Paintbox Yarns Cloud Nine Cocoon Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Cloud Nine Cocoon Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Cloud Nine Cocoon Cardigan is a crocheted cardigan designed as an intermediate-level project. This garment features a relaxed, cocoon-style silhouette and is available in multiple sizes. The cardigan is constructed using a combination of techniques to create a sophisticated finished piece suitable for everyday wear.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several advanced crochet techniques to achieve its design. The cardigan utilizes lace work to create openwork sections that add visual interest and breathability to the garment. The construction method combines seamless construction with sections worked in the round and sections worked flat, allowing for efficient assembly and a polished finish. Stripe patterning is incorporated throughout using multiple yarn colors to create visual depth and design definition.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches adapted for intermediate skill levels. Half double crochet (half treble crochet in UK terminology) forms the primary fabric base, with a gauge of 16 stitches and 12.5 rows measured over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked with the larger hook. The pattern incorporates post stitches for textural variation, including back post double crochet (back post treble crochet) and front post double crochet (front post treble crochet) techniques. Decreasing techniques such as half double crochet 2 together (htr2tog) are used for shaping. Additional foundational stitches include chain stitches, slip stitches, and single crochet (double crochet in UK terminology).

Materials and Tools Required

The Cloud Nine Cocoon Cardigan is worked using Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK yarn, which is exclusively available through LoveCrafts. The yarn quantities vary by size, with the smallest size requiring 1 ball in Teal (A), 2 balls in Loveheart (B), 4 balls in Shocking Pink (C), and 2 balls in Night Time (D). Larger sizes require up to 1 ball of Teal, 2 balls of Loveheart, 8 balls of Shocking Pink, and 3 balls of Night Time. Each ball contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of yarn.

Two crochet hooks are required for this project: a US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook for the main fabric and a US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook for finishing details. Six stitch markers are needed to track pattern repeats and construction points throughout the project.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

Instructions are provided for seven different sizes, with the smallest size given as the base instruction and larger sizes indicated in round brackets throughout the pattern. The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations and includes repeat figures marked in square brackets, indicating sections that should be repeated the specified number of times. This structured approach allows crafters to customize the cardigan to their preferred fit while following a single set of instructions.