Elizabeth Cardigan Crochet Pattern | Oversized, Easy | Made To measure | PDF

Details

Skill level: Easy • Sizes: (measurement-based grading) • Terms: US- Language - English

A cushy, textured, slightly oversized cardigan worked in one continuous body panel (back + both fronts), then sleeves, with neat ribbed cuffs/hem/front bands. Fully size-inclusive and easy to adjust.

Key Features:
Visual guide : Full, time-stamped video tutorial on YouTube (AC Crochets) Click Link httphttps:https://youtu.be/nzciOvLf-wI
Beginner-Friendly Repeat: Simple 2-row mini-bean (Elizabeth) stitch repeat with step-by-step instructions.
Made to Measure: Size-inclusive plus measurement method—customize width, sleeve length, and overall length easily.
Comfy & Textured: Plush mini-bean texture with front/back-post ribbing for cuffs, hem, and front bands.
Smart Construction: Body worked as one continuous panel (back + both fronts split at the neckline), then sleeves; minimal shaping; easy seaming.
Yarn-Flexible: Designed for measurement-based success—sample shown in sport/#2; works with DK/Aran/Bulky by matching measurements and adjusting hook size.
Stripe & Color-Block Friendly: Clean edges and even rows make planned stripes and color changes simple.

Abbreviations (US)
ch = chain • sc = single crochet • dc = double crochet • sl st = slip stitch • st(s) = stitch(es) • RS/WS = right/wrong side
Mini-Bean (Elizabeth) Stitch:
Insert hook in indicated space, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert in same space, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops, ch 1 to close the bean.
(In rows: “mini-bean, ch 1, skip next st/space” repeats.)

Construction Overview
One body piece: Work a single, long rectangle sideways—foundation chain = back width (bust − 10″). Work Mini-Bean rows to desired body length.
Split for fronts: At the top end, leave 4″ centered for the neckline and continue each front panel separately to match the back.
Sleeves: Worked flat as rectangles to bicep + 4″ circumference and desired length.
Seaming: Mattress stitch or sl st seams.
Ribbing: Cuffs in the round; hem & front bands worked flat with front-/back-post dc.

Required skill level: beginner