The Elba is a lacy crochet cardigan pattern that’s perfect for draping over your tank top to give you a stylish and finished look. The short sleeves and open stitch design means this lacy cardigan is great for summer.
Crochet lace is made easy in a simple two row repeat of double crochets and chains. This short sleeve cardigan features is a lightweight extra layer in the summer months. My favorite features is the delicate picot stitch hem.
This crochet pattern is made simply with many photos to support new crocheters. The pattern includes women’s sizes S (34″)-5X (62″) and is easy to customize.

The Elba Cardigan is a lacy crochet cardigan pattern designed for effortless summer layering. Built on a simple filet crochet mesh, the two-row repeat of double crochets and chain spaces makes this an Easy-level project that photo-supported instructions keep genuinely accessible, whether you are working your first garment or adding a breezy new piece to your seasonal rotation.

Construction and technique

• Bottom-up construction, pieces worked flat and seamed, with sleeve sections joined in the round
• Stitch pattern: filet crochet mesh using a two-row dc and ch-1 repeat
• Finishing detail: delicate picot stitch hem
• Short sleeves for a warm-weather, layering silhouette
• Written in US crochet terminology

Materials

• Yarn: worsted weight; sample uses Knit Picks Comfy
• Yardage: 763 to 1,526 yards depending on size
• Hook: 4 mm / US size G-6
• Gauge: 17 sts x 9 rows = 4 inches in filet mesh
• Notions: stitch markers, scissors, yarn needle

Sizing

• 8 sizes: S through 5X (34 in to 62 in finished bust)
• Plus-inclusive range with easy-to-follow customization notes for length and sleeve depth

What’s included

• Written PDF with step-by-step instructions
• Photo tutorials throughout to support newer garment makers
• Instant digital download after purchase

The open filet mesh and short sleeves make the Elba a piece you will reach for all season, as a layer over a tank top, a cover for a cool evening, or a polished finish to a summer dress. Worsted weight means it works up quickly, and the picot hem rewards the time you put into finishing.

Grab your 4 mm hook and your favorite breathable yarn, and start crocheting your new warm-weather staple.