Flower Power Cardigan

Looking for a unique and colorful crochet cardigan pattern? The Mosaic Sleeves Cardigan is a stunning and beginner-friendly design featuring hexagon granny square sleeves that resemble blooming flowers. Available in child and adult sizes, this cozy and stylish cardigan is perfect for layering year-round.

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Video Tutorial

Difficulty

This is an intermediate level pattern.

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a loose fit with approximately 10 cm (4") of ease. To select the correct size, measure across the widest part of the chest and add 10 cm (4").

Model pictured is wearing a size 5-6 y and has a bust measurement of 58 cm (23").

Centimeters given as 2-4 y (5-6 y) 7-8 y (9-10 y) XS-S (M-L) XL-2XL (3XL-4XL)

Bust: 69 (74) 77 (81) 96 (115) 130 (150)

Sleeve Length: 27 (36) 36 (45) 45 (52) 52 (52)

Sweater Length: 33 (36) 41 (46) 58 (59) 60 (61)

Inches given as 2-4 y (5-6 y) 7-8 y (9-10 y) XS-S (M-L) XL-2XL (3XL-4XL)

Bust: 27 (29) 30 (32) 38 (45) 51 (59)

Sleeve length: 10 (13) 13 (17) 17 (20) 20 (20)

Sweater Length: 13 (14) 16 (18) 23 (23) 24 (24)

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a light weight (3) yarn given as 2-4 y (5-6 y) 7-8 y (9-10 y) XS-S (M-L) XL-2XL (3XL-4XL)

• 35 (35) 35 (35) 70 (70) 70 (70) meters, or 38 (38) 38 (38) 77 (77) 77 (77) yards each of 3 different colors (colors 1 - 3 in the pattern).

• 850 (950) 1050 (1150) 1850 (2100) 2400 (2700) meters or 930 (1050) 1150 (1300) 2050 (2300) 2650 (3000) yards of a main color (color 4 in the pattern).

Sample was made using Lucky Brand Bamboo yarn. Lucky Brand Bamboo is a 100% bamboo, light weight (3) yarn that contains 285 meters (310 yards) per 150 grams (5.3 oz).

Hook Size and Notions

• 4 mm crochet hook

• 3.75 mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

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Gauge

You should have 17 sts and 6 row repeats in a 10 cm (4") square.

Follow Rows 1 - 3 of “Body of Sweater”, then repeat Rows 2 - 3 until gauge swatch measures a little over 10 cm (4"). Measure gauge in center of swatch.

Each flower motif should measure approximately 8.5 cm (3.5") in diameter.

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Pattern Abbreviations

bo - bobble stitch

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet

dc2tog – double crochet two together

rep – repeat

sc – single crochet

sc2tog – single crochet two together

sl st – slip stitch

sp(s) - space(s)

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch(s) – turning chain(s)

yo – yarn over

** – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Special Stitches & Techniques

bo (bobble stitch)

1. Yo, insert hook into stitch, magic circle, or chain space, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

2. Yo, pull through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

3. Yo, insert hook into same stitch, magic circle, or chain space, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).

4. Yo, pull through first 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook).

5. Yo, pull through all loops on hook.

sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)

1. Insert hook in stitch, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

2. Insert hook in next stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

3. Yo, pull through all loops on hook.

dc2tog (double crochet 2 together)

1. Yo, insert hook in stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

2. Yo, pull through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

3. Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).

4. Yo, pull through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

5. Yo, pull through all loops on hook.

Magic Circle

A crochet magic circle, also called a magic ring, is a technique used to start projects worked in the round, like hats or amigurumi. It creates a tightly closed center, unlike traditional chain starts, which can leave a small hole. By crocheting your first round of stitches into an adjustable loop, you can pull the tail to close the circle completely, giving your project a clean and professional look.

I have a very simple and easy tutorial on how to create a magic circle.

Invisible Join

1. Cut the working end of your yarn and pull it up and through the last stitch that was worked.

2. Thread the tail of yarn through a tapestry needle.

3. Skip the first stitch, insert your tapestry needle into the second stitch from front to back through both loops of the stitch, pull yarn through.

4. Insert your tapestry needle from front to back into the back loop only of the stitch the yarn is originating from, pull yarn through.

5. Securely weave in your ends.

I have full video tutorial and blog post on how to create an invisible join.

Notes

• Pattern is written as follows for each size: 2-4 y (5-6 y) 7-8 y (9-10 y) XS-S (M-L) XL-2XL (3XL-4XL)

• Stitch counts are given as follows: {2-4 y, 5-6 y, 7-8 y, 9-10 y, XS-S, M-L, XL-2XL, 3XL-4XL sts}

• Chain 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a double crochet stitch.

• The right side of the sweater is the side facing you when working double crochet stitches.

• Left and right sides are given as if the finished sweater is being worn.

Pattern

Flower Motif

Sizes 2-4 y make 20

Sizes 5-6 y and 7-8 y make 28

and 9-10 y make 36

Sizes XS-S make 54

Sizes M-L, XL-2XL, and 3XL-4XL make 66

Using a 4 mm crochet hook and color 1, make a magic circle

Rnd 1 (ch 3, dc, *ch 1, bo* rep a total of 5 times, ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3) in magic circle, pull magic circle closed {5 bo sts plus the initial ch 3 and dc st}

Fasten off. Join color 2 in any ch 1 sp

Rnd 2 (ch 3, dc, ch 1, dc 2 times) in ch 1 sp, *ch 1, (dc 2 times, ch 1, dc 2 times) in next ch 1 sp*, rep around, pull to close magic circle, ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 {24 dc sts and 12 ch 1 sps}

Rnd 3 sl st in first dc, sl st in ch 1 sp, ch 3, dc 2 times in ch 1 sp, *sc in next ch 1 sp, dc 5 times in next ch 1 sp* rep around, sc in last ch 1 sp, dc 2 times in first ch 1 sp (the ch 1 sp containing a ch 3 and 2 dc sts), sl st to top of ch 3 {you should have 30 dc sts and 6 sc sts}

Using color 3

Rnd 4 ch 1, sc 3 times in same st, *sc in next 2 sts, dc working through the ch 1 sp from Rnd 2 (in between the “petals”), sc in next 2 sts**, sc 3 times in next st* rep around ending last rep at **, sl st to first sc st of rnd {48 sts}

Using color 4

Rnd 5 ch 1, sc 2 times in first st, *sc in next 7 sts**, sc 2 times in next st* rep around ending last repeat at ** {54 sts}

Fasten off using an invisible join.

Half Flower Motif

Sizes 2-4 y, 5-6 y, 7-8 y, and 9-10 y make 8

Sizes XS-S, M-L, XL-2XL, and 3XL-4XL make 12

Using a 4 mm crochet hook and color 1, make a magic circle

Rnd 1 (ch 3, dc, *ch1, bo* rep a total of 2 times) in magic circle, pull to close magic circle {2 bo sts plus the initial ch 3 and dc st}

Using color 2

Rnd 2 ch 3, turn, dc in first st, *ch 1, (dc 2 times, ch 1, dc 2 times) in ch 1 sp* rep 1 more time, ch 1, dc 2 times in top of ch 3 from prev rnd {12 dc sts and 5 ch 1 sps}

Rnd 3 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ch 1 sp, dc 5 times in next ch 1 sp* rep a total of 2 times, sc in next ch 1 sp, dc 3 times in top of ch 3 from prev rnd {16 dc sts and 3 sc sts}

Using Color 3

Rnd 4 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *sc in next 2 sts, dc working through the ch 1 sp from Rnd 2 (in between the “petals”), sc in next 2 sts**, sc 3 times in next st* rep a total of 3 times, ending last repeat at **, sc in top of ch 3 from prev rnd {23 sts}

Using Color 4

Rnd 5 ch 1, turn, sc 3 times in same st color 4 was joined, sc in next 6 sts, sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 7 sts, sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 6 sts, sc 3 times in next st

turn your motif to work across the bottom of the motif, pick up 14 sc sts

Fasten off using an invisible join.

Body of Sweater

Using a 4 mm crochet hook and color 4, ch 113 (121) 123 (131) 155 (187) 217 (249)

Row 1 sc in second ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch, ch 3, turn {112, 120, 122, 130, 154, 186, 216, 248 sts}

Row 2 dc in each st across, ch 1 turn {112, 120, 122, 130, 154, 186, 216, 248 sts}

Row 3 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {112, 120, 122, 130, 154, 186, 216, 248 sts}

Rows 4 - 25 (29) 37 (41) 47 (49) 51 (53) rep Rows 2 - 3 {112, 120, 122, 130, 154, 186, 216, 248 sts}

Body of Sweater (front right panel)

The cardigan is now worked in 3 pieces: the right and left front panels and the back panel. You will begin with the right front panel.

Row 26 (30) 38 (42) 48 (50) 52 (54) dc in next 25 (27) 27 (29) 35 (43) 51 (59) sts, ch 1, turn {26, 28, 28, 30, 36, 44, 52, 60 sts}

Row 27 (31) 39 (43) 49 (51) 53 (55) sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {26, 28, 28, 30, 36, 44, 52, 60 sts)

Continue following instructions for your size

Size 2-4 y

Rows 28 - 29 rep rows 2 - 3 {26 sts}

Row 30 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {25 sts}

Row 31 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {25 sts}

Rows 32 - 47 rep Rows 30 - 31 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 17 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 5-6 y

Row 32 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {27 sts}

Row 33 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {27 sts}

Rows 34 - 51 rep Rows 32 - 33 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 18 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 7-8 y

Row 40 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {27 sts}

Row 41 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {27 sts}

Rows 42 - 59 rep Rows 40 - 41 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 18 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 9-10 y

Row 44 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {29 sts}

Row 45 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {29 sts}

Rows 46 - 63 rep Rows 44 - 45 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 20 sts}

Fasten off.

Size XS-S

Rows 50 - 55 rep rows 2 - 3 {36 sts}

Row 56 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {35 sts}

Row 57 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {35 sts}

Rows 58 - 79 rep Rows 56 - 57 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 24 sts}

Fasten off.

Size M-L

Rows 52 - 57 rep rows 2 - 3 {44 sts}

Row 58 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 59 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {43 sts}

Rows 60 - 81 rep Rows 58 - 59 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 31 sts}

Fasten off.

Size XL-2XL

Rows 54 - 59 rep rows 2 - 3 {52 sts}

Row 60 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {51 sts}

Row 61 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {51 sts}

Rows 62 - 83 rep Rows 60 - 61 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 40 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 3XL-4XL

Rows 56 - 59 rep rows 2 - 3 {60 sts}

Row 60 dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn {59 sts}

Row 61 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {59 sts}

Rows 62 - 85 rep Rows 60 - 61 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 47 sts}

Fasten off.

Body of Sweater (back panel)

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, join yarn in the first stitch next to the front right panel.

Row 26 (30) 38 (42) 48 (50) 52 (54) ch 3, dc in next 59 (63) 65 (69) 81 (97) 111 (127) sts, ch 1, turn {60, 64, 66, 70, 82, 98, 112, 128 sts}

Row 27 (31) 39 (43) 49 (51) 53 (55) sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {60, 64, 66, 70, 82, 98, 112, 128 sts}

Rows 28 (32) 40 (44) 50 (52) 54 (56) - 47 (51) 59 (63) 79 (81) 83 (85) rep rows 2 - 3 {60, 64, 66, 70, 82, 98, 112, 128 sts}

Fasten off

Body of Sweater (front left panel)

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, join yarn in the first stitch next to the back panel.

Continue following instructions for your size

Size 2-4 y

Rows 26 - 29 rep rows 2 - 3 {26 sts}

Row 30 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {25 sts}

Row 31 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {25 sts}

Rows 32 - 47 rep Rows 30 - 31 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 17 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 5-6 y

Rows 30 - 31 rep rows 2 - 3 {28 sts}

Row 32 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {27 sts}

Row 33 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {27 sts}

Rows 34 - 51 rep Rows 32 - 33 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 18 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 7-8 y

Rows 38 - 39 rep rows 2 - 3 {28 sts}

Row 40 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {27 sts}

Row 41 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {27 sts}

Rows 42 - 59 rep Rows 40 - 41 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 18 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 9-10 y

Rows 42 - 43 rep rows 2 - 3 {30 sts}

Row 44 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {29 sts}

Row 45 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {29 sts}

Rows 46 - 63 rep Rows 44 - 45 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 20 sts}

Fasten off.

Size XS-S

Rows 48 - 55 rep rows 2 - 3 {36 sts}

Row 56 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {35 sts}

Row 57 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {35 sts}

Rows 58 - 79 rep Rows 56 - 57 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 24 sts}

Fasten off.

Size M-L

Rows 50 - 57 rep rows 2 - 3 {44 sts}

Row 58 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 59 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {43 sts}

Rows 60 - 81 rep Rows 58 - 59 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 31 sts}

Fasten off.

Size XL-2XL

Rows 52 - 59 rep rows 2 - 3 {52 sts}

Row 60 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {51 sts}

Row 61 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {51 sts}

Rows 62 - 83 rep Rows 60 - 61 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 40 sts}

Fasten off.

Size 3XL-4XL

Rows 54 - 59 rep rows 2 - 3 {60 sts}

Row 60 dc in each st across until you have 3 remaining sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, ch 1, turn {59 sts}

Row 61 sc in each st across, sc in top of tch, ch 3, turn {59 sts}

Rows 62 - 85 rep Rows 60 - 61 {each even row decreases stitch count by 1, you will end with 47 sts}

Fasten off.

Assembly

Sleeves

Seam the flower motifs together using a whip stitch in the back loops only (see images below pattern). Start by working in a zigzag pattern horizontally from one side to the other, then go back and fill in the vertical seams.

Fold the sleeve edges together and seam them using a whip stitch in the back loops only.

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, join a new yarn in any stitch along the sleeve cuff.

Sizes 2-4 y, 5-6 y, 7-8 y, 9-10 y

Rnd 1 ch 1, sc2tog around the sleeve cuff, sl st to first sc {25, 25, 25, 25 sts}

Sizes XS-S, M-L, XL-2XL, 3XL-4XL

Rnd 1 ch 1, sc in first st, sc2tog around the sleeve cuff, sl st to first sc {76, 76, 76, 76 sts}

All Sizes

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, Ch 6 and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing.”

Repeat for opposite sleeve.

Body

Fold the front right and left panels of the sweater inward, then use a whip stitch to seam the shoulder edges together.

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, join a new yarn in the first stitch of the bottom right front panel (the first chain made when starting the body of the cardigan).

Ch 7 (8) 8 (9) 11 (13) 15 (18) and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing.”

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, join a new yarn in the bottom of the crochet ribbing on the front left panel

Row 1 sc in next 7 sts along the crochet ribing,

pick up sc sts across the front left panel of the cardigan by working 1 sc into the side of each sc row and 2 scs in the side of each dc row,

work sc sts along the collar,

pick up sc sts across the front right panel of the cardigan by working 1 sc into the side of each sc row and 2 scs in the side of each dc row,

sc in next 7 sts along the crochet ribbing.

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, Ch 7 (8) 8 (9) 11 (13) 15 (18) and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing”

Attaching the Sleeves

Use stitch markers to attach the sleeve to the armhole of the cardigan. Use a mattress stitch to seam the sleeve to body of the cardigan.

Repeat with opposite sleeve.

Weave in all ends.

How to Seam the Sleeve Motifs

For sizes 2-4 y arrange the flower motifs as shown in the following picture

For sizes 5-6 y and 7-8 y arrange the flower motifs as shown in the following picture

For sizes 9-10 y arrange the flower motifs as shown in the following picture

For sizes XS-S arrange the flower motifs as shown in the following picture

For sizes M-L, XL-2XL and 3XL-4XL arrange the flower motifs as shown in the following picture

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