Crochet Tully Cardigan Pattern: Your Guide to Crafting the Perfect Cozy Wardrobe Addition

The Crochet Tully Cardigan is an absolute must-have for any cozy wardrobe! This stylish cardigan is perfect for adding a touch of warmth and charm to your outfit. With its intricate crochet design and versatile style, the Tully Cardigan will effortlessly elevate any look, whether you're heading out for a casual day or a special occasion. Embrace the comfort and chic appeal of this cozy piece—you won't want to take it off!

Notes on Crochet Pattern

The sizing in this pattern follows size S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). The ch 1 at the beginning of rows does not count as a stitch. The ch 2 at the beginning of rows does count as a stitch. Total number of stitches are indicated between []. This pattern uses US crochet terms.

To make your cardigan shorter or longer, do fewer or more repeats of the center back section. Add the total number of rows you have done, and crochet that number of stitches down along the sides of the back center section. The number of stitches should be an even number.

Materials Required

• Drops Lima, 65% wool, 35% alpaca or any DK/weight 3/8 ply yarn.
• 50g/100m/109yds, approximately 16(17, 18, 18, 19, 19) balls
• 4.5mm/US G-7 crochet hook
• Measuring tape
• Yarn needle
• Locking stitch markers (optional)

Stitches & Abbreviations

• Ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• Sc = single crochet
• Hdc = half double crochet
• Dc = double crochet
• HdcBLO = half double crochet back loop only
• SlstBLO = slip stitch back loop only
• PST = popcorn stitch
• FPDC = front post double crochet
• FPTC = front post treble crochet
• St/s = stitch/es
• Ch1-sp = chain one space
• Rep = repeat

Special Stitch: Popcorn Stitch (PST)

Work 5 dc in designated st, remove hook, insert hook into 1st dc you made from front to back and also into the working loop, pull top loop through bottom loop on hook.

Gauge & Measurements

Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rows worked in “knit” stitch. Knit stitch refers: Make a swatch of 25 chains. Finished bust: 44(46, 48, 50, 52, 57)”. Length: 22(22, 22, 22, 22, 22)”.

Crochet Tully Cardigan Pattern

Centre Back Section

Ch 32

1. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. [31 sc]
2. Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, sc 2, FPDC 2, sc 5, ch 1, skip 1, sc 5, PST in next st, sc 5, ch 1, skip 1, sc 5, FPDC, sc 2, turn.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
5. Row 5: Ch 1, sc 2, FPDC 2, sc 3, FPTC in ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1, sc in next st, skip st directly behind, FPTC in same ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc 2, PST in next st, sc in next st, PST in next, sc 2, FPTC in next ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1, sc in next st, FPTC in same ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc 3, FPDC 2, sc 2, turn.
6. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rep Rows 13-28 4 more times. Then rep Rows 13-18 one more time. Do not fasten off. We will now extend one side of the back panel.

Section 2 of Back Panel

1. Row 1: Ch 1, work 98 sc down along the long side of the center back section, turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, *hdcBLO in next, slstBLO in next st, rep from * across, turn.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, *slstBLO in next, hdcBLO in the next st, rep from * across, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 until this section measures 7.5(8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10.75)” wide. Fasten off.

Section 3 of Back Panel

Join yarn to the other corner with a sl st.

1. Row 1: Ch 1, work 98 sc along the long edge of the center back section, turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, *hdcBLO in next st, slstBLO in the next, rep from * across, turn.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, *slstBLO in the next st, hdcBLO in the next, rep from * across, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 until this section measures 7.5(8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10.75)” wide. Fasten off. Now is a good time to return to your blocking mat and give your piece a steam to even everything out.

Front Panel (Make 2)

Section 1

1. Ch 24
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. [23 sc]
3. Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc 2, FPDC 2, sc 3, ch 1, skip 1, sc 3, PST in next st, sc 3, ch 1, skip 1, sc 3, FPDC 2, sc 2, turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
6. Row 5: Ch 1, sc 2, FPDC 2, sc in next st, FPTC in next ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1, sc in next st, FPTC in same ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc 3, FPTC in next ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1, sc in next st, FPTC in same ch1-sp, skip st directly behind, sc in next st, FPDC 2, sc 2, turn.

Rep Row 9-14 a further 14 more times. Do not fasten off. We will now work section 2 of the front panel.

Section 2 Front Panel

1. Row 1: Ch 1, work 98 sc along the long edge of section 1, turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, *hdcBLO in next st, slstBLO in the next, rep from * across, turn.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, *slstBLO in the next st, hdcBLO in the next, rep from * across, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 until section 1 and 2 have a combined width of 8.5(9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11.75)”. Fasten off.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. Ch 81
2. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in the next st, *hdc in the next, sl st in the next st, rep from * across until 8 sts rem, 8 sl st, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, slstBLO 8, *slstBLO in next st, hdcBLO in the next, rep from * across, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, *hdcBLO in next st, slstBLO in the next, rep from * across until 8 sts rem, 8 slstBLO, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 until the main body of the sleeve measures 15(16, 16, 17, 17, 18)” wide. Fasten off. Fold your sleeve in half lengthways and sew edges together.

Assembly

Lay the two front panels on top of the back panel, right sides facing each other. Use your yarn needle and some yarn to sew across the shoulders with a whipstitch or your preferred way of seaming. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn to one of the bottom corners and seam up along the side of the cardigan leaving 7.5(8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9)” of an opening for the armhole. Repeat on the other side.

Bottom Hemline

1. Ch 10
2. Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. [9 sl sts]
3. Row 2: Ch 1, slstBLO in each st across, turn.

Rep Row 2 until the ribbing is long enough to go around the entire bottom edge of the cardigan. Fasten off. Sew this ribbed piece to the bottom edge of the cardigan using a yarn needle.

Collar

1. Ch 10
2. Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. [9 sl sts]
3. Row 2: Ch 1, slstBLO in each st across, turn.

Rep Row 2 until the ribbed collar is long enough to go around the entire inner edge of the cardigan. Sew the ribbed piece in place using a yarn needle. Weave in all ends.

Finishing

For a professional finish and to prevent any curling, it is highly recommended to lightly steam block your finished piece.