A timeless blend of elegance and ease, the Primrose Filet Crochet Cardigan showcases the beauty of classic filet crochet in a fresh, modern silhouette. The structured, boxy construction highlights the delicate grid-like pattern, while a scalloped border softens the edges for a graceful, feminine touch.
Lightweight yet stylish, this cardigan is the perfect layering piece for spring and beyond. Whether draped over a dress for an elegant look or paired with casual separates, its effortless charm and intricate detailing make it a wardrobe staple.
Time: 45-50 hrs
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 36 (40, 44, 48) (53, 57, 61)” finished garment chest circumference, intended
with 0-2” of positive ease.
Gauge: 26 sts x 13 rows = 4 x 4” in floral filet pattern, with US 1 (2.75 mm) hook, a with yarn held double
Materials
Yarn: Artiste Crochet Thread #10, (100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton, 350 yards [320 meters] / 1 ball): in color #134 Dawn Rose, 6 (7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12) balls.
Hooks: US 1 (2.75 mm) hook.
Notions: Tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, 7 (8 mm) pearl shape buttons
Stitch Pattern
Floral Filet Patt (multiple of 28 sts + 6 or 14 sps + 3):
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, * sk 1, 3 DC, ch 1, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 12; Rep from * across to last 6 sts, sk 1, 3 DC, sk 1, ch 1, DC in last st, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, 2 DC, sk 1, ch 1, 3 DC, ch 1, * (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 10, sk 1, 3 DC, ch 1, sk 1, 3 DC; Rep from * across, turn.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 4, * sk 1, 3 DC, ch 1, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 12; Rep from * across to last 6 sts, sk 1, 3 DC, sk 1, ch 1, DC in last st, turn.
Row 4 (WS): Ch 4, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 2, * (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 5, sk 1, 3 DC, ch 1, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 7; Rep from * across to last 2 sts, sk 1, DC, turn.
Row 5 (RS): Ch 4, * (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 6, sk 1, 7 DC, ch 1, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 4; Rep from * across to last 6 sts, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) twice, sk 1, DC in last st, turn.
Row 6 (WS): Ch 4, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 3, * (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 3, sk 1, 7 DC, ch 1, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 7; Rep from * across, turn.
Row 7 (RS): Ch 4, * (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 4, sk 1, 5 DC, ch 1, sk 1, 3 DC, ch 1, sk 1, 5 DC, (ch 1, sk 1, DC) twice; rep from * across to last 6 sts, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) twice, sk 1, DC in last st, turn.
Row 8 (WS): Ch 4, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 3, * sk 1, 9 DC, ch 1, sk 1, 9 DC, ch 1, (sk 1, DC, ch 1) x 4; Rep from * across.
Row 9 (RS): Rep Row 7.
Row 10 (WS): Rep Row 6.
Row 11 (RS): Rep Row 5.
Row 12 (WS): Rep Row 4.
Rep Rows 1-12 for Patt.
Pattern Notes
The cardigan is worked seamlessly, bottom-up to underarm. After separation, the Fronts and Back continued individually, shaping the neck. After seaming shoulder seams, sleeves worked top-down from armholes, in the round. Shell edging is worked around cuffs, hem, and front edges.
Ch 3 counts as DC at beginning of row.
Filet crochet pattern is based on a grid of square spaces that are either “open” or “filled”. Each space is made up of 2 sts: DC + ch 1, or 2 DC, and is finished with an additional DC at the end of the row. After initial chain count, the pattern uses spaces (sps) for counting.
Pattern
Body
With two strands of thread held together, Ch 230 (258, 286, 314) (342, 370, 398), turn.
Begin working Floral Filet Patt following the Chart or Written instructions. Work in Patt until the piece measures 11 (11, 11.5, 12) (12, 12.5, 13)”, ending with WS row. (115 (129, 143, 157) (171, 185, 199) sps)
Divide for Fronts and Back
Next Row (RS): work in Patt across first 29 (32, 35, 39) (42, 46, 49) sps, turn.
Right Front
Begin working on Right Front only, keeping the Patt as established, until piece measures 5.5 (6, 6.5, 6.5) (7, 7.5, 8)” from separation, ending with RS row.
Right Front Neck Shaping
Next Row (WS): Work in Patt across first 20 (23, 26, 30) (33, 37, 40) sps, turn.
Dec Row (RS): Ch 2, sk first ch-1 sp, DC in next DC, work in Patt across. (1 sp Dec’d)
Next Row (WS): Work in Patt across.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Work even for 1 Row.
Fasten off.
Back
With RS facing, join yarn at the next DC after separation. Work in Patt across 55 (63, 71, 77) (85, 91, 99) sps, turn.
Work even in Patt until piece measures same as Right Front.
Fasten off.
Left Front
With RS facing, join yarn at the next DC after separation. Work in Patt across 29 (32, 35, 39) (42, 46, 49) sps.
Continue to work even in Patt until piece measures 5.5 (6, 6.5, 6.5) (7, 7.5, 8)” from separation, ending with RS row.
Left Front Neck Shaping
Next Row (WS): Sl st across first 9 sps, work in Patt across, turn.
Dec Row (RS): Work in Patt across to last 2 DC, dc2tog, turn. (1 sp Dec’d)
Next Row (WS): Work in Patt across.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Work even for 1 Row.
Fasten off.
Assembly
Line up Right and Left Fronts with Back along the armhole edges. Sew at the shoulder seams using tapestry needle.
Edging
With RS facing, join yarn at bottom right corner.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around Right front edge, Back neck edge, Left Front edge, and bottom hem, working 2 sc in each sp, and 5 sc in each corner sp.
Place 7 markers along the Right Front edge for buttonholes, evenly spaced along the Front edge.
Rnd 2 (Buttonhole Rnd): Ch 1, * sc to marker, ch 2, sk 1 sc; Rep from * another 6 times, sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sc, sl st to top of first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sc, sl st to top of first sc,
Rnd 4: Ch 1, * sc, sk 2 sc, 5 DC in next sc, sk 2 sc; Rep from * around, sl st to top of first sc.
Fasten off.
Sleeves
With RS facing, join yarn at the middle of underarm, directly above a DC.
Ch 4, *DC in next DC, sk 1, ch 1; Rep from * around the armhole, sl st to top of ch-3.
Begin working in Floral Filet Patt, in the round, working as many full pattern repeats as necessary to fit around the sleeve, finishing any extra stitches in open ch-1 sps.
Work for two full pattern repeats, plus Rnds 1-3 once more.
Work one Rnd in open ch-1 sps.
Sleeve Edging
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to top of first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, * sc, sk 2 sc, 5 DC in next sc, sk 2 sc; Rep from * around, sl st to top of first sc.
Fasten off.
Rep for second sleeve.
Finishing
Weave in the ends. Using one strand of thread and tapestry needle, sew buttons along the Left Front edge opposite buttonholes. Steam or wet block the garment.