A Love Letter to Autumn Cardigan Crochet Pattern - MadebyAnita

A Love Letter to Autumn Cardigan - Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet a short, loose-fitting cardigan featuring colorful fall motifs using the free A Love Letter to Autumn Cardigan Crochet Pattern by Anita Gibney (MadebyAnita). The cardigan is made up of crocheted squares featuring leaves, flowers, and fruit, among other motifs. The design was featured in a Stylecraft runway show in October 2026.

Good to know: This free cardigan pattern is a supplement to the "A Love Letter to Autumn" Blanket CAL. The individual squares are not explained again. Therefore, you'll also need the seven free CAL parts.

What are you making?

You'll make a cardigan with a short, loose fit, dropped shoulders, crocheted cuffs, and a button closure. The pattern explains how to shape the neckline, arrange the squares, and assemble the cardigan.

Sizes and Dimensions

• Size 1: for a bust measurement up to 117 cm, with a finished cardigan length of approximately 130 cm; 34 squares and two neck pieces.
• Size 2: for a bust measurement up to 167 cm, with a finished cardigan length of approximately 190 cm; 46 squares and two neckline pieces.
• Both sizes: approximately 55 cm back length and 35 cm sleeve length, measured according to the pattern.

The pattern is based on squares measuring approximately 15 cm. Therefore, start by making a gauge swatch and check your gauge. Due to the construction, there are two single crochet sizes; you can make a longer Cardigan by adding extra rows of squares.

Contents of the pattern

• Free digital supplementary Crochet Pattern, designed by Anita Gibney (MadebyAnita).
• Two English-language versions: English (UK) and English (US).
• Description of the neck sections, assembly, collars, and button closure.
• Size charts for both sizes, with references to the corresponding CAL parts.

You can find the seven original CAL patterns and the video tutorials for the squares at MadebyAnita.

Tools & Supplies

For this cardigan project, in addition to the yarn, you'll need the following tools & supplies:

• Crochet Hooks in sizes 3.5 mm, 4 mm, and 4.5 mm.
• Wool Needle.
• Scissors.
• A stitch marker or a scrap of yarn.
• 7 buttons, 15 mm each.

You can easily add these tools & supplies as optional extras to your order.

Also available as a complete Crochet Kit

Would you like to order the yarn and tools & supplies all at once? Then choose the A Love Letter to Autumn Cardigan Crochet Kit—Stylecraft Special DK Original Colorway—or the A Love Letter to Autumn Cardigan Crochet Kit—Stylecraft Special DK Misty Moors Colorway. Both colorways are available for Size 1 and Size 2. The free pattern is included with both versions.

Receive a digital pattern

Once you've completed your order, you'll find your digital pattern in your Yarnplaza account under "My Downloads." The pattern is free. Please note: The pattern is delivered digitally and, provided the legal conditions are met, is not subject to the right of withdrawal.

FAQ

Is this the complete pattern for the cardigan?

No. This is the supplementary cardigan pattern. To crochet the squares, you'll also need the seven parts of the original "A Love Letter to Autumn" CAL. These are available for free from the designer.

In which language is the Crochet Pattern available?

The pattern is available in English, in a version with British (UK) crochet terms and a version with American (US) crochet terms. There is no Dutch version.

What sizes can I make?

You can choose between Size 1 (for a bust size up to 117 cm) and Size 2 (up to 167 cm). The cardigan is intentionally short and loose-fitting.

Can I order the yarn and Tools & Supplies along with it?

Yes. Two Stylecraft Special DK colorways are available as Crochet Kits. You can also optionally order Crochet Hooks and other Tools & Supplies along with the Kits.