Crochet Patterns / February 15, 2023

Houndstooth Coatigan – Crochet Pattern for Oversized Bold Duster Cardigan [Size Inclusive XS-5X]

Hi all!

This post includes everything you need to know about the Houndstooth Coatigan, a statement cardigan, crocheted in the houndstooth stitch, a two-toned variation of the lemon peel stitch.

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Find the PDF version on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
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Shop the recommended yarns, Lion Brand Basic Stitch, here.
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About

Choose two contrasting colors for your oversized statement cardigan, crocheted in the houndstooth stitch, a two-toned variation of the lemon peel stitch. The term “coatigan” is a hybrid between a coat and a cardigan, named as such because when you working the back and front panels, the non-working color is carried across each row, creating a warm, dense fabric.

This is one of my first ever patterns to have an accompanying video tutorial!

Materials

Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Basic Stitch Skein Tones in 2 colorways: Ecru and Cedarwood

100% acrylic
185 yds (170 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes

Yardage Required of MC: 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 10, 11, 11) skeins for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), or

1350 (1400, 1500, 1600, 1700) (1750, 1850, 1900, 1950) yds
1234 (1280, 1371, 1463, 1554) (1600, 1691, 1737, 1782) m

Yardage Required of CC: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) skeins for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), or

900 (975, 1050, 1150, 1225) (1250, 1350, 1375, 1425) yds
823 (891, 960, 1051, 1120) (1143, 1234, 1257, 1303) m

Substitute Lion Brand Basic Stitch with any similar category 4 (worsted) medium weight yarn that matches gauge. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Hook: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, several locking stitch markers (at least 8)

Gauge

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 14 sts and 12 rows in the houndstooth stitch, blocked.

For Swatch:

Using CC, ch 23, follow instructions from Back Panel until you have at least 18 rows completed.

Click here to watch a swatch tutorial video!

Block your swatch the same way you would block your finished cardigan. Measure the inner 4″ (10 cm) of your blocked swatch to get the most accurate measurement. Within 4” (10 cm), you should have 14 sts and 12 rows in order to achieve the finished measurements in the Sizing Chart.