Indulge in the charm of the Spring Mint Cropped Cardigan, a beautiful, lightweight piece that’s perfect for embracing the warmer days ahead. Featuring a straightforward yet elegant lace pattern, this cardigan combines ease with sophistication, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe. The V-neckline and drop shoulders provide a relaxed, flattering fit, while the three-quarter length sleeves add an extra touch of style. Finished with classic button closures at the front, this cardigan offers a refined yet effortless look.
The subtle lace pattern creates a delicate texture that catches the light, while the cropped length makes it ideal for layering over dresses, skirts, or high-waisted jeans. Perfect for springtime, this cardigan balances both function and fashion, adding just the right amount of warmth and style to your seasonal outfits. Whether dressed up for a brunch or paired with casual jeans, the Spring Mint Cropped Cardigan is sure to become a go-to piece for your transitional wardrobe.
Time: 100 Hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes written as S (M, L, XL, 2X): Finished Bust Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)” to fit bust 34 (36, 40, 44, 48)”
2” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 36”
Gauge: 22 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarn Sarasota (60%fi cotton, 40% acrylic; 314 yards [287.5 meters] / 3.5 ounces [100 grams]): 240 Celadon (MC 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) balls))
Needles: US size 6 4.0 mm, 24” straight
US size 4 3.55 mm, 24” straight and circular needles
Notions: Markers, six 1/2” buttons, Tapestry needle, sewing needle and matching thread
Pattern Notes
- The body of this cardigan is worked flat from bottom up in three separate pieces (back and two fronts). The ¾ sleeves are worked from bottom up and sewn in after the cardigan is done.
- To make picking up stitches for the front bands easier, slip the first st of the row when working Front Panels.
- For decreasing at the v-neckline, slip 1, k2tog on the right front and slip 1, ssk on the left front.
- Since the front band is worked in garter stitch, there is no need to add any stitches for the front band. Garter stitch is wider than stockinette and will take care of the pulling in front.
Pattern
Pattern Stitches
K1, p1 ribbing
Row 1: * K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 2: * P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1-2 for pattern.
Lace pattern
Row 1 (RS): P1, * p1, k3, k2tog, yo, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 2 and all even numbered rows (WS): Knit the knits and purl the purls and yos.
Row 3: P1, * p1, k2, k2tog, k, yo, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 5: P1, * p1, k, k2tog, k2, yo, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 7: P1, * p1, k2tog, k3, yo, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 9: P1, * p1, yo, ssk, k3, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 11: P1, * p1, yo, k, ssk, k2, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 13: P1, * p1, yo, k2, ssk, k, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 15: P1, * p1, yo, k3, ssk, p1; rep from *, p1.
Row 16: Knit the knits and purl the purls and yos.
Repeat rows 1-16 for pattern.
Back
With smaller needles cast on 100 (114, 120, 134, 142) and work k1, p1 ribbing for 1″ increasing 0 (0, 1, 1, 0) sts in the last row. 100 (114, 121, 135, 142) sts
Switch to larger needles and start working as Lace pattern until piece measures 11 (11, 12, 12, 13)”.
Armhole shaping:
Bind off 7 (10, 12, 15, 19) sts at the beginning of next 2 rows. 86 (94, 97, 105, 104) sts remaining
Work in pattern as established until piece measures 18 (19, 20, 21, 22)”.
Back neck:
Work next 31 (33, 35, 38, 38) sts with another ball of yarn bind off next 24 (28, 27, 29, 28) sts then work last 31 (33, 35, 38, 38) sts. Work both sides at the same time. Work in pattern as established decreasing 1 st on the neck side every other row 3 times. 28 (30, 32, 35, 35) sts remain for each shoulder. Bind off all sts loosely.
Right Front
With smaller needles cast on 50 (58, 58, 64, 72) sts and work k1, p1 ribbing for 1″ increasing 1 (0, 0, 1, 0) sts in the last row. 51 (58, 58, 65, 72) sts
Switch to larger needles and work in lace pattern until piece measures 8 (8, 9, 9, 9)”.
V-neck shaping:
On the neck side decrease 1 st every 4 rows 16 (18, 14, 15, 18) times.
Armhole shaping:
When piece measures 10 (11, 11, 12, 13)”, bind off 7 (10, 12, 15, 19) sts on the armhole side. 28 (30, 32, 35, 35) sts for shoulder.
When front is the same length as back, bind off all sts loosely.
Left Front
Work same as Right Front, reverse shaping.
Sleeve (Make 2)
With smaller needles cast on 64 (72, 78, 86, 92) sts and work 2″ of k1, p1 ribbing increasing 1 (0, 1, 0, 1) sts in the last row of ribbing. 65 (72, 79, 86, 93) sts
Switch to larger needles work in Lace pattern increasing 1 st on each side every 4 rows 12 (14, 15, 12, 9) times then increase every other row 5 (0, 0, 0, 0) times. 99 (100, 109, 110, 111) sts. Work even until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 13, 13)”. Bind off all sts loosely.
Front Band
Sew shoulder seams. Starting at the right front and smaller needles, pick up and knit 185 (187, 189, 191, 191) sts along the right front, across the back neck and down left front. Work 4 rows of garter stitch.
Buttonhole row:
K3, (k2tog, yo, k5) 6 times then continue with garter stitch.
Work 4 more rows of garter stitch. Bind off all sts loosely.
Finishing
Sew sleeves to the body. Sew side seams. Sew sleeve seams. Weave in all ends. Block cardigan to size.
