Classic Chunky Cardigan by Liz Salazar

Classic Chunky Cardigan

Crochet
February 2026
both are used in this pattern
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches
in hdc
US 11 - 8.0 mm
6.5 mm (K)
1090 - 2071 yards (997 - 1894 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Cardigan is worked in pieces from the bottom up and
seamed. To change colors, use the new color for the last
pull-through of the last stitch before the color change.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36½ (43½, 45½, 50½, 54) (56, 61½, 65, 72)“
Length: 25¼ (25¾, 26¼, 27, 28) (28½, 29¾, 30¼, 31)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Canyon Colors® (100% Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g,
109yds/100m)
• MC: 2098-06 Rock Garden – 8 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 14, 15,
17) balls
Premier® Yarns Serenity® Chunky Tweeds (97% Acrylic, 3%
Viscose; 3.5oz/100g, 109yds/100m)
• CC: 900-14 Denim – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) balls
Hook: US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) and L-11 (8 mm) or size
needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 5 – 1” buttons, needle and
thread for sewing on buttons

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Chain, slip stitches, single, half double, and double
crochet stitches.
• Seaming pieces together with mattress stitch and
whipstitch.
• Creating buttonholes and making a button band.
• Increasing and decreasing.
• Sewing on buttons.
• Front and back post double crochet stitches.