Cute & Cozy Crochet Cocoon Cardigan Pattern
Stay cozy and chic with a free crochet pattern for a cocoon cardigan, offering comfort and effortless style perfect for any season.
This pattern creates a beanie with a classic ribbed texture, providing a snug fit that keeps you comfortable during chilly weather. Its versatility makes it suitable for various occasions, whether you’re heading out for a casual day or dressing up for a winter outing. Easy to follow, the pattern is perfect for beginners, while more experienced crocheters can experiment with colors and sizes to suit their preferences.
Crochet Cocoon Cardigan
The ribbed design ensures that the beanie retains its shape and elasticity, making it a durable addition to your wardrobe. Additionally, the beanie’s lightweight nature makes it easy to stow in your bag for on-the-go use.
Tip:
To add a personal touch, try incorporating a pom-pom or a unique yarn color.
Materials:
- Yarn: James C Brett Aztec Aaron with alpaca in the color AL4 (or any other worsted weight yarn, 4 ply)
- Crochet hook: 6 mm (J hook)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Sizing:
- The cardigan in the video is a size large/extra large. The measurements for this size are 28 inches long from the top of the shoulder to the bottom, and the ribbing is 4 inches long.
- You can find the measurements for other sizes in the description box of the video.
Getting Started:
- Chain 144 stitches (or the appropriate number of stitches for your size).
Row 1:
hdc in the 3rd ch from your hook.
- skip 2 ch.
- sc and 2 dc in the next ch.
- Repeat from to until you have 3 ch remaining.
- sc in the last ch.
Row 2 and all subsequent rows:
- ch 2, turn.
- 2 dc in the first sc of the previous row.
- skip 2 ch.
- sc and 2 dc in the next sc of the previous row.
- Repeat from to until you have 3 ch remaining.
- sc in the last ch.
- Repeat rows 2 and 3 until your cardigan is the desired length.
Adding Ribbing:
- ch 1, turn.
- sc in the back loop of each sc across the row.
- ch 1, turn.
- sl st in the next 2 sc.
- ch 1, turn.
- sc in the back loop of each sc across the row.
- Repeat these 4 rows all the way around the cardigan, including around the sleeves.
Sleeves:
- ch 13.
- sc in the 2nd ch from your hook.
- sc in each ch across the row.
- ch 1, turn.
- sc in the back loop of each sc across the row.
- Repeat these 2 rows until the sleeves are the desired length.
- sl st in the first sc.
- cut the yarn and pull it through the last sc to secure.
- Weave in any loose ends.
Finishing:
- Attach the sleeves to the cardigan by sewing them into the underarms.
- Hide any remaining tails.
