Whispering Pines Cocoon Cardigan: Free crochet pattern

The Whispering Pines Cocoon Cardigan is designed for those quiet, chilly mornings when you need a gentle embrace. Its relaxed fit and soft drape make it the perfect layering piece for weekends at home or coffee dates.

Crafted in our signature WithMe palette, this cardigan combines the warmth of dusty rose and sage green with a creamy base, creating a soothing visual harmony.

Whether you are gifting it to a loved one or treating yourself, this piece embodies the cozy, handmade spirit of WithMe.

What you need

• 400 yds Warm Cream worsted wool blend
• 200 yds Dusty Rose worsted wool blend
• 150 yds Sage Green worsted wool blend
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

14 hdc and 12 rows = 4x4 inches in hdc

Abbreviations

• ch — chain
• sk — skip the next stitch
• hdc — half double crochet
• inc — 2 sc in the same stitch
• sc — single crochet
• tr — treble crochet
• dc — double crochet

Pattern notes

• Cardigan is worked flat in separate pieces and seamed.
• Changing colors at the start of a row? Carry yarn up the side if less than 2 inches, otherwise fasten off and weave in ends.

1. Back Panel

Worked flat from the bottom up in warm cream.

• Row 1: 48 ch [48]
• Row 2: sk, 47 hdc [47]
• Rows 3–15: hdc in each stitch across [47]

1. Fasten off.

2. Left Front Panel

Worked flat from the bottom up in warm cream.

• Row 1: 25 ch [25]
• Row 2: sk, 24 hdc [24]
• Rows 3–15: hdc in each stitch across [24]

1. Fasten off.

3. Right Front Panel

Worked flat from the bottom up in warm cream.

• Row 1: 25 ch [25]
• Row 2: sk, 24 hdc [24]
• Rows 3–15: hdc in each stitch across [24]

1. Fasten off.

4. Sleeves

Worked flat from the cuff up in dusty rose. Make 2.

• Row 1: 30 ch [30]
• Row 2: sk, 29 hdc [29]
• Rows 3–4: hdc in each stitch across [29]
• Row 5: inc, 27 hdc, inc [31]
• Rows 6–7: hdc in each stitch across [31]
• Row 8: inc, 29 hdc, inc [33]
• Rows 9–10: hdc in each stitch across [33]
• Row 11: inc, 31 hdc, inc [35]
• Rows 12–15: hdc in each stitch across [35]

1. Fasten off.

5. Shawl Collar

Worked directly onto the neck and front edges in sage green.

• Row 1: 15 sc, 47 sc, 15 sc picked up evenly [77]
• Rows 2–6: hdc in each stitch across [77]

1. Fasten off.

6. WithMe signature heart

The same little heart sits on every WithMe original — our way of signing it with love. Use any contrast colour from the project.

• Round 1: 3 tr, 3 dc, ch, tr, ch, 3 dc, 3 tr in a magic ring [15] — Ch 3 first (it doesn't count as a stitch). After the last stitch, ch 3 and sl st into the ring, then pull the ring tight — the dip at the top of the heart forms as you pull.

1. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing the heart in place.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to measurements.
2. Sew shoulder seams.
3. Set in sleeves and sew side and sleeve seams.
4. Sew the WithMe signature heart on the lower right front panel.
5. Weave in all ends.

Tips from the WithMe studio

• Use stitch markers to mark the center of the collar for symmetry.
• Block your pieces before seaming for a professional finish.

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