How to Crochet Autumn Patchwork Cardigan for All AGES
Looking for a crochet sweater for all fall celebrations? So, whether it’s Halloween celebrations or fall harvest time, crochet this cozy and thick, patchwork autumn cardigan with an overview tutorial from Frayed KnotCo Tutorials. Each patch is in one of fall shades and also features some football features like stitch add-ons and spellings. However, the tutor says it design can be easily customized, so you don’t have to make it in a football theme.
The tutorial will provide a detailed overview of the project, including how to measure for your specific size and shape and how to calculate the size of each rectangular patch. The basic idea is to how to crochet and sew the patches and surface-stitching.
So, whether for a little girl or an adult, if you are ready to crochet this fall cardigan by yourself, continue reading this post till the end!
About the Designer: The designer behind this farmhouse fall sweater project is @randihutchison – her library is dedicated mostly to amigurumi usually using the fuzz yarn but she also shares her other crochet journeys like this one. For this she, doesnot uses an pattern. Her nice amigurumi ideas are floppy frogs, a unique dinosaur, a bee, a shark headband, an onigiri sushi amigurumi, and a floppy dragon. She has a large collection of crochet tutorials around 331 currently so you will certainly find your next crochet project for any time here!
Note: In respect of the creator’s rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with instructions at the end of this post.
Falls Sweater Tutorial Features
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The tutor will mainly use the single crochet stitch to create the main rectangles of the sweater. To add extra details, the creator uses embroidery to add a football motif and a “VT” logo to some of the panels. The individual crochet panels are then joined together using a yarn needle and a weaving technique. The creator also mentions that blocking is recommended to soften and relax the stiffness of the final piece and help it lay flat.
Personalization Tips: You can customize the colors of the yarn to represent your favorite football team or any other color palette you prefer. The number and layout of the rectangular patches can also be customized. The tutor emphasizes that sizing should be based on your personal measurements to achieve the desired fit. Finally, you can add unique embroidered details to the patches to make the cardigan your own.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 22 minutes only. (perfect for learning the popular patchwork technique, which is quite useful for blankets and crochet scarves other the crochet sweaters.)
Pattern Type: No on-screen written pattern is available, but the verbal instructions since the project is not complicated. Both English instructions are available.
Materials needed
The materials used in this crochet fall sweater tutorial are as follows:
- Yarn: Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn (or any super bulky yarn) in your desired colors. The video uses Pumpkin, Claret, Wheat, and Barley.
- Crochet Hook: A 9 mm hook.
- Measuring Tools: A tape measure.
- Drawing Tools: A piece of paper and a pen.
- Needles: A yarn needle and a thin acrylic yarn for stitching.
How is it done?
To crochet the patchwork cardigan, you will first plan the design and measure for your specific size. Then, you will crochet the individual rectangular patches and stitch them together to form the front, back, and sleeve panels. Finally, you will assemble all the panels to create the finished cardigan.
Stitches Used
| Technique | One-Line Guide |
|---|---|
| Single Crochet | Insert the hook into a stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook. |
| Embroidering | Use a needle and yarn or thread to stitch decorative designs onto crocheted fabric. |
| Weaving | Use a yarn needle to join and stitch crochet panels or pieces together. |
| Blocking | Wet, steam, or pin the finished piece to relax stitches and shape it evenly. |
