The Bowden Cardigan Crochet Along
The Bowden Cardigan is a cozy crochet design made with Lion Brand Feels Like Butta for an ultra-soft, velvety feel. Featuring playful colorwork bows throughout, this drop-shoulder cardigan combines comfort with a touch of whimsy. Finished with ribbed edges and a clean collar, it’s the perfect statement piece for layering year-round. The free pattern will be available during the Crochet Along, but you can also grab the PDF in my shop now or treat yourself to the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
Join me for this fun Crochet Along starting November 17th.
🧶 Bowden Cardigan Crochet Along!
I’m so excited to finally share the Bowden Cardigan Crochet Along with you! This cozy make has been in the works for a while, and I can’t wait to crochet it together as a community. Whether you’ve joined one of my CALs before or this is your very first, you’re in for such a fun and relaxing project.
The Bowden Cardigan is everything I love in a handmade garment — comfy, timeless, and easy to wear all season long. It’s designed to be that go-to cardigan you reach for every day, with just the right amount of fun and whimsy to make it special.
Throughout the Crochet Along, I’ll walk you step-by-step through the pattern, sharing tips, progress check-ins, and a few fabulous Giveaways along the way. You’ll have plenty of support and encouragement from me and your fellow makers — because crocheting together is always better!
After a few years hiatus the Meghan Makes Crew Facebook Group is back up and running. I hope you’ll join us over there where you can share your progress, ask questions and maybe even catch me for a few sip and stitch lives!
So grab your hooks, pick your yarn, and let’s make something beautiful together. 💕
🧵 How to Join the Crochet Along
Joining the Bowden Cardigan Crochet Along is easy and totally free! Here’s how you can get started:
1️⃣ Choose Your Yarn + Grab a Kit
The Bowden Cardigan is available as a complete kit with Lion Brand Yarn, which includes all the yarn you’ll need plus a copy of the pattern. It’s the perfect all-in-one option to make sure you have everything ready to go before we begin.
2️⃣ Get the Pattern Early (Optional)
If you’re the type who likes a head start, you can purchase the full PDF pattern now in my shop or on Ravelry. This gives you instant access to the complete pattern so you can plan colors, swatch, and maybe even start a little early.
3️⃣ Follow Along for Free on the Blog
Prefer to take it week by week? No problem! Each week, I’ll post a new section of the Bowden Cardigan pattern right here on the blog — totally free. You’ll be able to crochet along with me and the rest of the community, share your progress, and learn as you go.
4️⃣ Sign Up for E-mails
Make sure you don’t miss a thing by signing up for weekly e-mail updates about the crochet along. You’ll be the first to know when the next set of instructions has been posted and get some extra giveaway entries. 😉
Throughout the Crochet Along, I’ll be sharing tips, tutorials, and helpful videos to guide you through every step. Whether you’re an experienced garment maker or this is your first cardigan, you’ll have all the support you need.
So, are you in? Grab your yarn, mark your calendar, and get ready for cozy-cardigan season. 💕
🗓️ Schedule + What to Expect
The Bowden Cardigan Crochet Along will run over several weeks, giving everyone plenty of time to crochet at a relaxed, enjoyable pace. Each week, a new portion of the pattern will be released right here on the blog — complete with step-by-step instructions, photos, and helpful tips.
Here’s a quick look at what’s coming:
Week 1: CAL Kick Off — swatch & back panel
Week 2: front panels
Week 3: sleeves
Week 4: seaming & adding the collar
Week 5: Celebrate!
Every week, I’ll update the main CAL post with the new instructions and link directly to that week’s tutorial, so you’ll always know where to find everything. You can crochet at your own pace, share progress pics on Instagram using #BowdenCardiganCAL, and connect with other makers in the Meghan Makes Crew community.
By the end of the Crochet Along, you’ll have a handmade cardigan that’s as cozy as it is beautiful — and the satisfaction of having made it together with fellow crocheters around the world. 💕
I can’t wait to start seeing all your lovely Bowden Cardigans. Here is all the info you’ll need in order to gather your materials and get ready to start on November 17th.
The Bowden Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Materials:
1227-1921 yards (6-9 skeins) of Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Color A (Black)
176-299 yards (1-2 skeins) of Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Color B (White)
US size G(4mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Notes:
1.Pattern is made of 5 panels (back, front right, front left and sleeves). All panels are worked from the bottom up. The collar is worked directly onto the front edge of the cardigan.
2.Pattern is written in sizes XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). It is recommended to go through and highlight your size in all sections.
3.The bows are made using a combination of intarsia and fair isle crochet. Float the yarn on the wrong side of the panels as you go.
Abbreviations:
Ch(s)- chain(s)
st(s)- stitch(es)
sc- single crochet
BLO- back loop only
FLO- front loop only
incr- increase (2scFLO)
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
Gauge:
16 sts X 15 rows = 4” X 4” in single crochet front loop only (scFLO)
Size:
XS: fits bust 28-30” (approx. 1227 yards/6 skeins Color A; 175 yards/1 skein Color B)
S: fits bust 32-34” (approx. 1246 yards/6 skeins Color A; 175 yards/1 skein Color B)
M: fits bust 36-38” (approx. 1351 yards/7 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)
L: fits bust 40-42” (approx. 1467 yards/7 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)
XL: fits bust 44-46” (approx. 1531 yards/8 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)
2X: fits bust 48-50” (approx. 1645 yards/8 skeins Color A; 242 yards/2 skeins Color B)
3X: fits bust 52-54” (approx. 1710 yards/8 skeins Color A; 299 yards/2 skeins Color B)
4X: fits bust 56-58” (approx. 1864 yards/9 skeins Color A; 299yards/2 skeins Color B)
5X: fits bust 60-62” (approx. 1921 yards/9 skeins Color A; 299 yards/2 skeins Color B)
