
Contemporaine
Patchwork Crochet Open Cardigan
This open-front cardigan features a patchwork of crochet granny squares in cream, mustard, pink, blue, and olive tones. Made from 100% acrylic knit, it has a relaxed fit, long sleeves, and two patch pockets at the front. The lightweight, stretchy crochet construction offers a textured, openwork look suitable as a layered outer layer.
- Material
- 100% acrylic
- Style
- relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Specifications
Stretchy lightweight crochet-style cardigan featuring patch pockets and a relaxed fit.
Stretch faux-crochet knit, patch front pockets, relaxed fit.
- Material
- 100% acrylic
- Style
- relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- stretch knit fabric
- lightweight construction
- faux-crochet texture
- relaxed fit
- patch front pockets
- open front design
- patchwork pattern
Product Insights
The Patchwork Crochet Open Cardigan by Contemporaine offers a faux-crochet machine knit with uniform stretch and lighter drape, priced at $99 CAD — comparable to DIY yarn cost but saving hours of hand-crocheting. Its 100% acrylic construction ensures shape retention and easy care (machine wash cold, lay flat dry), but acrylic pilling is irreversible, requiring a fabric shaver for restoration. Layered over a top, the open knit feels breathable and lightweight, preventing any acrylic itch.
Verified claims
- Care routine
- Machine wash cold on gentle with mild detergent; lay flat to dry.
- Pilling
- Acrylic pilling is irreversible; use a fabric shaver as pills appear.
- Stretch & drape
- Acrylic's ~25% recoverable stretch and machine-made uniform knit keep the cardigan fitting consistently.
- Comfort
- Acrylic itself is non-breathable, but the loose faux-crochet construction allows more airflow than a tight knit, so the cardigan stays comfortable over a cotton tee or tank in mild conditions; a long-sleeve base layer keeps the acrylic from irritating sensitive skin.
- Care & longevity
- Machine washable (cold water, gentle cycle, flat dry) but acrylic pills permanently — shaving restores.
- Value
- At $99 CAD, it costs about as much as DIY yarn for the same piece but saves hours of hand-crocheting.
- Construction
- The faux-crochet machine knit has uniform stretch and a lighter drape.
- Material performance
- 100% acrylic ensures easy care and shape retention.
- Lightweight construction
- The cardigan uses a stretch, lightweight faux-crochet knit.
- Patch pockets
- The cardigan has patch front pockets.
- Shape retention
- Washing cold on a gentle cycle and drying flat preserves the cardigan's relaxed shape; tumble drying or hanging while wet can permanently distort the knit.
- Fabric substance
- The sole reviewer found the fabric thinner and less structured than expected for the price, describing it as feeling like an old towel, and returned the cardigan.
Product record
- Title
- Patchwork Crochet Open Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
An open crochet layer over tops and jeans
This long, relaxed-fit cardigan is designed to be worn open as a top layer. In the product images it is styled over a light beige knit top with light-blue relaxed straight-leg jeans, falling to the upper thigh. The patchwork granny-motif crochet makes it a decorative outer layer for casual outfits.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Patchwork Crochet Open Cardigan: Choose this if you want a lightweight, stretchy open cardigan in a relaxed fit that falls to the upper thigh, with a granny-square patchwork look in pastel and earth tones, patch front pockets, and cream trim along the opening, hem, and cuffs. The faux-crochet knit is 100% acrylic with small openwork gaps that give the fabric a slightly airy feel. Note it comes only in a single ONE SIZE in the Assorted color, so the fit may not suit everyone.[1,2,3,4] | Contrast Stitch Fuzzy Open Cardigan Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a soft, fuzzy open-front cardigan with a touch of wool and an Italian-made design from the exclusive Contemporaine collection. It has a loose, boxy oversized fit with dropped shoulders, slightly puff sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem, and contrast stitched trim along the seams and front opening. Note that it comes in one size only, offered in Ivory/Cream Beige and Chocolate/Espresso, and it has no closures so it is worn open.[5,6,7] | Patch Pocket Open Cardigan: Choose this if you want a long, loose, open-front layer with a soft, supple knit and heavy drape — reviewers describe the fabric as buttery-soft, and it features rectangular patch pockets, a collarless neckline, and a fabric blend including LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose. It suits casual daily wear, though reported as fitting generously, so shoppers between sizes or wanting a closer fit may want to size down. Note the cut may feel boxy for those preferring a sleek, body-contouring silhouette.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Open-front, long-sleeve crochet cardigan made from repeated square 'granny' motifs assembled into a patchwork; visible front view worn open over a top.
- Overall silhouetteLong, open-front cardigan with straight hem falling to upper thigh, relaxed fit and long full sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Construction and patternGarment composed of square crochet 'granny' motifs joined together in a grid to form body and sleeves; each square shows a central circular flower-like cluster surrounded by a rectangular crochet border.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Front opening and edgingOpen front with a narrow striped crochet trim running the full length of the opening and around the hem and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.56 (high) - Patch pocketsTwo patch pockets on the lower front panels, each made from the same granny-square motif and edged with the same striped trim.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Yarn textureVisible hand-crocheted yarn texture with small openwork gaps between stitches and slightly raised cluster stitches forming the motif centers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves constructed from joined granny squares, same pattern as body, with straight cuffs edged by the same trim.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Model wearing the cardigan shown full body against a plain light background with soft even lighting; visible styling includes jeans, a beige top, and brown sandals.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the cardigan layered over a light beige knit top and light-blue relaxed straight-leg jeans; brown strappy sandals are visible at the feet.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.52 (high) - Background and compositionPlain off-white studio background and floor with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows under the model.
- Pose and framingFull-body frontal pose, model standing with one foot slightly forward and hands near pockets; image centered on garment.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Lighting and image qualityEven, soft studio lighting with no harsh highlights and clear focus across the garment and model.
Colors
cream· background crochet grid and trim base#EDEEEEmustard yellow· motif center clusterspastel pink· secondary flower clusters#CEC2B2light blue· accent rounds in motifsolive brown· small dark centers and outlining stitches- Overall silhouetteLong, open-front cardigan with straight hem falling to upper thigh, relaxed fit and long full sleeves.
- 02

Product
Open-front crochet cardigan composed of assembled granny-square motifs with a visible patchwork of pastel and earth tones, framed by a cream/ivory crochet trim; loose fit with wide three-quarter sleeves and at least one front patch pocket.
- Overall constructionCardigan made from many square crochet motifs joined together; seams between squares are visible as a cream/ivory joining stitch forming a grid.
- Sleeve shapeWide, loose sleeve that appears three-quarter to full length with a straight open cuff edged in the same cream/ivory trim.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.39 · h 0.41 (high) - Open front and edgingOpen-front style with a visible rolled/plain edge band in cream/ivory that runs along the front opening and hem, featuring a narrow decorative multi-color crocheted edging next to the trim.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.16 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high) - Patch pocketSquare patch pocket made from the same granny-square motif located on the lower front left side (viewer right), edged in cream/ivory.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.64 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high) - Motif detailsEach motif is a concentric multi-colored round/flower-like pattern (granny-square style) with a small dark center and several rounds of contrasting colors, producing a visible textured, raised crochet stitch.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.01 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high) - Texture and yarnVisible chunky crochet yarn with open stitch gaps typical of granny-square crochet, producing a textured, slightly airy fabric.
Other
Model seated on a brown chair against a plain light background; relaxed pose with arms raised behind head; soft even studio lighting with minimal shadow.
- Model and poseFemale model reclining in a brown chair with arms raised behind her head, cardigan worn open over a beige top and light blue jeans.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.85 (high) - Background and settingPlain light neutral background with even studio lighting and soft shadows under the chair; no props other than the chair visible.
- ChairVisible portion of a brown leather or faux-leather chair back at left and lower center of image supporting the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.33 (high) - Lighting qualitySoft, diffused studio lighting that produces minimal specular highlights and even color rendering across garment and model skin.
Colors
cream/ivory· joining trim and edgingmustard yellow· square rounds (yellow)pastel pink· square rounds (pink)sky blue· square rounds (blue)olive green· square rounds (green/olive)dark chocolate· motif centers- 03

Product
Back three-quarter view of a long open-front crochet cardigan composed of repeated square granny motifs joined by an off-white/cream crochet grid; visible features include full-length sleeves, patch pocket at lower left back, and a horizontal multicolor border along hem.
- Overall silhouetteLong, relaxed-fit open cardigan shown from the rear at a three-quarter angle, falling to upper thigh over jeans.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.82 (high) - Granny square constructionExterior surface made of repeated square crochet motifs (granny squares) joined by a lighter off-white/cream crocheted grid forming visible seams between squares.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.15 · w 0.64 · h 0.69 (high) - Color pattern in motifsEach square contains a small central round cluster in varying colors (yellow/mustard, brown, pink, blue) surrounded by a cream ring and colored outer rounds, creating a repeating multicolor grid.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeve detailFull-length sleeve on the visible arm is composed of the same granny-square pattern continuing seamlessly from the body to the cuff.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.27 · h 0.48 (high) - Patch pocketRectangular patch pocket visible on the lower left-back side (viewer right) formed from the same granny-square panels and bordered by the cream grid.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Hem borderHorizontal decorative border along hem with a row of small rounded motif stitches in alternating colors above a cream trim.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.81 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high) - Texture and materialVisible hand-crocheted yarn texture with openwork gaps and raised stitch clusters typical of yarn, surface appears matte and textured.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing model wearing the cardigan against a plain light background; model turned slightly to show back and side, soft even lighting, minimal shadows, image cropped below knees.
- Model poseFemale model turned to show the cardigan back at a three-quarter angle, left hand raised near shoulder holding the garment edge, head turned slightly to left profile.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.55 · h 0.32 (high) - BackgroundUniform pale off-white background with no visible props or scenery.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and mild shadowing on the lower right side of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium) - Supporting clothingBlue denim jeans visible at the lower edge as the supporting garment under the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.88 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
cream· grid and joining trim#F5F1E4mustard yellow· motif centers and roundschocolate brown· motif centerspastel pink· motif roundssoft blue· motif rounds- Overall silhouetteLong, relaxed-fit open cardigan shown from the rear at a three-quarter angle, falling to upper thigh over jeans.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
It's fine
Material a bit thin for the price i expected a more stuctured/thick patchwork but i felt a bit like i was wearing an old towel. Still cute. Returned.