Here is another idea for a cardigan for on cardi wrapping up in. This handkerchief cocoon cardigan has stitched together corners that make them stay on your arms as you wear it, keeping this beautiful cardi on your shoulders. The beautiful, lacy back is greatly complemented by the denser outer edge that retains the structure around the arms and neckline.
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The Genesis Cardigan Free Crochet Pattern
The genesis summer kimono cardigan has a richly varied structure. Also, its beautiful color bands highlight the alternating voids and denser stitches. Overall, it's a beautiful, casual and playful cardi for everyday.
I wanted something colorful and summery, which can be hard to find when crocheting/knitting. This pattern came to be when I was reading the story of Joseph and The Coat of Many Colors. Now, I'm not going to go into the whole story of Jacob gifting the coat to Joseph, But this particular coat meant a lot to the people of this time. A piece of clothing with different colors represented worth and leadership.
Granny Square Cocoon Cardigan Pattern
"This unique cocoon cardigan is made up of 4 granny squares. The color combination of red and black has brought out a beautiful color blend. The finishing of the sleeves and cardigan opening is made of the red and black yarn strands held together, which have greatly highlighted the border. The joining using the single stich has brought out beautiful grids at the back of the sweater! An easy to make cardigan made of double crotchet the granny stich way. Easy for beginners too! The pattern is free!"
Hygge Cocoon Cardigan
The Hygge Cocoon Cardigan is a super simple sweater featuring an easy, over-size fit, and cozy ribbed sleeves. The stitch pattern used in the Hygge Cocoon Cardigan creates fantastic drape in this sweater, and its simplicity is perfect for this highly textured yarn. Because of the oversize fit of the Hygge Cocoon Cardigan, only 2 sizes are needed to fit most adults: Misses and Plus. And the simple construction makes it perfect for beginner garment crocheters!
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Unclouded Cardi
Made from a rectangle, this cocoon cardigan is a great project for beginner and expert crocheters alike. It is simple construction, with a focus on customization and details that create a comfy, breathable, and gorgeous finished garment with just a few stitches. It's called the “Unclouded Cocoon Cardi” because it's light and airy enough for those cloudless summer days and nights, and just feels like the perfect summer layer. The crochet mesh created in the pattern helps give this cocoon cardigan a beautiful drape with an open and airy design. It's definitely a crochet cardigan I would want to wear all summer long.
Grace Cardi Free Crochet Pattern
The Grace Cardi is a simple little crochet cardigan that is great for spring and summer! I love to throw on just a little added layer when I'm wearing a dress or tank top, and this cardi is perfect for that! This crochet cardigan free pattern comes in women's sizes XS to 2X. The Grace Cardi is fitted with no ease to it. If you are in between sizes, I would recommend going up one size. The Grace Cardi is worked from the top down in raglan style. Trim is added at the end. There is no sewing required. This crochet pattern is rated Easy in difficulty level. You'll only need to know basic crochet stitches to create this garment.