Lindisfarne Chunky Crochet Cardigan Pattern – Seamless Raglan Easy Top-Down Crochet Cardigan (Digital PDF)

Crochet a Cosy Chunky Cardigan – Seamless, Modern and Simple

Looking for an easy seamless raglan crochet cardigan pattern?

The Lindisfarne Cardigan is a beginner-friendly chunky crochet cardigan worked seamlessly from the top down using raglan shaping. This construction allows you to create the cardigan without seaming, shaping the shoulders and sleeves naturally as you go to create a modern and minimalist look. Using bulky yarn, it works up quickly into a cosy, relaxed, oversized silhouette that’s perfect for layering.

Who Is This For?

This pattern is perfect for:

• Confident beginners ready to crochet a cardigan with simple increases for raglan shaping 

• Makers who want a seamless top-down project

• Hobbyists looking to learn raglan shaping in crochet

• Anyone searching for “easy seamless raglan crochet cardigan pattern PDF”

• Crochet fans who love chunky, cosy layering pieces

If you’ve made scarves, hats, or simple garments, this pattern is a natural next step toward garment-level crochet.

The ridged appearance of this super chunky cardigan gives an edgy look, making it the ideal partner for jeans and a tee. The crocheted edging adds a decorative look to the collar, ensuring it also looks polished when dressed up as a jacket over a dress for date night.

What You’ll Learn

By crocheting the Lindisfarne Cardigan, you’ll learn:

• How to crochet a cardigan seamlessly from the neckline down

• How raglan increases shape the shoulders and sleeves naturally

• How to maintain consistent stitch tension with bulky yarn

• How to adjust body and sleeve length for a perfect fit

• How to finish edges neatly without sewing

This project builds confidence in garment construction while remaining beginner-friendly.

The pattern has been professionally tech-edited for your confidence.

SIZE: The Lindisfarne Cardigan should be worn with approximately 10cm (4 inches) of ease. Finished measurements are given from 80cm (31 inches) to 155cm (61 inches).

The jacket is 64cm (25 inches) long.

MATERIALS: Super Bulky Yarn (Size 6)
Size 1 Approx 525m/575yds
Size 2 Approx 600m/656yds
Size 3 Approx 670m/732yds
Size 4 Approx 735m/803yds
Size 5 Approx 800m/875yds
Size 6 Approx 865m/944yds
Size 7 Approx 930m/1017yds
Size 8 Approx 995m/1088yds
Size 9 Approx 1060m/1160yds

12mm (Size 17) Crochet Hook

GAUGE: 8 stitches x 6 rows using Double Crochet 3rd Loop Only

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What does seamless raglan mean?
A: Seamless raglan means the cardigan is crocheted from the neckline downward in one piece, with diagonal increases shaping the shoulders and sleeves, so no seaming is required.

Q: Is this pattern suitable for beginners?
A: Yes — confident beginners who can follow basic stitches and shaping instructions will find it approachable.

Q: Can I adjust the length of the body or sleeves?
A: Absolutely — because this is a top-down pattern, you can try on your cardigan as you go and adjust lengths for a perfect fit.

Q: Is this a physical cardigan?
A: No — this is a digital PDF crochet pattern available for instant download.

Q: What yarn should I use?
A: Any bulky or chunky yarn that matches the recommended gauge will work.

Q: How long will it take to make?
A: Using chunky yarn, most makers complete this cardigan in a few weekends.

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