{"id":3068,"date":"2026-03-14T09:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T09:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=3068"},"modified":"2026-03-14T09:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T09:29:28","slug":"how-to-make-four-way-cardigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=3068","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Four way cardigan"},"content":{"rendered":"

A <\/span>Four-<\/span>Way <\/span>Cardigan<\/span><\/strong> is <\/span>a <\/span>versatile <\/span>garment <\/span>that <\/span>can <\/span>be <\/span>worn <\/span>in <\/span>multiple <\/span>orientations\u2014<\/span>front-<\/span>to-<\/span>back, <\/span>upside-<\/span>down, <\/span>or <\/span>wrapped\u2014<\/span>creating <\/span>four <\/span>different <\/span>looks <\/span>from <\/span>a <\/span>single <\/span>piece. <\/span>This <\/span>style <\/span>is <\/span>popular <\/span>in <\/span>modern <\/span>fashion <\/span>because <\/span>it\u2019s <\/span>simple <\/span>to <\/span>construct <\/span>but <\/span>highly <\/span>adaptable. <\/span>Below <\/span>is <\/span>a <\/span>detailed <\/span>guide <\/span>on <\/span>how <\/span>to <\/span>make <\/span>a <\/span>four-<\/span>way <\/span>cardigan<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. <\/span>Materials <\/span>Needed<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before <\/span>starting, <\/span>gather <\/span>the <\/span>following <\/span>materials:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Fabric<\/span><\/strong> (<\/span>1.5\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>meters <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>size)<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Lightweight <\/span>knit <\/span>fabric <\/span>works <\/span>best <\/span>such <\/span>as <\/span>jersey <\/span>knit, <\/span>rayon <\/span>knit, <\/span>or <\/span>bamboo <\/span>knit<\/span><\/strong> because <\/span>they <\/span>drape <\/span>well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Matching <\/span>thread<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sewing <\/span>machine<\/span><\/strong> (<\/span>or <\/span>serger <\/span>if <\/span>available)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Fabric <\/span>scissors <\/span>or <\/span>rotary <\/span>cutter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pins <\/span>or <\/span>fabric <\/span>clips<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Measuring <\/span>tape<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tailor\u2019s <\/span>chalk <\/span>or <\/span>fabric <\/span>marker<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pattern <\/span>paper (<\/span>optional)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      2. <\/span>Choosing <\/span>the <\/span>Fabric<\/span><\/h2>\n

      The <\/span>success <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>four-<\/span>way <\/span>cardigan <\/span>depends <\/span>greatly <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Recommended <\/span>fabric <\/span>characteristics:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Stretchy (<\/span>2-<\/span>way <\/span>or <\/span>4-<\/span>way <\/span>stretch)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Soft <\/span>and <\/span>drapey<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Lightweight <\/span>to <\/span>medium <\/span>weight<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Non-<\/span>fraying <\/span>edges (<\/span>knit <\/span>fabrics <\/span>are <\/span>ideal)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Good <\/span>fabric <\/span>choices<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Jersey <\/span>knit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Rayon <\/span>spandex<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Bamboo <\/span>knit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Modal <\/span>knit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Avoid <\/span>stiff <\/span>woven <\/span>fabrics <\/span>because <\/span>they <\/span>will <\/span>not <\/span>drape <\/span>properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          3. <\/span>Basic <\/span>Design <\/span>Concept<\/span><\/h2>\n

          A <\/span>four-<\/span>way <\/span>cardigan <\/span>is <\/span>usually <\/span>made <\/span>from <\/span>one <\/span>large <\/span>rectangular <\/span>or <\/span>circular <\/span>piece <\/span>of <\/span>fabric<\/span><\/strong> with <\/span>two <\/span>armholes<\/span><\/strong> cut <\/span>into <\/span>it.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Because <\/span>the <\/span>garment <\/span>can <\/span>rotate, <\/span>there <\/span>is <\/span>no <\/span>permanent \u201c<\/span>top\u201d <\/span>or \u201c<\/span>bottom.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          4. <\/span>Measurements<\/span><\/h2>\n

          You <\/span>can <\/span>adjust <\/span>size <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>body <\/span>type.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Typical <\/span>measurements:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Measurement<\/span><\/th>\nSuggested <\/span>Size<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Width<\/span><\/td>\n140\u2013<\/span>160 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Length<\/span><\/td>\n80\u2013<\/span>100 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Armhole <\/span>diameter<\/span><\/td>\n20\u2013<\/span>25 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          For <\/span>a <\/span>looser <\/span>drape<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>increase <\/span>width.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          5. <\/span>Cutting <\/span>the <\/span>Fabric<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Step <\/span>1: <\/span>Cut <\/span>the <\/span>Base <\/span>Shape<\/span><\/h3>\n
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            Lay <\/span>the <\/span>fabric <\/span>flat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Cut <\/span>a <\/span>large <\/span>rectangle<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Example: <\/span>150 <\/span>cm <\/span>wide \u00d7 <\/span>90 <\/span>cm <\/span>long<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Step <\/span>2: <\/span>Mark <\/span>Armhole <\/span>Placement<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                Fold <\/span>the <\/span>rectangle <\/span>in <\/span>half <\/span>lengthwise<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Measure <\/span>25\u2013<\/span>30 <\/span>cm <\/span>from <\/span>the <\/span>fold<\/span><\/strong> on <\/span>both <\/span>sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Mark <\/span>the <\/span>armhole <\/span>positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Step <\/span>3: <\/span>Draw <\/span>Armholes<\/span><\/h3>\n

                Draw <\/span>two <\/span>circles:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Diameter: <\/span>20\u2013<\/span>25 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Ensure <\/span>both <\/span>armholes <\/span>are <\/span>symmetrical.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Step <\/span>4: <\/span>Cut <\/span>Armholes<\/span><\/h3>\n

                  Carefully <\/span>cut <\/span>out <\/span>the <\/span>circles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  6. <\/span>Sewing <\/span>the <\/span>Armholes<\/span><\/h2>\n

                  Because <\/span>knit <\/span>fabric <\/span>can <\/span>stretch, <\/span>finishing <\/span>the <\/span>edges <\/span>is <\/span>important.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Option <\/span>1: <\/span>Simple <\/span>Hem<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    Fold <\/span>edge <\/span>inward <\/span>1 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Sew <\/span>with <\/span>zigzag <\/span>stitch<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Option <\/span>2: <\/span>Binding<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      Cut <\/span>bias <\/span>strips (<\/span>4 <\/span>cm <\/span>wide).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Sew <\/span>around <\/span>armhole.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Fold <\/span>inward <\/span>and <\/span>stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Option <\/span>3: <\/span>Serger <\/span>Finish<\/span><\/strong>
                      \nUse <\/span>a <\/span>serger <\/span>for <\/span>clean <\/span>stretch <\/span>edges.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      7. <\/span>Optional <\/span>Edge <\/span>Finishing<\/span><\/h2>\n

                      The <\/span>outer <\/span>edges <\/span>can <\/span>be <\/span>left <\/span>raw <\/span>if <\/span>the <\/span>fabric <\/span>does <\/span>not <\/span>fray.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Or <\/span>finish <\/span>with:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        Rolled <\/span>hem<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Overlock <\/span>stitch<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Narrow <\/span>folded <\/span>hem<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        8. <\/span>How <\/span>the <\/span>Four-<\/span>Way <\/span>Cardigan <\/span>Is <\/span>Worn<\/span><\/h2>\n

                        This <\/span>garment <\/span>can <\/span>be <\/span>styled <\/span>in <\/span>four <\/span>ways<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

                        Style <\/span>1 \u2013 <\/span>Classic <\/span>Cardigan<\/span><\/h3>\n

                        Armholes <\/span>on <\/span>shoulders, <\/span>open <\/span>front <\/span>draping <\/span>naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n

                        Style <\/span>2 \u2013 <\/span>Shrug <\/span>Style<\/span><\/h3>\n

                        Rotate <\/span>garment <\/span>so <\/span>shorter <\/span>edge <\/span>becomes <\/span>the <\/span>back.<\/span><\/p>\n

                        Style <\/span>3 \u2013 <\/span>Waterfall <\/span>Front<\/span><\/h3>\n

                        Flip <\/span>cardigan <\/span>upside <\/span>down <\/span>for <\/span>longer <\/span>drape <\/span>in <\/span>front.<\/span><\/p>\n

                        Style <\/span>4 \u2013 <\/span>Wrap <\/span>Style<\/span><\/h3>\n

                        Wear <\/span>with <\/span>opening <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>side <\/span>for <\/span>an <\/span>asymmetrical <\/span>look.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        9. <\/span>Customization <\/span>Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n

                        You <\/span>can <\/span>personalize <\/span>the <\/span>cardigan <\/span>by <\/span>adding:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          Pockets<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Contrast <\/span>binding<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Lace <\/span>panels<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Printed <\/span>fabrics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Color-<\/span>blocking<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          10. <\/span>Tips <\/span>for <\/span>Best <\/span>Results<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                            Use <\/span>stretch <\/span>needle (<\/span>ballpoint <\/span>needle)<\/span><\/strong> when <\/span>sewing <\/span>knits.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Test <\/span>stitches <\/span>on <\/span>scrap <\/span>fabric <\/span>first.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Do <\/span>not <\/span>stretch <\/span>fabric <\/span>while <\/span>sewing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Wash <\/span>and <\/span>dry <\/span>fabric <\/span>before <\/span>cutting <\/span>to <\/span>prevent <\/span>shrinkage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                            ✅ <\/span>Estimated <\/span>Sewing <\/span>Time:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                              Beginners: <\/span>1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>hours<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Experienced <\/span>sewists: <\/span>30\u2013<\/span>45 <\/span>minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              If <\/span>you <\/span>want, <\/span>I <\/span>can <\/span>also <\/span>show <\/span>you:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                A <\/span>simple <\/span>pattern <\/span>diagram <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>four-<\/span>way <\/span>cardigan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Step-<\/span>by-<\/span>step <\/span>sewing <\/span>layout<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                A <\/span>no-<\/span>sew <\/span>four-<\/span>way <\/span>cardigan <\/span>method<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n