Crochet Grainne Pocket Cardigan – Free Pattern

Chunky ribbed details, beautifully textured stitches and roomy pockets give the Crochet Grainne Pocket Cardigan its distinctive character. This relaxed, open front cardigan is just the thing to reach for when autumn brings its first chilly mornings.

The idea for Grainne came from requests I received for a crochet cardigan with pockets. I wanted to create something practical and cozy, but also approachable for crocheters who were beginning to explore handmade garments.

The Herringbone Double Crochet stitch is one of the defining features of this design. Its subtle, interlocking texture gives the cardigan an interesting finish without requiring an elaborate stitch pattern.

And then there are the pockets! Rather than keeping them completely plain, I added folded ribbed flaps secured with buttons. They’re a charming finishing detail and offer an opportunity to practice making buttonholes.

With its generous sleeves, ribbed edging and understated silhouette, the Grainne Cardigan pairs beautifully with jeans, dresses and everyday autumn outfits.

Yarn

This crochet cardigan pattern uses Drops Paris which is a weight 4 yarn and 100% cotton. However, any brand or fibre can be used to make this cardigan. I would recommend a wool blend yarn for something that’s needed in late autumn or winter. I would imagine it would feel like you are wearing a blanket all day as this cardigan is designed to be slightly oversized.

Notes

• The sizing guide is S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
• The turning chain 2 DOES count as a stitch.
• This pattern uses standard US crochet terms
• This cardigan is constructed using five panels, the back, two front panels and two sleeves. Each panel begins by working a ribbed edge. The ribbing is worked lengthways and the cardigan body and sleeves are worked directly along the long edge of the ribbing.

Level:

Easy.

Measurements

To fit bust 34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”

Back width: 22(24, 26, 28, 30, 32)”

Length: 26(26, 26.5, 26.5, 27, 27)”

Sleeve length: 17(17, 17, 18, 18, 18)”

Materials

Yarn – Drops Paris – weight 4/medium/aran/10 ply

Approximately 750(815, 890, 955, 1020, 1090)g or 1740(1890, 2060, 2210, 2370, 2530)yds

5mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Measuring tape

2-3 stitch markers

2 large buttons

The Grainne Pocket Cardigan Pattern

Back Panel

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have 71(79, 85, 91, 97, 103) row in total. Turn

Now working along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: Ch 1, sc 71(79, 85, 91, 97, 103) sts across. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), hbdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row for a further 53(53, 53, 55, 55, 55) rows. Add more rows here if you want the cardigan longer. Fasten off.

Front Panel (Make 2)

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across. Turn

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO in each stitch across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have 23(27, 30, 33, 36, 39) rows in total. Turn.

Now working along the long edge of the ribbing :

Next row: Ch 1, sc 23(27, 30, 33, 36, 39) sts across. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), hbdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row until you have a total of 53(53, 53, 55, 55, 55) rows. Add more rows here if you want the cardigan longer. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 29(29, 29, 31, 31, 31) rows.

Now working along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: Ch 1, sc 29(29, 29, 31, 31, 31) sts across. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2, hbdc in same st as ch2 (increase made), hbdc in each st across placing 2hbdc in last st. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2, hbdc in next st, hbdc in each st to end. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2, hbdc in same st as ch 2 (increase made) hbdc in each st across placing 2hbdc in last st. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows until you have 45(49, 53, 55, 59, 61) sts. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2, hbdc in next st and in each st across. Turn. Repeat this row until entire sleeve measures 17(17, 17, 18, 18, 18) inches long. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Pockets (Make 2)

Ch 19

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in BLO in remaining sts. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in BLO in next 12 sts, 2 sc in ch2-sp, sc in BLO in next st, sc2tog. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in BLO across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. Turn.

Repeat rows 5-6 until 9 sts remain. Turn.

Next row: Ch 1, sc in BLO across to end of row. Turn. Repeat this row a further 7 times.

Now working along the straight edge of the ribbing:

Next row: Ch 1, sc 29 sts across. Turn.

Next row: Ch 2, hbdc in next st and in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row for a further 13 more rows. Add more rows here if you want deeper pockets. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Assembly

Lay the back panel flat on a hard surface. Place the two front panels on top of the back panel and with your yarn needle stitch the front panels to the back panel.

Now lay the entire piece out flat. Take a sleeve and place a stitch marker into the middle stitch. Line that marker up with the shoulder seam and attach the marker to shoulder seam. With yarn needle sew sleeve to body. Repeat for the other sleeve.

Fold cardigan over and sew along the underneath of sleeve and down along the side of the cardigan. Repeat on the other side. Weave in all ends.

Now turn your cardigan right side out. Attach your yarn to the bottom inner corner on the right side.

Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 6 chains, slip stitch, to next 2 sc on the main body of the cardigan. Turn.

Next row: sc in BLO in next 7 sc, being careful not to work into the 2 slipped sts. Turn.

Next row: Ch 1, sc in BLO in next 7 sc, slst in next 2 sc on the main body of cardigan, turn.

Repeat last two rows around the entire inner edge of the cardigan until you reach the other side. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Now take a pocket and fold over the ribbed edge. Mark out where you think the button should be and attach button to pocket. Sew the pocket to your cardigan. Repeat for the other pocket.

You are now finished your cardigan. Enjoy.