Granny square cocoon cardigan sweater (crochet pattern)

Anyone with advanced beginner crochet skills can transform a humble granny square into a stylish cardigan in three easy steps.
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[@MariaTorres-ld5pz]

I think this is the most straightforward tutorial without the extra chit chat and having to watch a person crochet when one already knows how. Very refreshing.

[@mommabanana]

I love how straight forward this is. And most especially the tip about the sizing.. Half the height! Mind blown!

[@deborahkim2931]

This is the BEST explanation on how to make a square cardigan! I've looked at so many others, but this is the ONLY one that covers the part about measurements. What a great video! I wish I had found this one first. Thank you!!!

[@alexandraritch6180]

I like your clear straight forward instructions. You go right to the point. The formula you give to figure out the size the shrug should be (according to the height of the person) is very helpful. It simplifies the calculation. Thank you very much!

[@SpoonsHooks]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@robertmartin2087]

This is excellent! As much as I love full tutorials, sometimes you just don't need to be told from slipknot to weaving in. Simple, clear instructions. Half way through mine, can't wait to see the result :)

[@ZumbawithDorothy]

Best i've seen. Quick and to the point.

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

YES! Fast and easy. My fave kind of crochet video. Thank You!

[@joshaw151]

So easy, such a wonderful idea, thankyou so much for the measurements too! Bless you for sharing 😊

[@unicornL]

I'm slowly working towards this. Thank you!

[@user-ve1yk9mn6d]

I love the way you put it all together easy peasy in a flash🎉❤❤

[@rita_dub]

Thanks for the pattern! I made my own cardigan for cool evenings just in some days using your instractions.

[@mozwatch5708]

Simplicity at its best! Great tutorial, and I have saved the pattern to my crochet stash. Thanx, so much💟

[@SpoonsHooks]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@jadeejohn9353]

Spoons and hooks d name made me lol. I accidentaly. Stumbled here gon watch anyway i have been lookibg for clear instructions how to make a cardigan very good thanks

[@sondrabernich5079]

Wow This is awesome You're great Thanks for classic simplicity Love it

[@Peg-ee5ei]

Beautiful! I can't wait to try this! 💗👍💗👍💗👍💗

[@user-ve1yk9mn6d]

Some tutorial takes ages so i just skip and move with something simple like granny square tooooo good ❤❤❤

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

This is the best video lol. Thanks! Short and Sweet

[@allyprader9422]

Me Miss Marie I agree

[@mariskakuhn1603]

Busy making one. Love my wool jerseys. But can't wait to wear this cardigan sweater.

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

Definitely going to be making several of these thanks

[@sueb5443]

What an awesome pattern, I will certainly give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing x

[@SpoonsHooks]

Sue - Glad you like it! :-)

[@jades6073]

This just changed my life lol

[@qltygrl3187]

This is fantastic!

[@ritaoneal9177]

I thought this video was very good and easy to follow.

[@SpoonsHooks]

Thanks Rita! :-)

[@jadeejohn9353]

I really had to subscribe cos am so curious about your tutorials if they r all done this way interesting

[@kcfield601]

Your pattern looks wonderful. It's sad it doesn't accommodate for size. Height is not enough for the pattern. Thank you for sharing.

[@hebrewess6852]

Made this and it came out Beautiful! Great video

[@SpoonsHooks]

I'm so glad! I'd love to see a photo!

[@penneyburgess5431]

Thank you!

[@helenaclaesson6469]

Mine turned out to look more like a bolero than a cardigan, but myst say I liked that better. Don’t know why though, but guessing it was bc I crocheted with double yarns.

[@TrippNBalz]

So cute!! Thank you

[@debrajahnke5904]

I am working this granny square cardigan and need some clarification. To mesure half body height , is that corner to corner or the width of the square?

[@SpoonsHooks]

That is the width of the square.

[@tajuanaholt8317]

Perfect since all I can make is a giant granny square

[@jocelyndickman1374]

Thank you for this video. I'm going to make the cardigan using a shell granny square--I'm hoping it will work, the edges aren't straight. I think it will be ok.

[@SpoonsHooks]

That sounds lovely! I'd love to see a photo.

[@user-ve1yk9mn6d]

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[@kajalmukerji6986]

Coquoon cardigan ti bhari maujar o sahoj!!ধন্যবাদ !!k.m.

[@SpoonsHooks]

You're welcome!

[@klaraking4842]

Awesome.. thank you for creating video!❤

[@SpoonsHooks]

Thanks for watching Klara! :-)

[@fadimekarakose9800]

Fadime💞💟💓💋💔💕👍💖💘

[@annwells1319]

I found your instructions for the granny square almost finished do I block my square before putting it together?

[@atebow]

No need to block acrylic yarn

[@hildarodriguez9630]

Hola sería posible obtener el tutorial del castigan gris en español?gracias

[@gerily27]

Do you have a video on how to make granny square? I found other videos but does not match your pattern. I'm a little confused.

[@SpoonsHooks]

Geri - I don't have my own video about granny squares, but if you search for "crochet granny square tutorial" on KZbin, there are lots to choose from. You can actually make this pattern using any crocheted square, so simply start with whatever granny square pattern works for you.

[@francineledger3077]

How many granny does it take to make it

[@SpoonsHooks]

Just one! The sweater is one giant granny square with the sides sewn together.

[@patriciasmith5336]

Is that just two rows of SC that make up the side seams? it looks like more in the finished garment. However that maybe an illusion. Thanks! Great video.

[@SpoonsHooks]

Patricia - You work 1 round of SC around the granny square as a "binding," and then put right sides together and work a seam of SC through the loops of the SC binding. It does look like more SC than it actually is. Does that help?

[@patriciasmith5336]

Yes it does thank you! No ridge that way. :)

[@sebastianaalves1756]

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[@randonimity84]

Is it possible to do this with a granny square that isn't the "basic" pattern? Like a granny square that has a flower design?

[@SpoonsHooks]

Addy - It's actually possible to do this with a crocheted square in any pattern! I've also made it from a square crocheted in rows of hdc/back loop only, for a ribbed effect. I'm sure a flower pattern would be lovely. Good luck, and let me know how it goes!

[@debrajahnke5904]

I am making this and am doing both the standard granny combined with a V stitch.

[@charlottebarnes6761]

We would of loved to see the instructions or just start showing

[@alicefaye3714]

can a 3x size be made with this and how would I make it for my size? thank you.

[@SpoonsHooks]

Alice - I've made it up to size L and I know at least one other person has made it size 1x without problems. It's meant to be a loose-fitting, forgiving cardigan. My recommendation is to start by making the basic square and then pin the seams and try it on before sewing. Then if necessary you have the option of making the square bigger, or even making it a rectangle (by adding more rows onto two sides only) if that works better for you. In any case, I'm eager to hear how it works for you, so keep me posted!

[@nikkiscott3634]

I am so glad I subscribed. I'm new, but I'll catch up to your fabulous items you have already posted. Thank You!!! awesome!👍😀🌷Btw, where do you buy your yarn and hooks?

[@SpoonsHooks]

Rita Scott thank you! Mostly at Michaels, but Lion Brand Mandala I have to get at Wal-Mart. Sometimes Amazon if I can't find it locally.

[@nikkiscott3634]

Thank you! for responding. I will have to check Amazon, I never thought to check with them. Thank's again!

[@mandyeagle948]

How would you make a baby's one and a child's one how big

[@SpoonsHooks]

Hi Mandy - as the pattern says, make your granny square at least half as tall as the intended wearer of the cardigan, plus an extra inch or two. If you were making one for a child who is 4 feet tall (for example) I suggest starting with a granny square that's 25" tall (2 feet plus 1 inch). Then I'd suggest pinning where the seams would go and trying it on the child, then making it bigger if necessary, before you stitch the seams and add the borders. Also, you will probably need to adjust the armholes to make them smaller. Hope this helps!

[@mandyeagle948]

@@SpoonsHooks thankyou for getting back to me I am a beginner at this so need all the help I can get xx

[@boudinetyrrell9246]

hi it says free pattern. How can i get it plrase

[@SpoonsHooks]

Visit spoonsandhooks.com! :-)

[@sandracardoso7478]

Em português por favor obrigada

[@vivienndfriedman5812]

where do I find the written pattern?

[@SpoonsHooks]

It is here: spoonsandhooks.com/2017/07/22/granny-cardi/

[@Preteahumblegirl]

How do you side the seems I got lost

[@SpoonsHooks]

Did you see the written pattern? That may help. It's at: spoonsandhooks.com/2017/07/22/granny-cardi/

[@Preteahumblegirl]

Spoons & Hooks Thank you yes I figure it out now by reading the pattern thank you for responding back 😊

[@sylviawatts2548]

Hi could you please let me know roughly how many grams I would need

[@SpoonsHooks]

Sylvia - I used 4 skeins of Lion Brand Heartland yarn to make the cardigan in the video, which is 568 grams. To make a larger cardigan for a taller person, I would use 5 skeins which is 710 grams. Hope this helps!

[@sylviawatts2548]

Thank you for getting back to me xx

[@lindas2016]

I used 11 skeins of Lion Brand Landscapes in Sage, which I believe was 100 gr. a skein (smaller than others). It did come out huge...but then so am I. I wear a 1X in womens (I call it 'wide')

[@sylviawatts2548]

Linda S thank you Linda I've brought some James bar rent but not sure I have enough and I am a size 14

[@SpoonsHooks]

Sylvia - I've made this in size 14. If you have 1250 yards (1150 meters) of #4 yarn, that should be enough. For this pattern, yarn length is a better measurement than yarn weight in ounces/grams.

[@emmatoledano1021]

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[@fatmaaktas8961]

Evet çok güzelde birde bunları türkce olarak belirtseydiniz

[@user-jo5ze1gq3e]

КАК перевести на русский?

[@sonjabirch8583]

Thank you for this fabulous video tutorial, I have liked an subscribed. I am curious of the name Spoons an Hooks, are you a fellow Fibro Warrior.. as my day is also made up of Spoons an Hooks.

[@SpoonsHooks]

I am indeed. Thanks for subscribing!

[@MariaHelena-ze6mu]

Que pena, ñ consigo entender inglês. 😡🤯

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[@SpoonsHooks]

:-)

[@lavetakucholtz4139]

Terrible directions

[@candycain1001]

Thank you!

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Thank you!