Hygge Homebody Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Hi friends! I am so excited to bring you my first crochet cardigan pattern. Just as the name implies, it’s like wearing a big hug! Hygge, pronounced hue-ga is a Danish term that has to do with all things cozy and comfortable. And I just could not think of a better term to fit this snuggly crochet cardigan. The Hygge Homebody Cardigan is available in sizes S-5X and includes picture and video tutorials.
My kids and I have loved cuddling on the couch in this sweater. I tend to wear mine in the morning and evening, when the weather is cooler. These also happen to be the times when my kids want to snuggle most. They love when I wrap us up together in it and we can read a book.
Recently we took the kids to see a movie and it was one of those theaters that has the reclining chairs. I didn’t realize it before hand and I was debating on whether to wear my Hygge Homebody Cardigan because it was warmer that day. I decided to bring it just in case I was cold, and I’m so glad I did! Those reclining chairs were made for this sweater. I was so cozy and relaxed, partly due to my cuddly cardigan and partly due to a movie that captured my kids’ attention!
If it’s cool in the mornings (and it is almost everyday still) I wear my cardi out to drop kids off at school. When I want to wear it all day, it pairs beautifully with leggings or skinny jeans. It has plenty of *ahem* backside coverage, haha. I’m sure there are plenty of you lovely ladies who can pull off leggings without a long cardigan, but I am not one of those!
I wanted this crochet cardigan to be as accessible and “doable” for as many of you as possible. To make that happen I used Joann’s Big Twist Value worsted weight yarn, which has many comparable substitutes. It’s affordable, especially when you need 5-6 skeins for a cardigan. The array of colors this yarn comes in is amazing and I’m already looking forward to making more in different color combos!
The stitch I chose for this cardigan is easy & has gorgeous drape. The Pike Stitch (or extended sc) works up so so quickly. Truly, once you get the rhythm you’ll be able to crochet it with your eyes closed. I won’t tell you how I could crochet this stitch in the near dark with only the bathroom light on while I waited for my littles to fall asleep because that would be bad advice! But it is that easy! Which means your large pieces work up fast.
The construction of this crochet cardigan is simple. You crochet up a few rectangles, just like you would work a blanket. The sleeves have some decreases, but I’ve provided a detailed photo tutorial and video for the decrease. Adding the edging for hem and sleeve cuffs may be a new technique for some so again I’ve included plenty of pictures. The neck of the Hygge Homebody Cardigan may be my favorite part. It’s soft and squishy and just what I want warming my neck. Some sewing is required to join your pieces but there are plenty of resources out there to help, if you haven’t done that before. A simple search for “whip stitch” on youtube will yield a plethora of results to help you. Plus I include pictures too.
Materials:
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Pictured is size Medium using 5 skeins of Big Twist Value in Light Rose*
- #4 worsted weight yarn 5 (S/M), 6 (L/XL), 7 (2/3X), 8 (4/5X) skeins.
- I/5.5mm hook, yarn needle*, scissors, pins, measuring tape
Notes
- Please read through entire pattern and create a gauge swatch before beginning.
- Stitch Multiple is an even number, plus 2 for the foundation.
- Pattern is written for multiple sizes with the smallest size first, S-M-L-XL-2X-3X-4X-5X. For example: Ch 72-82-90-98-104-110-116-124 means size small would chain 72 and 4X would chain 116.
- Stitch counts are given at the end of the instructions with all sizes within the parenthesis (S-M-L-XL-2X-3X-4X-5X sts)
- Ch 3 counts as an exsc + ch 1
Stitches Used
Click any of the links below for the video tutorial.
exsc-extended single crochet-insert hook into the stitch to be worked, yarn over & pull up a loop, yo and pull through 1 loop, yo and pull through 2 loops
ch-chain
blo-back loop only-crochet into the back loop only, instead of under the top two loops like normal.
hdc in the 3rd loop– Looking at the back of your hdc stitches, there is a distinct horizontal line that runs across the stitch. This is considered the 3rd loop and where we’ll be inserting the hook for the rest of the rows.
Gauge:
4″ x 4″ = 14 sts x 10 rows
| Size | To Fit Bust Size“ | Finished Bust size” | Back Panel
Width in inches “ |
Front Panels Width in inches “ |
| S | 34 | 40 | 20 | 9.5 |
| M | 38 | 46 | 23 | 11 |
| L | 42 | 50 | 25 | 12 |
| XL | 46 | 54 | 27 | 13.5 |
| 2X | 50 | 58 | 29 | 14 |
| 3X | 54 | 62 | 31 | 15 |
| 4X | 58 | 66 | 32.5 | 16.5 |
| 5X | 62 | 70 | 35 | 17 |
Adjustments
This cardigan will stretch most in length, as one would expect. Mine has been washed and worn for at least a month and has stretched 2.5″ in length. Where it once stopped above my knee, it now reaches below it. But I’m only 5′ 2.” I am loving my cardigan’s length, but you can easily adjust the length of this pattern by making more or less rows. If you change the number of rows be sure to make both the back and front panels the same length.
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Pattern:
Back Panel
Ch 72-82-90-98-104-110-116-124
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 *(sk 1 ch, exsc in next ch, ch 1) repeat from * across to last ch, place 1 exsc in last ch, turn. (71-81-89-97-103-109-115-123 sts) See the photo & video tutorial for Row 1 here.
Row 2. Ch 3 (counts as an exsc + ch 1), sk next ch, exsc in next exsc, ch 1, *{sk next ch 1, exsc in next exsc, ch 1} rep from * across to last two sts, sk next ch, exsc in last sc, turn. (71-81-89-97-103-109-115-123 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3 (counts as an exsc + ch 1), sk next ch, exsc in next exsc, ch 1, *{sk next ch 1, exsc in next exsc, ch 1} rep from * across to last two sts, sk 3rd ch, exsc in 2nd ch, turn. (71-81-89-97-103-109-115-123 sts)
Rep Row 3 until you have 83 rows, or to your desired length.
Front Panels, make 2.
Ch 36-42-46-50-52-56-60-62
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 *(sk 1 ch, exsc in next ch, ch 1) repeat from * across to last ch, place 1 exsc in last ch, turn. (35-41-45-49-51-55-59-61 sts) See the photo & video tutorial for Row 1 here.
Row 2. Ch 3 (counts as an exsc + ch 1), sk next ch, exsc in next exsc, ch 1, *{sk next ch 1, exsc in next exsc, ch 1} rep from * across to last two sts, sk next ch, exsc in last sc, turn. (35-41-45-49-51-55-59-61 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3 (counts as an exsc + ch 1), sk next ch, exsc in next exsc, ch 1, *{sk next ch 1, exsc in next exsc, ch 1} rep from * across to last two sts, sk 3rd ch, exsc in 2nd ch, turn. (35-41-45-49-51-55-59-61 sts)
Rep Row 3 until you have 83 rows, or to your desired length.
Sleeves:
Make 2
Ch 50-54-58-60-66-68-72-74
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 *(sk 1 ch, exsc in next ch, ch 1) repeat from * across to last ch, place 1 exsc in last ch, turn. (49-53-57-59-65-67-71-73 sts) See the photo & video tutorial for Row 1 here.
Row 2. Ch 3 (counts as an exsc + ch 1), sk next ch, exsc in next exsc, ch 1, *{sk next ch 1, exsc in next exsc, ch 1} rep from * across to last two sts, sk next ch, exsc in last sc, turn. (49-53-57-59-65-67-71-73 sts)
Row 3. Ch 3 (counts as an exsc + ch 1), sk next ch, exsc in next exsc, ch 1, *{sk next ch 1, exsc in next exsc, ch 1} rep from * across to last two sts, sk 3rd ch, exsc in 2nd ch, turn. (49-53-57-59-65-67-71-73 sts)
Rep Row 3 until you have 9 rows.
Notes
From here you will decrease on each of the indicated rows below. To decrease you will use the sc2tog technique to decrease exsc sts, written as “exsc2tog” on the 2nd & 3rd exsc stitches of the indicated rows and on the 3rd & 2nd stitches from the end of the same row. EXSC2TOG: Watch the video on how to decrease here.
To decrease on the indicated row (by size below): Ch 3 (counts), insert hook into the next exsc, yo and pull up a loop, (2 loops on your hook), skip the ch, insert hook into the next exsc, yo and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook) yo and draw through all 3 loops, ch1, continue normally with *(exsc, ch1, sk next ch) until the 3rd exsc from the end of the row, then insert hook into the 3rd exsc from end, yo and pull up a loop, (2 loops on your hook), skip the ch, insert hook into the 2nd exsc from end, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), yo and draw through all 3 loops, ch1, end with an exsc in the 2nd chain as normal.
Row 10. Ch 3, exsc2tog, *(exsc in next exsc, ch 1, sk next ch) rep from * to last 5 sts, exsc2tog, ch 1, exsc in 2nd ch, turn. (45-49-53-55-61-63-67-69 sts)
Rows 11-19. Rep Row 3.
Row 20. Rep Row 10. (43-47-51-53-59-61-65-67 sts)
Rows 21-24. Rep Row 3.
Row 25. Rep Row 10. (41-45-49-51-57-59-63-65 sts)
Rows 26-29. Rep Row 3.
Row 30. Rep Row 10. (39-43-47-49-55-57-61-63 sts)
Small Only Rows 31-38. Rep Row 3.
Med Only Rows 31-40. Rep Row 3.
Large/X-Large Only Rows 31-43. Rep Row 3.
2X/3X Only Rows 31-45. Rep Row 3.
4X/5X Only Rows 31-47. Rep Row 3.
Cut yarn.
Sewing your pieces together:
Sew where indicated using a yarn needle and length of yarn. You may use either the whip stitch or mattress stitch.
To attach sleeves to the shoulders of your sweater:
Lay out your cardigan. Find the middle of the widest end of your sleeve and line it up at the shoulder seam. Line up the corner touching the back panel at row (counting from the shoulder seam down) 17-19-21-23-25-25-27-27. Line up the other corner on the front panel with row (counting from the shoulder seam down) 17-19-21-23-25-25-27-27. Sew sleeves to body of cardigan.
Sew the cardigan sides and sleeves together:
Fold cardigan together inside out, so front panels are on top of the back panel and sleeves are together. Use a yarn needle and length of yarn to sew sides and sleeves together in one seam.
Start at the bottom where the panels meet and sew up, following the armpit and continue sewing along the sleeves. Shown by the white lines in the picture above. Repeat on other side.
SLEEVE CUFFS {Make 2}
*note the tutorial shows a different hook size.
These are crocheted separately and then sewn on.
Ch 9
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn. (8 sts)
Row 2. Ch 1, sc in 1st stitch, sc in blo of next 6 sts, sc in last, turn. (8 sts)
Repeat row 2 for 22-22-24-24-26-26-28-28 more rows.
Leave a long tail & sew short ends together to form the cuff.
Leave a long tail & sew short ends together to form the cuff.
Now fit the cuff over the end of the sleeve. Stretch cuff to fit and pin in 4 spots. Next sew cuff to sleeve. Cut yarn. Repeat for other cuff.
On the left the cuff is shown down, the one on the right the cuff is flipped up. The sleeves can be worn either way.
Bottom Hem Edge:
Watch a video on how to do this technique here.
This is the same ribbing technique that we used with the sleeve cuffs, we’ll be crocheting and attaching it to the bottom of the cardigan as we go. See the pictures below for exactly how to do it. You can also crochet the ribbing separately and sew it on like the sleeve cuffs. *note the tutorial shows a different hook size.
Lay out your cardigan, position yourself at the neck, join yarn with a sl st to the corner of the bottom of the front panel on your left.
Ch 5
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sts)
To attach to cardigan as you go:
Watch a video on how to do this technique here.
sc2tog through the two rows on the cardigan body right where you’re adding edging, sc2tog does not count as a stitch, ch 1, turn and continue working in the 4 sc stitches.
When your sc row brings you back to the cardigan bottom, insert your hook in the stitch of that row, yo & pull up a loop.
Then insert your hook in the next row’s stitch, yo and pull up a loop.
And yo, pull through all 3 loops on your hook, ch 1, turn and continue working the next row out and back. When you return to the cardigan body repeat the above steps to attach the newest two rows of ribbing to it.
Row 2. Ch 1, sc in last sc from 1st row, sc in blo of next 2 sts, sc in last, turn. (4 sts)
Row 3. Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, sc in blo of next 2 sts, sc in last st, attach to next two cardigan rows with sc2tog, turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 around, attaching the edging as you go with a sc2tog. Finish off.
Front edge/collar:
With cardigan laid flat, right side up facing you, position yourself at the bottom end of the cardigan and attach yarn with sl st at the bottom of the front panel on your left.
Row 1. Ch 2, hdc evenly up the front panel, around the neck and back down the opposite front panel, turn.
Looking at the back of your hdc stitches from row 1, there is a distinct horizontal line that runs across the stitch. This is considered the 3rd loop and where we’ll be inserting the hook for the rest of the rows. See pictures below. See Video Tutorial here.
Row 2. Ch 2, hdc in 1st, hdc in 3rd loop of each hdc around, hdc in last, turn.
Repeat row 2 for 3 to 10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17 more rows, or til collar is (2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5)” wide.
Optional Pockets:
Ch 24
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 *(sk 1 ch, exsc in next ch, ch 1) repeat from * across to last ch, place 1 exsc in last ch, turn. (23 sts)
Row 2. Ch 3 (counts as an exsc + ch 1), sk next ch, exsc in next exsc, ch 1, *{sk next ch 1, exsc in next exsc, ch 1} rep from * across to last two sts, sk next ch, exsc in last sc, turn. (23 sts)
Repeat row 2 for 14 more rows, don’t finish off.
Top of pocket ribbing:
Ch 5,
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch fro hook and in each ch across. (4)
Attach to pocket with sc2tog as you go, in the same manner as the bottom edging for the cardigan, turn.
Row 2. Ch 1, sc in last sc from 1st row, sc in blo of next 2, sc in last, turn. (4)
Row 3. Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in blo of next 2, sc in last, sc2tog to attach, turn. (4)
Repeat rows 2 and 3 across the pocket, leave a long tail to sew pocket on.
Finished pocket measures: 6″ tall by 6.5″ wide
Position Pocket:
Position pocket at hip height, or desired placement. Line up the pocket row for row. Pin in place.
Sew pockets down along 3 edges, leaving top open. Cut yarn, weave in all ends.
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It looks like it would be easy to shorten the length by decreasing the rows. Is that correct?
Yes absolutely, if you have a length measurement you could shorten it to your desired length by working less rows.
Love the cardigan! This is exactly what I have been looking for! I could print it off the website but looks like it will be about 18-20 pages. Sooo…just wondering, if I buy the pattern from you will it include all the pictures showing the project in progress at all the different stages? Thanks so much for making this available. SusanBentley
Thank you! Yes, the pattern for purchase includes all the same pictures. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you have any questions.
nice work but the diagram for decreasing stiches for the sleeves is not easy to understand,for example if the size is large how can i proceed in decreasing ,thank you
Hi, thanks for asking! For the large size you would decrease once on either end of row 10 (which gives you 26 stitches after decreasing), work rows 11-19 normally, decrease again at the beginning and end of row 20 (you’ll end with 24 stitches), work rows 21-24 normally, then decrease again at the beginning and end of row 25 (22 stitches), work rows 26-29 normally, decrease at row 30 (20 sts), work rows 31-42 normally, decrease on your last row 43 (18sts). I hope that helps. The specifics on how to decrease are written in the pattern above the decrease section. Here’s the link to the video also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyFwJRK_1BE&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop
Can you please do a video tutorial for this with step by step instructions?
Thanks for such a great suggestion Tammy! I hope one day I can make a more detailed video. I did include the stitch use https://youtu.be/ETyGSkXUsjo and how to decrease that stitch here https://youtu.be/nyFwJRK_1BE I hope those help in the mean time!
i love it, i think i would make it longer, like a coat, wonderful!!!
Thank you! Good luck!
Love this cozy creation… Thanx for all the inspiration!
Thank you!
This looks so soft & comfy! I wish I had one ready to go; it’s cold today 😉
Thank you! Stay warm!
Looks like a great spring car coat pattern! I’ve got some orders to finish first, but then I’m making one for myself!! 😁
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
This will be my first garment/cardigan. But with your easy pattern, I know I can do it!! Thanks!!!
Definitely you can!
Nice and cozy 😍
Thank you!
That looks so cozy!!
It is! 😊
I just wanna snuggle up in this!!! I have to have this! Thank you much for the pattern. Love the biog,so many different things to do.
Thank you! It is super cozy 😊
Do you have instructions in the pattern for sale that includes extended sizing (2x, 3x)? I’ve got a 50″ bust and the XL pattern will be too small.
Hi Yvonne, I have the 2x and 3x sizes being tested now. Send me an email if you’re interested in testing one of those sizes-christacodesign@gmail.com
This is wonderful, I’ve always wanted to make a sweater but haven’t had the confidence to do it yet.
I have never tried something to wear before. The color is gorgeous and the fit is so good.
Halfway through! I really love this pattern. Can’t wait to see the final results.
Thank you so much!
Yay! I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
Boy do i wish this pattern came in my size, love it!!
Hi Gina! Email me at christacodesign@gmail.com if you’re interested in another size, and I’ll see if I can help!
Gorgeous pattern – looks so warm and comfy. Sadly, none of those sizes work for me.
This looks so comfy! <3
Thank you, it really is!
I love this sweater. I am making it in XL. Finished the back and 2 front panels and just finished 1 sleeve. Problem is, it is smaller than the finished measurments are supposed to be. 14 longx13w dec to9.5w. Can’ figure out what I did wrong.
Oh no! Maybe your tension is tighter than mine? Did you use a different hook or different weight yarn? Stitch count is the same? Did you read the right numbers for the xl size? Sorry if you checked all these things already!
Hi, How do I get a printable copy of this pattern, just what I was looking for?
Hi Reina! Thanks for your interest in my cardigan pattern, here are the links where you can purchase a downloadable pdf.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hygge-homebody-cardigan
https://www.etsy.com/listing/586090064/hygge-homebody-crochet-cardigan-pattern?utm_medium=SellerListingTools&utm_campaign=Share&utm_source=Raw&share_time=1536687696000&utm_term=so.slt
Cuffs are way to small for my wrists. Can I use more chains and not effect the pattern?
Absolutely, you can customize it to your measurements and it’s still the same process.
Love this sweater! Could I make it with a #5 yarn , and if so how would I adjust the pattern?
Hi Janet, thank you! I think it would lovely in a #5. You would just need to adjust stitch count, as your stitches would be bigger. Under each section of the pattern I have a “Finished Sizes” set of measurements. You would work with those to find your stitch counts. Basically, you’d be working toward the measurements, not the stitch counts. Please let me know if you have any questions along the way. You can ask here or email me at christacodesign@gmail.com
I absolutely love this yarn and have been looking for something to make. This looks like something I could live in. I can’t wait to give it a try.