How To Crochet The Fireside Cardigan – Crochet Version

Happy Thursday everyone!

It’s not very common for me to have 2 big projects back to back, but hey! It’s 2025 and here we are again with another cardigan pattern!

Ever since I posted the Fireside Cardigan (knit version), so many of you have been asking me for the crochet version. I know I have many knitters and crocheters who follow me, and I always try to make something for everyone.

I knew that making this cardigan would be simple, it’s a fun and easy construction, and it’s great to learn new techniques.

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This cardigan is oversized, we use basic stitches and it’s really fun to make!

If you have never made a cardigan before, this should be the first one you make. Its beginner-friendly construction makes it the perfect first-garment project.

About the yarn I used

For this project, I’m using Hue+Me by Lion Brand Yarn, a tried-and-true favourite in the crochet world. This bulky-weight yarn is not only incredibly soft but also super versatile. With its wool and acrylic blend, Hue+Me combines warmth and durability, making it perfect for garments like this cardigan. Plus, it’s widely available and comes in an amazing range of colours, so you can easily find shades that match your vision.

About the size

This pattern comes in multiple sizes, from XS to 4XL, and it has 10″ of positive ease, which makes it nice and oversized.

Because this cardigan is quite oversized, I decided to combine 2 sizes in one, so in the pattern you will find that one size will cover XS/S. This means that, if you usually wear a size XS or S, this size will fit you well.

Remember that it has 10″ of positive ease. If you like it EXTRA oversized, then I would recommend sizing it up.

Wash/block your cardigan!

Regardless of the material you use to make your cardigan, I highly recommend washing or steam-blocking your garment.

This will allow the stitches to relax and fit better, without your cardigan looking stiff.

If you don’t like blocking, just throw it in the washing machine (check your yarn label first).

If you are using Hue+Me you MUST wash and dry it. Trust me, the difference this will make in your garment is out of this world.

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Learn how to crochet the ribbing as you go!

Stitches you should know

Chain
Slip Stitch
Single Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Double Crochet

Yarn

You will need bulky weight yarn of any kind. Follow accordingly:

XS/S(M/L)XL/2XL(3XL/4XL)

Colour A: 290g/290m(350g/350m)503g/503m(622g/622m)

Colour B: 87g/87m(120g/120m)175g/175m(234g/234m)

Colour C: 170g/170m(240g/240m)356g/356m(480g/480m)

Colour D: 148g/148m(187g/187m)253g/253m(330g/330m)

I used Hue+Me by Lion Brand in the following colours:

Harbor – Colour A

Mustard – Colour B

Salt – Colour C

Warm Stone – Colour D

Notions

Gauge

4″x4″: 9 sts x 8 rows using hdc and an 8 mm hook.

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US standard terms

BLO – Back Loop Only
Ch(s) – Chain(s)
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
HDC Inc – Half Double Crochet Increase
SC – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
[] – Repeat the sequence in the brackets

General Notes

You DO need to block/wash your cardigan once it’s all done.
You can lengthen your cardigan by adding extra rows to each colour panel on both the back and front panels, but keep in mind you will need to plan for extra yarn!
This cardigan has 10″ of positive ease and is considered *Oversized*. Standard bust circumferences used to calculate sizes: XS/S (30″-34″), M/L(38″-42″), XL/2XL(46″-50″), 3XL/4XL(54″/58″)

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet Increase: Make 2 half double crochet in the same stitch to create an increase.

Back Loop Only: Look at the top of the stitch where you’ll insert your hook. You’ll see two loops: the front loop (closer to you) and the back loop (farther away).

Insert your hook under the back loop only of the stitch. Yarn over pull up a loop, and finish your stitch as usual.

Pattern

Notes:

For all pieces when indicated, follow accordingly: XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL (3XL/4XL)
After each colour change, leave a long tail to sew the sides later on.

Back Panel

Ribbing

** Using colour A**

Row 1: Ch 9 (all sizes), sc in the second ch from the hook and across the chain. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sts in total)

Row 2 to 54(66)80(92): Sc blo in the next 7 sts, then a regular sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn (8 sts in total)

Body

** First colour section: switch to colour B **

Rotate your ribbing, now work along the top edge of the ribbing, adding 1 st per row (photo A):

Work a total of 10(12)15(18) rows: Hdc 54(66)80(92) across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (54(66)80(92) sts in total)

** Second colour section: switch to colour C **

Work a total of 10(12)15(18) rows: [sc, dc]. Repeat the sequence across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (54(66)80(92) sts in total)

** Third colour section: Switch to colour A **

Work a total of 10(12)15(18) rows: Hdc 54(66)80(92) across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (54(66)80(92) sts in total)

Front Panel (make 2)

Ribbing

** Using colour A**

Row 1: Ch 9 (all sizes), sc in the second ch from the hook and across the chain. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sts in total)

Row 2 to 22(28)36(42): Sc blo in the next 7 sts, then a regular sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn (8 sts in total)

Body

** First colour section: switch to colour D for right panel and colour C for left panel **

Rotate your ribbing, now work along the top edge of the ribbing, adding 1 st per row (photo A):

Work a total of 10(12)15(18) rows: Hdc 22(28)36(42) across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (22(28)36(42) sts in total)

** Second colour section: switch to colour B for right panel and colour A for left panel **

Work a total of 10(12)15(18) rows: [sc, dc]. Repeat the sequence across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (22(28)36(42) sts in total)

** Third colour section: Switch to colour C for right panel and colour D for left panel **

Work a total of 10(12)15(18) rows: Hdc 22(28)36(42) across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (22(28)36(42) sts in total)

Sleeve (make 2)

Ribbing

** Using colour A**

For all sizes:

Row 1: Ch 7, sc in the second ch from the hook and across the chain. Ch 1 and turn. (6 sts in total)

Row 2 to 22: Sc blo in the next 5 sts, then a regular sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn (6 sts in total)

Body of the sleeve

** First colour section: switch to colour C for right panel and colour B for left panel **

Rotate your ribbing, now work along the top edge of the ribbing, adding 1 st per row (photo B):

Row 1: Sc across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (22 sts for all sizes)

** the remaining of the rows are worked in hdc **

Row 2: Work 3(5)9(12) hdc inc evenly across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (25(27)31(34) sts in total)

Row 3: Hdc across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (25(27)31(34) sts in total)

Row 4: Work 5(8)10(14) hdc inc evenly across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (30(35)41(48) sts in total)

Row 5 to 7: Hdc across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (30(35)41(48) sts in total)

Row 8: Work 3(5)9(12) hdc inc evenly across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (33(40)50(60) sts in total)

Row 9 to 12: Hdc across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (33(40)50(60) sts in total)

** Second colour section: switch to colour B for right panel and colour D for left panel **

Work a total of 12 rows (all sizes): Hdc across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (33(40)50(60) sts in total)

Assembling

Lay all the pieces flat with the wrong side facing up and secure them together using stitch markers. Join the top of the front panels to the top of the back panel using the invisible joining method (photo B) or your preferred method, leaving 10(10)9(9) stitches between the front panels for the neckline. Once the panels are attached, position the sleeves, ensuring they are centred without stretching the fabric. Use the whip stitch to attach the sleeves to the front and back panels.

After joining all the pieces, turn your cardigan inside out so the seams are on the inside. Starting from the bottom, sew up the sides and sleeves. For a seamless finish, I recommend using yarn that matches one of the colours from the side panels. Use the tails from the colour panels to sew the sides neatly. Once your cardigan is fully seamed, fasten off and weave in the ends.

Make the collar

With your cardigan right side out, insert your hook into the left corner (the bottom of the ribbing when looking at the piece from the front). Pull up a loop and make a sc in the same stitch. Continue by placing a sc in each stitch across the side of the ribbing, then work 16(20)26(30) sc evenly across each colour panel. Repeat this all the way across the other side of your cardigan (you will go up the left panel (48(60)78(90) sts in total), the neckline (10(10)9(9) sts in total), and down the right panel (48(60)78(90) sts in total), turn your work.

Begin the ribbing: With the yarn still attached, chain 9 (for all sizes). Sc in the second ch from the hook and down the chain. When you reach the base of the chain (8 st in total), sl st into the next 2 st on the main piece. Turn your work, and make a sc blo in the next 7 stitches, then a regular sc in the last stitch. Turn your work again and work 8 sc blo down the row.

At the base, sl st into the next 2 st on the main piece. Repeat this sequence up the left panel, the neckline and down the right panel. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Pocket (make 2)

** Using colour D**

Ribbing

For all sizes:

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in the second ch from the hook and across the chain. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sts in total)

Row 2 to 17: Sc blo in the next 4 sts, then a regular sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn (5 sts in total)

Body of the pocket

Rotate your ribbing, now work along the top edge of the ribbing, adding 1 st per row (photo B):

Row 1 to 9: Hdc across the row. Ch 1 and turn. (17 sts for all sizes)

When done, fasten off and weave in the ends.

Attach the pockets:

Place the pocket in the first colour section, right in the middle, using a long string of yarn, and whip stitch around to attach it to the main piece.

Repeat for the second pocket, fasten off and weave in the ends.

Final details:

Once your cardigan is complete, weave in all the ends and block or wash it. If you’re using the same yarn or a synthetic fibre, I recommend washing it on a gentle cycle and using the dryer. This will leave your cardigan soft with a beautiful drape.