Cozy Crochet Cardigan Pattern For All Seasons

This crochet cardigan pattern is perfect for crafters who want to create a cozy, stylish piece for any season. Featuring a beautiful ribbed design and chunky yarn, it’s an ideal project for both beginners and more experienced crocheters. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for the ribbing, back and front panels, sleeves, and collar, making it easy to follow as you create your own personalized cardigan.

Cozy Crochet Cardigan

Whether you’re looking to add a warm layer to your wardrobe or want to experiment with color and texture, this versatile cardigan can be customized to suit any style. You can make it with a variety of yarn types and adjust the measurements to ensure the perfect fit.

Materials Needed:

Two different hooks (5mm and 6mm)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure
Three buttons of your choice
Stitch markers
Yarn (700 grams of chunky acrylic yarn)

Measurements:

Full Length: Shoulder to desired cardigan length.
Full Width: Measure across one side to determine the desired width.
Front Panel Width: Half of full width minus one inch.
Arm Length: From top of shoulder to wrist.
Arm Width: Add 6–7 inches for an oversized fit.
Wrist Measurement: Measure around your wrist.

Creating the Ribbing:

Make a slip knot.
Chain 11 (or about 3 inches if using a different yarn).
Yarn over and count 3 chains from hook.
Insert hook into the third chain and complete a half double crochet.
Continue half double crochets until end (9 stitches total).
Chain 2, flip work.

Yarn over, insert hook through back loop of first stitch and complete a half double crochet.

Repeat step 7 for entire row.
Chain 2, turn work around.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until desired length for wrist, front panels, and back panel ribbing.
Example measurements:
Wrist ribbing: 8 inches (need 2)
Front panel ribbing: 10 inches (need 2)
Back panel ribbing: 21 inches (need 1)

Creating the Back Panel:

Insert hook into the corner of the back panel ribbing.
Yarn over, pull yarn through, chain 2.
Yarn over, complete half double crochet into space beside the chain.
Continue half double crochets across (56 stitches).
Chain 2, turn work.

Continue normal half double crochet for each stitch.
Repeat until back panel reaches desired length (16 inches including ribbing).

For Creating the Front Panels:

Attach yarn to the corner of the front panel ribbing.
Chain 2, complete half double crochets across (29 stitches).
Chain 2, turn work.
Complete normal half double crochets across.
Repeat steps 3–4 until front panel is the same height as back panel.
Repeat for second front panel.

Creating the Sleeves:

Chain to arm width measurement (76 stitches for 20 inches).
Yarn over, complete half double crochet into 3rd chain.
Continue across.
Chain 2, turn work.
Complete half double crochets into each space.
Repeat until sleeve reaches arm length minus 2 inches (19 inches for 21-inch arm).
Repeat for second sleeve.

Creating the Middle Ribbing:

Attach yarn to inside edge of one front panel.
Chain 6 (or 1 inch).
Single crochet all the way down (5 single crochets).
Complete slip stitch into next space on cardigan.
Repeat steps 4-5 for the entire ribbing length.
Tie off.

For buttonholes on second panel, place stitch markers at 9 and 4-inch intervals, and skip 2 spaces at markers to create buttonholes.

Attaching the Front and Back Panels:

Lay front panels over back panel.
Fold corners to create collar effect.
Place stitch marker where attaching will begin.
Flip work inside out.
Slip stitch from corners to stitch marker on both sides.

Creating the Collar:

Single crochet all around neck and top of collar.

Attaching the Sleeves:

Attach ribbing to larger sleeve piece.
Slip stitch from ribbing to sleeve, skipping 2–3 stitches on the larger sleeve piece.
Repeat for other sleeve.
Flip cardigan inside out and attach sleeve edges to top of cardigan.
Slip stitch all the way down.