Off-Shoulder Crochet Cardigan

A delicate, airy cardigan with a soft off-shoulder neckline. Worked top-down in lace weight mohair, this cardigan has a beautiful drape and a subtle sheer quality that feels effortlessly feminine.

The pattern features a simple repeating stitch design built from double and treble crochet. There’s no strict sizing, you try it on as you crochet, so you can customize the width, body length, and sleeve length to fit you perfectly.

What’s included

1. Step-by-step written instructions (UK terminology)
2. Free video tutorial with timestamps for easy navigation
3. Crochet chart to help visualize the main stitch pattern
4. Tips for customizing the fit as you go

Materials

• 4mm crochet hook
• Approx. 106g of lace weight mohair (any comparable mohair or mohair-silk blend will work)
• 6 stitch markers
• A smaller hook (2–3mm) for buttonholes (optional but recommended)
• Buttons (number depends on your front length)

Gauge
15 DC x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) with a 4mm hook in lace weight mohair.
Exact gauge isn’t critical, the cardigan is shaped by trying on as you go.

Skill level
beginner friendly / intermediate

Construction
Top-down, worked flat with corner increases until the sleeves are joined, then sleeves are crocheted in the round. Finished with a half double crochet button band.

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute or resell.