COCOON NECK JUMPER • TAPESTRY COLORWORK • US TERMS
Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater: Step-by-Step Guide
A cocoon neck crochet sweater pairs a tall, cozy collar with a diamond-patterned body and plain sleeves. The blackcurrant, natural, and sand palette makes the colorwork stand out without needing a complicated garment shape.
This source-based guide walks through five sizes, the sideways ribbing, the chart, shoulder shaping, sleeves, and collar. The original product photographs are shown without the surrounding reference-page text, with smaller images so the instructions stay easy to read.
THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Diamond texture.
A softly structured collar.
An intermediate cocoon neck crochet sweater worked as separate front, back, and sleeve pieces, then finished with a ribbed neckline.
Before You Start the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater
The supplied three-page Cocoon Neck Jumper pattern credits designer Cassie. This is an explanatory adaptation in US crochet terms, not an original My Crochet Universe pattern. Confirm the necessary permissions before publishing the original photography or this adaptation. The instructions have not been independently crocheted or fit-tested for this guide.
Treat the cocoon neck crochet sweater as an intermediate project. The shaping is manageable, but tapestry tension and the tall post-stitch collar need practice. Read every size-specific number in the same order: S (M, L, XL, 2XL).
Use the cocoon neck crochet sweater swatch to check fit before making full panels. If you need an exact reproduction with guaranteed grading, confirm these source points with the designer first rather than assuming an image or a stated size label proves the finished measurements.
Step 1 — Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Materials
- Source yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Pure, 100% wool, 50 g / 112 m / 122 yd per ball.
- Yarn A: Blackcurrant, the main purple shade. Yarn B: Natural, the cream diamonds. Yarn C: Sand, the warm accent stitches.
- Hook: 4 mm initially, changing size if necessary to match washed and dried gauge.
- Tools: tapestry needle, scissors, removable markers, tape measure, row counter, and suitable blocking equipment.
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| Size | A: Blackcurrant | B: Natural | C: Sand |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| M | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| L | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| XL | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 2XL | 14 | 3 | 3 |
For a cocoon neck crochet sweater substitution, start with a DK yarn that has comparable meterage and a similar fabric after washing. A matching weight label alone is not enough. Carrying unused strands through the stitches changes the thickness and can make colorwork much firmer than the plain sleeves.
Step 2 — Size and Swatch the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater
The source cocoon neck crochet sweater gauge is 20 stitches and 9 rows per 10 × 10 cm using a 4 mm hook. Make a large swatch in US double crochet, then a colorwork swatch with the carried strands. Wash and dry both as the yarn label permits before measuring their centers.
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| Size | Actual bust, cm | Length from shoulder, cm | Sleeve length, cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 100 | 59 | 49 |
| M | 106 | 59 | 49 |
| L | 113 | 61 | 49 |
| XL | 120 | 61 | 51 |
| 2XL | 127 | 63 | 51 |
Check the cocoon neck crochet sweater sizing arithmetic carefully: each panel has 90 (96, 102, 108, 114) stitches. At 20 stitches per 10 cm, two straight panels imply roughly 90 (96, 102, 108, 114) cm around before seam allowances, not the printed 100 (106, 113, 120, 127) cm. The source gives no explanation for that difference.
For the cocoon neck crochet sweater length, this guide follows the final source sizing table above. The schematic is a clean redraw of the garment shape, not a promise that the untested counts will produce those dimensions. Choose your intended ease from actual measurements, not the photograph alone.
Step 3 — Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Stitches and Techniques
The original cocoon neck crochet sweater pages use UK terms. Here, UK dc becomes US sc; UK htr becomes US hdc; UK tr becomes US dc. The main body is US double crochet, not US treble crochet. Keep that conversion beside the chart.
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| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc / sc BLO | Single crochet / single crochet through back loop only |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| dc2tog | Double crochet two together; decreases one stitch |
| FPdc / BPdc | Front-post / back-post double crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| RS / WS | Right side / wrong side |
- Color changes: complete the last yarn-over of the previous dc with the next color, so the next stitch begins in that color.
- Carried yarn: lay the unused strand along the top of the previous row and work over it. Keep it relaxed enough that the panel can lie flat. Add or drop the sand strand where needed rather than pulling a long tight strand across the fabric.
- Dc2tog: work a dc in the next stitch until 2 loops remain; begin another dc in the following stitch until 3 loops remain; yarn over and draw through all 3.
- Post stitches: FPdc goes around a post from front to back to front; BPdc goes around it from back to front to back. Complete each as a normal dc. Do not add a separate stitch into the top of that same post.
In the cocoon neck crochet sweater body and sleeve dc rows, ch 3 counts as the first dc: skip its occupied first position and work the remaining stitches. In the sc ribbing, ch 1 does not count. The collar has its own chain rule, explained in Step 10.
Step 4 — Make the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Hem Ribbing
Make two identical panels for the cocoon neck crochet sweater. For each panel, use yarn A and chain 15. Sc in the second chain from the hook and every chain across; turn: 14 sc.
- Rows 2–90 (96, 102, 108, 114): ch 1, sc BLO across all 14 stitches, turn. Keep the turning chain outside the count.
- Do not fasten off after the final rib row. Turn the strip through 90 degrees.
- Along its long edge, work one sc in every row end; turn. You now have 90 (96, 102, 108, 114) sc, ready for the chart.
Before starting colorwork on the cocoon neck crochet sweater, lay the rib strip flat and count the pickup row in groups of ten. These are one-per-row pickups, not two stitches into every ridge. A twisted strip or a missed row end will affect every later chart row.
Step 5 — Set Up the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Diamond Chart
Every cell of the cocoon neck crochet sweater chart represents one US dc position. The initial ch 3 is already the first cell, not an extra stitch beside it. A number followed by a letter means that many dc positions in that color: 7A = seven positions in yarn A.
Read odd RS rows from right to left and even WS rows from left to right. The source chart numbers its columns from right to left. For the clean redraw below, A, B, and C are printed inside the cells so the chart does not rely on color alone.
The first two chart rows: all five sizes
In the cocoon neck crochet sweater setup table, the first position in each row is the ch 3, made in the color of that first position. Work the remaining positions as dc. Brackets are repeats; the sequences include the turning-chain position, so never add another stitch for it.
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| Size | Chart Row 1, RS | Chart Row 2, WS |
|---|---|---|
| S | 5A, [7A, 2B, 7A] × 5, 5A | 5A, [5A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 5A] × 5, 5A |
| M | 1B, 7A, [7A, 2B, 7A] × 5, 8A* | 1A, 2B, 5A, [5A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 5A] × 5, 5A, 2B, 1A |
| L | 2A, 2B, 7A, [7A, 2B, 7A] × 5, 7A, 2B, 2A | 2B, 2A, 2B, 5A, [5A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 5A] × 5, 5A, 2B, 2A, 2B |
| XL | 5A, 2B, 7A, [7A, 2B, 7A] × 5, 7A, 2B, 5A | 3A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 5A, [5A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 5A] × 5, 5A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 3A |
| 2XL | 1A, [7A, 2B, 7A] × 7, 1A | 1A, [5A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 5A] × 7, 1A |
*Size M color checkpoint: the printed first row ends in 8A. Extending the displayed chart phase to that edge instead gives 7A, 1B. Both have the correct stitch total. The table preserves the printed instruction; confirm the intended edge color before choosing whether to change it.
Continue the chart without losing your place
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| Size | Stitches per panel | RS starting column | WS starting column |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 90 | 4 | 13 |
| M | 96 | 1 | 16 |
| L | 102 | 14 | 3 |
| XL | 108 | 11 | 6 |
| 2XL | 114 | 8 | 9 |
For the cocoon neck crochet sweater chart alignment, use columns 1–16 as a repeating horizontal unit. On RS rows, start at your listed column and increase column numbers, wrapping from 16 to 1. On WS rows, start at the listed WS column and decrease, wrapping from 1 to 16. Work exactly your panel count. The M edge-color exception above applies to its printed first row.
Step 6 — Finish the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Body
The cocoon neck crochet sweater source calls for 41 chart rows in total. To reconcile that total with its eight-row instruction, finish the first eight chart rows, work four more eight-row motif blocks, and then one final motif Row 1: 8 + 32 + 1 = 41. Do not stop at 35 by counting only the two setup rows before four repeats.
If following that editorial color cycle for the cocoon neck crochet sweater, your vertical sequence is 1–16, 1–16, 1–9; keep the same size-specific horizontal phase throughout. Mark both garment row number and chart row number. The repeated chart image is a technical reference, not a photograph to count stitches from.
After chart Row 41, continue the cocoon neck crochet sweater in yarn A only. On the next WS row, ch 3, dc to the end, turn. Then work a further 2 (2, 4, 4, 6) rows of dc, maintaining 90 (96, 102, 108, 114) stitches. The next neck-shaping row is RS.
Keep the cocoon neck crochet sweater front and back at the same chart height. Before shaping, compare them flat, checking that the colorwork has not pulled one panel narrower. Block a small area only as the yarn label permits; do not try to stretch an incorrect stitch count into the right size.
Step 7 — Shape the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Neck and Shoulders
Work the following cocoon neck crochet sweater shaping on each panel, in yarn A. Turning ch 3 continues to count as the first dc. The unworked center stitches form the neck opening; do not work across them while shaping an individual side.
First side of the neck
- Row 1, RS: ch 3, dc in next 28 (31, 33, 36, 38) stitches, dc2tog, dc in next stitch, turn: 31 (34, 36, 39, 41) stitches. Leave the rest unworked.
- Row 2, WS: ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 28 (31, 33, 36, 38) stitches, turn: 30 (33, 35, 38, 40).
- Row 3: ch 3, dc in next 26 (29, 31, 34, 36) stitches, dc2tog, dc in next stitch, turn: 29 (32, 34, 37, 39).
- Row 4: ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 26 (29, 31, 34, 36) stitches, turn: 28 (31, 33, 36, 38).
First shoulder: sl st across the first 6 stitches, hdc in next 4 (5, 6, 7, 8), then dc in next 18 (20, 21, 23, 24) to the end. Fasten off. The shorter stitches create a slope without adding an extra shaping row.
Second side of the neck
With the cocoon neck crochet sweater panel RS facing, skip the center 26 (26, 28, 28, 30) stitches and rejoin yarn in the next stitch. Mark these center stitches so they remain easy to find when picking up the collar.
- Row 1, RS: ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 29 (32, 34, 37, 39) stitches, turn: 31 (34, 36, 39, 41).
- Row 2, WS: ch 3, dc in next 27 (30, 32, 35, 37) stitches, dc2tog, dc in next stitch, turn: 30 (33, 35, 38, 40).
- Row 3: ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 27 (30, 32, 35, 37) stitches, turn: 29 (32, 34, 37, 39).
- Row 4: ch 3, dc in next 25 (28, 30, 33, 35) stitches, dc2tog, dc in next stitch, turn: 28 (31, 33, 36, 38).
Second shoulder: ch 3, dc in next 17 (19, 20, 22, 23), hdc in next 4 (5, 6, 7, 8), then sl st in the last 6 stitches. Fasten off. Both shoulder edges span the same number of positions, but their stitch-height sequences are mirrored.
Step 8 — Crochet the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Sleeves
Make two plain sleeves for the cocoon neck crochet sweater in yarn A. Their cuffs use the same sideways sc BLO ribbing as the hem, but each cuff is much shorter. Use a separate row count for each sleeve so they match.
- Chain 15. Sc in second chain from the hook and each remaining chain; turn: 14 sc.
- Rows 2–32 (32, 34, 34, 36): ch 1, sc BLO across all 14 stitches, turn.
- Turn the cuff 90 degrees. Work one sc into every row end along its long edge: 32 (32, 34, 34, 36) sc.
- Sleeve Row 1, increase: ch 3, dc in the same first stitch, then 2 dc in every remaining stitch, turn: 64 (64, 68, 68, 72) stitches, including the ch 3.
- Sleeve Rows 2–39 (39, 39, 41, 41): ch 3, dc in each remaining stitch, turn. Keep the stitch total unchanged. Fasten off.
The cocoon neck crochet sweater source lists sleeve lengths of 49 (49, 49, 51, 51) cm. Count its cuff and body rows as written, then compare the actual blocked length before seaming. Do not silently add sleeve rows to force a photograph’s proportions; note any adjustment and make it on both sleeves.
Step 9 — Block and Assemble the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater
Before joining the cocoon neck crochet sweater, gently block all four pieces according to your actual yarn’s care instructions. Lay the colorwork panels flat with the carried yarn relaxed, matching front and back dimensions as closely as the fabric permits.
- Match and sew the front and back shoulder slopes, keeping the neck opening free.
- Fold a sleeve in half along its length and mark the midpoint of its top edge. Align that midpoint with a shoulder seam.
- Pin the sleeve top evenly down both body edges and sew it in place without stretching either fabric. Repeat for the other sleeve.
- Fold the sweater with matching sides together and sew each side and sleeve seam, from the body hem through the underarm to the cuff.
Check the cocoon neck crochet sweater underarms before securing every yarn end. You should be able to raise your arms without a hard, tight seam catching under the sleeve. If something pulls, inspect the placement and seam tension rather than forcing the fabric wider with blocking.
Step 10 — Add the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Collar
The collar gives the cocoon neck crochet sweater its raised neckline. Join yarn A at a side neck seam with RS facing and use the 4 mm hook, or the size that gives suitable post-stitch ribbing. Keep the opening comfortable enough to pass over the head.
Set-up round: count before beginning the rib
- Ch 3; this counts as the first dc at the starting shoulder/neck seam.
- Work 2 dc in each of the next five neck-shaping row ends, 1 dc in each of the 26 (26, 28, 28, 30) center front-neck stitches, then 2 dc in each of the next five row ends to the opposite shoulder.
- Work 1 dc at that shoulder seam. Repeat the same row-end and center-stitch pickup across the back neck. Join with a sl st to the beginning ch 3.
For the cocoon neck crochet sweater collar, that pickup recipe gives 94 (94, 98, 98, 102) stitches. The source prints 100 for 2XL, but 30 center stitches on each panel plus four groups of ten row-end pickups and two shoulder positions total 102. This guide uses 102 as a provisional arithmetic interpretation; confirm it with the designer before making 2XL.
Ribbed collar rounds
Round 1: ch 3, which does not count as a stitch in the ribbed rounds. Work (FPdc around the next post, BPdc around the following post) around all setup stitches. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 as the source instructs. Mark the first actual post stitch and do not count or work into the joining chain as an extra post.
Rounds 2–13 (13, 14, 14, 15): repeat Round 1, keeping front posts over front posts and back posts over back posts. Fasten off. The cocoon neck crochet sweater collar has 13 (13, 14, 14, 15) ribbed rounds after its setup round. Check stretch and comfort before weaving in the final end.
Step 11 — Finish the Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater
- Weave in ends through several stitches without tightening the fabric. Spread joins so they do not create a hard lump against the skin.
- Inspect both side seams, shoulder slopes, sleeve joins, and collar join for gaps or accidental extra stitches.
- Check that the diamond positions agree on front and back, and that carried strands do not show as long loose loops.
- Give the finished sweater a gentle final reshape as the yarn label allows, then dry flat with the collar arranged naturally.
If your cocoon neck crochet sweater colorwork puckers, the carried strands may be too tight. If the collar flares, check for accidentally working into the non-counting ch 3 or adding both a post stitch and a top stitch in one position. Fix the cause rather than simply pulling the finishing seam tighter.
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Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater FAQ
Is this cocoon neck crochet sweater beginner-friendly?
It is an intermediate project because the colorwork, chart offsets, mirrored neck shaping, and post-stitch collar need accurate counting. A confident beginner should practice carried-yarn double crochet and a small FPdc/BPdc swatch first.
Does the cocoon neck crochet sweater use US or UK terms?
This guide uses US terms. The source uses UK terms: UK dc is US sc, UK htr is US hdc, and UK tr is US dc. The main sweater fabric is US double crochet.
Why does the cocoon neck crochet sweater chart need a color-cycle note?
The marked eight-row repeat does not reproduce every sand accent shown higher in the full chart. This guide identifies that mismatch and gives a labeled 16-row editorial color-cycle interpretation, rather than calling an unverified reconstruction a confirmed designer instruction.
Which size should I choose for the cocoon neck crochet sweater?
Choose from actual measurements and a washed swatch, not just the size label. The source printed bust measurements and stitch/gauge arithmetic disagree. Confirm the intended grading before relying on the chart for a specific finished fit.
Can I make the cocoon neck crochet sweater with another DK yarn?
Yes, if both the carried-yarn fabric and plain fabric give the required gauge and a suitable drape after washing. Fiber, meterage, and strand-carrying tension all matter. Recheck yardage and care requirements for the replacement yarn.
Why is the 2XL cocoon neck crochet sweater collar listed as 102 stitches here?
The written pickup recipe calculates to 102, while the source prints 100. The guide flags 102 as a provisional arithmetic interpretation, not confirmed errata. Ask the designer to confirm the intended pickup before making that size.
Your Next Cocoon Neck Crochet Sweater Checkpoint
A cocoon neck crochet sweater is worth taking slowly: swatch the carried-yarn fabric, mark the chart position, compare the two panels, and count the collar pickups before beginning its rib. Keep the source discrepancies beside your notes so every adjustment is intentional. Once the fit and finishing are checked, you’ll have a clear record of how your own version was made.
