This chunky oversized crochet cardigan pattern is perfect for crocheters who love cozy layers with a modern relaxed fit. Designed using simple half double crochet stitches, this pattern focuses on comfort, texture, and easy construction.
Chunky Crochet Cardigan
The cardigan is built from basic rectangular panels, making it beginner friendly while still delivering a stylish oversized look. A repeating five row color pattern adds visual interest without complicating the process, allowing you to customize colors to suit your wardrobe. With optional sleeves, hood, and border details, this crochet cardigan pattern is versatile enough for everyday wear, lounging, or layering in cooler weather.
Materials
- Bulky weight yarn size 6
- Crochet hook size 9
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Pattern Notes
- Entire cardigan is made using half double crochet
- Color changes are worked every 5 rows
- Cardigan body is constructed from three rectangles
- Fit is oversized and customizable
Back Panel
- Create a loose foundation chain matching your shoulder to shoulder measurement
- Half double crochet in the second chain from the hook and across
- Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row
- Work half double crochet in every stitch across
- Continue for five rows in the same color
- Change color after every five rows
- Repeat until the panel reaches the desired length from shoulder to hem
Front Panels
- Find the center of the back panel and mark a four inch neck opening
- Count stitches from the side edge to the neck opening
- Create a foundation chain matching this stitch count plus one
- Work half double crochet rows using the same five row color rotation
- Match the total number of rows to the back panel
- Repeat to create the second front panel
Assemble Body
- Place front and back panels with right sides facing each other
- Slip stitch or single crochet the shoulder seams
- Leave the neck opening unworked
Sleeve Cuff
- Chain seven stitches
- Half double crochet across starting from the second chain
- Chain 1 and turn
- Work half double crochet in the back loop only for most stitches
- Work the last stitch through both loops
- Repeat rows until cuff fits comfortably around the wrist
- Fold and slip stitch the short ends together
Sleeve Body
- Attach yarn around the cuff edge
- Work two half double crochet stitches into each side row
- Join with a slip stitch
- Increase evenly over the next rounds by spacing extra half double crochet stitches
- Continue working half double crochet evenly without increases
- Follow the same five row color pattern
- Crochet until sleeve reaches desired length
Attach Sleeves and Side Seams
- Turn cardigan to the wrong side
- Place sleeve into armhole opening
- Slip stitch evenly around the armhole
- Continue slip stitching down the side seam to the hem
- Repeat for the second sleeve
Hood
- Attach yarn to one side of the neckline
- Half double crochet evenly across the back neck opening
- Chain 1 and turn at each row
- Continue rows using the five row color rotation
- Stop when hood reaches desired depth
- Fold hood and slip stitch the top seam
- Turn hood right side out
Border
- Attach yarn at the bottom front corner
- Double crochet evenly up the front edge
- Continue around the hood and down the opposite side
- Chain 2 and turn
- Alternate front post double crochet and back post double crochet around for ribbing
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