The Ocean Breeze Cardigan is a lightweight, airy crochet cardigan featuring a beautiful mesh stitch pattern, long sleeves, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Designed for comfortable everyday wear, this open-front cardigan is perfect for layering throughout the year.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.

Skill level: Beginner-friendly.

Construction: The cardigan is worked sideways in rows. The back panel, two front panels, and sleeves are worked separately and sewn together. The bottom band, cuffs, and neckline are finished with ribbed crochet details.

Materials needed:

DK weight yarn (#3)

3.5 mm crochet hook

4.5 mm crochet hook

Stitch markers

Measuring tape

Scissors

Yarn needle

Gauge: 19 stitches × 8 rows = 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10 cm) in the small mesh crochet stitch pattern using a 4.5 mm hook.

Features:

Lightweight, breathable mesh fabric

Open-front design

Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs

Ribbed bottom band and neckline

Seven sizes from XS to 3XL

Written instructions, stitch chart, schematics, and step-by-step photos

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.