If you’re dreaming of a cozy, stylish layer you can create yourself, this chunky crochet cardigan pattern is the perfect fit. Designed using Hobby Lobby’s Soft and Sleek chunky yarn, this pattern guides you through creating a warm and flattering cardigan with a blend of simple and textured stitches. From a unified front-and-back panel to sleeves built in the round, this pattern balances structure and creativity beautifully.
Chunky Crochet Cardigan
Whether you're dressing it up or keeping it casual, the optional border and plush puff stitches add charm and warmth. With easy-to-follow steps, even adventurous beginners can master this fashionable piece—plus, you can adjust the fit to suit your body perfectly!
Materials Needed
- Hobby Lobby Soft and Sleek Chunky Yarn (Bulky 5 weight, 100% low pill acrylic)
- 6.5 mm crochet hook
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Darning needle
Cardigan Construction Overview
- Worked flat in one piece for the body.
- Front panel, back panel, and opposite front are all crocheted together.
- Sleeves are added in the round.
- Optional border adds a clean hemline.
Foundation Row: First Front Panel
- Begin with an even number of stitches.
- Use foundation double crochet technique.
Example: Start with 68 foundation double crochet stitches in teal yarn.
Nine-Row Repeat Pattern
- Repeat these steps for the body and sleeves:
- Row 1: Double crochet.
- Rows 2–4: Double crochet with extended single crochet at the waistband.
- Rows 5–6: Cross stitch double crochets + extended single crochet waistband.
- Rows 7–9: Double crochet rows.
- Row 10: Puff stitch row + extended single crochet waistband.
- Repeat this 9-row pattern as needed for the front panel.
Null Row: Creating the Armhole
- Use extended half double crochet stitches across the row.
- Chain 19 stitches at the armhole position to split front panel from the back panel.
Back Panel
- Resume the nine-row repeat pattern.
- Continue for 29 rows (or until the desired length is reached).
Second Front Panel
- Mirror the same process as the first front panel.
- Use the same stitch count and repeat rows identically.
Joining Panels
- Sew both front panels to the back panel at the shoulder seams using a darning needle.
Sleeves (Worked in the Round)
- Begin by working 34 double crochet stitches around the armhole.
- Repeat the nine-row pattern used in the body.
- Work a total of 26 rounds for each sleeve.
- End sleeves with 4 rounds of front post and back post double crochet to create the cuff.
Optional Border
- Bottom Hemline: Add 1 row of double crochet in teal.
- Side Edges & Neckline: Add 2 rows of double crochet in a contrasting "spice" color.
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