Oversized Crochet Hoodie Cardigan Pattern Free

This Oversized Hooded Cardigan crochet pattern is the perfect cozy project for anyone who loves softness, warmth, and stylish layering. Made with plush chenille yarn and simple stitches like HDC and Slip Stitch in the Back Loop Only, this cardigan offers stretch, comfort, and a beautiful ribbed texture.

Crochet Oversized Hoodie Cardigan

The oversized fit gives it a relaxed, trendy look, while the roomy hood adds extra comfort and charm. This pattern allows you to customize length, width, and fit, making it suitable for everyday wear, lounging, or gifting. Whether you're making your first cardigan or adding to your handmade wardrobe, this design offers an enjoyable and rewarding crochet experience.

Materials

Himalaya Dolphin Baby Chenille Yarn (approx. 6 balls or 600g)
6 mm crochet hook
Lighter for sealing yarn ends
Stitch markers

Preparation

Melt the yarn tips slightly to prevent shedding.
Work primarily in HDC and SS, always in the Back Loop Only unless stated.

Construction Overview

Make two sleeve panels.
Make two front panels with hood extension.
Make one back panel.
Join all pieces with a Single Crochet seam.

Sleeve Panels (Make 2)

Foundation

Chain 43.

Row 1

Skip 1 chain.
HDC into the next 37 stitches.
SS into the last 6 stitches.

For Row 2

Ch 1 and turn.
SS BLO into the first 6 stitches.
HDC BLO across remaining stitches.

Row 3

Ch 1 and turn.
HDC BLO until 6 stitches remain.
SS BLO into the next 5 stitches.
SS through both loops in the final stitch.

Repeat

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 23 rows total.

Finish

Cut yarn, seal the end, and secure.

Front Panels with Hood (Make 2)

Body Section

Foundation

Chain 45.

Row 1

Skip 1 chain.
SS into the next 4 stitches.
HDC across remaining stitches.

For Row 2

Ch 1 and turn.
HDC BLO until 4 stitches remain.
SS BLO into the next 3 stitches.
SS through both loops in the last stitch.

Row 3

Ch 1 and turn.
SS BLO into the first 4 stitches.
HDC BLO across remaining stitches.

Repeat

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 9 rows total.

Hood Extension

Hood Chain

At the end of Row 9, chain 31.

Row 10

Turn your work.
Skip 1 chain.
HDC into the next 30 chains.
Continue with HDC BLO across the original stitches.
Finish with 4 SS ribbing stitches as before.

Repeat

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 (with the longer row length) for 9 additional rows, totaling 18 rows.

Back of Hood Shaping (Decrease Section)

Start

Attach yarn to the first stitch of the 31-chain extension.
Ch 2.

Row 1

HDC in the same stitch.
HDC BLO across until 2 stitches remain.
HDC2tog over the final 2 stitches.

For Row 2

Ch 1 and turn.
HDC2tog over the first 2 stitches.
HDC BLO across remaining stitches.

Row 3

Ch 1 and turn.
HDC BLO until 2 stitches remain.
HDC2tog.

Repeat

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 7 decrease rows.
End with 23 stitches.

Finish

Cut yarn, seal the end, and secure.

Back Panel (Make 1)

Foundation

Chain 45.

Pattern

Work 4 SS ribbing stitches.
HDC BLO across the remaining stitches.

Rows

Repeat previous row sequence for 32 rows.

Finish

Cut yarn, seal the end, and secure.

Assembly

Layout

Place the back panel with the good side facing up.
Place the front panels and sleeves with the bad side facing up.

Sleeve Seams

Fold each sleeve panel in half with the bad side out.
Join long edges with a Single Crochet seam from armpit to wrist.
Repeat for the second sleeve.

Side and Shoulder Seams

Begin at the bottom ribbing and join the front panel to the back panel with a Single Crochet seam up to the armpit.
Continue joining the sleeve to the back panel around the armpit and over the shoulder.
Join the shoulder using the same seam method.
Repeat for the opposite side.