Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Wrap yourself in coziness with the Cuddle Cardigan! This easy-to-make, beginner-friendly crochet cardigan is like wearing a snuggly blanket.
CLICK HERE for the FREE Written Pattern:
yayforyarn.com/cuddle-cardigan
Or, CLICK HERE to grab the Large-Print, Ad-Free, Printable PDF version of the pattern in my shop:
shop.yayforyarn.com/products/cuddle-cardigan-easy-pdf-crochet-sweater-pattern-video-tutorial-for-beginners
View the LEFT-HANDED VERSION of this tutorial here:
youtu.be/dBIWRCE-TvY
Get the yarn I used here:
shrsl.com/2069w
How to work the Foundation Single Crochet:
youtu.be/wgb78Tgv45Q
How to work the Ribbed Half-Double Crochet:
youtu.be/2i-o7P53-hk
How to Block your Crochet:
youtu.be/imZ6xIQs79k
Cuddle Cardigan
Crochet Pattern by Yay For Yarn
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizing:
- Sizing follows the Craft Yarn Council’s standards for Women’s sizes.
- This sweater has an over sized fit, and drapes loosely around the body. Measure the bust of the wearer, and choose the size that is closest to the wearer's bust measurement, under the title, “To Fit Bust”.
- Instructions and yarn requirements for Size 1 are given outside the parentheses, with Size 2 and Size 3 given inside the parentheses, like this:
Size 1 (Size 2, Size 3).
- When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
To Fit Bust:
Size 1: 30"-38" (76-97 cm)
Size 2: 42"-50" (107-127 cm)
Size 3: 54"-62" (137-157 cm)
You Will Need:
Approx. 1001 (1131, 1256) yards of #5 Bulky Weight yarn (I used KnitPicks Brava Bulky, 136 yards / 100 grams per skein, 8 (9, 10) skeins)
US Size L / 8.0 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
This pattern is intended for your personal use only. You may not share it, copy it, sell it, give it away, or mass-produce the finished product. However, you may sell the finished items on a small scale, as long as you convey in your item description that you used a Yay For Yarn pattern.
Yay For Yarn Copyright© 2019 – Current. All patterns and photos are owned by Yay For Yarn.
See my favorite knitting and crochet tools and supplies here:
amazon.com/shop/yayforyarnbymgg
Disclaimer: The product links above are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links, I may receive a small commission.
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 How do I Choose a Size?
1:10 How to Choose the Best Yarn
02:03 Materials You Will Need
02:35 Cuddle Cardigan Instructions
11:54 Blocking
Sleeve Cuffs
Wrap yourself in coziness with the Cuddle Cardigan! This easy-to-make, beginner-friendly crochet cardigan is like wearing a snuggly blanket.
CLICK HERE for the FREE Written Pattern:
yayforyarn.com/cuddle-cardigan
Or, CLICK HERE to grab the Large-Print, Ad-Free, Printable PDF version of the pattern in my shop:
shop.yayforyarn.com/products/cuddle-cardigan-easy-pdf-crochet-sweater-pattern-video-tutorial-for-beginners
View the LEFT-HANDED VERSION of this tutorial here:
youtu.be/dBIWRCE-TvY
Get the yarn I used here:
shrsl.com/2069w
How to work the Foundation Single Crochet:
youtu.be/wgb78Tgv45Q
How to work the Ribbed Half-Double Crochet:
youtu.be/2i-o7P53-hk
How to Block your Crochet:
youtu.be/imZ6xIQs79k
Cuddle Cardigan
Crochet Pattern by Yay For Yarn
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizing:
- Sizing follows the Craft Yarn Council’s standards for Women’s sizes.
- This sweater has an over sized fit, and drapes loosely around the body. Measure the bust of the wearer, and choose the size that is closest to the wearer's bust measurement, under the title, “To Fit Bust”.
- Instructions and yarn requirements for Size 1 are given outside the parentheses, with Size 2 and Size 3 given inside the parentheses, like this:
Size 1 (Size 2, Size 3).
- When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
To Fit Bust:
Size 1: 30"-38" (76-97 cm)
Size 2: 42"-50" (107-127 cm)
Size 3: 54"-62" (137-157 cm)
You Will Need:
Approx. 1001 (1131, 1256) yards of #5 Bulky Weight yarn (I used KnitPicks Brava Bulky, 136 yards / 100 grams per skein, 8 (9, 10) skeins)
US Size L / 8.0 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
This pattern is intended for your personal use only. You may not share it, copy it, sell it, give it away, or mass-produce the finished product. However, you may sell the finished items on a small scale, as long as you convey in your item description that you used a Yay For Yarn pattern.
Yay For Yarn Copyright© 2019 – Current. All patterns and photos are owned by Yay For Yarn.
See my favorite knitting and crochet tools and supplies here:
amazon.com/shop/yayforyarnbymgg
Disclaimer: The product links above are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links, I may receive a small commission.
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Follow Yay For Yarn on the blog:
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Follow Yay For Yarn on Pinterest:
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 How do I Choose a Size?
1:10 How to Choose the Best Yarn
02:03 Materials You Will Need
02:35 Cuddle Cardigan Instructions
11:54 Blocking
Sleeve Cuffs
