Lacy Flutter Sleeve Cardigan Crochet Pattern PDF

Create a lightweight open-front layer with this Lacy Flutter Sleeve Cardigan Crochet Pattern PDF. The finished garment features an airy shell-stitch texture, draped sleeves, curved front shaping, waist ties, and a relaxed feminine silhouette.

This experienced-level crochet project is ideal for summer layering, evening outfits, special occasions, and transitional wardrobes. The cardigan is made in three pieces—one back and two front panels—with stitches added along the sides to form the flowing sleeves.

This listing includes a digital crochet pattern PDF only. No finished cardigan, yarn, hook, or supplies will be shipped.

• 1 English PDF crochet pattern

• 5 pages of detailed instructions

• Seven garment sizes

• Materials and gauge information

• Back panel construction

• Right and left front instructions

• Integrated sleeve shaping

• Shell-stitch pattern guidance

• Y-stitch instructions

• Front edging directions

• Lower edging and waist-tie instructions

• Side and underarm seaming guidance

• Measurement diagrams

• Blocking and finishing instructions

The pattern includes:

✓ Open-front lace cardigan

✓ Wide flutter-style sleeves

✓ Decorative shell texture

✓ Curved front edges

✓ Crocheted waist ties

✓ Lightweight draped fabric

✓ Three-piece construction

✓ Integrated sleeve shaping

✓ Seven inclusive sizes

✓ Customizable yarn colors

The pattern includes:

• XS — fits 86.5 cm / 34 in hips

• S — fits 91.5 cm / 36 in hips

• M — fits 106.5 cm / 42 in hips

• L — fits 112 cm / 44 in hips

• 1X — fits 119.5 cm / 47 in hips

• 2X — fits 132 cm / 52 in hips

• 3X — fits 139.5 cm / 55 in hips

Approximate finished hip measurements:

• 89–142 cm / 35–56 inches

Approximate finished length:

• 51–70 cm / 20–27.5 inches, depending on size

Finished measurements may vary depending on yarn, hook size, gauge, blocking, and crochet tension.

Experienced

You should be familiar with:

• Chain stitches

• Single crochet

• Double crochet

• Treble crochet

• Slip stitch

• Shell stitches

• Y-stitches

• Working stitches together

• Working back and forth in rows

• Adding stitches for sleeves

• Shaping curved front panels

• Mattress-stitch seaming

• Wet blocking lace garments

• Size 10 bamboo crochet thread or similar lightweight yarn

• Crochet hook: 3.75 mm

• Stitch markers

• Thread or yarn needle

• Scissors

The cardigan is worked with two strands of thread held together throughout.

Approximate yarn requirements:

• XS — 6 balls

• S — 6 balls

• M — 7 balls

• L — 8 balls

• 1X — 9 balls

• 2X — 11 balls

• 3X — 12 balls

Each original ball contains approximately 276 m / 300 yd.

Before blocking:

• 17 stitches × 9 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 inches

After blocking:

• 3 stitch-pattern repeats = 10 cm / 4 inches

• 8 rows = 12.5 cm / 5 inches

Checking gauge is important because the lace fabric stretches during construction and blocking.

This crochet cardigan pattern includes:

✓ Seven size options

✓ Lightweight bamboo-thread construction

✓ Two strands worked together

✓ Draped flutter sleeves

✓ Decorative shell and Y-stitch texture

✓ Open-front shape

✓ Crocheted waist ties

✓ Curved front shaping

✓ Measurement diagrams

✓ Wet-blocked lace finish

• Summer evening outfits

• Lightweight layering

• Wedding guest clothing

• Romantic crochet wardrobes

• Special occasion cover-ups

• Transitional-season outfits

• Handmade women’s clothing

• Advanced lace crochet projects

The PDF file will be available as a digital download after purchase.

A PDF reader is required to open the file. The instructions are written in English and use standard US crochet abbreviations.

• This is a digital crochet pattern only.

• No finished cardigan, yarn, hook, markers, needle, or supplies are included.

• The cardigan is constructed from a back panel and two shaped front panels.

• Each section is worked upward from the lower edge.

• Extra stitches are added at the sides to form the wide sleeves.

• The front and back pieces are joined with side and underarm seams.

• The front edging is added after assembly.

• The lower edging continues into two crochet waist ties.

• Two strands of thread are held together throughout the project.

• Wet blocking is recommended to open the lace design and reach the intended dimensions.

Is the finished cardigan included?

No. You will receive a digital PDF crochet pattern only.

Which sizes are included?

The pattern includes XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, and 3X.

Are the sleeves made separately?

No. Stitches are added along the sides of each panel to form the sleeves.

Does the cardigan have a fastening?

The design includes two crochet ties along the lower front edge.

What yarn is recommended?

A lightweight bamboo, viscose, cotton, or similar thread with good drape is recommended.

Is blocking required?

Wet blocking is strongly recommended to open the lace pattern and achieve the intended measurements.

Is this suitable for beginners?

No. It is best for experienced crocheters comfortable with lace repeats, garment shaping, special stitches, and seaming.