Bernat

Free Cozy Oversized Crochet Cardigan Pattern

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Pattern Details
Sink into the cozy warmth of this crochet cardigan from Bernat Blanket.
Pattern Revised & Updated on 05-07-24
Sizing Notes

Making the right size is important! To make sure your project turns out the size described, always make a gauge swatch to match your tension. First time swatching? Learn more about crocheting a gauge swatch!  

Finished Measurements

To fit chest measurement.

  • XS/S/M 28-38" [71-96.5 cm].
  • L/XL/2XL 40-50"[101.5-127 cm].
  • 3/4/5XL 52-60"[132-152.5 cm].

Finished chest.

  • XS/S/M 44"[112 cm] .
  • L/XL/2XL 52" [132 cm].
  • 3/4/5XL 60" [152.5 cm].
Care

Treat your finished project right! Make sure you read the care directions closely so your hard work ages gracefully.

  • Machine Wash cold at delicate setting
  • Do Not Bleach
  • Tumble Dry at low heat, at delicate setting
  • Do Not Dry Clean
  • Do Not Iron or Press
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Free Beginner Crochet Sweater/Cardigan Pattern for Women

Treat yourself to unbeatable warmth with this cozy crochet cardigan! Oversized for comfort, pattern works up quickly with our thick and chunky Bernat Blanket yarn. Available in 3 sizes, this sweater is perfect for a beginner looking for their first garment, or for the experienced crafter looking for an easy project. Practice double crochet, working in rows, working in rounds, flat seaming, and much more!

  • Reviews & Ratings

    2.558

    Easy pattern to follow

    This cardigan was easy and simple to make. The pattern was easy to follow. I consider myself an intermediate crocheter. I used Bernat dappled yarn and cut out and phased my colors to create a different look. Thank you for another beautiful pattern.

    oldladycrochet551
    Quality of Product
    5
    Value of Product
    5

    So confusing! Icannot follow this pattern, awful!!

    Maggier1511
    • We would be more than happy to assist you with your pattern inquiry. Please send your details to inquire@yarnspirations.mom and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

      spinrite

    Turned out great!

    This is the first pattern I've ever used and it turned out great! I didn't have the right size hook on hand and ended up using a smaller one, so the finished product is really blocky, but that's in style. I changed up some of the colors for extra interest.

    knotts551
    Quality of Product
    5
    Value of Product
    5
    • Turned out great! (Image 37707454)This is the first pattern I've ever used and it turned out great! I didn't have the right size hook on hand and ended up using a smaller one, so the finished product is really blocky, but that's in style. I changed up some of the colors for extra interest.https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/5b72eb1a-fdb1-5f48-9f69-42ec4c9e28e3
    • Turned out great! (Image 37707455)This is the first pattern I've ever used and it turned out great! I didn't have the right size hook on hand and ended up using a smaller one, so the finished product is really blocky, but that's in style. I changed up some of the colors for extra interest.https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/cf7fa418-ddf7-5122-9bb4-b521a75fc670
    • Turned out great! (Image 37707456)This is the first pattern I've ever used and it turned out great! I didn't have the right size hook on hand and ended up using a smaller one, so the finished product is really blocky, but that's in style. I changed up some of the colors for extra interest.https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/eff407cc-e1da-57ac-b2aa-1d83b4db6faf

    NOT BEGINNER FRIENDLY

    This pattern is so hard to understand and not at all beginner friendly as the site says it is. I asked other, more experienced, people to help and even they had a hard time understanding. Ultimately had to take the whole thing apart (lost half my yarn) and use a whole different pattern

    beanstitches1511
    • Thank you so much for your feedback about the (insert pattern name). We work tirelessly to ensure that our patterns are accurate, easy to follow and fun to make. If, at any step of the process, you find that you have concerns about your Yarnspirations project, please reach out to us. We are always happy to help with any questions you have; such as, choosing yarn, achieving gauge and getting correct measurements. If you have a query about the wording of a pattern, we are always happy to clarify any instructions. You can always email us at inquire@yarnspirations.mom when you need assistance.

      spinrite

    Horrible pattern instructions

    My crochet skills are solid intermediate and maybe even advanced, but this pattern is so bad, I found it nearly impossible to follow. There are details missing and the pattern just does not provide enough detail to complete this without improvising or guessing. Just awful.

    DesertHookster1511
    Quality of Product
    1
    Value of Product
    1
    • We are sorry to hear that the instructions were not clear to you. We are always happy to help. You can email inquire@yarnspirations.mom any time you have questions. This garment is constructed from side to side, making the fronts and back simultaneously.

      spinrite

    Horrible writing

    This is a beginner pattern for stitches only. It is not beginner for constructing the actual piece. Look at the questions, they are literally all about the same part of the pattern which makes no sense. I’m at an intermediate crochet level and this pattern is awful. So much information is left out or assumed common knowledge. The only way this would be a beginner pattern is if maybe a video accompanied it.

    AmberM1511
    • Thank you for sharing your concern about our Bernat Cozy Oversized Crochet Cardigan pattern. We appreciate your feedback. We will be forwarding your concerns to our Design team for further review. Please note this may take approximately 4-6 weeks, however, we will let you know as soon as we have an update. We appreciate your patience as we understand your project is on hold in the meantime. The construction of this cardigan is unique in that it is worked over the full length of the cardigan front-to-back, which can seem confusing when adding the center-back piece. If you need help completing this pattern, please get in touch with us directly at inquire@yarnspirations.mom at your convenience so we can help you further.

      spinrite

    Complicated not easy to understand

    Pattern is complicated like adding back section and border, sleeves were too long had to improvise.

    Sstone1511
    Quality of Product
    2
    Value of Product
    3
    • Complicated not easy to understandPattern is complicated like adding back section and border, sleeves were too long had to improvise.https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/464a48ec-ca53-5a8b-98d4-a7f584a31f61
    • Thank you for your feedback regarding the Bernat Cozy Oversized Crochet Cardigan. The construction of this cardigan is unique in that it is worked over the full length of the cardigan front-to-back, which can seem confusing when adding the center back piece. We’re glad you persevered! As for the length of the sleeves, matching your gauge (tension) to the gauge recommended in the pattern is vitally important for an accurate fit. We use industry standard body measurements to determine the measurements of the pieces. Some crocheters find they need to lengthen or shorten the sleeves even when they’re gauge matches because some people’s arms are shorter or longer than average. We hope you enjoy your final piece and we’d love to see photos! If you post on social media, please use #YARNSPO and tag us at @Yarnspirations on Instagram or find us on Facebook.

      spinrite

    Very simple to make!

    I made the Bernat Cozy Oversized Cardigan in just a couple of days. I used Bernat Blanket Yarn (the one called for in the pattern) and found the pattern to be very easy to understand. The only place I could see a beginner having a question about how this was written is where the right front side is attached. It is very simple although may seem odd to a beginner. Just chain and then attach with a dc to the dc at the neck - easy but looks wrong until you turn and crochet back. The jacket is true to size (remember to check gauge). I had to go up a hook size to match the gauge. I didn't like the sleeves so wide, so I decreased every other row from rows 7 - 15. Not totally in love with the bulkiness but this cardi is WARM!

    tweezle551

    Where on the sleeve do you start? At the shoulder end of the round or at the armpit end?

    Jem071

    Is there a video for this pattern? It seems everyone is asking for help only to get the same answer but with no further explanation than what the pattern states

    Crochet in pink1

    I have tried 3 different hooks sizing from 9-11 1/2 and I still can’t match gauge!! I’m at least 7 1/2 stitches using the 11 1/2. That’s my last hook size. I’m not a really loose crocher but what the heck…

    Chris Hocken1

    Explain front and back. WS chain 43 now do I turn and dc in each ch minus 1 because it says next 42dc? Then it says Turn. Chain43 and 42 dc? 2nd row chain 3. 1 dc in each of next 41dc. 1 dc in each next 43 chain? Chain 43 then dc in each? Turn 85dc huh

    Seeker1

    Explain pattern border for cardigan please?

    Sstone1

    The directions for the right front and back are confusing. Do I attach the right front by sewing this panel to the existing left panel? The explanation below is very unclear; it just states the pattern again.

    Sallyv1

    How do we work the right front and back? Do we chain 43 continuing on from the neck opening and back, or do we make the left side just like the right and just seam up the middle?

    Morz1

    How do we work the right front and back? Do we chain 43 continuing on from the neck opening and back, or do we make the left side just like the right and just seam up the middle?

    Morgz1

    How do we attach the right side to the left side before the we sew up the seams? The way the pattern has it we work the right side separately.

    Katd1
  • Questions & Answers