Free cocoon cardigan knitting patterns for cozy cardigans, often easy, with a scooped silhouette. Many are knit flat in one piece, with or without added sleeves. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 11/3/24
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Free Patterns
Sideways Ribbed Shrug
Easy cocoon cardigan knit flat in 4 pieces with 1 2 row repeat stretchy rib. Sizes Extra Small to 5X. Stripes come from self-striping DK weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
Titli Cocoon Shrug
Cardigan knit in the round in one flat piece from the center out to form square stripes with eyelets. DK weight yarn. Designed by Afifa for Cascade Yarns.
DK Shrug
Easy cocoon knit flat in one rectangle in stockinette with ribbed border, then seamed to form a cardigan. Size customizable. DK weight yarn. Designed by Andee Fagan.
Mock Cable Cocoon
Easy cardigan knit flat with an 8 row repeat Mock Cable Lace with 2 row repeat Fisherman's Rib for the borders and cuffs. Sizes S to 3X. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Embarker Cocoon Cardigan
Easy sweater knit flat in one rectangle with a diamond moss stitch texture and ribbed border, then folded and seamed. One size but it looks like it will be easy to customize. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ashley Lillis. Pictured project by hmeehan
Cocoon Shrug
Cardigan knit flat with the body knit in a rectangle with an easy 3 row repeat texture. Then the front border and cuffs are knit separately and sewn on. One size but it looks like it will be easy to customize. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Samara Varella for Circulo Yarns
Spectrum Striped Snuggle Cocoon Cardi
Easy cardigan knit flat in one rectangle with a one row repeat. Folded and seamed to create sleeves with cuffs picked up and knit. Sizes XS to 5XL. Perfect for self-striping Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
Texture In Stripes Cocoon Cardi
Colorful cocoon cardigan knit with slip stitch colorwork (one color per row) in Mosaic Check, Mosaic Stepping, and Mosaic Houndstooth. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky yarn. Designed by Bernat
Cozy Cocoon
Easy cocoon cardigan with diamond lace, knit flat in one rectangle. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to 3XL. Fast project in Super Bulky yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns
Oversized Shrug
Super easy cocoon cardigan knit flat in one rectangle with a 6 row repeat Slip Stitch Mesh stitch edged with garter stitch. Sizes S/M, (L/XL). Fast project in Super Bulky and suitable for beginners. Woman’s Oversized Shrug in Plymouth Yarn De Aire 2391.
More Free Patterns
Seed Stitch Shrug
Cocoon cardigan knit flat in one rectangle in seed stitch with ribbed border that creaes a shawl collar when piece is seamed. Fast project in bulky yarn and suitable for beginners. Designed by Tanja Steinbach for Schachenmayr. Available in English, French, German, and Dutch
Summertime Cocoon Sweater
Easy cardigan sweater knit flat in one piece with a 10 row lace pattern and seamed. Designed by Leelee Knits. Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free.
Easy Meditation Scoop Sweater
Beginner friendly cocoon cardigan is knit flat in garter stitch in one piece and seamed. 6 Sizes S - XXXL. Designed by Brome Fields Super Bulky weight yarn on size 15 needles.
Cocoon Cardigan
Easy sweater knit flat in one piece with moss stitch and lace. The piece is seamed and cuffs are then added for form the sweater. Designed by Marly Bird. 3 sizes. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.
Beachwalker Cocoon Vest
Sleeveless cocoon cardigan knit flat in 2 rectangles mostly knit in garter stitch! Simple, minimal assembly gives Beachwalker its drape and rounded shape. Options for long or short lengths, easily customizable. Great showcase for self-striping or gradient yarn! Designed by The Noble Thread. DK weight yarn.
Cocoon Cardigan
Oversized sweater with a drop shoulder, cocoon shape worked in a 4 row repeat Irish Moss stitch pattern. Designed by Julia Madill for Yarnspirations. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn.
Easy Relaxed Marled Cardigan
Knit flat in one rectangle and then folded and seamed to create a cozy cocoon sweater. Beginner friendly. Designed by Jessica from Mama in a Stitch. 2 sizes. Quick knit with two strands of chunky yarn held together.
Easy Date Night Shrug
Easy cocoon cardigan knit flat in one piece and seamed. No picking up stitches. Designed to showcase gradient yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn on size 15 needles.
Patterns for Purchase
"Free Bird" Cocoon
Oversize, cabled, cocoon style wrap cardigan knit flat in one rectangle, then folded and seamed to form the cardigan. The central cable piece is knit first and then stitches are picked up on either side to complete the rectangle. Worsted weight yarn. "Free Bird" Cocoon Designed by Annie Lupton.
Honeycomb Blanket Cardigan
Cocoon cardigan knit in one piece, sideways, starting by knitting a sleeve cuff and ending with the other one. The Cardigan is knitted in multicolour honeycomb pattern, using basic stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Raimonda Bagdoniene.
Dramatic 3 Piece Cardigan
Cocoon cardigan knit with 3 identical rectangles and seamed. Easy knit but intermediate assembly. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Linda Marveng.
Leaves Cocoon Cardigan
Cocoon shrug with leaf lace edging and options with or without sleeves. It looks like the body is knit in one flat piece in seed stitch and lace and seamed. Step-by-step instructions and and pics are included in the pattern. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heidi & Lisa Schramm.
Florentine Cocoon
Cocoon shrug with a variety of textures, cables, and bobbles. Sizes to fit Bust 36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)”. Step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial for bobbles are included in the pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Life Is Cozy.
Easy Loveliness Cardigan
Cocoon cardigan knit flat in the Purse Stitch. Suitable for a beginner according to the designer. 12 sizes. Approximately 600 Yards of a Super Bulky Yarn. Designed by Brome Fields who allows you to sell finished sweaters from this pattern.
Easy Oversized Scoop Sweater
Cocoon cardigan knits up in about 14-18 hours according to the designer. Difficulty level: Super easy, beginner. 4 women's sizes: S, M, L & XL. Knit flat and seamed in super bulky yarn. Designed by Jennifer Thompson who allows you to sell finished sweaters from this pattern.
