Crochet Tutorial: Granny Square Cardigan

I have been struggling to make cardigans or a sweater for some time. I have tried different patterns but had difficulty following some of them and creating something that would be worth wearing. I gave up, until I found this!

This week I was experimenting with different patterns and I came across this Granny Square Cocoon pattern from Maria Valles. I knew instantly that I had to make it! It was the perfect design and easy to follow. I’ve made a few of my own modifications, and I used an entirely different color scheme, but that’s the joy of crochet! I added an accent color on the edging to give it a fashion flair.

Here are a few photos of me wearing my finished piece. I added a gemstone brooch as a front enclosure to tie the piece together. I LOVE IT!

Granny Square Cardigan

Granny Square Cardigan

Here is a step by step video tutorial on how I created this lovely cardigan. This is a great addition to any wardrobe! It’s like wrapping up in a blanket on a chilly morning! Grab your crochet hook, a cup of tea (or coffee, if that’s your thing), and join me making this cocoon sweater!

Supplies:

**Click here to get the full kit of supplies to make this cardigan**

Brooch Pin
Red Heart Yarns Buff
Red Heart Yarns Burgundy
Crochet Hook Size L-8.00mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors

To make this smaller or bigger, Measure from the bottom of the neck to the bottom of the buttocks and your Granny Square should be that wide. Then follow along with the rest of the pattern for the outer edge and sleeves.

Granny Square Cardigan

Granny Square Cardigan

Granny Square Cardigan

Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat

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~Nadia

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75 responses to “Crochet Tutorial: Granny Square Cardigan”

  1. […] Nadia from YARNutopia’s Granny Cocoon Shrug […]

  2. […] you reach the measurement specified by Maria in her post or, as per Nadia’s note in her post HERE, until you make a granny square which measures the same width/height as the measurement you take […]

  3. Daphne Greyeyes Avatar
    Daphne Greyeyes

    I would really love to make this however I am only recently been crocheting. I would love to make this piece but I am not sure how I would go about making it bigger (approx. a 2x) Is there any chance you could fill me in on how big to make it?

    Thank you so much in advance!

    1. Teri Avatar
      Teri

      I found this guide on Crochet Crowd…hope this helps
      For the Different Sizes
       XS, S, M = 36″ Square
       X, XL, 2 XL = 38″ Square
       3XL, 4XL, 5 XL = 40″ Square

      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Thank you so much! Sometimes I struggle, esp when making something for someone else in my family. This really did help.

  4. […] you reach the measurement specified by Maria in her post or, as per Nadia’s note in her post HERE, until you make a granny square which measures the same width/height as the measurement you take […]

  5. […] This classic cocoon cardigan starts as one giant continuous granny square, then folds into a circular shrug with sleeves. Yarnutopia uses warm buff for the main body and a deep burgundy border, giving serious blanket-coat vibes. The video tutorial makes this extremely approachable for confident beginners; the written instructions explain how to adjust the square size to match your body length. Slip it over long sleeves for chilly walks or movie nights. Once you understand the fold, you’ll want to make more. Tutorial. […]

  6. […] Yarnutopia’s Cocoon Granny Square Cardigan turns one giant square into a swirly, cocoon-style sweater. The Cocoon Granny Square Cardigan uses buff-colored Red Heart yarn with a burgundy border, folded and seamed into sleeves for a shrug-meets-cardigan feel. It’s fantastic TV crochet: round after round of granny stitch until you reach size, then a simple border and cuffs. The blog post plus full video tutorial keep it beginner-friendly and explain how to adjust for different body measurements. Tutorial. […]

  7. […] This cardigan idea feels like wearing your favourite granny square blanket, but shaped so it actually stays on your shoulders. It’s built from a large square or rectangle of granny stitch that’s folded and seamed to create armholes, then edged to form a cosy “cocoon” shape. The result is slouchy, drapey and perfect for lounging – no buttons, no fitted waistband, just a wearable hug. The tutorial from Yarnutopia shows how to turn a big granny square into a cardigan with step-by-step video help, making this a great idea if you’re more visual. Tutorial […]

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