Pattern Description:
This pattern creates a fun, mindless, and super comfortable crochet sweater in “petite,” “one size,” or “plus size”.
It utilizes Corner to Corner (C2C) construction worked in the round, starting in the center and growing the square until the desired dimensions are met.
Before seaming, the crocheted piece is roughly the size of a baby blanket.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Yarn & Hook
- Yarn Weight: Worsted weight (size 4) yarn.
- Colors: The pattern uses 4 colors.
- Hook Size: Crochet hook in size I/5.5mm.
- Yardage (Petite Size): Approximately 1550 yards total.
- C1 (Mango): 610 yards.
- C2 (Sea Blue): 420 yards.
- C3 (Light Gray): 290 yards.
- C4 (Ivory): 230 yards.
- Yardage Estimates (Larger Sizes): While exact yardage is not listed for the “One-Size” and “Plus Size” versions, the creator estimates about 1700 yards for “One-Size” and 2000 yards for “Plus Size”.
- Substitution Note: You can technically use any size yarn with the corresponding hook size, growing your square to the indicated dimension; however, yardage will vary from what is listed.
Measurements & Gauge
- Gauge:
- After round 3 measures 5” across.
- After round 5 measures 8” across.
- Square Size (before seaming): The finished square should measure approximately 36”, 38”, or 40”.
- Armholes: The construction directs you to sew along the horizontal seam, leaving 12 blocks open for an armhole (about 9”) on all sizes.
Abbreviations Used:
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Sl st – Slip Stitch
- Sp – Space
- St / Sts – Stitch / Stitches
- Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
- Bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet
- Rep – Repeat
- Beg – Beginning
- Rnd – Round
- Yo – Yarn Over
Instructions for Making the Corner-to-Corner Cocoon Pattern:
Square Construction (C2C in the Round)
- Rnd 1: Ch-6, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Rotate clockwise. Ch-2, 4dc around 4th dc from last block made repeat between one more time. Rotate clockwise. Ch-2, 3dc around 4th dc from last block made. Join with sl st to top of first block made. (4 blocks).
- Rnd 2: Ch-5, turn, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sl st to top of next block, ch-2, 4dc around ch-sp, rotate clockwise, ch-2, 3dc around 4th dc from last block made repeat between two more times. Sl st to beg ch, ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp. Join with sl st to top of first block. (8 blocks).
- Rnd 3: Ch-5, turn, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sl st to top of next block, ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block, ch-2, 4dc around ch-sp, Rotate clockwise, ch-2, 3dc around 4th dc from last block made repeat between two more times. Sl st to top of next block, ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block, ch-2, 3dc around final ch-sp. Join with sl st to top of first block made. (12 blocks).
- Rnd 4: Ch-5, turn, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 2x, ch-2, 4dc around ch-sp, Rotate clockwise, ch-2, 3dc around 4th dc from last block made repeat between two more times. Sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 3x. (16 blocks).
- Rnd 5: Ch-5, turn, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 3x, ch-2, 4dc around ch-sp, Rotate clockwise, ch-2, 3dc around 4th dc from last block made repeat between two more times. Sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 4x. (20 blocks).
- Rnd 6: Ch-5, turn, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 4x, ch-2, 4dc around ch-sp, Rotate clockwise, ch-2, 3dc around 4th dc from last block made repeat between two more times. Sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 5x. (24 blocks).
- Rnd 7: Ch-5, turn, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 5x, ch-2, 4dc around ch-sp, Rotate clockwise, ch-2, 3dc around 4th dc from last block made repeat between two more times. Sl st to top of next block, [ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, sl st to top of next block] 6x. (28 blocks).
Decreasing Corners
- Row 1: Turn work to the left so the working yarn is in front of the sts. Skip first st, loosely sl st in next. Sl st in next st. ch-2, 3dc around ch-sp, join with sl st to top of next block repeat between until you run out of blocks.
- Rows 2-(22, 23, 25): Repeat Row 1, removing one block per row until zero blocks remain.
- Repeat rows 1-(22, 23, 25) for each of the four corners.
Construction
Lay the completed square flat. Fold all four corners inward until the points nearly meet in the middle. Sew along the horizontal seam from the inside out on each side. Leave 12 blocks open for an armhole (about 9”) on all sizes. The preferred method for sewing is the Mattress Stitch, but any sewing st can be used.
Edging (Front Opening)
Pick the front/good side and attach yarn in any space (sp) between C2C squares along the inner edging with sl st.
- Row 1 (Set up row): Ch-1, single crochet (sc) in same sp, ch-2 sc in next sp, ch-2 Repeat between around the entire front opening. Join with sl st to 1st sc. (92, 96, 102 ch-2 sps).
- Row 2: Ch-2 (does not count as a st). Do not turn. Dc in same st. 3dc in each ch-2 sp around. (277, 289, 307 sts).
- Row 3: Ch-2, do not turn. Front Post Double Crochet (Fpdc) around 1st st. Back Post Double Crochet (Bpdc) around next st, Fpdc around next st Repeat between around. Join to first st with sl st. (277, 289, 307 sts).
- Row 4: Ch-2, turn. Bpdc around 1st st. Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st Repeat between around. Join with sl st. (277, 289, 307 sts).
- Rows 5-8: Repeat rows 2 & 3. (277, 289, 307 sts). Fasten off using invisible join and weave in ends.
Cuffs (Arm Openings)
With the right side facing, attach yarn in the seam at the bottom of the arm opening with a sl st.
- Row 1: Ch-1, sc in same sp, ch-2 sc in next sp, ch-2 Repeat between around cuff opening. Join with sl st to 1st sc. (12 ch-2 sps).
- Row 2: Ch-2 (does not count as a st). Do not turn. Dc in same st. 3dc in each ch-2 sp around. (37 sts).
- Row 3: Ch-2, do not turn. Fpdc around 1st st. Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next st Repeat between around. Join with sl st. (37 sts).
- Row 4: Ch-2, turn. Bpdc around 1st st. Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next st Repeat between around. Join with sl st. (37 sts).
- Rows 5 & 6: Repeat rows 2 & 3. (37 sts). Fasten off using invisible join and weave in ends. Repeat for the other cuff.
