The Summer’s End Cardigan is a short sleeve cardigan that’s the perfect warm weather layering piece. Easily crocheted and adjustable it will be your favorite make this summer.
The short sleeves and hip length make this crochet cardigan the perfect grab and go for those cool mornings that aren’t quite freezing just yet! This one is written for women’s sizes XS – 5X.

Summer’s End Cardigan is an easy crochet layering piece that lives at the intersection of cardigan, shrug, and wrap. A short, relaxed silhouette with a boat neck, drop shoulders, and a tied front closure makes it as wearable as it is quick to crochet. Nine sizes from XS through 5X, worked flat and seamed, with a stitch pattern that alternates double crochet rows with cluster rows for a subtle, repeating texture that elevates the fabric beyond basic.

Construction and Technique

• Worked bottom up, flat as rectangles; seamed at the shoulders and sides
• Stitch pattern: 3 rows double crochet alternating with 1 cluster row for texture and visual rhythm
• Front and back post stitches worked into the collar or trim details
• Drop shoulder, boat neck, short length; tied front creates wrap or open cardigan styling options
• Gauge: 7 sts x 4 rows over 2 inches in pattern
• Easy skill level: repetitive stitch pattern is beginner-friendly once the rhythm is established

Materials

• Brava Recycle (Knit Picks), worsted weight recycled acrylic; 900-2,300 yards depending on size
• US Size 8 / 5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Sizing

• 9 sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
• Oversized fit with positive ease; designed to drape loosely across the shoulders
• Suitable for teens and adults; unisex silhouette

What’s Included

• Complete written pattern in English with size-specific instructions
• Video tutorial supporting construction and stitch pattern

Brava Recycle brings a feel-good material story to a feel-good garment. The short length and relaxed construction make Summer’s End Cardigan a true transitional piece, the kind of layer you reach for at the end of a warm evening or the beginning of a cool one.