
Let’s crochet this simple oversized chunky cardigan pattern with step by step video tutorial made with 4 medium weight yarn that feel and look chunky. A good cozy cardigan is one of my favorite item to wear in the chilling cold day around the house.
So I called them “Pretty me oversize chunky cardigan” . They are made up from one piece of crochet rectangle or basicly you just make a big blanket and turn them into the cardigan .
See how simple they are?
This pretty me chunky cardigan made in beautiful grey color that everyone love.
Simple pattern & beginner friendly.
This free pattern of chunky crochet cardigan is made up from just 1 big rectangle and fold th each end up to create the armhole.
And the crochet stitch in this cardigan is very basic for beginner.
If you love this cardigan you will like this easy crochet granny stitch cardigan made from a rectangle.
Let’s get start!
– I used worst weigh, yarn weight 4 medium. , The one That I would recommend is from Lion brand feel like butta yarn, arcylic mixed ,They have a great varities at a good price!!! I Love them ^^. Or you could go for cotton blend for comfy texture .
-I am using about 1000-1500 yard all together. (example size s to m)
– 6 mm crochet hook or J/10 US hook size
– Sewing yarn needle

Skill and abbreviations
(American crochet terms)
You will need to know how to make
-Sl st (slip stitch)
-sc which mean single crochet
-dc which mean double crochet
-hdc which mean half double crochet
–Camel stitch which mean work Hdc in Third loop only
Special stitch use called ” criss cross double crochet”
Chain 2 (counts as double crochet),Turn, *skip first stitch, double crochet into next, then go back to the stitch that we just skip and make double crochet into this stitch *, this will creating the criss cross*, repeat* this to the end. double crochet into last stitche.
-ch, Chain
-slip knot

Finished Size Approximately: one size fit all adult from small to medium.
Gauge: 2 criss cross stitch = 1.5 inch

Get the free pattern below or this pattern is also available as an inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable instant download in my etsy shop. Thank you so much for your love and support. I am really appreciate you.
Video tutorial.

Measurement.
of the example rectangle 43×29 is for size small for medium.
-43 inches wide
-29 inches long


Pretty me oversize chunky cardigan instruction.
Start of by making a slip knot Then make 112 chains foundation chain.
(you can adjust the size of cardigan to be small by decrease foundation chain in even number. or Bigger size by increase foundation chain in even number. For example (120,130,140…etc)
S-M chain112
Large – XL chain 120
2XL-3XL chain 140
4XL chain 160
Row 1: sc in each chain across, turn
Row2: ch2, then Start to make criss cross double crochet stitch in each stitch across until end of the row. ch1 turn
Row3. make 1Sc in each space across until end of the row.
Repeat row 2 and 3 until your rectangle measures approximately 43 inch wide and 29 inches long then finished off and leave long tail for sewing.

Shape armhole.
Lay the piece of rectangle in flatted and fold each corner inward until they meet then using your yarn needle to seam the corner with your prefer method ( I used whip stitch) and leaving holes for the arm. For the arm holes I leave my one about 5.5 inch or your prefer length.
Repeat for the other side.
For the edging/collar.
For the collar we will worked along the edge of the opening of the cardigan back and forth in rows with Hdc in third loop only. Start at the bottom front corner of the cardigan where the first stitch marker place, working around the back of the neck to the bottom front corner on the other side where the second stitch marker place. (See photo below.)
Start by Place each stitch marker at the bottom front corner of the cardigan. The gap between first stitch marker to the second is about 16 inch wide (see photo below).

Rejoin your yarn at the first stitch marker is place.

Row1. hdc all around the opening of the cardigan start at where the first stitch marker is place and finish at the second stitch marker is place.
Row2. hdc in third loop only (camel stitch) all around the opening of the cardigan start at where the first stitch marker is place and finish at the second stitch marker is place.
Row3. Repeat row2 until your collar measure around 6 inches deep. Fasten off and weave in end.
Now enjoy your new Pretty me cardigan.
If you make one I would love to see your creation tag me on Instagram! would love to see your creation.
Happy crocheting.
Manon
Monday 28th of February 2022
Hi, One question: do you sow the armholes on the wrong side and then turn over the piece and make the border on the right side?
jane
Monday 28th of February 2022
sew the armhole on the right side and make the border on the right side.
MARIAN FRANCES MCINTOSH
Saturday 17th of April 2021
Do you have a video for this pattern?
jane
Saturday 17th of April 2021
Yes video tutorial in this post Marian,.
MARIAN FRANCES MCINTOSH
Saturday 17th of April 2021
I am confused when you state third loop only
jane
Sunday 18th of April 2021
HI Marian in the third loop by that I mean in the collar front loop mean 1st loop, back loop mean 2nd loop, third loop mean on the side after the second loop. if you see the video tutorial you will understand.
Chantal
Thursday 1st of April 2021
The 43X29 rectangle is made for what size. Thanks in advance
jane
Thursday 1st of April 2021
size s to m for 43x29
Chantal
Thursday 1st of April 2021
The size of the rectangle 43 X 29 made for all sizes? Thanks in advance Chantal
jane
Thursday 1st of April 2021
size s to m.