How to Crochet a Cardigan with Pockets
Crochet Cardigan with Pockets Pattern
The more busy life gets the more I appreciate having pockets! Convenience was super important when I began designing the Holly Cardigan along with it being a beginner crochet project. I have been trying to incorporate crochet pockets into more of my designs recently, like the Hailey Cardigan, because I can’t always have a purse these days! I hope you enjoy my newest stash busting crochet project on how to crochet a cardigan with pockets!
This is a great stash busting crochet project because is uses three different colors of worsted weight yarn! You could easily change it up and do more or less colors, maybe even solid if you wanted to! But if you’re anything like me and have a tendency to buy a few colors of the same yarn this stash busting crochet project is for you!
The Holly Cardigan is a great beginner crochet project too! I know at first glance maybe the color changes might be intimidating or even just the idea of a crochet cardigan is scary, but I know you can do it! If not for the cuteness of the whole cardigan at least try it for the crochet pockets! I said I love the pockets already, right?
Materials
Size 5.50 mm crochet hook
Hook Used – THN Interchangeable Set
Scissors
#4 Worsted Wt Yarn
Color A – 700 (700, 775, 775, 775, 775, 775, 775, 775) yards
Color B – 350 (350, 525, 525, 525, 525, 525, 525, 525) yards
Color C – 525 (525, 525, 700, 700, 875, 875, 875, 875) yards
Yarn Used – THN Main Squeeze
Color A 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5) Skeins Pinot Noir
Color B 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) Skeins Marigold Fields
Color C 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) Skeins Mustard Yellow
Gauge
15 sts x 15 rows in pattern repeat, is 4” x 4”
Pro Tip! The Crochet Pockets are a great piece to make to check gauge!
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | |
| Cross Back | 17.9” | 18.9” | 20” | 21.1” | 21.6” | 22.1” | 22.1” | 22.7” | 22.7” |
| Arm Hole Depth | 5.9” | 5.9” | 7.9” | 7.9” | 7.9” | 9.7” | 9.7” | 9.7” | 9.7” |
| Back -Waist | 29.6” | 30.1” | 30.1” | 30.7” | 30.7” | 31.2” | 31.2” | 31.7” | 31.7” |
| Bust | 30/32” | 34/36” | 36/38” | 40/42” | 44/46” | 48/50” | 52/54” | 56/58” | 58/60” |
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
- Chain Stitch – ch / Slip Stitch – Sl St / Single Crochet – sc / Double Crochet – dc
- Foundation Single Crochet – Fsc – Chain 2, insert hook into 2nd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook) yarn over, draw through 1 loop on hook, (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, pull through all loops (1 loop on hook,1 foundation single crochet with chain at the bottom). *Insert hook to the bottom of the stitch you just made, it will look like the top or “V” of a stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, pull through all loops* repeat for desired amount of stitches.
- Back Loops Only – BLO – When working the stitch, use only the back loop of the top of the stitch.
Pattern Notes
- XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) – Use corresponding number for your size.
- * Designates a repeat.
- Stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 2 + 1.
- Fit – Classic – Comfortable, slightly larger than actual bust/chest measurement.
- Some sizes overlap in measurements, pick your best fit.
- Row Colors are noted in tables after instructions.
- Ch 1 at the beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.
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How to Crochet the Back Panel
Row 1
Fsc 67 (71, 75, 79, 81, 83, 83, 85, 85) stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 3
Sc in first st, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 4
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 5 – 110 (112, 112, 114, 114, 116, 116, 118, 118)
Repeat Rows 3 and 4.
Row 111 (113, 113, 115, 115, 117, 117, 119, 119)
Sc in every st across, finish off.
Row Colors
| Rows 1-37, Color A | Rows 46-48, Color B | Rows 70-71, Color C |
| Row 38 Color B | Row 49, Color A | Rows 72-73, Color B |
| Rows 39-41, Color A | Rows 50-64, Color B | Rows 74-76, Color C |
| Rows 42-43, Color B | Row 65, Color C | Row 77, Color B |
| Rows 44-45, Color A | Row 67-69, Color B | Rows 78 to end, Color C |
How to Crochet the Front Panels – Make 2
Row 1
Fsc 33 (35, 37, 39, 39, 41, 41, 41, 41) stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 3
Sc in first st, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 4
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 5 – 110 (112, 112, 114, 114, 116, 116, 118, 118)
Repeat Rows 3 and 4.
Row 111 (113, 113, 115, 115, 117, 117, 119, 119)
Sc in every st across, finish off.
Row Colors
| Rows 1-37, Color A | Rows 46-48, Color B | Rows 70-71, Color C |
| Row 38 Color B | Row 49, Color A | Rows 72-73, Color B |
| Rows 39-41, Color A | Rows 50-64, Color B | Rows 74-76, Color C |
| Rows 42-43, Color B | Row 65, Color C | Row 77, Color B |
| Rows 44-45, Color A | Row 67-69, Color B | Rows 78 to end, Color C |
How to Crochet the Cuffs and Arms– Make 2
Row 1 – Color A
Fsc 15 stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 2 – Color A
Sc BLO across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-30 – Color A
Repeat Row 2, cuff created, 4.5” x 8.5”.
Now turn your cuff to work the following rows down the long side and continue with the Row 1 instructions below.
Row 1
Sc in the side of each row, 30 sts total, ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Sc in each st across, 30 sts total, ch 1, turn.
For all sizes – Row 3
*1 Sc, 2sc in next st, repeat from * to end, 45 sts total, ch 1, turn.
For XS/S – Row 4
Sc in each st across, 45 sts total, ch 1, turn.
For M/L/XL – Row 4
*2 Sc, 2sc in next st, repeat from * to end placing only 1 sc in last st, 59 sts total, ch 1, turn.
For XS/S/M/L/XL – Row 5
Sc in each st across, 45 (45, 59, 59, 59) sts total, ch 1, turn.
For 2X/3X/4X/5X – Row 5
*3 Sc, 2sc in next st, repeat from * ending with 3 sc, 73 sts total, ch 1, turn.
Row 6
Sc in first st, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn. 45 (45, 59, 59, 59, 73, 73, 73, 73) total sts.
Row 7
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in ch-1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 5 – 53 (55, 55, 55, 57, 57, 59, 59, 59)
Repeat Rows 6 and 7.
Row 54 (56, 56, 56, 58, 58, 60, 60, 60)
Sc in every st across, finish off.
Row Colors
| Rows 1- 10, Color A | Rows 19-21, Color B | Rows 30-31, Color C |
| Row 11, Color B | Row 22, Color A | Rows 32-33, Color B |
| Rows 12-14, Color A | Row 23-25, Color B | Row 34-36, Color C |
| Rows 15-16, Color B | Row 26, Color C | Rows 37, Color B |
| Rows 17-18, Color A | Rows 27-29, Color B | Rows 38 to end, Color C |
How to Crochet Pockets – Make 2 in Color A
Row 1
Fsc 25 stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 3
Sc in first st, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 4 – 19
Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
Row 20
Sc in every st across, finish off.
Assembly
- Lay your front panels on your back panels making sure the rows are going in the same direction with rows running horizontally.
- Starting from the farthest corners on each side (to create the shoulder seams), seam in using a mattress stitch 33 (35, 37, 39, 39, 41, 41, 41, 41) sts. Make sure to align your stitches, finish off and weave in your ends.
- Seam up the sides from the bottom 89 (91, 84, 86, 86, 81, 81, 83, 83) rows towards the arm pit to create the arm opening.
- Fold the arms in half and seam starting from the cuff to the armpit.
- Attach each sleeve to the body of the cardigan and mattress stitch evenly around the arm opening to attach your sleeve.
- Place your crochet pockets on the front panels of your cardigan and using a running seam attach them at your desired location.
Collar trim
Attach your yarn to the bottom edge of your cardigan.
Row 1
Sc evenly up the side placing 1 sc in the side of each st, 1 sc in each open st of the Back Panel and down the other side of your cardigan.
223 (227, 227, 231, 233, 235, 235, 241, 241) sts.
Row 2
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 3
Sc in first st, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 4
Sc in 1st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next, repeat from * until 1 st remains, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
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