Librarycore Cardigan

This crochet cardigan pattern creates a seamless top-down raglan sweater with a soft knit-look texture and elegant drape. Designed for intermediate crocheters, this modern garment features invisible raglan increases, a built-in button band, and a simple two-row repeat that makes it both engaging and wearable. The construction is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to try on as you go and customize the fit. Pattern details: -Written instructions in English using US crochet terminology and measurements in centimeters. 
 -Exclusive video tutorial for the yoke, back short rows, and sleeve splits. -Stitch chart for each increase row, which means no math or guessing for you! -Made-to-measure button band so you can use as many or as little buttons as you like. -Size graded color-coded instructions for sizes XS-5X -Detailed instructions on how to adjust yoke, body, and arm length. -Special stitches and techniques section DIFFICULTY LEVEL  Intermediate-Advanced SIZING This cardigan has a range of 10-19 cm positive ease. If you’d like a closer-fitting cardigan, size down.  The yoke, body, and sleeve lengths are adjustable to taste. XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Your chest circumference in centimeters (cm): 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 101-106, 112-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) cm Bust width (circumference): 86 (100, 109, 120, 129) (140, 149, 160, 171) cm Bust width (measured flat): 43 (50, 54, 60, 64) (70, 74, 80, 86) cm Neckline circumference: 52 (52, 52, 55, 58) (58, 58, 64, 64) cm *Measured before edging. Yoke depth: 17 (19, 19, 21, 21) (23, 26, 26, 28) cm *Measured from front neck to final yoke row. Length is adjustable. Body length: 43 (46, 46, 50, 52) (57, 59, 59, 59) cm *Measured from front neck to end of Main Body. Length is adjustable. Sleeve circumference: 36 (39, 41, 41, 42) (46, 48, 49, 51) cm Sleeve length: 42 (42, 42, 44, 44) (44, 44, 44, 44) cm *Measured from sleeve rows after yoke. Length is adjustable. Wrist Circumference: 19 (20, 21, 21, 21) (24, 24, 25, 26) cm *Adjustable. MATERIALS Yarn: Nakyang Yarn Winter Garden (Weight 3) | 50% Racoon Hair, 30% Wool, 20% Nylon | 50 g / 125 m and Nakyang Yarn Morac Mohair (Weight 0) | 69% Super Kid Mohair, 31% Mulberry Silk | 25 g / 252 m held together -Winter Garden (Ivory) 910 (1,090, 1,140, 1,340, 1,440) (1,700, 1,920, 1,950, 2,110) meters -Morac Mohair (Ivory) in the equivalent amount for your size above. OR 1 strand of Aran or Light Worsted  (Weight 4) in the equivalent amount for your size above. Hooks:  -Main: 5.5 mm crochet hook (or any hook required to meet the gauge) -Edging: 4.5 mm crochet hook (or any hook 1 mm smaller than main hook) Buttons: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 10) 25 mm buttons Notions: yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, tape measure, blocking kit (optional) GAUGE (blocked) 14 sts x 9 rows in st pattern (extended half double crochet front loop, slip stitch front loop) with main hook, 10 cm x 10 cm. Make sure to follow me on instagram @justtheworsted to stay up to date on patterns and tutorials! Copyright @ justtheworsted (Lindsey Muscarella) 2026. No part of this pattern may be reproduced or transmitted in any form. The pattern is for personal use only. No refunds for digital items.