You’re going to love this chunky crochet cardigan, because it is a quick crochet pattern!
It’s a true fall & winter crochet cardigan & works well for your winter wardrobe. Like wearing it with jeans & a simple black t-shirt.
What’s so great about this cardigan is the fact that it’s crocheted in just one piece. However some seaming is required once you finish it.
Find more: Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for Women.
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About the Chunky Crochet Cardigan
This is a crochet pattern that makes a really warm & cozy chunky crochet cardigan. It’s made with a big hook & thick yarn, & because of that you’ll be able to make it in just a few hours crocheting.
The pattern has 4 sizes available, & will fit from S to 5XL.
This cozy crochet cardigan is made in just one piece.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Bernat – Roving in color Low Tide and Putty
- Weight
- 5 Bulky Yarn
- Fiber
- 80% acrylic, 20% wool
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size S/M | ||||
| Color A (CA) | 4 | 380 | 410 | 450 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 | 90 | 90 | 105 |
| Total | 5 | 470 | 500 | 555 |
| Size L/XL | ||||
| Color A (CA) | 5 | 470 | 510 | 560 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 | 95 | 95 | 110 |
| Total | 6 | 565 | 605 | 670 |
| Size 2XL/3XL | ||||
| Color A (CA) | 6 | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 | 100 | 100 | 115 |
| Total | 7 | 660 | 710 | 785 |
| Size 4XL/5XL | ||||
| Color A (CA) | 7 | 670 | 720 | 790 |
| Color B (CB) | 2 | 105 | 125 | |
| Total | 9 | 775 | 915 | |
One skein is 100 grams · 110 meters · 120 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over two treble crochet stitch cluster stitches crocheted in rows:
3 stitches & 2 rows per 10 cm / 4’’.
Measured with single crochet crocheted in rows:
- 6 stitches and 8 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 4 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: 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. It includes starting stitches (see details under “starting rows”).
- Starting rows:
- Start regular DTCS rows like this: ch 2, 1 tr directly in 1st st (counts as 1st DTCS).
- Start split DTCS rows like this: ch 2, 1 tr in next st (counts as 1st DTCS).
- This chunky crochet cardigan might stretch in length and widen when used.
- Take measurements to find the size that fits the best.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference | Length | Armhole Circumference | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S/M | 100 cm / 39.4 inches | 74 cm / 29.1 inches | 36 cm / 14.2 inches | 34 cm / 13.4 inches |
| L/XL | 120 cm / 47.2 inches | 77 cm / 30.3 inches | 42 cm / 16.5 inches | 34 cm / 13.4 inches |
| 2XL/3XL | 140 cm / 55.1 inches | 80 cm / 31.5 inches | 48 cm / 18.9 inches | 34 cm / 13.4 inches |
| 4XL/5XL | 160 cm / 63 inches | 83 cm / 32.7 inches | 54 cm / 21.3 inches | 34 cm / 13.4 inches |
Size Notes
- This pattern is written to have a normal to loose fit. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Size Adjustments
- For all sizes: Best places adjust length by adding or reducing rows are: After row 6 before starting single crochet stitches on row 7, or after row 11.
- For all sizes: Start with fewer/more stitches, added/reduced by 2 stitches at a time to adjust fit. Make sure it’s still centered on the middle.
- For all sizes: Adjust length by adding or reducing stitch count when starting the cardigan.
- For all sizes: Adjust width by adding or reducing rows after row 6 (7) 8 (9).
Schematics
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- DTCS = two treble crochet stitch cluster
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- prev = previous
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- 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.
Two Treble Crochet Stitch Cluster (DTCS)
Written description:
Written description: 2x yo draw up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 2 loops, 2x yo draw up a loop from same st, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 3 loops.
Techniques You Will Need
Changing Color With Different Color On Different Rows
When working with different colors on different rows, you’ll never finish the last stitch on the last row with one color, with the color you where working with.
Do all the steps of the stitch, then leave the last step unworked. Yarn over with the color for the next st & pull yarn through.
Repeat this for every row you change colors to make the color changes look beautiful.
Instructions for the Chunky Crochet Cardigan
This cardigan is crocheted in one piece & then seamed.
1.The main part, made twice & crocheted sideways (1 & 2 in diagram).
2. The collar boarder: crocheted along the edge of the main piece (3 in diagram).
3. The arms, made twice, crocheted from top down, on both sides of the main piece (4 & 5 in diagram).
Follow numbers & arrows in diagram to see which direction you are crocheting when attaching thread.
Main Part
Repeat twice to make both sides of the main part.
Crocheted with CA.
Make 48 (50) 52 (54) st using the foundation single crochet technique (1 in diagram).
Row 1: DTCS 1 in the 48 (50) 52 (54) st, but split between two st (=24 (25) 26 (27) st).
Row 2: DTCS 1 in the next 24 (25) 26 (27) DTCS st, at the end of the row, make 52 (54) 56 (58) st using the foundation single crochet stitch technique (76 (79) 82 (85) st).
Row 3: DTCS 1 in the 52 (54) 56 (58) 1st st split between two st, then DTCS 1 in the 24 (25) 26 (27) DTCS from prev row (= 50 (52) 54 (56) st).
Row 4-6 (7) 8 (9): DTCS 1 in each DTCS from prev row, turn (= 50 (52) 54 (56) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Collar Border
3 in diagram.
Attach thread to the bottom edge there for the collar.
Crocheted with CB.
Row 1: sc 1 st in 52 (54) 56 (58) st along the other side of the 52 (54) 56 (58) FSC you made in row 2 for the main part, sc 12 st evenly spread out over the 4 rows you made (row 1 & 2 twice), sc 1 along the other side of the 52 (54) 56 (58) FSC you made in row 2 for the main part, turn (= 116 (120) 124 (128) st).
Row 2-5: Sc 1 stitch in each of the 12 sc st from prev row, turn (= 116 (120) 124 (128) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Sleeves
4 & 5 in diagram.
Repeat twice to make two arms.
Attach thread to the 20th DTCS st on one side the main part.
Row 1 with CA: DTCS 1 in each of the next 12 (14) 16 (18) DTCS from prev row (row 7 in main piece), turn (= 12 (14) 16 (18) st).
Row 2-6 with CA: Repeat row 1.
Row 7 with CB: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in each of the next 13 DTCS from prev row, turn (= 12 (14) 16 (18) st).
Row 8-11 with CB: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in each of the next 13 sc from prev row, turn (= 12 (14) 16 (18) st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
To finish your chunky crochet cardigan, fasten threads & weave in ends.
Seam the arms (A in diagram) & sides of the cardigan (B in diagram) with the yarn used, with either slip stitches & hook or stitching with a needle.
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