"Imagine yourself curled up on a chilly evening, devouring a good book in your leggings and sweater. Your Afternoon Walk Cardigan is that sweater. It's the epitome of a comfortable day-to-day cardigan, with a length that's perfect to wear over leggings or jeans. The simple contrasting colors are highlighted by a beautiful ribbed texture and a flat open front. There are even pockets- perfect for warming your hands on a long walk (or stashing your favorite lip gloss). The pattern comes in sizes XS to 5XL, and features seamless construction worked in rows. You'll love this cardigan so much you'll want to make it in multiple colors."

"With its urban style and a casual fit, the comfy, New Eastside cardigan may become your go-to jacket for spring and fall! The simple construction is almost seamless, with limited shaping, patch pockets, and an optional zipper. New Eastside was designed with Lion Brand Scarfie yarn, which I received free from Lion Brand for the design. It's a bulky, wool blend yarn that works up quickly for a warm, soft, and fluffy fabric. The self-striping yarn, combined with the construction of the sweater creates the unique combination of stripes and color blocking."

"The Ruffle Sleeve Cardigan is equal parts feminine frill and loungewear, crocheted with soft and squishy Jeans Colors yarn. This pattern is really approachable as a first garment or a quick make for those more experienced - you'll zoom along double crochetin' and before you know it, you'll be ready to layer this chic piece with every outfit from overalls to fancy dresses. Techniques you'll need to make this cardigan include double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch, and chain stitch."

The crochet bead stitch is one of my favorite stitches to design around. It looks a little fancy, but if you can single crochet and double crochet, you can certainly make the bead stitch. This pattern includes US women's sizes XS-XXL. I used a 2 Fine weight yarn and a 5 mm hook. If you'd like a bead stitch refresher course, there's a link available with the pattern. This pattern is fairly easy/ beginner friendly.

The crochet Classic Raglan Cardigan and Super Bulky Edition is the perfect quick cardigan crochet pattern. This free crochet cardigan pattern is also a great introduction to crocheting raglan garments, because it is so basic. Next, it is also a great cardigan for cold weather, because it is so warm and cozy. Wear it with anything and customize it with your own choice of yarn colors. The Crochet Classic Raglan Cardigan and Super Bulky Edition crochet pattern comes in 9 sizes, and will fit both petite sized, regular and plus sizes. CROCHET HOOK SIZE: 12 MM, US: O

"This waterfall cardigan is a beautiful wardrobe staple that's perfect for year-round wear. The body is made with a lacy stitch pattern and a ribbed band around the fold-over waterfall collar and the cuff of the 3/4 length sleeves. If you prever, there is a vest version too. The pattern is available in 3 size ranges to fit most but is not too difficult to adjust for larger sizes. Available in three Adult size ranges: XS/S; M/L; XL/2X Worked in fingering/sport weight yarn."

You can get the crochet pattern to make your own easy crochet cardigan. This pattern is graded for XS-5XL making it a size inclusive make. Yarn Between 5-9 balls of a chunky weight yarn. I used Stylecraft Chunky. Written in US terms Difficulty is Advanced beginner, you will need to know how to (USA Terms) Foundation DC, Chain, DC, FPDC and BPDC. Materials: 6.0mm (US J) Crochet hook Tapestry needle Scissors Stitch markers if desired Any questions about the pattern, just ask.

Cosy and chunky, there's nothing like a classic bomber jacket! The oversized fit and open stitches work together to create a modern crochet cardigan. Using super bulky yarn, this bomber jacket works up quickly and features signature balloon sleeves with a chunky ribbed hem. This pattern is classed as an easy/intermediate because the pockets make it a bit trickier to crochet but there is also a handy video tutorial to help you! You can also make a version of this cardigan without pockets (alteration instructions provided in the pattern) which is great for beginners or first-time garment makers.

"I've spent countless hours admiring those stylish chunky knitted cardigans that it has inspired me to come up with a crochet version. The Los Angeles Crochet Cardigan is a bomber style crochet jacket that is a perfect wardrobe staple. I used Drops Snow yarn in Olive green and 10 mm crochet hook so this cardigan works up super fast. It uses purl single crochet stitch and includes a video tutorial to help you with the stitch. It has cropped length, oversized fit and balloon sleeves. Designed in XS-5XL sizes."