Cozy Coed Cardigan Crochet Pattern (Adult Small to 4XL Tall)
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I am thrilled to announce that the newest crochet pattern from Heart Hook Home, the Cozy Coed Cardigan pattern, is READY! This pattern was months in the making, and I am pleased to say that it might just be my favorite pattern to date. Yes, really!
Cozy Coed Cardigan
The Cozy Coed Cardigan was sparked as a result of the Painted Canyon Cardigan which featured horizontal rows. This pattern, however, is created using vertical rows. A component which many of us are no doubt admiring.
The Cozy Coed Cardigan pattern is available on either Ravelry, Etsy, or here in the Heart Hook Home shop. This pattern includes adult sizes: Small, Small Tall, Medium, Medium Tall, Large, Large Tall, Extra Large, Extra Large Tall, 2XL, 2XL Tall, 3XL, 3XL Tall, 4XL, and 4XL Tall!
The body of the cardigan is made up of all Half Double Crochet while the edging used both Front Post/Back Post Half Double and Front Post/Back Post Double Crochet. Do not be intimidated by these stitches! I love them, and I think you will too if you haven’t fallen in love already. If you need a refresher, here is a tutorial for those stitches. They are easier than you think! And don’t they look nice?
I just love this cardigan! I absolutely want to see your finished cardigans as well, so please share photos with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, and by sharing in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community group on Facebook!
There is a FULL video tutorial (for size small) for this pattern as well. You can access that here.
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Get the Cozy Coed Cardigan pattern on either Ravelry, Etsy, or here in our Heart Hook Home shop
Don’t forget that the children’s sizes are free individually:
Get the 3 – 6 month size here.
Get the 12 month size here.
Get the 2/3T size here.
Get the 4/5T size here.
Get the 6/8 youth size here.
Get the 8/10 youth size here.
Get the 10/12 youth size here.
Get the 14/16 youth size here.
I’ve decided now that I’m finished with the pattern that I will take the size medium and add extra ribbing so that I will wear it myself. It’s just a tad too small for me and I wanted an outstanding collar anyway. Add to it and we’ve got a win-win! When I get that ribbing finished and the zipper added I will add photos of the finished product to this post! Can’t wait!
In this set of photos, Paul is modeling the XL size. He can wear either on a regular basis, and he says they are true to size (when on gauge, of course).
You can use either 3/4″ buttons (no buttonholes necessary!) or add a snazzy zipper instead. Here’s a tutorial for adding a zipper to crochet.
I hope you love this cardigan as much as Paul and I do! Remember that I will be adding more photos after I alter the medium size for myself. Can’t wait!
MORE AWESOME PATTERNS:
Four-Hour Fall Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
Painted Canyon Hooded Cardigan
Newborn Sleep Sack Free Crochet Pattern
Child Size Unicorn Hoodie Crochet Pattern (size 4/5T)
Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern
Child Size Easy 30-Minute Beanie Crochet Pattern
Easy Peasy 30-Minute Beanie Crochet Pattern
How much yarn is needed for a size medium? And any recommended brands for wool yarn?
How would one go about making this tunic length in XL or the next size up?
Would this pattern work with a stripe?
Hello! I’m trying to figure out of I can afford to make this as a Christmas present. Do you know how much yarn is used for a L or XL size?
Thanks so much!
Hi Melanie! You would need 1500 or 1700 yds.
Are there any updates/errata for the Cozy Coed pattern? I’m doing a 4XL TALL collar and row 2 doesn’t seem to add up. I count 236 sts in the pattern instructions, but it says 244 sts in the row. Of course, it may be that I can’t count or follow instructions, but I thought I’d check before frogging and starting over.
Hi Denise! I rechecked and it is 244. I’m going to take a wild guess here…I think the missing 8 sts in your count are from the repeat sections (4 on each)…where it says to repeat between **, you will do the directions in between the asterisks once, then repeat another 7 times…for a total of 8 repeats.
That’s it!! Thanks so much for the quick reply. It’s still freezing here, but my guy is really going to enjoy this sweater. He’s been trying it on as I go, and it fits him perfectly. Thanks for the pattern and support!!!
Wonderful! Glad you liked the pattern!
My husband really likes the tweed look yarn in the picture with buttons. Can you say what type of yarn used or suggest something similar? I’m not sure if it’s like a gray or beige tweed?
Hi Shel! That was Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool.
Loving the pattern, thanks! I am all set to start the collar. You say to start “bottom right”. Is that the right side with the sweater facing you, or the right side if you are wearing it?
Hi Laurie! It will the bottom right as if you are wearing it.
Hi, I am wondering if I would be able to add a hood to this pattern? I love your patterns and it this would be perfect for my husband but he has requested a hood. Thanks!
I have made this and the Classroom cardigan well over ten times now from baby to 3x adult sizes and it’s always a winner. It’s easy to understand and adjust for the preference of the recipient or any yarn type. My favorites have been worked in LB Mandala Tweed and RH Gemstone.
I am so glad you have enjoyed the pattern!
PayPal is taken my five dollars for the cozy coed cardigan two times. First one was in January one was in March. I believe it was January 25 and March 7. What am I supposed to receive for my money? I am new to online buying so I thought I would get the pattern in the mail. I have not yet received it. Thank you for your attention to this matter
I have not purchased from this site, but patterns usually come in email and/or you might immediately have been presented with a link to a .pdf pattern you could have clicked on. I would check your email at this point. Hope this helps! If not, message her directly, not as a comment on this thread. She’s much less likely to see it here.
Hi Gail! Yes, Karen is correct…you should have received a download link directly after purchase as well as getting an email with the download link. The email may have gone to your junk/spam folder so be to check there also. If you could also email me at ashlea@hearthookhome.com and we can get you a refund for one of those purchases.
Just finished the cozy coed for my hubby. It fits great, just need to fine the elbow patches. Any idea where I can buy them?
Thank you for a great pattern!
Just finished the Cozy Coed Cardigan for my grandson in the children’s size 14 in charcoal grey tweed yarn. It fit perfectly and the pattern was so easy to follow. His mom liked it so much she asked me to make her one minus the zipper! Starting that one today! Thanks so much!
Hi Pat! That’s awesome! Happy Crocheting!
Good day
I’m working on this pattern and my number of stitches for row 1 and 2 of the edging is off. I ended up with 224 stitches at the end of row 2. Am I making a mistake or did I miss an update?
Would this pattern work with a stripe?
What yarn would you recommend for this pattern? I live in Israel and most of the yarn I have to order online. Not every website will send to my country and the yarn sold here is from Turkey most of it doesn’t have the weight of it written on it. I am still in the prosses of teaching myself how to crochet and knit and would love to make this for my partner as a gift for his birthday. Would love the help.
Thank you,
Leora
Ashlea,
I’ve been crocheting about a year now and my husband saw your pattern and asked me to make it for him. I have to tell you I had the sweats (not a hot flash that time, just pure panic!) buying the yarn because I thought I might have gotten in a little over my head. Your pattern was very easy for me to understand and all the links to stitches I was not familiar with AND the companion video were SO helpful!! I finished it in 5 days! He was thrilled and I was stunned! 😀 Thank you!
Way to go Nancy!!! I am so glad you found the videos/tutorials helpful and were able to turn panic into success!
Has anyone made this with cotton? I have a beautiful cotton yarn that I dont know what to do with and this would be perfect!
Can I just tell you how wonderful you are! I love all your patterns and because I don’t get out often, they do keep me busy! Thank you for choosing crochet and keeping what I thought was once a lost art alive! Keep on designing sweetie.
Ashlea
When will you be updating the pattern to include 4x and 5x please. Want to make one for my father in law.
Many thanks.
Niki.
I’ve got a question regarding the cozy coed cardigan. I’m on the part pertaining to the edging/collar. My question is, how do I start row 1 hdc (as in where do I insert the hook).
Thanks and happy hookin’
Hi Shelia!
I insert my hook into the vert first stitch on the bottom right, if I were wearing the cardigan. Does that help?
How hard would it be to add a good to this?
SO sorry for this basic question. 🙂 When you say Body Circumference, are you referring to the widest measurement around the belly?
That would be correct! =)
FYI. You rock!!
Is it possible to purchase the zippeted pattern in this sweater in womens sizes yet?
Love your patterns. Is there an easier way to navigate through your website. Like if I want to see what kind of hats you have, is there a catogory for “hats” that I can click on that will bring up all the hat posts? I dont have time to look through your whole blog for patterns . TY!!
Great pattern Ashlea!
I’m working on the large youth size 14/16 for my grandson, but for some reason, I’m thinking it’s going to be too small. I may have to do the men’s small for him. He’s 12, But is about 5’9 and thin. Oh well….it’s the thought that counts.
Too much sadness and drama on this site anymore. Everyone asking for prayers for people and pets, telling their life stories, especially the bad, sad, sickly dramatic parts..supposed to be a happy Crochet site. Was the best, now it isn’t
It’s okay if you think I am wrong or rude. Just isn’t fun here anymore. Sorry
Hi Susan,
I’m sorry to hear that you aren’t enjoying the Facebook group as much as you once were. I could tell that I needed help, and with well over 50,000 people it is no wonder. Crazy! I did just add several new moderators for this very reason. We are doing our best over there, and remember you can always come straight here to HeartHookHome.com and find everything I share there as well.
You’re uhhh-mazing Ashlea!! Since I’m still in pain med he’ll (foot surgery was yesterday), I’m thinkin’ that I’ll not attempt starting o n Hubby’s Christmas present today may have to wait a day or so, lol…but I can’t wait, even if he did pick a predominantly BLACK color (ugghh) 🙂
Oh my! Hope you’re healing okay!
Paul picked out a predominantly black yarn at first and I was not impressed. LOL!
Those elbow pads are PERFECT! It’s sooooo great Ashlea! Husband has given the thumbs up, too. Thank you for all of your hard work and for having such reasonable prices. You’re worth every penny and MORE! Sharing 🙂
Thank you Shannon!!
I am still in “recovery mode” from creating these. After a big pattern release I have to take a week or so to hit my “reset” button before I can work on anything else. Ha! I’m so glad you love it, and let me know how your husband likes it as well!