The Triple Tie Cardi is a crochet cardigan worked in one piece with just one seam, making it simple and enjoyable to make. With its versatile design and removable ties, you can wear it open, tied in three places, or a mix of both, allowing you to customize your cardigan effortlessly. Plus, there’s a full step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the entire process, making it easy to follow along and create your own cozy, crochet cardigan!
As the weather starts to warm up, I’m always looking for tansitional pieces that work well for cold mornings at night, but can easily be taken off or thrown back on if needed.
That’s why I designed the Triple Tie Cardi!
This crocheted cardigan has 3 removeable tie closures, so you can wear it fully tied, open, or a combination of the two!
Made with simple crochet stitches, this cardigan comes with 3 video tutorials and several pictures to aid you in making the Triple Tie cardi. I designed it with beginner crocheters in mind, so I really tried to create helpful pictures and videos that go step-by-step to make the cardigan.
It is also sized for 9 different sizes, so if you’re looking for a simple crochet cardigan that works up quickly, the Triple Tie Cardi is it!
DESCRIPTION
The Triple Tie Cardi is a beginner+ crochet pattern that includes 3 video tutorials to help aid you in crocheting this stylish cardigan.
There are 3 half icord string closures that are fully removable, so you can really customize how you wear the cardigan! The tie buttonholes on the edges are small enough that they aren’t noticeable, so you can wear it fully open when the weather warms up and transitions to spring.
It is a drop shoulder style cardi made from the bottom up, and then split for the sleeves. The only seam is at the shoulders. The sleeves are then worked in the round, so it works up quickly!
Less seaming = happier crocheters
I made the sample cardigan in the color “Slate“, but there are so many beautiful colors in the Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease DK colorway!
I think it would be beautiful to do some colorblocking on the cardigan.
If you end up doing stripes or colorblocking, I’d love to see! I’m especially crushing on the colors “Pink” and “Taupe” and think that would be beautiful for Spring!
And did you know that I made a sister KNIT pattern to this pattern? You can check it out HERE.
YARN
The Triple Tie Cardi is made using Lion Brand Wool-Ease DK yarn.
I used the colorway “Slate” because I like the neutral color but with the undertones of blue in it.
Lion Brand Wool-Ease DK yarn is machine washable and dryable, which is what I always look for and appreciate with my handmade wearables.
Wool-Ease DK yarn is is 80% acrylic and 20% wool yarn with 232 yards in 3 oz.
It comes in 18 different colors, all of which are so cute! I especially love the Pink, Lavender, and Taupe shades. Gets me so excited for Spring!
I used 1085 yards or 5 balls of yarn for my sample medium that I made, but I have yardage for all 9 sizes that can be found below.
I have a full yarn review video of Wool-Ease DK yarn that can be found HERE.
And bonus – I am giving away FREE Wool-Ease DK yarn on my youtube channel and my instagram.
There will be TWO winners that will receive 3 skeins each. So if you want to try out the yarn, head on over to this video to enter!
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DIFFICULTY
The Triple Tie Cardi is considered a beginner+ crochet pattern.
Extended single crochet is used through the majority of the pattern, with half double crochet used for some of the ribbing and Back Post HDC and Front Post HDC used for the bottom hem, cuffs, and collar.
Half Icords are used for the string tie closures. I have a full video tutorial to help you make those.
A full video tutorial is available to help you make the cardigan.
To watch the video showing how to make a Half Icord, click on the picture below.
To watch the extended single crochet (esc) video that shows you how to do the stitch pattern as well as an esc2tog, click on the picture below.
And there’s also a full video tutorial that shows you step-by-step how to make the cardigan.
So go ahead and cozy up with a blanket while watching the tutorial.
Need ideas of what blanket to cozy up with? Here are some blanket ideas to make! And most of them are free patterns on my blog.
So let’s begin!
MATERIALS
- 890 (975, 1085, 1155, 1305, 1450, 1610, 1725, 1800) yds or 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8) balls of Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease DK Yarn, “Slate” (636-151T), weight 3, 80% acrylic, 20% Wool, 3 oz/85 g, 232 yds/212 m
- US H-8/5.0 mm crochet hook
- US G-6/4.0mm crochet hook
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
SKILL LEVEL
Level 2 – Easy/Beginner+
GAUGE
Using smaller hooked when swatch is blocked:
11.5 sts in esc = 4″
10 rows in esc st = 4″
SIZES
It comes in 9 sizes: XS (S, M, L, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X)
TERMINOLOGY
- BPhdc – back post half double crochet
- BPsc – back post single crochet
- ch – chain
- esc – extended single crochet
- esc2tog – extended single crochet 2 together
- FPhdc – front post half double crochet
- FPsc – front post single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- RS – right side
- rep – repeat
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
- yo – yarn over
NOTES
- Pattern is written for 9 sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Highlight your size throughout the pattern for less confusion.
- Model is 5’7” wearing a size medium with a 38” bust and 5” positive ease.
- The cardigan is worked in one piece, with the body worked from the bottom up. The only seams are at the shoulders.
- Left Front and Right Front refers to when the cardigan is worn. This pattern is written for right-handed crocheters. For left-handed crocheters, right/left will be reversed.
- The bottom hem is worked with the larger hook so the stiches don’t pucker for the Main Body.
- The ch 1 + ch 2 at beginning of a row/rnd does not count as a stitch.
- Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round.
- There is a full video tutorial to help aid you in making the Triple Tie Cardi. Click on the picture above.
- Watch full video tutorial here – https://youtu.be/nFeLMNydE60
SPECIAL STITCHES
Extended Single Crochet (esc) – Insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops to complete the stitch.
Extended Single Crochet Two Together (esc2tog) – *Insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop, rep from * in next st, yo, pull through 3 loops to complete the stitch.
Half Icord (Double Chain) – Leaving a tail 3x the length you want the icord, make a slip knot, *yarn under the tail end, yarn over the main yarn strand, and pull through. Rep from * until desired length. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail end. Draw the tail end through all three loops on the hook and pull tight to fasten off.
you can get the Lion Brand Yarn kit HERE, which includes all of the yarn to make the blanket as well as the digital download of the pattern!
CARDIGAN
Bottom Hem
Using larger hook, ch 100 (110, 120 132, 144, 156, 166, 178, 190)
Row 1 (RS): starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, hdc 1 in each ch, turn [98 (108, 118, 130, 142, 154, 164, 176, 188) sts]
Rows 2-4: ch 2, hdc 1, *FPhdc 1, BPhdc 1, rep from * until last st, hdc 1, turn
Main Body
Using smaller hook,
Row 5: ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Rows 6-32 (30, 30, 30, 32, 32, 30, 28, 28): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Do not fasten off. You will now split for the arms.
RIGHT FRONT
With RS facing, place marker on st 23 (26, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 42, 45) from both the right and the left (see picture below).
With yarn still connected,
Row 1 (RS): ch 2, esc 1 in each st until you reach the marker including the marked st, turn [23 (26, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 42, 45) sts]
Rows 2-11 (13, 15, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 25): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Row 12 (14, 16, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 26): ch 2, esc 1 in each st to last 2 sts, esc2tog, turn [22 (25, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 41, 44) sts]
Row 13 (15, 17, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 27): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Rows 14 (16, 18, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 28)-19 (21, 23, 23, 25, 27, 31, 33, 33): rep previous 2 rows [19 (22, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 38, 41) sts]
Row 20 (22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 34): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Fasten off.
BACK
Sl st in one st over from first marked st
Row 1 (RS): ch 2, esc 1 in each st until you reach the marker and do not include the marked st, turn [52 (56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 84, 92, 98) sts]
Rows 2-20 (22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 34): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT
Sl st in marked st 23 (26, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 42, 45) sts from the left
Row 1 (RS): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn [23 (26, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 42, 45) sts]
Rows 2-11 (13, 15, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 25): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Row 12 (14, 16, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 26): ch 2, esc2tog, esc 1 in each st, turn [22 (25, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 41, 44) sts]
Row 13 (15, 17, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 27): ch 2, esc 1 in each st, turn
Rows 14 (16, 18, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 28)-19 (21, 23, 23, 25, 27, 31, 33, 33): rep previous 2 rows [19 (22, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 38, 41) sts]
Row 20 (22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 34): ch 2, esc 1 in each st
Fasten off.
SHOULDER SEAMING
With WS facing, fold Left/Right Fronts onto Back (see picture below). Use mattress stitch to seam the top of the Left Front to the Back starting with the outer-most sts and working towards the middle. There will be a gap for your neck.
Rep for the Right Front.
SLEEVES
Working in a continuous rnd, use a marker to indicate the start of the rnd.
With RS facing, sl st to join yarn in underarm of first armhole
Rnd 1: ch 2, esc 1 in the end of each row evenly around [40 (44, 48, 48, 52, 56, 64, 68, 68) sts]
Rnds 2-5 (7, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 13, 13): esc2tog, esc 1 in each st [36 (38, 42, 42, 46, 48, 56, 56, 56) sts]
Rnds 6 (8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 14, 14)-41: esc 1 in each st
For sizes XS/S:
Rnd 42: esc 4 (0, x, x, x, x, x, x, x), *esc2tog, esc 2, rep from * around until last 0 (2, x, x, x, x, x, x, x) sts, esc2tog 0 (1, x, x, x, x, x, x, x) [28 (28, x, x, x, x, x, x, x) sts]
For sizes M/L:
Rnd 42: *esc2tog, esc 1, rep from * around [x (x, 28, 28, x, x, x, x, x) sts]
For sizes XL/2X:
Rnd 42: esc x (x, x, x, 2, 3, x, x, x), *esc2tog 2 times, esc 1, rep from * around until last x (x, x, x, 4, 0, x, x, x, ) sts, esc2tog x (x, x, x, 2, 0, x, x, x) [x (x, x, x, 28, 30, x, x, x) sts]
For sizes 3X/4X/5X:
Rnd 42: [*esc2tog 3 times, esc 1, rep from * one more time, esc2tog 2 times, esc 1] rep around, ending last rep with *esc2tog 3 times, esc 1, rep from * one more time, esc2tog 2 times [x (x, x, x, x, x, 32, 32, 32) sts]
Cuff
Rnd 1: hdc 1 in each st
Rnd 2: *FPhdc 1, BPhdc 1, rep from * around
Rnd 3: *FPhdc 1, BPhdc 1, rep from * until last 2 sts, FPsc 1, BPsc 1, sl st in next st
Fasten off.
Rep for second armhole.
NECKBAND
With RS facing, sl st to join yarn at lower Right Front edge
Row 1 (RS): ch 2, hdc 7 along ribbing, hdc 1 in the end of each row evenly up the right side panel, in each st across the neck, and in the end of each row evenly down the left side panel, hdc 7 along ribbing, turn [124 (122, 128, 128, 136, 140, 142, 146, 146) sts]
Do not fasten off.
LEFT SIDE BAND
Place marker where the decrease for the neck starts (Row 12 (14, 16, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 26) of Left Front). Place another marker 2 sts down, 17 sts down, and 32 sts down from the first marker placed (see picture below).
With yarn still attached,
Row 1 (Tie Holes): ch 2, hdc 1, BPhdc 1, (*FPhdc 1, BPhdc 1, rep from * until marker, ch 2, skip marked st) 3 times, FPhdc 1, hdc 1, turn
Row 2: ch 1, sc 1, BPsc 1, (sc 1 in ch 2 space, *FPsc 1, BPsc 1, rep from * until ch 2) 2 times, sc 1 in ch 2 space, **FPsc 1, BPsc 1, rep from ** until last 2 sts, FPsc 1, sc 1
Fasten off.
RIGHT SIDE BAND
Place marker where the decrease for the neck starts (Row 12 (14, 16, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 26) of Right Front). Place another marker 2 sts down, 17 sts down, and 32 sts down from the first marker placed.
With RS facing, sl st to join yarn at lower Right Front edge
Row 1 (Tie Holes): ch 2, hdc 1, FPhdc 1, (*BPhdc 1, FPhdc 1, rep from * until marker, ch 2, skip a st) 3 times, BPhdc 1, hdc 1, turn
Row 2: ch 1, sc 1, FPsc 1, (sc 1 in ch 2 space, *BPsc 1, FPsc 1, rep from * until ch 2) 2 times, sc 1 in ch 2 space, **BPsc 1, FPsc 1, rep from ** until last 2 sts, BPsc 1, sc 1
Fasten off. Block.
HALF ICORDS (Double Chains)
*Make 3
- Without cutting, measure 3x the length you want your icord.
- Make a slip knot.
- Wrap the tail of the slip knot in front of the hook and up and over the hook, yo, pull through both lps.
- Rep step 3 until desired length or 100 rows.
Weave in all ends.
And that’s how you make the Triple Tie Cardi!
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ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Cozy Nooks Designs
Rachel Alford from Cozy Nooks Designs was on the PBS TV show Knit and Crochet Now! season 13. She also designs for Lion Brand Yarn, has been in several crochet/knit magazines, and freelances by filming videos for Annie’s online episodes. Be sure to check out her YouTube Channel for tips, tricks, & tutorials!
Hi! I am interested in this pattern (and also fairly new to crochet so this might be a silly question) but do you think using a cotton dk yarn would work for this?
Not a silly question at all! Yes, I think a cotton DK yarn would work for this. Just do a 4″ x 4″ gauge swatch to check and make sure that the gauge is the same as the gauge in the pattern, so it doesn’t turn out too big/too small.
Great, thank you!!