Heart Hook Home

crochet, yarn, heart (CHD) & food

  • About
  • Heart
  • Shop
  • Crochet Tutorials
  • Crochet Patterns
  • Contact

Chunky Housecoat Free Crochet Pattern

This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. See our disclosure policy for more information.

February 17, 2018 Ashlea 34 Comments

24069shares
  • Share 1284
  • Tweet
  • Reddit

You know what’s better than Netflix and crochet? Netflix and crochet – IN A CHUNKY HOUSECOAT! This chunky housecoat free crochet pattern is the perfect solution!

super bulky housecoat crochet pattern

Chunky Housecoat Free Crochet Pattern

This newest housecoat pattern is heavy, it’s warm, it’s comfy and it’s free! Choose to add the sleeves – or not! I liked it both ways but decided to go with the sleeved version for added warmth. For this crochet pattern you’ll need super bulky yarn (bulky would suffice, although the housecoat would be a tad bit smaller) and a 10mm crochet hook. Since this yarn is so thick the pattern works up SUPER fast, and you don’t need many stitches! I love that.

If you’d rather make a worsted weight housecoat find that pattern here.

Also, if you love my shirt you can get one here. Eat, Sleep, Crochet, Repeat!

Materials:
Super Bulky/Size 6 yarn (approx. 1000 yards)
-Lion Brand Hometown USA used
Crochet hook in size N/P/10 mm

Gauge:

7 hhdc and 6 rows = 4” square

Notes:

-Place first st in same as turning.
-If you dislike using the Herringbone Half Double crochet, regular Half Double would suffice as well.
-If you would like the housecoat shorter, you’ll remove chains from the beginning chain, and remember that number throughout.
-If you need help don’t hesitate to shoot me an email!

Get the ad-free printable version of this pattern here. Thank you!

Chunky Housecoat Pattern:

Row 1: Fhdc – 65 (or ch-66, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end) (65)

Rows 2 – 32: Ch-1, hhdc in each st to end.

Rows 33 – 36: Ch-1, hhdc in 50 sts. (50)

Row 37: Ch-1, hhdc in 50 sts AND THEN ch-16. (66)

Row 38: Hhdc in 2nd ch from hook and each st to end. (65)

Rows 39 – 48: Ch-1, hhdc in each st to end. (65)

Attach yarn at bottom of other side as pictured.

Starting second side of chunky housecoat using free pattern and super bulky blue yarn

Rows 1 – 4: Ch-1, hhdc in 50 sts. (50)

Row 5: Ch-1, hhdc in 50 sts AND THEN ch-16. (66)

Row 6: Hhdc in 2nd ch from hook and each st to end. (65)

Rows 7 – 16: Ch-1, hhdc in each st to end. (65)

Fold fronts in and sew up shoulders using the Mattress Stitch.

Sewing the shoulders on a chunky housecoat crochet

Making sure to start at bottom right (if wearing the sweater) and looking at wrong side:
Row 1: Ch-1, hhdc in each st up to collar, across neck and down other side.
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st around.
*if you’d like more edging or more coverage, simply continue adding edging rows, one at a time.

Sleeveless chunky crochet housecoat

Do you want sleeves? If not, I don’t blame you! But if you do…  please continue…

Sleeves:

Attach yarn at bottom right of armhole as pictured.

Starting sleeves on a chunky housecoat crochet

Row 1: Ch-1, hdc2tog, hdc2tog. Hhdc in next 30 openings. Join to top of first hhdc with sl st. (32)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in next 28 sts, hdc2tog, hdc2tog. Join to top of first hhdc with sl st. (30)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc2tog, hhdc in next 26 sts, hdc2tog. Join to top of first hhdc with sl st. (28)

Row 4: Ch-1, turn, hdc2tog, hhdc in next 24 sts, hdc2tog. Join to top of first hhdc with sl st. (26)

Rows 5 – 8: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st around. Join to top of first hhdc with sl st. (26)

Row 9: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join to top of first hhdc with sl st. (26)

Pockets:

Row 1: Ch-13, hhdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end) (12)

crocheting a pocket with blue super bulky yarn

Rows 2 – 10: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st to end. (12)
Turn work clockwise so that you can crochet up the side.

crocheting around a pocket with super bulky blue yarn

Sc in same st and in each row end to corner. (10) sc in same st (the corner st), turn work clockwise once more and sc down to end.

finished pocket to add to housecoat
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing to fronts.

Pockets on a blue crocheted housecoat

Sew pockets on, about 20 sts up from the bottom and 7 rows in from the inner edge. Note that you may want to wash your finished housecoat BEFORE adding the pockets. Where they lay now may relax after washing and you may wish you would have placed them higher.

You’re done! I thought about adding a small tie closure to the front, but I’m going to leave it as-is for now and make that decision after wearing for a week or two. I hope you’ll share photos of your Chunky Housecoats with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, and by sharing in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community group on Facebook!

More free crochet patterns:

Child Size Housecoat Free Crochet Pattern
The Hedonist’s Housecoat: Free Crochet Housecoat Pattern (Medium, One-Size and Plus Size)
Four-Hour Fall Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
The Nerdy Bookworm Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern

Acrylic, Adult, Apparel, Crochet Patterns, Free Patterns, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Hook, Men, Patterns by Stitch, Women, Yarn Type adult, apparel, chunky housecoat, crochet pattern, FREE crochet pattern, FREE pattern, HHDC, house coat, women

Comments

  1. Carol Cover says

    November 1, 2019 at 10:10 pm

    I admit at the outset that I'm very bad at visualizing things. So here's my question: When starting the front border, the pattern says to start at the right side (when wearing the sweater) and be facing the wrong side. I can't see how to face the wrong side and work from right to left AND start at the bottom. In order to face the wrong side, wouldn't I have to begin at the neck? What am I missing? Thanks. Carol
    Reply
    • Louanne says

      January 20, 2020 at 10:20 am

      I have the same question. I think she means to make sure the work is turned inside out.
      Reply
  2. Sarah Sharp says

    September 12, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    What's the width from shoulder to shoulder, on larger panel. Mine came out to 17 ins, I'm afraid its gonna be too small, I'm a 12 in the mid section.
    Reply
  3. Carrie says

    September 8, 2019 at 10:58 am

    How would I alter this to make this so that the sleeves were longer?
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      September 9, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Hi Carrie! In the rows 5-8 section of the sleeves, you would just add more rows until you reach your desired length...then finish off with row 9 instructions.
      Reply
  4. Sarah Sharp says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:13 am

    any idea if this would work if i took a double strand of size 4 acrylic yarn instead of bulky? just checking thanks
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      September 4, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Hi Sarah! I think that would work fine!
      Reply
  5. Trish says

    February 24, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    Thanks for the pattern! I found a fantastic price for the Hometown yarn on Amazon, and "hoped" I'd find a robe pattern for my husband. Yep, I'll make this bigger, and he'll be so happy!
    Reply
  6. Jeannine C says

    February 8, 2019 at 4:49 am

    I would love to make this. But how do you increase the size to XL-2XL?
    Reply
  7. Michele says

    January 29, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    How can we make this a little larger? 18/20?
    Reply
  8. Susan says

    April 7, 2018 at 6:42 pm

    THank you so very much for the detail in your pattern for worsted Wright robe. I did it! As a novice, I practiced the hhdc over and over, then started slowly... measuring every couple rows and being patient. It is beautiful, I even added some open work. I will always check your patterns when I want to make something.
    Reply
  9. VERNICIA SAUNDERS says

    March 24, 2018 at 3:16 am

    I love all your patterns /projects. I would love to add a hood to this. Any suggestions on how to do this? I think that with the hood, it can also double as an coat/jacket for the spring and/or cool nights
    Reply
  10. Pam says

    March 22, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    This is really neat! I'm one of those people that's burning up or freezing cold but I'm thinking this made in a light weight yarn would make a great coverup for earlier morning during spring and fall. Would love to be able to add long sleeves. This is so cute and useful. thank you for sharing. Have a great day.
    Reply
  11. Tracy says

    March 7, 2018 at 9:09 am

    I finished mine last night and my 15 year old immediately kidnaped it to wear to school. I think that means it’s cool for school and not just for in the house! Thanks for this great pattern. Love it ❤️
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      March 7, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Ha! Glad you BOTH love it!!
      Reply
  12. Jackie says

    March 5, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    I didn’t see any measurements listed? Do you have a length of the one you made?
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      March 7, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      If I'm not mistaken it was 37" long from shoulder to bottom.
      Reply
  13. Kathy Pevine says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I’d love to make this a little shorter ( maybe just below the butt)...can you tell me how many you think I should chain to start to accomplish this length? Your patterns are awesome! I have made quite a few and I love them all!
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      March 7, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      I would start with 45 sts instead of 65 and see where that hangs.
      Reply
      • Briquel says

        September 28, 2019 at 8:38 pm

        How many stitches then would you leave for sleeves?
        Reply
        • Heart Hook Home says

          October 1, 2019 at 10:14 am

          Hi Briquel! The sleeve/armhole sections would stay the same.
          Reply
  14. Reta Brantley says

    February 26, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    What size is this pattern. Would love to make it for my daughter!! Reta
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      February 28, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      It's a one size fits most. I'd say it goes up to 14/16.
      Reply
  15. Nadine Z says

    February 24, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    This is so adorable! Absolutely perfect for lounging around the house any time of day!! I get too warm if I have a sweater, a vest works better but is never long enough...you have created the perfect solution!!! Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous creations! Can't wait for the next one!! Your patterns are always so creative and fun!
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      February 24, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you Nadine!
      Reply
  16. Kendra says

    February 24, 2018 at 10:55 am

    I love how you got the color yarns on your wall do you have a tutorial for that
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      February 24, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      I do! I've moved it now that I've completed my craft room, but this is how you do it: http://hearthookhome.com/inexpensive-and-easy-yarn-organization-wall/
      Reply
  17. Nancy Meredith says

    February 21, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    What size is this? Thanks!
    Reply
  18. Bre says

    February 18, 2018 at 7:40 am

    I love your patterns! They are well written and easy to follow. Will you be writing this pattern in a 2X?
    Reply
    • Kendra says

      February 25, 2018 at 9:39 am

      Oh i hope so!
      Reply
  19. Tami Webb says

    February 17, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    I LOVE all of your patterns. Sooo much fun. You do FABULOUS work
    Reply
  20. Amy Abbott says

    February 17, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    You do such a beautiful work,I love this cardigan,I just wish I can do this lol I’m Just not good reading the pattern or understand what it means. But I will give a try thank you for sharing
    Reply
    • Glandra says

      February 18, 2018 at 7:56 am

      That's how I feel also!? But I'm gonna give it a try to
      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome!

beard

Hi! I’m Ashlea, the Kansas mom, and wife, that runs this crochet, food, and heart (CHD) blog.  I am a frugal, yarn loving crochet addict that enjoys good food and fine wine – or an occasional whiskey. 😉 Read more about me here and see my favorite Amazon products here.

Let’s Connect!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

SEARCH

Support Heart Hook Home

I was asked recently if there was an easy way to support the Heart Hook Home blog without spending an extra dime. The answer is a resounding YES! See the list here.

I love to share my knowledge and ideas, and I love that YOU love them enough to share them as well! You are free to sell products made from my patterns, all I ask is that you do not use my images to represent your work and that you link back to my pattern in your listings.

Want to share my content on your blog/social media? Thank you! Please see my Terms of Use before doing so.

Here are my privacy policy and disclosure policies.

Instagram

© Copyright 2021 Heart·Hook·Home · All Rights Reserved · Site Design Carol Jones Media · All Logos & Trademark Belongs To Their Respective Owners·

24069shares
  • 1284