single crochet.
- Add buttonholes every 10 rows on one side.
- Attach matching buttons to the opposite side.
- Weave in all yarn ends neatly.
- Steam block gently to shape the cardigan perfectly.
💕 Optional Customizations
- Add extra daisies or cherries for a fuller, whimsical look.
- Use pastel blue, lavender, or mint for spring variations.
- Add embroidery (tiny hearts or vines) for extra flair.
📏 Size Adjustments
| Size | Starting Chain | Rows (Body) | Sleeve Chain | Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 70 | 45 | 38 | 5 |
| Medium | 75 | 50 | 40 | 5 |
| Large | 80 | 55 | 42 | 6 |
💖 Care Instructions
- Hand wash in cool water.
- Lay flat to dry.
- Do not wring or tumble dry to preserve shape.
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