The Alice Granny Stitch Cardigan puts a fresh spin on a beloved classic, blending timeless granny stitches with modern style. This beginner-friendly crochet pattern showcases a bold contrast: vertical granny stitches create a striking visual on the front and back panels, while horizontal stitches on the sleeves add interest and texture.
It’s a fun and approachable project for anyone ready to level up their garment-making skills.
Lightweight yet cozy, this cardigan is perfect for layering through the seasons. Whether you’re dressing it up for a brunch date or throwing it on for a relaxed weekend at home, the Alice Cardigan is the kind of piece you’ll reach for again and again. Plus, it’s an ideal stash-buster—play with colors to make it truly your own!
Free pattern by Sharon Goodwin from Jera’s Jamboree
The Alice granny stitch cardigan is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that features a striking contrast between vertical granny stitches on the front and back, and horizontal stitches on the sleeves.
Worked in one seamless piece lengthways with minimal shaping, this is an ideal project if you are a beginner who knows basic crochet stitches.
Sharon Goodwin from Jera’s Jamboree
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 16 stitches and 9 rows = 10cm/10cm
Size
To Fit (inches) Width (inches) Length (inches)
S 32 – 34 38 24.5
M 36 – 38 42 25
L 40 – 42 46 25.5
XL 44 – 46 50 25.75
2X 48 – 50 54 26
3X 52 – 54 58 26
4X 56 – 58 62 26.5
5X 60 – 62 66 26.5
Materials
DK yarn; 985, (1064, 1202, 1279, 1392, 1461, 1590, 1660) yds
Supplies
Size G Crochet Hook 4.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Stitch Markers
