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Sunset Cardigan

by Alexandra Popa·August 23, 2026·crochet·garment

Math-verified

Sunset Cardigan

A top-down, raglan-style cardigan with a striking color-block design.

Materials

DK weight, acrylic or wool blend, approximately 1200 yards (1100 meters) of main color (Color 10) and 200 yards (180 meters) of contrasting color (Color 27).
4.0 mm (US G/6) crochet hook
Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors
Gauge: 18 sts × 24 rounds / 10 cm in half double crochet
Finished Size: Size M. Note that finished size will vary based on your personal gauge and the number of rounds worked.

Abbreviations

ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
hdc inc: 2 hdc in the same stitch
PM: place marker
Rnd: round
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)

Special Stitches

None.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Begin with Color 10. Ch 64. Sl st to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain. PM in the first st to mark the beginning of the round.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc in each ch around. (64 sts) Rnd 2: [Hdc in next 7 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (72 sts) Rnd 3: [Hdc in next 8 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (80 sts) Rnd 4: [Hdc in next 9 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (88 sts) Rnd 5: [Hdc in next 10 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (96 sts) Rnd 6: [Hdc in next 11 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (104 sts) Rnd 7: [Hdc in next 12 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (112 sts) Rnd 8: [Hdc in next 13 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (120 sts) Rnd 9: [Hdc in next 14 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (128 sts) Rnd 10: [Hdc in next 15 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (136 sts) Rnd 11: [Hdc in next 16 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (144 sts) Rnd 12: [Hdc in next 17 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (152 sts) Rnd 13: [Hdc in next 18 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (160 sts) Rnd 14: [Hdc in next 19 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (168 sts) Rnd 15: [Hdc in next 20 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (176 sts) Rnd 16: [Hdc in next 21 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (184 sts) Rnd 17: [Hdc in next 22 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (192 sts) Rnd 18: [Hdc in next 23 sts, hdc inc] 8 times. (200 sts) Rnd 19: Hdc in next 28 sts (front), skip next 44 sts (sleeve), ch 8 (underarm), hdc in next 56 sts (back), skip next 44 sts (sleeve), ch 8 (underarm), hdc in next 28 sts (front). (128 sts) Rnd 20: Hdc in each st and ch around. (128 sts)

Continue working hdc in each st around until the cardigan reaches your desired length. At any point, you can switch to Color 27 for a color-block effect. To finish, work 2-3 rounds in Color 27 for a contrasting edge.

Assembly / Finishing

Weave in all loose ends securely. Block your cardigan gently to shape and relax the stitches. Add buttons or other embellishments as desired.

Tips

Remember to check your gauge before starting the project to ensure your cardigan matches the intended size. A gauge swatch will save you time and frustration in the long run. To achieve a clean color change, sl st into the first st of the new color, then ch 1 and proceed with hdc. For a more defined raglan line, you can place stitch markers at the increase points of the yoke.

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