The Stripes and Ladders Cocoon Cardigan

The Stripes and Ladders Cocoon Cardigan by The Wool Flower Co

What Is Being Made

The Stripes and Ladders Cocoon Cardigan is a cozy, oversized crocheted cardigan designed by Shannon-Jaide Hyland of The Wool Flower Co. This garment features a relaxed, cocoon-style silhouette that wraps comfortably around the body. The design incorporates decorative stripe and ladder stitch elements throughout, creating visual texture and interest in the finished piece. This cardigan is ideal for layering and offers a comfortable, forgiving fit suitable for various body types.

Craft and Primary Technique

This pattern is worked entirely in crochet, making it accessible to intermediate-level makers. The design demonstrates intermediate crochet skills and techniques, requiring familiarity with fundamental stitches and stitch combinations. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology, with conversion guidance provided for those preferring UK terms. The designer notes that individual tension variations may affect the finished garment, and crocheters are encouraged to adjust hook size according to their personal tension to achieve the desired fit and drape.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The Stripes and Ladders Cocoon Cardigan utilizes signature stitch techniques that give the garment its distinctive character:

• Stripe stitches create horizontal color or texture variations throughout the cardigan
• Ladder stitches add decorative ladder-like texture elements that enhance the visual design
• The combination of these stitches produces a dynamic, textured fabric with both structural and aesthetic appeal

These stitch combinations work together to create depth and visual interest while maintaining the cocoon cardigan's relaxed, wearable silhouette.

Materials: Yarn and Tools

This pattern is designed to be worked with chunky weight yarn, which creates a quick, satisfying crochet experience and produces a warm, substantial finished garment. Chunky yarn allows the stripe and ladder stitch details to stand out prominently. Crocheters will need an appropriate crochet hook sized to work with chunky yarn; the designer recommends testing gauge and adjusting hook size as needed based on individual tension preferences. The chunky yarn weight contributes to the cozy, cocoon-like quality of the finished cardigan.

Pattern Information

This downloadable PDF pattern is an original 2020 creation by The Wool Flower Co, an independent designer brand. The pattern is provided for personal use and finished product creation. Crafters are welcome to sell finished cardigans made from this pattern, provided they credit Shannon-Jaide Hyland and The Wool Flower Co as the original designer. The designer encourages finished makers to share their projects using #stripesandladderscocoon and #thewoolflower hashtags on social media.