You’re going to love this Crochet Cardigan With Pockets Pattern. It’s a great cardigan pattern for women with sizes from XS to 5XL.
The cardigan is made with a cotton and bamboo yarn blend, but it’s easy to swap for any 3 light weight yarns.
With the herringbone half double crochet as the featured stitch, this crochet cardigan with pockets has such a beautiful look.
Find more: Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for Women.
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Summer Cardigan With Pockets Pattern
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About the Crochet Cardigan With Pockets Pattern
The Crochet Cardigan with Pockets is a great women’s crochet cardigan. It comes in sizes from XS to 5XL.
Featuring beautiful crochet stitches and is a great garment crochet pattern.
Make it in your favorite yarn colors.
Project level: Intermediate
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Coboo in color White (Color A) & Denim (Color B)
- Weight
- 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 51% cotton, 49% rayon from bamboo
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size XS | ||||
| COLOR A | 6 | 510 | 1170 | 1180 |
| COLOR B | 2 | 150 | 320 | 340 |
| Total | 8 | 660 | 1490 | 1520 |
| Size S | ||||
| COLOR A | 6 | 555 | 1270 | 1285 |
| COLOR B | 2 | 160 | 345 | 365 |
| Total | 8 | 715 | 1615 | 1650 |
| Size M | ||||
| COLOR A | 7 | 610 | 1385 | 1415 |
| COLOR B | 2 | 180 | 385 | 410 |
| Total | 9 | 790 | 1770 | 1825 |
| Size L | ||||
| COLOR A | 7 | 665 | 1505 | 1545 |
| COLOR B | 2 | 190 | 415 | 440 |
| Total | 9 | 855 | 1920 | 1985 |
| Size XL | ||||
| COLOR A | 8 | 745 | 1655 | 1720 |
| COLOR B | 2 | 190 | 415 | 440 |
| Total | 10 | 935 | 2070 | 2160 |
| Size 2XL | ||||
| COLOR A | 9 | 795 | 1760 | 1845 |
| COLOR B | 3 | 205 | 435 | 470 |
| Total | 12 | 1000 | 2195 | 2315 |
| Size 3XL | ||||
| COLOR A | 9 | 865 | 1915 | 2005 |
| COLOR B | 3 | 225 | 490 | 520 |
| Total | 12 | 1090 | 2405 | 2525 |
| Size 4XL | ||||
| COLOR A | 10 | 915 | 2015 | 2120 |
| COLOR B | 3 | 235 | 515 | 550 |
| Total | 13 | 1150 | 2530 | 2670 |
| Size 5XL | ||||
| COLOR A | 10 | 995 | 2170 | 2300 |
| COLOR B | 3 | 240 | 515 | 550 |
| Total | 13 | 1235 | 2685 | 2850 |
One skein is 100 grams · 212 meters · 232 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over herringbone half double crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
15 stitches & 14 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference | Armhole Circumference | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 83 cm / 32.6 inches | 30 cm / 11.8 inches | 74 cm / 29.1 inches |
| S | 91 cm / 36 inches | 31.3 cm / 12.3 inches | 74.7 cm / 29.4 inches |
| M | 103 cm / 40.5 inches | 33.3 cm / 13.1 inches | 75.3 cm / 29.7 inches |
| L | 111 cm / 43.9 inches | 35.3 cm / 13.9 inches | 76.7 cm / 30.2 inches |
| XL | 123 cm / 48.4 inches | 39.3 cm / 15.5 inches | 76.7 cm / 30.2 inches |
| 2XL | 131 cm / 51.7 inches | 44.7 cm / 17.6 inches | 77.3 cm / 30.4 inches |
| 3XL | 143 cm / 56.2 inches | 48 cm / 18.9 inches | 78.7 cm / 31 inches |
| 4XL | 151 cm / 59.6 inches | 52 cm / 20.5 inches | 79.3 cm / 31.2 inches |
| 5XL | 163 cm / 64.1 inches | 54.7 cm / 21.5 inches | 79.3 cm / 31.2 inches |
Size Notes
- This crochet pattern is written to have positive ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- HBhdc / hhdc = herringbone half double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip / skipped
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC)
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into prev“chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches.
*2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Crochet Together 2 Half Double Crochet Stitches (hdc2tog)
Yarn over, draw up a loop from the next st, draw up a loop from the stitch after that, you have 4 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all loops on the hook.
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch (HBhdc)
Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull through stitch, pull through 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Techniques You Will Need
Flat Slip Stitch Join
In this pattern the flat slip stitch join technique is used to assemble pieces.
Construction
This cardigan is crocheted seamlessly in 2 pieces (right side & left side) and is then crocheted together with the flat slip stitch join method.
On the first row of each side you will create the hip split and armhole. Then on row 14 you create the opening for pockets. After that you will crochet inwards towards the center of the body.
Finally you will crochet the sleeves directly on the piece, by crocheting into the other side of the FSC stitches from the very first row made. You will also crochet the pockets directly in the pocket opening.
After making both the left and right side. You will crochet the front border on the assembled cardigan.
Instructions for the Crochet Cardigan With Pockets Pattern
Right side
Hip to armhole – Right side
Crocheted with CA.
Row 1 (WS): Make 134 (136) 138 (142) 145 (150) 154 (158) 160 st using the FSC technique, sk 45 (47) 50 (53) 59 (67) 72 (78) 82 FSC st just made (making armhole), HBhdc on the other side of the next 77 (77) 76 (77) 74 (71) 70 (68) 66 FSC st, FSC 12 st (making split), turn (= 223 (225) 226 (231) 231 (233) 236 (238) 238 st).
Row 2 (RS): Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), HBhdc 1 in all st, turn (= 223 (225) 226 (231) 231 (233) 236 (238) 238 st).
Row 3–14: Rep row 2.
Row 15: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), HBhdc 1 in the next 170 (172) 173 (178) 178 (180) 183 (185) 185 st, FSC 20 st, sk 20 st (making pocket), HBhdc 1 in all st until end of row, turn (= 223 (225) 226 (231) 231 (233) 236 (238) 238 st).
Row 16 – row 19 (21) 23 (25) 29 (31) 33 (35) 39: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Back – Right Side
Crocheted with CA.
Turn. Count 112 (113) 113 (116) 116 (117) 118 (119) 119 stitches from where you fasten off. Attach yarn in next stitch.
Row 1: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), HBhdc 1 in all st, turn (= 111 (112) 113 (115) 115 (116) 118 (119) 119 st).
Row 2 – row 10 (11) 13 (14) 14 (15) 17 (18) 18: Repeat row 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Sleeve – Right side
On the right side, attach yarn in the middle under the arm.
Round 1 with CB (RS): Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), HBhdc 1 on the other side of each the FSC made on row 1 of “hip to armhole”, sl st in 1st st, turn (=45 (47) 50 (53) 59 (67) 72 (78) 82 st).
Change to CA, and use until row 50.
Round 2: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), HBhdc 1 in each st, sl st in 1st st, turn (=45 (47) 50 (53) 59 (67) 72 (78) 82 st).
Round 3- round 35 (33) 31 (29) 25 (17) 15 (9) 9: Repeat round 2.
All sizes
Round 36 (34) 32 (30) 26 (18) 16 (10) 10: Ch 1, hdc2tog in the next 2 st, HBhdc 1 in each st until you have 2 st left, hdc2tog in the next 2 st, sl st in 1st st, turn (=43 (45) 48 (51) 57 (65) 70 (76) 80 st).
Repeat row 2 and row 36 (34) 32 (30) 26 (18) 16 (10) 10 until you have crocheted 49 rows.
Round 50 with CB: Ch 1, sc 1 in each st until end of row, sl st in 1st st (=31 (31) 32 (33) 35 (35) 38 (38) 42 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Pocket – Right side
Crocheted with CB.
Attach yarn on the right side.
Round 1: Sc 1 in each st around the opening for the pocket, (=40 st).
Without ending the round, continue crocheting 1 sc stitch in each st until pocket measure 12 cm/ 4.7 inches or you have crocheted 23 rows.
Fold the pocket flat and flat slip stitch join the pocket together.
Fasten off cut yarn.
Left side
Hip to armhole – Left side
Crocheted with CA.
Repeat rows 1-14 from right side.
Row 15*: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), HBhdc 1 in the next 32 st, FSC 20 st, sk 20 st (making pocket), hdc 1 in all st until end of row, turn(= 223 (225) 226 (231) 231 (233) 236 (238) 238 st).
*Same for all sizes.
Repeat rows 16 – row 19 (21) 23 (25) 29 (31) 33 (35) 39 from right side.
Continue on the back without cutting the yarn.
Back – Left Side
Crocheted with CA.
Row 1: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), HBhdc 1 in the next 110 (111) 112 (114) 114 (115) 117 (118) 118 st, turn (= 111 (112) 113 (115) 115 (116) 118 (119) 119 st).
Row 2: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), HBhdc 1 in all st from prev row, turn (= 111 (112) 113 (115) 115 (116) 118 (119) 119 st).
Row 3 – row 10 (11) 13 (14) 14 (15) 17 (18) 18: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Sleeve – Left side
Follow instructions for “Sleeve – Right Side”.
Pocket – Left side
Follow instructions for “Pocket – Right Side”.
Finishing
Assembly
With the left & right side finished.
Work them together using color B and the flat slip stitch join method over the stitches worked on the back on each side.
Front edge
Crocheted with CB.
Attach yarn from the right side in the lower right corner.
Row 1: HBhdc 1 in each st until you reach the back 112 (113) 113 (116) 116 (117) 118 (119) 119 st, HBhdc 1 st per row worked on back 20 (22) 26 (26) 28 (28) 30 (36) 36 , HBhdc 1 in each st until you reach the lower left corner 112 (113) 113 (116) 116 (117) 118 (119) 119 st, turn (= 244 (248) 252 (260) 260 (264) 270 (274) 274 st).
Row 2: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), HBhdc 1 in all st, turn (= 244 (248) 252 (260) 260 (264) 270 (274) 274 st).
Row 3 – row 12 (13) 15 (16) 16 (17) 19 (20) 20: Repeat row.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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