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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Adult Clothing

    Cosmos Cardigan

    Published: Dec 7, 2018 · Modified: Jan 15, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 45 Comments

    The Cosmos Cardigan is an oversized and subtly sparkly sweater that's so out of this world cozy, you'll want to throw it on every day this season! Make your own with this free crochet sweater pattern on Moogly - both Misses and Plus sizes included!

    Cosmos Cardigan - flatlay, DIRDisclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials for this pattern provided by Red Heart Yarns and Furls Crochet.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    The Cosmos Cardigan is a design that blends super simple shaping and a spectacular yarn with an unusual (but easy) stitch for one fantastic and very wearable sweater.

    Cosmos Cardigan - flat, web

    It would qualify as Easy to Intermediate I think - and I'll be creating a video tutorial to walk you through it as well! It's so much simpler than it looks!

    Cosmos Cardigan - snowing, DIR 3

    Made with Red Heart Hygge Charm, the Cosmos Cardi sparkles in the light - but the yarn is soft as can be, with no scratchy metallic thread to itch you. It's lightly brushed, but the texture of the stitches still stands out for a simple, modern look.

    Cosmos Cardigan - at neck, DIR 2

    The Cosmos Cardigan is perfect with jeans or leggings, or even at the office - and you can create it in 16 different colors of Hygge Charm for a whole wardrobe of easy wearing choices!

    Cosmos Cardigan - PINSTA


    Cosmos Cardigan

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    US-J, 6.0mm - Furls Crochet Hook

    1600-2400 yds Red Heart Hygge Charm (4 - Medium/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 432yds (395 m); 7oz. (198g))
    Colorway Shown: Meteor (Misses - 4 balls; Plus - 6 balls)

    Clover Stitch Markers

    Gauge: 14 sts x 6 rows = 4"/10cm in main st pattern

    Sizes: Misses - S to L(Plus - XL to 5x)

    Helpful Links & Tutorials:

    Cosmos Cardigan Tutorial

    Crochet Abbreviations

    FDC - Foundation Double Crochet

    FLO and BLO - Front Loop Only and Back Loop Only

    Exhdc - Extended Half Double Crochet

    CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet

    Join with Half Double Crochet

    Mattress Stitch Seaming

    Ribbed Hem and Cuff Tutorial

    Sc2tog and Dc2tog - decreases

    SCHEMATIC OF BACK AND FRONT PIECES:

    Cosmos Cardigan Schematic - Free Crochet Pattern on Moogly

    NOTES:

    Pattern instructions for the sizes are written as Misses(Plus) when different numbers are required. I'd recommend using the Print Friendly button to create a paper copy of this pattern for personal use, and circling or highlighting the correct numbers for your size before you begin.

    The Odd Rows of the Back and Front Pieces are on the Right Side (outside) of the garment.

    There is no required stitch multiple for this pattern, so feel free to adjust stitch counts and row counts to suit your frame.

    I recommend using stitch markers when sewing the seams together, and when making the sleeves to mark the first and last stitch of each round. They are worked in turned rounds, or joined rows - you join with a slip stitch as for a Round, but turn as for a Row, working every other Round from the "inside" of the sleeve. Using stitch markers will help maintain proper stitch count and avoid working into the slip stitch on accident.

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    BACK PIECE INSTRUCTIONS:

    Row 1: FDC 91(133); turn. (91(133) sts)

    Row 2 - 30(32): CSDC in first st, flo exhdc across until 1 st remains, dc in last st; turn. (91(133) sts)

    Row 31(33): Sl st in first 5(8) sts, CSDC in same st as last sl st, flo exhdc until 5(8) sts remain, dc in next st; turn. (83(119) sts)

    Row 32(34) - 44(48): Repeat Row 2. (83(119) sts)

    Row 45(49): (This row is worked in two parts, creating a neck opening.) CSDC in first st, flo exhdc in next 29(45) sts; break yarn. Skip next 23(27) sts, join to next st with flo exhdc, flo exhdc across until 1 st remains, dc in last st; break yarn. (30(46) sts/30(46) sts)

    LEFT FRONT PIECE INSTRUCTIONS (Right Front for Left-Handed Crocheters):

    Row 1: FDC 34(53); turn. (34(53) sts)

    Row 2 - 30(32): CSDC in first st, flo exhdc across until 1 st remains, dc in last st; turn. (34(53) sts)

    Row 31(33): Sl st in first 5(8) sts, CSDC in same st as last sl st, flo exhdc until 1 st remains, dc in last st; turn. (30(46) sts)

    Row 32(34) - 45(49): Repeat Row 2; break yarn after last row. (30(46) sts)

    RIGHT FRONT PIECE INSTRUCTIONS (Left Front for Left-Handed Crocheters):

    Row 1: FDC 34(53); turn. (34(53) sts)

    Row 2 - 30(32): CSDC in first st, flo exhdc across until 1 st remains, dc in last st; turn. (34(53) sts)

    Row 31(33): CSDC in first st, flo exhdc in next 28(44) sts, dc in next st; turn. (30(46) sts)

    Row 32(34) - 45(49): Repeat Row 2; break yarn after last row. (30(46) sts)

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

    Using the mattress stitch, sew the sides of the fronts to the back, WS together, from Row 1 to Row 30(32).

    Then, sew the shoulders together along their respective Row 45(49) sts.

    Cosmos Cardigan - Assembly

    BOTTOM RIBBED HEM INSTRUCTIONS:

    Row 1: From Right Side of sweater, join to first st of bottom hem (Row 1, left front for right-handed, Row 1, right front for left-handed), ch 9, blo sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, sc2tog in the next 2 Row 1 sts; turn. (9 sts)

    Row 2: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; turn. (8 sts)

    Row 3: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the next 2 Row 1 sts; turn. (9 sts)

    Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to end, finishing with a Row 2 repeat; turn to make the Collar, do not break yarn after last row.

    COLLAR INSTRUCTIONS:

    Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around entire front opening (front piece side, then neck opening, then other front piece side) stopping at the opposite (Row 1) corner; turn.

    Row 2 - 12(14): Ch 1, flo hdc in each st across; turn. Do not break yarn after last row.

    FINAL EDGING (This row is worked in two parts):

    Ch 1, sc evenly across collar, ch 2, sc across bottom of Collar Rows, sl st to first row of Bottom Ribbed Hem, break yarn. Join with sl st to opposite/last row of Bottom Ribbed Hem, sc across bottom of Collar Rows, ch 2, join to first st of Final Edging and break yarn.

    SLEEVE INSTRUCTIONS (Repeat for each arm):

    Rnd 1: From Right Side of sweater, join to 5th(8th) st at bottom of arm opening (Row 31(33)), ch 1, sc evenly around arm opening working a sc2tog in last st of Row 31(33) and side of Row 32(34), and again in the side of Row 32(34) and the first st at the bottom of arm opening (Row 31(33)); join and turn. (66(80) sts)

    Rnd 2 - 27(29): Ch 2 (does not count as a st), flo exhdc around until 2 sts remain, flo dc2tog in last 2 sts; join and turn. (Stitch count decreases by 1 every round, for (40(52) sts in the last round)

    Rnd 28(30): Ch 2, flo exhdc in first 2(3) sts, flo dc2tog, *flo exhdc in next 2(3) sts, flo dc2tog; rep from * around until 0(2) sts remain, flo exhdc in last 0(2) sts, join and turn. (30(42) sts)

    Rnd 29(31): Ch 1, sc in each st around; join but do not turn.

    RIBBED CUFF INSTRUCTIONS (Repeat for each sleeve):

    Row 1: Ch 9, blo sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, sc2tog in the next 2 Sleeve sts; turn. (9 sts)

    Row 2: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; turn. (8 sts)

    Row 3: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the next 2 Sleeve sts; turn. (9 sts)

    Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 1 Sleeve st remains.

    Repeat Row 2.

    Next Row: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the last and first Sleeve sts; turn. (9 sts)

    Final Row: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; break yarn leaving a 12" tail. (8 sts)

    Sew the Cuff edges together using the whip stitch, joining first and last rows. Be sure to work into the BLO of the last row to maintain the ribbed look.


    And that's the Cosmos Cardigan! It's a step forward in design for me - and I just love the fit! I hope you enjoy making and wearing your own too.

    Cosmos Cardigan - modeled, DIR 1

    If this pattern does inspire you to make your own cardigan, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!

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    Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, G+, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Red Heart Yarns and Furls Crochet for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

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    Comments

    1. 1

      DebbieW

      December 07, 2018 at 10:29 am

      Pretty sweater, looks lovely on too.

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        December 07, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        Thank you so much Debbie!

        Reply
    2. 3

      Aidah Hartmann

      December 07, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      Yup finished and it came out beautiful! I really like the collar, can’t tell it’s crochet. This one’s a keeper.

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        December 07, 2018 at 5:08 pm

        ♥ I'm so glad you like it Aidah! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. 5

      Leslie Mansfield

      December 07, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      Such a pretty sweater. I saw the hygge yarn at Michael's the other day and it is the softest yarn can't wait to get the hygge charm in the store.

      Reply
      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        December 10, 2018 at 9:36 am

        Thank you so much Leslie! 😀

        Reply
    4. 7

      Lyn DeFehr

      December 08, 2018 at 3:18 am

      I’m just finishing a very similar cardigan in Bernat Velvet but still want to add pockets & perhaps a tie belt or zipper closure. Lovely when something works out, isn’t it. ......very nice.

      Reply
    5. 8

      Patti

      December 08, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you for including instructions for us left-handed crocheters. I really appreciate it.

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        December 10, 2018 at 9:35 am

        🙂 I'm so glad it's helpful, thank you Patti!

        Reply
    6. 10

      Julie

      December 12, 2018 at 10:33 am

      It looks absolutely gorgeous and something that I could wear. Except. I really, REALLY like pockets. LOL Any suggestions on how to go about modifying the pattern for them? Maybe something like inserting a chain, so far up on the side pieces, and then continue the pattern? And then crochet an attached pocket, slightly bigger, to the inside? I don't know if a sewn on pocket would suit this pattern. Do you think this would work? Thank you very much for sharing your patterns!

      Reply
      • 11

        Tamara Kelly

        December 12, 2018 at 1:19 pm

        Hi Julie! I went back and forth on pockets while I was designing it, I totally get it! 🙂 I would just add patch pockets myself, like I did in the Riverbend Cardi - but of course, with this pattern's stitch pattern. https://www.mooglyblog.com/riverbend-cardigan/ I haven't used the method you describe, but it sure sounds promising!

        Reply
        • 12

          Julie

          December 12, 2018 at 8:33 pm

          I guess I will just get to figure it out myself! LOL Thinking about it, I am not sure which way to go. Inside or outside pocket. I'll let you know what I do. This looks like a sweater that may actually fit me and not look too bad on me, as I am quite 'matronly'. 🙂

          Reply
          • 13

            Tamara Kelly

            December 13, 2018 at 10:12 am

            I can't wait to see! 😀

            Reply
    7. 14

      Maria Sanyshyn

      December 31, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      I just finished my 32 rows and went to the video tutorial only to realize that what I thought was the front post is actually (I think) the first stitch of the extended hdc. So I can’t tell the wrong or right side because there is a “stripe” every two rows! Oh well!!! Still looks pretty and in case anyone is wondering, THIS YARN IS AWESOME!

      Happy New Year, Tamara. Thank you for all you do!

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        January 01, 2019 at 11:22 am

        Hi Maria! The right/wrong side doesn't matter so much except for lining up the sides and the back so they match! Beyond that, it's pretty reversible. 🙂 I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    8. 16

      joan murphy

      January 05, 2019 at 11:36 am

      This is exactly the pattern I'vesu been looking for in all the various knitting & crocheting books I've subsri!bed to. Problem is my copier us broken. Is there anyway you could make a copy of send it to me via mail? I am willing to pay the cost for doing this. Please et me know - my Email address is "nanamurphy1@AOL.com" (Joan Mur[hy - 414 Woodburne Drl, Utica, NY 13502) Thank you so much - Joan

      Reply
    9. 17

      Juls

      January 05, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      Oh my goodness; I cannot wait to make this one! Question -- Is there another yarn I can sub out -- or recommendations for weight yarn to sub with? I have an overabundance of #3 and #4 yarn already!

      Reply
      • 18

        Tamara Kelly

        January 07, 2019 at 10:40 am

        You should be able to use a 4 from your stash! 🙂

        Reply
    10. 19

      Emily Jones

      January 06, 2019 at 8:46 am

      This is gorgeous! I would love to make it for my mom. Is it an oversized fit? She normally wears a L so wondering if I should make a L or drop down to a M. Thanks so much for your help and great patterns!

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        January 07, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        Thank you so much Emily! This is definitely an oversized fit, so you'd want to make the smallest of the two sizes. That's my size, and I'm the model, and that's the size I made. 🙂

        Reply
    11. 21

      Robin Zipp

      January 09, 2019 at 10:59 am

      I’m working on my second cosmo sweater the first one I did in the navy or supernova colorway. I love it oversized comfy sweater so I wanted another. Everything about this pattern was so perfect and details make it like cuffs and bottom with the collar. The only problem I had was evenly spacing the collar I didn’t do enough stitches. Next one I’ll work out the kinks better. Would have loved a guesstimate on the collar stitches so I could try to even them out better. Thank you so much for another great pattern.

      Reply
      • 22

        Tamara Kelly

        January 09, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        Hi Robin! I'm so glad you liked it! When working into the edge of a dc (or equivalent height row), I find 2 sts per row works out pretty well. Since these sts are a hair taller, an extra one here and there would be okay too - the main thing is that it just looks nice! 🙂

        Reply
    12. 23

      `Nancy

      February 07, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      Hi!
      I'm making this for my sister. Looking at the hygge yarn. She found the color she likes in hygge bulky 5. This is my first big project. How does it compare to the hygge charm.?

      Nancy

      Reply
      • 24

        Tamara Kelly

        February 08, 2019 at 9:31 am

        They are very different yarns, though lovely in their own ways! Hygge is fuzzy and bulky and grows quite a bit after being crocheted or knitted. Hygge Charm is smoother, sparkly, a worsted weight, and it doesn't grow quite as much. You can compare the drape a big between this sweater and the Hygge Cocoon Cardigan, which used Hygge.

        Reply
        • 25

          Nancy

          February 08, 2019 at 11:05 am

          My sister, My daughter like the Cosmos. Me too! she choose Yarn Bee Soft Secret. For me, its to soft and I am not happy with the rows. I went down in crochet hook size to 5.0. It looks a little better , but I am still not happy with it. She loves the color, "Rose Bud". I will have to get her to change colors. I want this to look good. Its my first big project..... Thanks

          Reply
    13. 26

      Debbie

      February 23, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      VERY VERY PRETTY!!! I'm going to be making this for my oldest granddaughter, she loves long cardigans!!! I love love love the color as well!!! Thank You for the share!!!! Happy Crocheting DEB 🙂

      Reply
      • 27

        Tamara Kelly

        February 25, 2019 at 10:46 am

        Thank you so much Debbie!

        Reply
    14. 28

      Kathy Burt

      May 30, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      when you do the sleeve you say join and turn. Is that so that you get a straight seam?? If you just join and keep going you get a diagonal seam? Is that true all the time?

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      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        May 31, 2019 at 9:35 am

        It has a dual purpose - it does keep a straight seam, but it also maintains the look of the stitches. The rest of the sweater is worked in rows, so if you make the sleeves in just rounds without turning, the fabric will have a very different look as you'll only see the front sides of the stitches.

        Reply
    15. 30

      Margaret

      June 01, 2019 at 10:18 am

      I really want to do this but l hate the half double crochet. Well l don't hate it, my hands do. There's something about pulling through 3 loops that really bothers my hand. Enough of that. Could l do a double crochet instead with close to the same results?

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        June 03, 2019 at 10:28 am

        Hi Margaret! You could, though you might want to eliminate a few rows to get closer to the schematic. 🙂

        Reply
    16. 32

      Kate

      July 12, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      Hi, thanks for this pattern. I am having trouble with the first row (foundation double crochet) at 91 stitches it is wayyy to long! 38 inches instead of the 26 in the schematic. I have tried decreasing hook size several times, and even with a 4.5 mm hook, it was too long. The gauge swatch was fine with the 6.0 hook. I am baffled and wondered if you had any thoughts. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • 33

        Tamara Kelly

        July 15, 2019 at 12:51 pm

        Hi Kate, you are very welcome! ♥ That is strange! Hm... Did you use the FDC in the swatch too?
        If not, perhaps just go ahead and start with a chain and dc 91 sts the "standard" way - the FDC is more fun for me, but it isn't required!

        Reply
    17. 34

      Nina

      September 21, 2019 at 11:54 am

      Hi I would love to make this sweater for myself & maybe family later. I am confused about the direction sizes. Could you mail me the sizes for 44 probably a 2x. I am willing to pay copy and mailing fees. If you could do that you will make this 73 yr old very happy. I am a self taught crocheter the past 5 yrs but always did afghans scarf and hats. My first attempt at a sweater. I read all your post and would appreciate any help you can give me thank you so much Nina I wil be waiting for your reply

      Reply
    18. 35

      Michelle

      September 12, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Thank you, Tamara, for sharing your wonderful, clear patterns. It's nice to have someone you can trust to provide all the information you need for a beautiful outcome. So often I have started a pattern and realized the instructions are not reliable. I'm an experienced crocheter and I really appreciate the care and creativity you put into your work. Thanks again.

      Reply
      • 36

        Tamara Kelly

        September 14, 2020 at 10:20 am

        Thank you so much, Michelle! ♥ I try to do my best!

        Reply
    19. 37

      Katelynn MacDougal

      February 13, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      I like this pattern but seem to be struggling a little. How many inches long should it be for a 3x cardigan? Thank you for your help.

      Reply
      • 38

        Tamara Kelly

        February 15, 2021 at 10:21 am

        Hi Katelynn! The Plus sizes are the measurements within parentheses in the schematic above!

        Reply
    20. 39

      Rosalie

      February 16, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      I loved making this pattern.
      I also made two back pieces and made a pullover too!

      Reply
      • 40

        Tamara Kelly

        February 17, 2021 at 10:21 am

        ♥ That's awesome! I'm so glad you like it!!

        Reply
    21. 41

      Debra Fourdraine

      April 19, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      This pattern was so well written and I liked the design so much that I went from the free pattern page to Ravelry to purchase it. Good designer!

      Reply
      • 42

        Tamara Kelly

        April 20, 2021 at 11:48 am

        Thank you so much, Debra! ♥

        Reply
    22. 43

      Heidi Folger

      August 02, 2021 at 11:48 am

      I finished the FDC with the 91 sts and completed the first 2 rows but when I measured it, it’s 30 inches long instead of the 26 inches for the Misses size. I’m using the 6.0 mm hook. If I “take off” the extra stitches to match the length I need for the back will this mess up my measurements for the rest of the pattern? Or will it be ok as long my measurements of the back and front pieces match your measurements? Thanks in advance. This is only the second sweater I’ve made for myself and the first one is wayyy too big for me.

      Reply
      • 44

        Tamara Kelly

        August 02, 2021 at 12:26 pm

        Hi Heidi! Sounds like we have different gauges. No problem with this one! You can definitely just make your pieces to the same measurements and you'll be fine! 🙂

        Reply
    23. 45

      Heidi Folger

      August 02, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks Tamara!

      Reply

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