{"id":2382,"date":"2025-12-07T09:55:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T09:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2382"},"modified":"2025-12-07T09:55:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T09:55:49","slug":"%f0%9f%8d%82-how-to-crochet-the-fall-cardicoat-detailed-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2382","title":{"rendered":"🍂 How to Crochet the \u201cFall\u201d Cardicoat \u2014 Detailed Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide<\/strong> for how to crochet a \u201cFall Cardicoat\u201d<\/em> (a cozy, long, cardigan-style coat perfect for autumn). This is written like a pattern + tutorial so you can follow it even if you\u2019re a confident beginner moving into intermediate skills.<\/p>\n

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🍂 How to Crochet the \u201cFall\u201d Cardicoat \u2014 Detailed Guide<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Skill Level:<\/strong> Confident Beginner \/ Intermediate<\/h3>\n

Sizes:<\/strong> S\u20133XL (instructions include how to adjust)<\/h3>\n

Construction:<\/strong> Worked flat in panels \u2192 seamed \u2192 sleeves added \u2192 front bands added<\/h3>\n

Look:<\/strong> Long, cozy, slightly oversized cardigan-coat with textured body<\/h3>\n
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🧶 Materials<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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    Yarn:<\/strong> Category #5 Bulky or #4 worsted (held double for extra thickness)<\/p>\n

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      Yardage estimate:<\/p>\n

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        S\u2013M: 1300\u20131500 yds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        L\u2013XL: 1600\u20131800 yds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        2XL\u20133XL: 1900\u20132200 yds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hook:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          6.5 mm (K) for bulky OR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          8 mm (L) for a looser, drapey fabric<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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          Notions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Stitch markers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Tapestry needle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Buttons (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Measuring tape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            📏 Gauge (important!)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

            If using bulky (#5):
            10 sts \u00d7 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm)<\/strong> in half-double crochet (HDC)<\/p>\n

            If your gauge is too tight or stiff, go up a hook size.<\/p>\n

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            🧵 Stitches Used<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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              CH<\/strong> \u2013 chain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              SC<\/strong> \u2013 single crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              HDC<\/strong> \u2013 half-double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              DC<\/strong> \u2013 double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              SL ST<\/strong> \u2013 slip stitch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              FHDC<\/strong> \u2013 foundation half-double crochet (or CH + HDC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              FPDC\/BPDC<\/strong> \u2013 front post\/back post double crochet (for ribbing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              🍁 Texture Used in the Cardicoat<\/strong><\/h1>\n

              This pattern uses a simple repeat that makes a warm, fall-friendly texture:<\/p>\n

              Row Repeat:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                Row A:<\/em> HDC across<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Row B:<\/em> (HDC in next st, SL ST in next st) repeat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                This gives a gentle ribbed texture with drape.<\/p>\n

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                🧥 PART 1 \u2014 Back Panel<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                Width:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                Measure hip circumference \u2192 divide by 2 \u2192 add 2\u20134\u201d for positive ease.<\/p>\n

                Foundation:<\/strong>
                FHDC a chain long enough to match your measurement.
                Typical stitch counts:<\/p>\n

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                  S: 60<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  M: 66<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  L: 72<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  XL: 78<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  2XL\u20133XL: 84\u201390<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Pattern:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    Row 1:<\/strong> HDC across, ch 1, turn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Row 2:<\/strong> HDC, SL ST<\/em> repeat across, ch 1, turn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Row 3:<\/strong> HDC across<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Repeat Rows 2\u20133 until back panel = desired length<\/p>\n

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                      For a coat length: 28\u201334 inches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Fasten off, weave ends.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      🧥 PART 2 \u2014 Front Panels (Make 2)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                      Width:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      Back panel stitch count \u00f7 2 minus 4 stitches for the front opening.<\/p>\n

                      Typical stitch counts:<\/p>\n

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                        S: 26\u201328<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        M: 30\u201332<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        L: 34\u201336<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        XL: 38\u201340<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        2XL\u20133XL: 42\u201346<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Pattern:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                        Same as back panel:<\/p>\n

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                          Row 1:<\/strong> HDC across<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Row 2:<\/strong> (HDC, SL ST) repeat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Row 3:<\/strong> HDC across<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Repeat until front panel matches the back panel height.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          For Neck Shaping (optional):<\/strong>
                          When panel is 3\u20134″ from desired height, decrease 1 st every other row for 6 rows.<\/p>\n

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                          🪡 PART 3 \u2014 Assembly (Seaming)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                          Lay pieces down:<\/p>\n

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                          Front<\/span> Panel<\/span> |<\/span> Back<\/span> Panel<\/span> |<\/span> Front<\/span> Panel<\/span>
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                            Match shoulders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Seam shoulders using whip stitch or SC seam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Seam sides, leaving:<\/p>\n

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                              7\u20139 inches open for arm holes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Try on the piece to adjust<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              🧵 PART 4 \u2014 Sleeves (Make 2)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                              Foundation:<\/strong>
                              FHDC 26 (S\u2013M) or 30 (L\u2013XL) or 34 (2XL\u20133XL)<\/p>\n

                              Pattern:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                              Repeat same texture as body:<\/p>\n

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                                Row 1: HDC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Row 2: (HDC, SL ST) repeat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Row 3: HDC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Repeat until sleeve measures: 17\u201320 inches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Tapering (optional):<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Decrease 1 stitch every 6 rows if you want a fitted wrist.<\/p>\n

                                Seam sleeve:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Fold sleeve in half lengthwise \u2192 seam \u2192 attach sleeve to armhole.<\/p>\n

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                                🧵 PART 5 \u2014 Front Band \/ Collar<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                                This is what gives the \u201ccardiCOAT\u201d look and thickness.<\/p>\n

                                Attach yarn at bottom of front opening.<\/p>\n

                                Row Repeat for Ribbed Collar:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                                  Row 1:<\/em> SC evenly up one side, around neck, and down the other side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Row 2:<\/em> FPDC, BPDC repeat across.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Row 3:<\/em> FPDC in FPDC, BPDC in BPDC.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Repeat Rows 2\u20133 for 6\u201312 rows depending on how thick you want the coat trim.<\/p>\n

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                                  🪡 Optional: Add Pockets<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                                  Make two rectangles:<\/p>\n

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                                    FHDC 18<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Work 12\u201314 rows of the same body texture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Sew onto lower front panels.<\/p>\n

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                                    🔘 Optional: Add Buttons<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                                    Add 3\u20135 large wooden or metal buttons along one front panel.<\/p>\n

                                    Create button loops with small chain loops along the opposite band.<\/p>\n

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                                    🌾 Finishing<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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                                      Weave in all ends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Block gently if needed (steam blocking works well for acrylic or wool blends)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Try it on and adjust sleeve length or band thickness as desired<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      🍂 Want me to turn this into a printable PDF pattern?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                                      I can format it into:<\/p>\n

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                                        a clean printable PDF<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        or even a beginner-friendly version with photos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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