15 Mustard Crochet Cardigan Patterns | Cozy Fall Crochet Sweater Ideas

4. Bobble Stitch Cardigan

Wrap yourself in the luxurious warmth of this mustard-yellow bobble stitch cardigan, featuring a heavily textured body of rich puff stitches and clean ribbed edgings. Designed with an open front and dropped shoulders, it combines cozy comfort with striking style. Finished size measures 54 cm in length and 52 cm in width, taking approximately 16 hours to complete.

Materials You Will Need

• Worsted weight wool yarn (Category 4): Mustard Gold, 850 grams (approx. 1550 metres)
• 5.5 mm (US I-9) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape

Gauge

13 stitches x 12 rows = 10 x 10 cm in bobble and single crochet pattern using a 5.5 mm hook. Gauge is important for achieving the correct drape and finished size; adjust hook size if necessary to match gauge.

Sizes

Ease: +14 to +18 cm positive ease. The photographed piece is size M.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• BLO: back loop only
• bobble: 5-dc bobble cluster (yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops) 5 times in the same st, yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

UK terms: sc = dc, hdc = htr, dc = tr.

Pattern Notes

• The cardigan is worked in five separate pieces (Back, Left Front, Right Front, and two Sleeves) and then seamed together.
• Ribbing for the bottom edges and cuffs is worked in rows and joined to the main panels.
• The front bands and collar are worked directly along the front openings in rows of single crochet.
• Stitch counts for each row are listed in brackets at the end of the line.
• Turning chains (ch 1 for sc, ch 2 for hdc) do not count as a stitch unless otherwise specified.

Instructions

Back Panel – Mustard Gold, make 1

Ch 68.
Row 1 (RS): Working in the back bumps of the ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn [67]
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st, *bobble in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across, turn [67]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [67]
Rows 4-53: Rep Rows 2 and 3 alternately 25 more times [67]
Fasten off, leave a 40 cm tail for shoulder seaming.

Left Front Panel – Mustard Gold, make 1

Ch 34.
Row 1 (RS): Working in the back bumps of the ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn [33]
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st, *bobble in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across, turn [33]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [33]
Rows 4-53: Rep Rows 2 and 3 alternately 25 more times [33]
Fasten off, leave a 40 cm tail for shoulder seaming.

Right Front Panel – Mustard Gold, make 1

Ch 34.
Row 1 (RS): Working in the back bumps of the ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn [33]
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st, *bobble in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across, turn [33]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [33]
Rows 4-53: Rep Rows 2 and 3 alternately 25 more times [33]
Fasten off, leave a 40 cm tail for shoulder seaming.

Sleeves – Mustard Gold, make 2

Ch 48.
Row 1 (RS): Working in the back bumps of the ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn [47]
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st, *bobble in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across, turn [47]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [47]
Rows 4-45: Rep Rows 2 and 3 alternately 21 more times, increasing 1 st at each end every 8th row [57]
Fasten off, leave a 40 cm tail for seaming.

Bottom Ribbing – Mustard Gold, make 3 (one for Back, one for each Front)

Ch 9.
Row 1: Working in the back bumps of the ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn [8]
Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st across, turn [8]
Rows 3-66 (for Back): Rep Row 2 until ribbing matches the lower edge width of the back panel, turn [8]
Rows 3-32 (for Fronts): Rep Row 2 until ribbing matches the lower edge width of the respective front panel, turn [8]
Fasten off.

Cuff Ribbing – Mustard Gold, make 2

Ch 9.
Row 1: Working in the back bumps of the ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn [8]
Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st across, turn [8]
Rows 3-30: Rep Row 2 until ribbing matches the sleeve edge width, turn [8]
Fasten off.

Assembly

Sew the bottom ribbing pieces to the lower raw edges of the Back, Left Front, and Right Front panels using mattress stitch. Sew the cuff ribbing pieces to the lower edges of each sleeve. Join the shoulder seams of the Front panels to the Back panel over 12 cm from the outer edges, leaving the central neck opening unworked. Fold the sleeves in half lengthwise and sew them into the armhole openings, aligning the center of the sleeve top with the shoulder seam. Seam the underarm and side seams from the cuff up to the bottom edge.

Finishing

Attach yarn at the right front bottom corner, work evenly spaced rows of single crochet up the right front edge, around the back neckline, and down the left front edge for 6 rows to form the front band and collar. Fasten off and weave in all remaining yarn ends securely. Block the finished cardigan lightly with steam to set the stitches and smooth the fabric.

Tips and Common Mistakes

• Do not pull your single crochet rows too tight, or the cardigan edges will curl inward.
• Count your bobbles carefully on every pattern row to ensure your stitch count stays consistent at 67 for the back and 33 for the fronts.
• Use locking stitch markers to hold your panels in place before sewing seams to prevent shifting.
• Ensure you work into the back loop only on the ribbing sections to create the characteristic knit-look ridges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I adjust the length of the cardigan?
You can add or subtract rows in repeats of 2 (one bobble row and one plain sc row) on the main body panels before starting the shoulder shaping.

What should I do if my bobbles pop out on the wrong side?
Push the bobbles firmly through to the right side of the fabric with your thumb after completing each bobble row.

Can I machine wash this cardigan?
Hand wash in cool water with wool-safe detergent and lay flat to dry to prevent the wool from felting or stretching out of shape.

Why do my sleeve seams look bulky?
Use the mattress stitch method with a single strand of yarn for seaming to keep your seams flat and nearly invisible.