Welcome to the world of beautiful, drapey fabric and tush-covering cardigans—made by YOU! No one will guess that this figure-flattering cardigan was made from a simple rectangle.

The basic stitch pattern and very easy construction of this sweater make it perfect for beginners who want to make their first wearable garment. Made with extremely soft yarn for a cozy-but-not-too-bulky look, you’ll find yourself reaching for the Habitat Cardigan over and over again. Skills required include single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.

This ad-free, printable PDF includes a written pattern and detailed photo tutorial includes sizes S-3XL with detailed instructions on how to customize sweater for your body type. Photos are separate from written pattern so you can choose to print them or conserve ink.

Includes full step-by-step video tutorial.

This pattern originally appeared on Make & Do Crew.

Skill Level – Beginner

Sizing/Measurements – The oversized nature of this sweater will accommodate many body types. The sample pictured is a M/L on a 5’9” model with a 36” bust.

Bust Size*:

S/M: 33-36”

M/L: 36-40.5”

L/XL: 40.5”-44.5”

XL/2XL: 44.5”-48.5”

2XL/3XL: 48.5”-51”

* See additional details in Overall Pattern Notes to determine sizing.

Downloading – This listing is for the Habitat Cardigan CROCHET PATTERN PDF only. Pattern PDF will be available for instant download upon payment. It will also be available through “Purchases and Reviews” under your Etsy account or via a link sent to you by email from Etsy.

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You may make items to sell with this pattern/tutorial. In exchange, I ask that you link back to MakeAndDoCrew.com. Do not use my photos as your own sales photos. Do not distribute my patterns/templates as your own. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind.