Crochet a Holly Jolly Holiday Lace Cardigan: Your Elegant Festive Cover-Up Pattern!

Capture the spirit of the holidays with this stunning Holiday Crochet Lace Cardigan pattern! Perfect for layering over your favorite outfits, this elegant, openwork cover-up features a beautiful lace design adorned with charming crocheted holly leaves and berries. This pattern will guide you through creating a unique piece that’s both stylish and festive, bringing a touch of handmade charm to your seasonal wardrobe.

Embrace Festive Elegance with a Handmade Touch

Imagine adding a touch of handmade warmth and festive cheer to your holiday wardrobe. This elegant lace cardigan isn’t just a garment; it’s a statement piece that perfectly blends comfort with seasonal style. Whether you’re attending a holiday party or simply enjoying a cozy evening, this unique cover-up allows you to express your creativity while looking effortlessly chic and festive.

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Crochet Pattern: Crochet a Holly Jolly Holiday Lace Cardigan: Your Elegant Festive Cover-Up Pattern!

Materials

Sport weight cotton or acrylic yarn in White (main color), Emerald Green (for leaves), and Cherry Red (for berries)
3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook or size needed to achieve desired drape
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembly
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet (yarn over twice)
sp: space
rep: repeat
FO: Fasten Off
sk: skip

Instructions

This cardigan is constructed from individual lace panels for the back, two fronts, and two sleeves, which are then seamed together. The holly appliques are made separately and sewn on.

Main Lace Panel (White Yarn)

This pattern creates a beautiful openwork fabric with integrated ‘star’ clusters.

Foundation Chain: Ch a multiple of 12 + 2. Adjust for desired panel width (e.g., for a medium size back panel, ch 122 for a generous width).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 5, sk 5 ch, sc in next ch*. Rep from * across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in first sc. *Ch 1, sk next ch-5 sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next sc (this creates a ‘star’ cluster). Ch 1, sk next ch-5 sp, 3 dc in next sc*. Rep from * across, ending with 3 dc in last sc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc. *Ch 5, sk next 2 dc, sk ch-1 sp, sk 3 dc, sc in ch-3 sp of cluster. Ch 5, sk next 3 dc, sk ch-1 sp, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc*. Rep from * across. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your panel reaches the desired length.

Panel Dimensions (Approximate for a Medium Size)

Back Panel (x1): Make one panel approximately 5-6 repeats wide by 25-30 repeats long.
Front Panels (x2): Make two panels, each approximately 2-3 repeats wide by the same length as the back panel.
Sleeve Panels (x2): Make two panels, each approximately 3-4 repeats wide by desired sleeve length. These will be seamed into tubes.

Holly Leaf Applique (Green Yarn – Make Many)

Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in next ch. Dc in next ch. (Tr, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook for picot, tr) in last ch. Working down the other side of the chain: Dc in next ch. Hdc in next ch. Sc in next ch. Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Holly Berry Applique (Red Yarn – Make Many)

Create a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc into the ring. Sl st to first sc. Pull tail to close ring. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. (Make 3 berries per holly cluster).

Assembly

Shoulder Seams: Lay the back panel flat. Align the front panels on top, matching the top edges. Seam the shoulder seams using your tapestry needle.
Side Seams: Beginning from the armpit area, seam the side edges of the front panels to the back panel, working down to the bottom hem. Leave appropriate openings for armholes.
Sleeves: Fold each sleeve panel in half lengthwise and seam the long edges to form a tube. Attach the top edge of each sleeve tube to the armhole openings of the cardigan.

Edging (White Yarn)

Work a row or two of sc or dc around the entire opening of the cardigan (front edges, neck, and bottom hem) and around the cuffs of the sleeves for a neat finish.

Finishing

Strategically sew the holly leaf and berry appliques onto your cardigan. Create clusters of two leaves and three berries as seen in the image. Weave in all remaining loose ends securely. Block your cardigan gently to shape and open up the lace pattern if desired.