If you’re after a cool college look, this short-sleeved handmade cardigan with a buttoned front is your best bet! The Hexagon Button Down crochet pattern by Liz Salazar features a versatile design to suit both women and men. It’s perfect for layering with t-shirts and jeans, and can be worn during both summer and spring.
What Materials Do I Need for This Project?
To make this short-sleeve crochet cardigan suitable for warmer months, use sport-weight cotton yarn. For the sample showcased in the photos, the designer chose Premier Yarns Cotton Fair in Sugar Cookie and Juniper shades. It’s a soft blend of cotton and acrylic that works well for garments.
You will also need a 4.5 mm crochet hook to obtain the required gauge and produce breezy granny stitches.
How Do I Crochet The Hexagon Button Down Cardi?
The shirt consists of two parts – the right side and the left side – worked with granny stitch double crochet clusters. Then you join the halves at the shoulders, along the sleeves, and down the center back. Finally, you need to crochet the front bands and collar directly onto the shirt.
How Many Sizes Are Available?
The Hexagon Button Down Pattern includes instructions for XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X sizes. This way you can create a garment suitable for every body shape. The finished cafdigan in S size is 38 inches wide and 25 inches long. By slightly tweaking the number of worked rows, you can also adjust the length of the sleeves.
