Step-by-Step Crochet Cocoon Sweater Free Pattern

By popular demand, here is a FULL Step-by-Step Video Tutorial to on How to Crochet this Chunky Cozy Cocoon Sweater made with Bulky Weight Yarn!

Your Response to this pattern was absolutely amazing and I am so happy you love this design as much as I do!

In this video I will show you:
-How to make a Foundation Double Crochet.
-How to Crochet the Alpine Stitch.
-How to Fold and Seam together the Body Panel.
-How to reattach your yarn for the Cuffs and Body Trim.
-How to Crochet the Front and Back Post Ribbing.
-How to Change Colors.

PLEASE use the FREE PATTERN to get your Row 1 Stitch Counts and the number of Rows you will be completing based on the sizes available. This tutorial will show you how crochet this sweater cardigan, but I will be making a Mini Cocoon Sweater, not a full size sweater.

Please see my free pattern (linked below) for all materials.


This Easy Crochet Cocoon Cardigan is made from a simple rectangle using the alpine stitch with chunky yarn and is perfect for a beginner crocheter. The creative construction of this super simple sweater requires minimal seaming, no shaping and no increasing or decreasing! I love how elegant and luxurious this cardigan looks, it has that knit-look to it which definitely takes it up a notch!

To make this crochet cocoon cardigan pattern you can use the free pattern (linked below) and this step-by-step video tutorial showing the construction and details up close.

This Video will show and help you understand the construction of this cocoon sweater cardigan.

PLEASE read the full written pattern and use the construction diagrams for extra support, the written instructions are the formal write up of this pattern.

The full written pattern with complete crochet stitch description instructions are included in the Free Blog Pattern and Printable PDFs available in the links below.

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[clarissabasilio]

You are an absolute angel for uploading this and writing a free pattern. I’m horrible at knitting but I’ve struggled to find a crochet sweater project that doesn’t look like the typical crochet stitches . Looking forward to trying this out 🙏

[angelzombie]

I used worsted weight yarn (4), a 7mm hook for the body and size 5mm for the cuffs and added a ribbed border. Used black as my main color, and a variegated fiery red, orange, yellow, and deep purple as my second color. It's so beautiful! Also made one with a mauve main color, and a forest green secondary color. I love this pattern so much. I want to make so many of these. Obviously had to alter the pattern to fit, since I'm using different size hooks and yarn, also added hoods and ribbed trim all around mine - but this pattern is wonderful.

[debbiefox]

I absolutely love this with the chunky yarn! 💕🧶 The Alpine stitch is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to make one. I will definitely sign up for your blog. 🧶💕

[YouMakeWhatCD]

Your kids sound so cute! I love this tutorial! I read the pattern but the tutorial really made me understand it better. Everything you create is so perfect and gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!

[traciperdue]

Thanks so much, it’s adorable. Hope you’re having a good evening.❤

[soeliaparecidainaciolopes]

Lindo❤Obrigada por compartilhar seu vídeo já vou fazer 😊

[bisdakko]

Love these cocodigans, hopefully I’ll be able to make one following this instructions. Thank you!

[englishsassenach]

well that's because this is such an awesome creation!!!

[Truechildofgod]

I just came from your first video looking for the full tutorial so happy that you remade it to show us!! I just subscribed :)

[deborahsheppard]

Thank you for sharing this pattern, love it

[LucysRaven]

Thank you sooo much!! God love you🫶 I can’t wait to try this out!!!

[bethmaldonado]

Yay!!! Thank you so much for the tutorial!❤

[Fairadez]

I think you might have a wildly successful pattern here!

[VarietyQuiz]

This is beautiful. I went for your free pattern but I can't make sense of it or find the sizing. I can use your video but I would need to make the petite.

[shoko_]

finally i found this pattern ❤❤❤❤❤this is the best ❤

[sharonrook]

I love you work ❤ I’m trying to find a tutorial on Beverly Cardigan if anyone can help me, I’d appreciate it 😊

[scrapscrapthat]

Thank you so much! Another visual learner that was so hoping you would be back with a video! Do you think I can use a thick and quick size six yarn? I am in Canada and can’t locate that one locally…but my daughter loves the softness of the thick n quick.

[mnsm]

This pattern is SOOO gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it with us, and taking the time to create a tutorial.

I'm 5'9", wear size 0, and have a very short torso. Would following the 'petite' chain/stitch count and the 'plus' row count work for me?

[aaronole]

I might just be reading/hearing this wrong, but for the cuffs, you go from 13 row ends to 26 stitches. Are you doing 2 single crochets matched up with each 1 row from the original panel?

[mollyhahn]

Advice on whether or not it is okay to wash and dry sweater on delicate cycle or lay flat to dry?