Granny Merge Cocoon

Granny Merge Cocoon Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Granny Merge Cocoon is a beginner-level crochet cardigan designed by Me n My Hook. This garment features a cocoon-style silhouette that drapes comfortably and is available in nine sizes ranging from XS (28-30 inches bust) through 5X (60-62 inches bust), making it an inclusive design suitable for various body types. The cardigan showcases a modern interpretation of classic granny square construction, merged together to create a cohesive wearable piece.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several foundational crochet techniques appropriate for beginners. The design utilizes the magic ring method to initiate stitches, allowing for a clean center point in granny square construction. A key technical feature involves working post stitches—specifically front post treble crochet (fptr) and back post treble crochet (bptr)—which add textural dimension by working around the post of previous stitches rather than into the top loops. The pattern includes specific shaping instructions for the body section, where rounds begin in the middle of the first corner and turn at the end of each round to prevent the common issue of the work tilting. Corner stitches are marked in bold throughout the pattern for easy identification, and the designer notes that each solid granny side grows by four stitches, requiring attention to hidden stitches during construction.

Stitches Used

• Magic Ring (mr) — Used to create a closed center for granny squares
• Double Crochet (dc) — The primary stitch used throughout; ch3 counts as a dc in this pattern
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) — Used in select sections; ch2 does not count as an hdc
• Single Crochet (sc) — Utilized for shaping and joining
• Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr) — Creates textural interest by working around the front post of stitches
• Back Post Treble Crochet (bptr) — Adds dimension by working around the back post of stitches
• Slip Stitch (sl-st) — Used for joining rounds and finishing edges

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for sport weight yarn in two colorways: 1 skein of Twister and 1 skein of Twister Solid, allowing for color blocking or contrast work within the granny merge design. A 4mm crochet hook is used to achieve the specified gauge of 22 double crochets by 11 rows. Additional materials include scissors for yarn cutting, a darning needle for weaving in ends, and a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds and identify corner stitches throughout construction. The pattern is written in US crochet terms and is available as a downloadable PDF for immediate access.