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Free Layered Look Crochet Cardigan Pattern

If you love effortless fashion and snuggly comfort, you’ll adore this Free Layered Look Crochet Cardigan Pattern.

Featuring a large ribbed collar, cozy sleeves, and optional pockets, this cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece — easy construction, stylish results.

Let’s jump into the full pattern below!

You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.

Cozy Collar Cardigan Pattern

Skill Level: Easy
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky (6)

Materials

  • Super bulky yarn (approx. 7–13 balls depending on size)
  • Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes

To fit bust measurement:

  • XS/S: 28-34″ [71-86.5 cm]
  • M: 36-38″ [91.5-96.5 cm]
  • L: 40-42″ [101.5-106.5 cm]
  • XL: 44-46″ [112-117 cm]
  • 2/3XL: 48-54″ [122-137 cm]
  • 4/5XL: 56-62″ [142-157.5 cm]

Finished bust:

  • XS/S: 44″ [112 cm]
  • M: 46″ [117 cm]
  • L: 51″ [129.5 cm]
  • XL: 55″ [139.5 cm]
  • 2/3XL: 59″ [150 cm]
  • 4/5XL: 62″ [168 cm]

You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.

Abbreviations (US)

  • Beg = Begin(ning)
  • Ch = Chain(s)
  • Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
  • Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
  • Hdc = Half double crochet
  • Hdc2tog = Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
  • Rem = Remaining(s)
  • Rep = Repeat
  • Rnd(s) = Round(s)
  • RS = Right side
  • Sl st = Slip stitch
  • Sp(s) = Space(s)
  • St(s) = Stitch(es)
  • WS = Wrong side
  • Yoh = Yarn over hook
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Gauge

9 hdc and 6 rows = 4″ [10 cm]

Instructions

Notes:

  • Body is worked from neck edge down in 1 piece.
  • Ch 2 at beg of row or rnd does not count as hdc.
  • Join all rnds with sl st to first hdc.

You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.

Body

Beg at neck edge, ch 36 (36-39-41-44-44).

1st row:
2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 3 (3-4-4-5-5) ch.
(1 hdc. Ch 1. 1 hdc – V-st made) in next ch.
1 hdc in each of next 3 (3-3-4-4-4) ch. V-st in next ch.
1 hdc in each of next 16 (16-17-17-18-18) ch. V-st in next ch.
1 hdc in each of next 3 (3-3-4-4-4) ch. V-st in next ch.
1 hdc in each of next 3 (3-4-4-5-5) ch. 2 hdc in last ch. Turn.

2nd to 4th rows:
Ch 2. *1 hdc in each hdc to next ch-1 sp. V-st in next ch-1 sp.
Rep from * 3 times more. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.

5th row:
Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc.
*1 hdc in each hdc to next ch-1 sp. V-st in next ch-1 sp.
Rep from * 3 times more. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc.
2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

Rep 2nd to 5th rows until 13 (14-15-16-17-18) rows in total have been worked.

Divide Sleeves and Body:

Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to next ch-1 sp.
Ch 7 (8-10-12-12-14) for underarm.
Skip next 29 (31-33-36-38-40) sts.
1 hdc in each hdc to next ch-1 sp.
Ch 7 (8-10-12-12-14) for underarm.
Skip next 29 (31-33-36-38-40) sts.
1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc or ch to end of row. Turn.
(98-104-115-123-132-140 hdc for Body)

Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.

Rep last row until body from underarm ch measures
20½ (20½-20½-20½-20-20)” [52 (52-52-52-51-51) cm], ending on a WS (WS-RS-RS-WS-WS) row.

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Sizes L and XL only:
Next row (WS): Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first (56-60) hdc.
Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. (114-122 hdc)

Ribbing (All Sizes)

Next row (RS):
Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around next hdc. 1 dcbp around next hdc.
Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

Next row:
Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st.
Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.

Rep last row until Ribbing measures 3″ [7.5 cm].
Fasten off.

Sleeves

1st rnd (RS):
Join yarn with sl st to center of underarm ch.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in each ch or hdc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. Turn.
(36-39-43-48-50-54 hdc)

Sizes XS/S, M and L only:

Next rnd (RS): Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
Next rnd: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
Rep last rnd 17 (20-20) times more. (18-18-22 hdc)
Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
Rep last rnd until work from underarm measures 15″ [38 cm], ending on WS.

Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:

Next rnd (RS): Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
Next 2 rnds: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Join. Turn.
Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
Rep last 4 rnds (3-3-2) times more. (28-30-39 sts)

Sizes XL and 2/3XL only:
Next 2 rnds: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
Next rnd: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Join. Turn. (24-26 sts)
Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
Rep last rnd until work from underarm measures 14″ [35.5 cm], ending on WS.

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Size 4/5XL only:
Next rnd: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Join. Turn.
Rep last rnd 5 times more. (27 sts)
Next rnd: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn. (26 sts)

Sleeve Cuffs (All Sizes)

Next rnd (RS): Ch 2. 1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st. Rep around. Join. Do not turn.
Rep last rnd until Cuff measures 3″ [7.5 cm]. Fasten off. Fold cuff back.

Front and Neck Edging

(RS) Join yarn with sl st to bottom Right Front corner.
Row 1: Ch 2. Work 179 (181-183-187-189-191) hdc evenly spaced up Right Front, across Back Neck, and down Left Front. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around next st.
Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcbp around next st. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st.
Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcfp around next st. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 three more times. Fasten off.

Pockets (Make 2)

Ch 17.
Row 1 (RS): 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end. Turn. (15 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcbp, 1 dcfp; rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcbp, 1 hdc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp, 1 dcbp; rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcfp, 1 hdc. Turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 once more.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.
Rep this row until piece measures 7″ [18 cm]. Fasten off.

Sew pockets: Place bottom 3″ [7.5 cm] up from cardigan edge, align side edge to Front Edging seam.

Final Thoughts

This cardigan is a must-have for layering season — stylish, practical, and wonderfully warm. Whether you wear it at home or out and about, this cozy crochet cardigan will be your go-to!

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