You’re going to love this free crochet pattern for the Crochet Cocoon Cardigan.
This crochet pattern makes a crocheted light weight summer cocoon cardigan. It’s a super easy crochet pattern & it’s designed with the beginner in mind. Haven’t crocheted a garment before? No problem! This is super easy & quick too.
This is my go to crocheted shrug for spring & summer, & it keeps my shoulders warm on colder days.
The crochet cocoon cardigan is sort of your typical bum hugging shrug. However it can seem a bit shorter, but it’s summer right? I don’t want you to get weighed down with lots & lots of fabric.
Find more: Free Crochet Cardigan Patterns for Women.
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About the Crochet Cocoon Cardigan
You’re going to love this crochet cocoon cardigan. The construction of crochet shrugs is essentially just a crocheted square. To make it into a garment, you have to assemble it to create the armholes. This crocheted cocoon cardigan is perfect for spring & summer, I promise it will fit right into your summer wardrobe.
It’s definitely a garment you can grab & bring with you anywhere.
Project level: Beginner
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Scheepjes – Cotton 8
- Weight
- 1 Super Fine Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
Yarn amount needed:
4 skeins · 200 grams · 680 meters · 744 yards
One skein is 50 grams · 170 meters · 186 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over the combination of the pattern (treble crochet & single crochet) stitches crocheted in rows:
10 stitches & 4 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 1 size. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis. It includes starting chain(s).
- Final size might get bigger when blocked.
Sizes and Measurements
One-size.
Square will measure 88 cm / 34.6 inches when finished. Armholes can be customized to your preference by the amount of slip stitches you make while finishing.
Size Adjustments
- Adjust width: Add/reduce the number of stitches you start with by 1 stitch at a time.
- Adjust length: Add/reduce the number of rows you crochet by 1 row at a time.
- Preferably crochet until you get a square if you make any adjustments.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- prev = previous
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
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.
Instructions for the Crochet Cocoon Cardigan
Ch 100 st.
Row 1: Tr in 4th st from hook, crochet 1 tr in each ch you just made, turn (=98 st).
Row 2: Ch 3 st (counts as 1st tr), tr 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=98 st).
Row 3: Ch 3 st (counts as 1st tr), tr 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=98 st).
Row 4: Ch 1 st (counts as 1st sc), sc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=98 st).
Row 5: Ch 3 st (counts as 1st tr), tr 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=98 st).
Row 6: Ch 3 st (counts as 1st tr), tr 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=98 st).
Row 7: Ch 3 st (counts as 1st tr), tr 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=98 st).
Repeat rows 4-7 10 more times, or until your crochet project has the shape of a square.
In the next row: Ch 1, sl st 1 st in each st from prev row, fasten thread.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
Fold the crochet project (square) double. You will now have a long side where the fold is placed, a long side opposite & two short sides.
Using slip stitches, crochet together the cocoon cardigan on the short sides, starting in the corners, about 15 cm / 5.9 inches to make armholes. You’ll slip stitch together by going through both pieces for each slip stitch.
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