Crochet Granny Comfy Cardigan Pattern

The Crochet Granny Comfy Cardigan is a stylish and cozy addition to any wardrobe. Combining the timeless charm of granny squares with modern design elements, this cardigan is perfect for layering in cooler weather. With its relaxed fit and whimsical colors, you can make this piece uniquely yours using the Bernat® All in One™ Blanket granny square yarn.

About the Design

This cardigan is constructed using a series of granny squares joined together, making it not only a fun project but also an opportunity to showcase your creativity through color choices and patterns. The use of soft blanket yarn ensures maximum comfort and warmth, perfect for lazy days at home or outings with friends.

Sizes

The cardigan is available in several sizes:

• XS/S/M: 4 balls
• L/XL: 5 balls
• 2/3XL: 7 balls

Finished Measurement Yards:

• XS/S/M: 701 yards (641m)
• L/XL: 880 yards (804m)
• 2/3XL: 1148 yards (1049m)

Materials

this Pattern

Yarn

• Bernat® All in One™ Blanket Granny Square™:
  • Colorway: Flower Garden (65026)
  • Total Weight: 8.5 oz (240 g)
  • Length: 178 yds (163 m)

Crochet Hook

• Susan Bates® Silvalume® US L/11 (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

• Stitch markers: Susan Bates®
• Yarn needle: Susan Bates® yarn needle
• Buttons: 3 x 1¼” [34 mm] buttons

Gauge

It’s important to check your gauge to ensure the finished size matches your expectations. Use the recommended hook size to match the required stitch gauge.

Crochet Abbreviations

Here are some common crochet abbreviations used in this pattern:

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sts: stitches
• sp: space

Pattern Notes

• The instructions are written for the XS/S/M size. If making larger sizes, adjustments are noted in parentheses for L/XL and 2/3XL.
• Each motif is designed to be made using 5 colors. Begin with Color 1 from the center of the ball, leaving a 4″ [10 cm] tail for weaving in.
• Motifs should measure approximately 10½” [26.5 cm] square when completed. Cut the yarn at the end of the last color change, leaving a 42″ [106.5 cm] tail for joining.

Construction Overview

The cardigan is constructed primarily from a grid of granny squares. After making the squares, they are sewn together to form the back and front panels, with sleeves added later. This pattern emphasizes both aesthetic appeal and ease of assembly through the use of traditional motifs.

Crochet Instructions

Motif (Make 4)

1. Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.

2. 1st rnd (RS): Ch 6. (3 dc, ch 3) 3 times in the ring. 2 dc in the ring. Join.

3. 2nd rnd: Sl st in the next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in the same sp as last sl st.
   Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp.
   Repeat from * twice more.
   Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.

4. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st.
   Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp.
   Repeat from * twice more.
   Ch 1. 3 dc in last ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.

5. 4th and 5th rnds: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st.
   (Ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1.
   (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp.
   Repeat from * twice more, then from * to ** once.
   2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.
   Fasten off, leaving a 42″ [106.5 cm] tail.

Back

Using the remaining tails from the motifs, with RS facing, sew the motifs together into a 2 x 2 square.

1. Join yarn with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp.

2. 1st rnd: Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as sl st.
   (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times.
   Ch 1. 1 dc in next corner ch-3 sp.
   Dc2tog over the same ch-3 sp and next ch-3 sp.
   1 dc in same ch-3 sp as last st.
   (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times.
   Ch 1.
   (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
   Repeat from * twice more then from * to ** once.
   2 dc in the first corner ch-3 sp. Join.

3. 2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in the same sp as last sl st.
   (Ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1.
   (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp.
   Repeat from * twice more then from * to ** once.
   2 dc in first corner ch-3 sp. Join.

4. For size 2/3XL only:
   3rd and 4th rnds: As 2nd rnd.

5. All sizes: Fasten off.

Right Front

1. Work the same as instructed for Left Front.

Left Front

1. Shape V-neck and armhole:

   1st row (RS):
   Ch 3. Skip next dc.
   3 dc in sp between skipped dc and next 3-dc group.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat from * to last 5 dc.
   Skip next 2 dc.
   1 dc in next dc.
   Turn.
   Leave remaining sts unworked.
   You will have 5 (6-7) 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of the row (total 2).

2. 2nd row:
   Ch 3. 1 dc in first sp between 1st and 2nd dc.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat from * to last 4 dc.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   1 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and last dc.
   1 dc in last dc.
   Turn.
   4 (5-6) 3-dc groups and 2 dc at each end of row (total 4).

3. 3rd row:
   Ch 3. Skip next dc.
   3 dc in sp between skipped dc and next 3-dc group.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat from * to last 2 dc.
   Skip next dc.
   1 dc in last dc.
   Turn.
   5 (6-7) 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of row (total 2).

4. 4th row:
   Ch 3. 1 dc in first sp between 1st and 2nd dc.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat from * to last 4 dc.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   1 dc in last dc.
   Turn.
   4 (5-6) 3-dc groups and 3 dc.

5. 5th row:
   Ch 3.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat from * to last 2 dc.
   Skip next dc.
   1 dc in last dc.
   Turn.
   4 (5-6) 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of row (total 2).

6. 6th to 11th rows:
   Repeat rows 2 to 5 once more, then repeat rows 2 and 3 once more.
   You should have 3 (4-5) 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of 11th row (total 2).
   Fasten off.

Sleeves (worked flat, from cuff up)

Cuff

1. Ch 4.

2. 1st row (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
   1 sc in each of last 2 ch.
   Turn.
   You should have 3 sc.

3. 2nd row: Ch 1.
   Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
   Turn.
   Repeat 2nd row until work from beginning, when slightly stretched, measures 11″ [28 cm], ending on a WS row.
   Do not fasten off.

4. Turn work sideways and proceed across the longer side.

5. 1st row (RS): Ch 1.
   Work 20 sc evenly across.
   Turn.

6. 2nd row: Ch 3.
   Skip first 2 sc.
   3 dc in next sc.
   Skip next 2 sc.
   3 dc in next sc.
   Repeat from * to last 2 sc.
   Skip next sc.
   1 dc in last sc.
   Turn.
   You will have 6 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of row (total 2).

7. 3rd row: Ch 3.
   3 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat twice.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   6 dc in next sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat twice.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between last skipped 3-dc group and last dc.
   1 dc in last dc.
   Turn.
   You will have 8 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of row (total 2).

8. 4th row: Ch 3.
   3 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc.
   Skip next 3 dc.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat twice.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   6 dc in sp between skipped 3-dc groups.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   6 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat twice.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between last skipped 3-dc group and last dc.
   1 dc in last dc.
   Turn.
   You will have 11 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of row (total 2).

9. 5th row: Ch 3.
   3 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc.
   Skip next 3 dc.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat 3 times.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups (center of 6-dc).
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat twice.
   Skip next 3 dc.
   3 dc sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups (center of 6-dc).
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
   Repeat 3 times.
   Skip next 3-dc group.
   3 dc in sp between skipped 3-dc group and last dc.
   1 dc in last dc.
   Turn.
   You will have 12 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of row (total 2).

10. 6th row: Ch 3.
    1 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc.
    Skip next 3-dc group.
    3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
    Repeat from * to last 4 dc.
    Skip next 3-dc group.
    1 dc in sp between last skipped 3-dc group and last dc.
    1 dc in last dc.
    Turn.
    You will have 11 3-dc groups and 2 dc at each end of row (total 4).

11. 7th row: Ch 3.
    Skip next dc.
    3 dc in sp between skipped dc and next 3-dc group.
    Skip next 3-dc group.
    3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups.
    Repeat from * to last 5 dc.
    Skip next 3-dc group.
    3 dc in sp between skipped 3-dc and last 2 dc.
    Skip next dc.
    1 dc in last dc.
    Turn.
    You will have 12 3-dc groups and 1 dc at each end of row (total 2).

12. 8th to 17th rows:
    Repeat 6th and 7th rows five times more.
    Fasten off.

Finishing

Blocking

Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth, allowing it to dry thoroughly to maintain your desired shape.

Assembly (Seams + Sleeves)

1. With WS facing, align the bottom edges of the Fronts and Back. Sew the side seams from the bottom edge to the armholes.

   • Note: Side seams will sit slightly towards the back of the garment when laid flat.

2. Sew shoulder seams using the Flat Seam method.

3. PM 1″ [2.5 cm] on each side of sleeve down from top edge. Sew in sleeves, placing stitches above markers across skipped stitches of Fronts for armhole shaping to form square armholes.

4. Sew sleeve seams.

Edging

1. With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to the right corner ch-3 sp of Back at seam.

2. 1st rnd:
   Ch 1.
   1 sc in the same sp as sl st.
   Working across the bottom edge of Back, 1 sc in each dc and ch-sp to left corner ch-3 sp of Back.
   Working in the opposite side of the foundation ch of the Front, 1 sc in each ch to the end of the chain.
   Working around the stitches at the ends of rows up the side of the Front, 2 sc around the post of each dc to shoulder seam.
   Working across stitches of back neck, 1 sc in each dc and ch-sp to the next shoulder seam.
   Working around the stitches at the ends of rows down the side of the Front, 2 sc around each dc to the bottom of the Front.
   Working in the opposite side of the foundation ch of the Front, 1 sc in each ch to the end of the chain.
   Join with sl st to the first sc.
   Fasten off.

Buttons

Sew buttons to the Left Front along the straight edge:

• Bottom button 1″ [2.5 cm] up from the foundation chain
• Top button at the V-neck shaping
• Last button evenly spaced between

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

You will need a Susan Bates® Silvalume® US L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or a size needed to obtain gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This cardigan is constructed using motifs, therefore the majority of the work is done in rounds to create granny squares.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the cardigan consists of multiple motifs that need to be sewn together to create the main body and sleeves.

What is the finished size of the cardigan?

The finished size varies by the size chosen:

• XS/S/M: Approx. 701 yds
• L/XL: Approx. 880 yds
• 2/3XL: Approx. 1148 yds

Can I use different yarn for this pattern?

Yes, but adjust your hook size and gauge accordingly to ensure the finished product matches the desired fit and look.

Conclusion

The Crochet Granny Comfy Cardigan is an enjoyable project that combines classic design with modern flair. With its cozy feel and customizable colors, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your personal style. Whether you choose to wear it casually or for something a bit dressier, this cardigan is sure to become a beloved staple in your wardrobe. Happy crocheting!