Earlier this fall, I set about trying to find a pattern for a cardigan and I just could not find what I was looking for. So I had the idea to just design one, exactly how I wanted it. Cardi Cocoon takes the best of both worlds- the cardigan sweater and the cocoon- and puts them together quite nicely! A slouchy cocoon fit gives it plenty of ease and makes it so comforting to wrap up in, while the true sleeves and overlapping front panels assure this is an actual garment, perfect for wearing out and about. Drop-shoulder, minimal shaping, and calling out for your favorite shawl stick!

Stitches: Ch, sl st, sc, sc2tog, sc3lp (single crochet in 3rd loop,) hdc, dc
Yarn: Fingering weight (#1) superwash Merino, 1420 (1820, 2220, 2600) yards
S/M sample shown in WeCrochet’s Twill Fingering in Rose Water Heather, 8 balls
Hook: G6/4mm
Sizes: S/M (L/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X)
Designed to fit 32-38 (40-46, 48-54, 56-62)” bust, with 4-10” positive ease

Gauge: 12 st x 6 rows = 2”, blocked, in “front panels” st patt

NOTES:
~ This garment is designed for a roomy fit, with 4-10 inches of positive ease. As far as sizing goes, “close enough” is almost always close enough. Don’t overthink it :)