Slip into cozy comfort with Free Crochet Daydreamer Cardigan Pattern as you crochet warm stylish layer perfect for relaxing or daily outings.

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Top-Down Raglan Cardigan with Puff Border & Poet Sleeves

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (size 4), approx. 928 yards for size Small (see notes for other sizes)
• Hook:
  • Size K/6.5mm (main sections)
  • Size J/6.0mm (optional for cuffs and edge finishing)
  • Size I/5.5mm (optional for tighter cuffs/neckline)
• Yarn needle (for sewing and weaving in ends)
• Stitch markers (recommended for sleeve shaping)
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
hdc	half double crochet
dc	double crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)
sl st	slip stitch
rep	repeat
v-st	(st, ch 2, st) in same st or sp
puff	see Puff Stitch instructions
BPdc/FPdc/FP/BP hdc	back/front post double/half dc

Special Notes

• Sizing: Pattern specifies chains and row adjustments for XS (Extra Small)–2X. Allow 3–5″ positive ease.
• Gauge: 11 sts × 8 rows = 4″
• V-stitch for yoke: (dc, ch 2, dc) (for dc rows) or (hdc, ch 2, hdc) (for hdc rows), both in the same st or sp.
• Adjust row count for body and sleeves for custom fit.

Pattern

Foundation Chain

• Sizes XS-M: Ch 32
• Sizes L–2X: Ch 38

Row 1: Set Up

• Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end.
• Do not ch/twist at row end, just turn.

Row 2 (Raglan Increase Row — DC)

• Chainless dc in first st (see special stitch, or use ch 2 as substitute).
• In same st, v-st ((dc, ch 2, dc) in same st).
• Dc in next 6 sts.
• V-st in next st.
• Dc in next 15 sts (XS-M) or 21 sts (L–2X).
• V-st in next st.
• Dc in next 6 sts.
• In last st, v-st AND dc.

Row 3 (Raglan Increase – HDC)

• Ch 1, turn.
• 2 hdc in first st.
• Hdc in next st.
• In ch-2 sp: v-st ((hdc, ch 2, hdc)).
• Hdc in every st; v-st in every ch-2 sp (of previous v-st) across.
• End with v-st in last ch-2 sp, hdc in next st, and 2 hdc in final st.

Row 4 (Raglan Increase – DC)

• Turn (no ch needed if using chainless method).
• Chainless dc in first st, dc in same st.
• Dc in each st; v-st in each ch-2 sp (use dc for v-sts on dc rows).
• End with 2 dc in the last st.

Repeat Yoke Rows

• Alternate hdc and dc rows (as above) for yoke.
• Increases:
  • Work 2 sts in each end st, and a v-st in each ch-2 sp.
  • Continue until “front increases meet,” meaning the fronts cover center chest, typically Row 11 for Size S (see table for other sizes).
• After this, continue body rows as described, placing only 1 st in first/last stitch of each row.

Divide for Sleeves & Continue Body

• On final yoke row (e.g., S: Row 19), fold work and measure: width should equal half total desired circumference.
• Next row:
  • Work in pattern to first ch-2 sp.
  • Put 1 st in ch-2 sp, skip sleeve section (all sts to next ch-2 sp), 1 st in next ch-2 sp, work to next sleeve, repeat.
  • Continue pattern across back, ending row.
• Continue alternating hdc and dc pattern for as many rows as desired body length, ending with an hdc row.

Puff Stitch Border

• Ch 1, turn.
• Puff st in first st (see Puff Stitch instructions).
• Ch 1, skip 1, puff st in next.
• Rep to end, ending with puff st in last st. (If stitch count is off, skip 2 at the end to land with puff in last.)

Puff Stitch:

• Yo, insert in st, pull up loop, rep 2 more times in same st, pull up all loops on hook, ch 1.
• Ch 1, turn.
• Hdc in first V at left of puff; hdc in previous ch; across (“in each V and each ch”).
• Repeat puff st row and hdc row for desired width of border.

Sleeves

1. Join yarn in first st beyond underarm ch-2 space.
2. (If on a dc round, start with chainless dc, otherwise hdc.)
3. Work one st in each st around armhole. Join with sl st, ch 1, turn.
4. Alternate rounds:
   • Hdc round: hdc around, join, ch 1, turn.
   • Dc round: chainless dc or dc round, join, ch 1, turn.
5. Repeat 2 rounds, ending with a dc round. Seam underarm gap with tail.

Sleeve Increases (Poet Sleeve)

• Place 8 markers evenly spaced on the round.
• On next hdc round, 2 hdc in each marked st.

Sleeve Puff Border

• Work as for body border: puff st, ch 1, skip 1, etc.
• Hdc round (hdc in ch and in puff st), repeat for fullness desired – end with a puff st round.

Cuff Shaping

• For last round, hdc2tog in each pair of sts around (to decrease, for a puffed cuff).
• Switch to I/5.5mm hook for a tighter fit if desired.
• Next round: sl st in each st around for a firm, neat edge. Fasten off.

Edging

• For body bottom (optional): switch to J/6mm or smaller.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st; alternate front post hdc around next st, back post hdc around next. End with sc in last st.
• Ch 1, turn.
• Sc evenly up front edge.
• For a snug neckline, switch to smaller hook and sl st along neck, then continue sc down the other front edge.

Conclusion

This top-down raglan cardigan combines simplicity and elegance with a beautiful puff stitch accent and statement sleeves. Minimal sewing and clear construction make it beginner-friendly with options to adjust for a perfect fit. Enjoy your finished, dreamy cardigan!

Pattern Correction & Tips

• Correction:
  • If your stitch count does not end with a puff st at the border, simply skip two stitches at the side to correct.
• Tips:
  • Measure as you go; try on before joining body/sleeves for length adjustments.
  • Use stitch markers to keep sleeve increases even.
  • Always alternate hdc/dc rows for fabric flexibility.
  • Switch hooks for tighter cuffs or border, as desired.