Believe it or not, two simple granny hexagons are the foundation of this free crochet hexagon sweater pattern. Part 1 of the free pattern is below, Part 2 is available here and Part 3 is here. You can also purchase the complete ad-free, printable PDF here.
This easy crochet hexagon sweater is part of a collaboration with Lion Brand Yarn. This post contains affiliate links.
Like building a campfire in the middle of a June thunderstorm, designing this free crochet hexagon sweater pattern did not come easily. I tore parts of it out so many times I thought the yarn might evaporate in my hands. (I’m pretty sure my husband doesn’t want to have any more conversations about the width of sweater stripes for a while.)
But alas, I’m so happy with the result! And most importantly, I think YOU will be able to make this modern cardigan really easily! The construction of this crochet hexagon sweater is what makes it so fun. Can you spot the two granny hexagons?
I know, right!? It’s like a magic trick! You crochet them and then–poof!–they just disappear into the coziest little lightweight sweater you’ve ever worn. Since we’re in on the business of making cool crochet things together though, let me pull back the curtain for you.
The two simple granny hexagons are what form the chest and shoulders of the sweater. Once they’re seamed in the back and shoulders, you’ll add rows of granny stitch lengthen the sweater in Part 2. You’ll also add longer sleeves, again with basic granny stitch (and some decreases if you’d like). Lastly in Part 3, you’ll pop a basic rectangular hood on the top to make your crochet hexagon sweater extra comfy and work a simple border around all the sweater edges.
Sounds pretty doable, doesn’t it? It is! I really love crochet patterns that look complex, but are actually made from creating simple shapes with basic techniques. (Check out my free Urban Gypsy Boho Bag pattern if you do too! And this chunky crochet hexagon sweater pattern is what originally inspired the idea for my version.)
If you’ve never crocheted a sweater before, the “Campfire Cardigan” would be a great pattern to start with. It’s also VERY customizable if you enjoy tweaking patterns to suite your body. I’ve included notes in each section on how you can take simple steps to adjust the pattern to your liking.
The yarn I used for this free crochet hexagon sweater pattern is new from Lion Brand and it’s called New Basic 175. It’s lightweight and soft and I love how it resembles roving yarn. Plus, how great are these colors? I’m usually terrified of choosing colors, but the options in this line of yarn coordinate quite effortlessly (even for me!) You can check out all the colors here.
And as an overview, here’s a quick peek at the process of making the Campfire Cardigan from start to finish. I hope you enjoy this pattern!
More Free Crochet Sweater Patterns Made From Hexagons
Do you love the easy construction of the Campfire Cardigan? Here are some more free crochet patterns for sweaters made from hexagons. You can always find all of our crochet sweater patterns here.
Thanks to Lion Brand Yarn for sponsoring this free crochet hexagon sweater pattern and enabling more free patterns on Make and Do Crew! Purchase a kit that includes all the yarn necessary to make your own Campfire Cardigan, plus a printed copy of the pattern here.
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“The Campfire Cardigan” Free Crochet Hexagon Sweater Pattern Part 1
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Sizes: (Measurements when laying flat) S/M: Length: 28.5”, Chest Width: 17.5”, Arm Length: 21”, but easily customized M/L: Length: 30”, Chest Width: 20.5”, Arm Length: 22”, but easily customized (see “overall pattern notes” below for more details on this size) L/XL: Length: 30”, Chest Width: 23.5”, Arm Length: 22”, but easily customized (see “overall pattern notes” below for more details on this size) Sample pictured is a size S/M.
Supplies: Purchase a kit with all the yarn necessary plus a printed copy of the pattern here! • Lion Brand New Basic 175 (Weight: 4/medium – 175 yds, 3.5 oz) – Color A: Café Au Lait – 3 (4, 4) balls – Color B: Juniper – 1 (2, 2) balls – Color C: Thyme – 2 (3, 3) balls – Color D: Camel – 2 (3, 3) balls • Tapestry needle • Size L (8 mm) crochet hook • Stitch markers or safety pins
Gauge: • 3 granny clusters + 3 spaces = 4”, slightly less than 6 rows = 4” worked in double crochet granny pattern
Abbreviations and Glossary (US terms): ch – chain dc – double crochet tch – turning chain yo – yarn over RS – right side WS – wrong side cluster – 3 dc stitches in same sp rep – repeat sp – space ch1sp – the space created by chaining 1 in the previous row/round ch3sp – the space created by chaining 3 in the previous row/round
Explanation: Two simple granny hexagons are the foundation of this modern crochet cardigan. You’ll work two identical hexagons first and seam them to make the chest and shoulders of the sweater. Next you’ll add length with rows of granny stitch, two sleeves and a rectangular hood. Lastly, you’ll finish off the sweater with a border.
Overall Pattern Notes: • Pattern includes sizes S/M, M/L and L/XL, but you can easily adjust the size of this cardigan to suite your body. To make a smaller sweater, crochet smaller hexagons. To make a larger sweater, crochet larger hexagons. Notes are given throughout on further customizations. Stitch counts at the end of each round are for sizes (S/M, M/L, L/XL).
• When crocheting larger hexagons for the larger sizes, the arm holes will also become larger. Some readers making the M/L or L/XL size have expressed that they’d prefer narrower sleeves. A Make & Do Crew reader, Laura, had a great suggestion to create extra space in the chest/back area without increasing the sleeve circumference:
Work a hexagon as outlined for the S/M size. Then on one side of the hexagon, work additional rows in the granny stitch back and forth to make that single side deeper than the rest. Repeat for the second hexagon. These two deeper sides will be what you seam for the back seam of the cardigan. (For an idea of how to add the extra rows, simply follow the “cardigan bottom” details for adding rows in Part 2 of the pattern.)
After seaming the back and shoulders as the pattern describes, add length to the bottom as the pattern outlines in Part 2. At this point, add additional rows vertically to the front of both sides of the cardigan in order to give it more coverage over your hips, stomach and chest. From here, you can proceed with the pattern as written and work the sleeves as described for the S/M size. I hope this idea is helpful for those wishing to customize their cardigan even further!
• When working in the round, sl st into the third ch from the beginning of the round to join.
• Ch 3 at beginning of round/row counts as 1 dc throughout pattern.
•The colors per round/row are simply a suggestion. Don’t be afraid to customize your cardigan as you wish! (Just keep in mind this may affect the yardage needed of each color.)
HEXAGONS
Notes: • Hexagons are worked in the round with RS facing at all times. Do not turn work at end of round.
• Corner spaces will always be comprised of 3 ch. Spaces along the sides of the hexagon will be made with 1 ch.
• When switching colors for a new round, there is no need to work the final 3 sl st of the round before your fasten off. Simply sl st to join the round and fasten off. When beginning a new round in the same color as the last round though, you’ll work the 3 sl st at the end of the round in order to get into the next ch3sp.
Make 2.
Foundation Round: Using color A,Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 1, (3 dc in ring, ch 1) 5 times, sl st to join. (1 cluster/side)
Round 2: 3 sl st into next ch1sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in first ch1sp, ch 1, [(3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, ch 1) all in next ch1sp] 5 times, sl st to join, 3 sl st into next ch3sp. (2 clusters/side)
Round 3: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in first ch3sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch1sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc) all in next ch3sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch1sp, ch 1; repeat from * 4 more times, sl st to join, 3 sl st into next ch3sp. (3 clusters/side)
Round 4: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in first ch3sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch1sp to corner, *(3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc) all in next ch3sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch1sp to corner; repeat from * 4 more times, sl st to join, 3 sl st into next ch3sp. (4 clusters/side)
Round 5: Rep Round 4. (5 clusters/side)
Round 6: Rep Round 4. (6 clusters/side)
Round 7: Rep Round 4. (7 clusters/side)
Size S/M: Fasten off.
Sizes M/L and L/XL: Continue with next two rounds.
Round 7 Repeat: Rep Round 4. (8 clusters/side)
Round 7 Repeat: Rep Round 4. (9 clusters/side)
Size M/L: Fasten off.
Size L/XL: Continue with next two rounds.
Round 7 Repeat: Rep Round 4. (10 clusters/side)
Round 7 Repeat: Rep Round 4. (11 clusters/side)
Size L/XL: Fasten off.
All Sizes: Attach Color B in any corner ch3sp.
Round 8: Using Color B, rep Round 4. (8, 10, 12 clusters per side)
Round 9: Using Color B, rep Round 4. (9, 11, 13 clusters per side)
Fasten off.
Attach Color C in any corner ch3sp.
Round 10: Using Color C, rep Round 4. (10, 12, 14 clusters per side)
Round 11: Using Color C, rep Round 4. (11, 13, 15 clusters per side)
Round 12: Using Color C, rep Round 4. (12, 14, 16 clusters per side)
Fasten off.
Attach Color D in any corner ch3sp.
Round 13: Using Color D, rep Round 4. (13, 15, 17 clusters per side)
Fasten off.
SEAMING HEXAGONS
Bring opposite corners of hexagon (the 3rd and 6th corner, for example) together to fold the hexagon into an “L” shape with the RS facing out. Repeat with second hexagon.
Orient folded hexagons with long sides touching as in photo above. Using safety pins or stitch markers, pin back seam of hexagons as well as the top sleeve seems. This is a great time to try your cardigan on to see if you like how it’s fitting around your back and shoulders. Customize the fit by adding or remove rounds as desired.
Using a tapestry needle and a doubled-over length of Color D, sew back seam using the mattress stitch. (Moogly has a great mattress stitch tutorial.)
Sew both seams on the top of the sleeves using the same technique.
Now you’re ready for Part 2 where you’ll add some length to the bottom and sleeves to the armholes.
More Free Crochet Sweater Pattens With Video Tutorials
If you found it helpful to have a step-by-step video tutorial to follow along with while crocheting your Campfire Cardigan, here are some more free crochet sweater patterns that include detailed video tutorials.
1. Dwell Sweater – Creatively constructed from a simple rectangle, this flattering chunky crochet sweater comes together easily with zero shaping, increasing or decreasing.
2. Alchemy Cardigan – This lightweight sweater is perfect to toss on for some summer stargazing or layer with a long-sleeve shirt in the colder months.
3. Habitat Cardigan – No one will guess you created this figure-flattering cardigan from a simple rectangle. Made with extremely soft yarn for a cozy-but-not-too-bulky look, you’ll find yourself reaching for this beginner crochet sweater over and over again.
4. Up North Cardigan – This easy, cotton crochet cardigan pattern for beginners uses a very simple construction to create a show-stopping look with entry level skills.
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Comments
anne
how do you 3 sl at the beginning of a round? is it like a chain stitch?
The 3 sl st go into the top of the 3 double crochet from the previous round. So yes, you do a slip stitch to join the round to the ch 3 at the beginning of the round, then you slip stitch into those three double crochet in order to move your yarn over to work in the next space. Does that make sense?
darn! wish i saw this comment before i proceeded to “3 slip stitch into next ch3 space” for 7 rounds!!! it should say “3 sl stitch TO next ch space” !!!
Did you purchase the Campfire Cardigan pattern? If so, you should have received an email from LoveCrochet.com. If you search your email and don’t see it, please send me a note and I’ll email it to you directly. 🙂
Hey, ive brought the pattern and its missing some info? I’m feeling pretty stupid as this pattern is so very hard to follow…like: Round 2: 3 sl st into next ch1sp??? Its impossible to put in 3 sl st into one ch1sp… Do you have a video of your instructions for this pattern???
Thanks for your purchase. What info do you believe is missing? The pattern should include all the relevant info from the free pattern the blog post, but if there’s something you see isn’t there, I’d love to know.
Assuming that the part of the pattern you’re referring to is the hexagon, I think the confusion with the sl sts might be that the pattern says “3 sl st into next ch3sp” (not ch1sp). 🙂
I’m sorry, I don’t have a longer tutorial at this time. Please let me know if you have more questions though.
It should read slip st “to” the next ch1sp. So you are carrying the yarn over to the space where you will start your dc of this round. I didn’t figure it out until I had yarn and hook in my hand.
Yes, that’s true, you do need to move over to the ch1sp. I just wrote it as the beginning of the next round instead of the end of the current round. Make sense? It works either way you think of it. 🙂 Jess
What a fantastic idea! This sweater is amazing and I love the colors you chose. I really enjoy making sweaters for myself, but I’ve never tried to write out a pattern for one. Thanks for sharing this. I’m going to have to try it out very soon!
Thank you, Erica! Pattern writing is always so intimidating to me. What’s good about this one is that the hexagons do all the work for the shoulders and chest, so there’s less shaping for me to figure out. 🙂
I’m loving this pattern. Is the yarn Chunky or Super Chunky? Can’t easily get the 175 easily or economically here in the UK although I really like Lion Brand!
It’s actually worsted weight, although it feels slightly thicker because of it’s roving texture. I think any heavy worsted yarn would be a good substitute. You might be able to look at the site YarnSub.com to find a replacement you can get your hands on easily.
An easy way to substitute the yarn is, go to the yarn company’s website, find the yarn called for in the pattern, look at the gauge (and yardage) information, and then just use a yarn that has the same gauge. The only thing that sometimes doesn’t work is using a different fiber, as that can have an effect on the way the finished garment looks/wears/drapes. In most cases though, wool can be used in place of acrylic and vice versa (unless knitting and blocking is required, then acrylic won’t work). I’m planning on making this sweater in a wool yarn (in fall colors) that has a slight halo to it for extra warmth.
I’m working on a video. 🙂 In the meantime, if you pick up two opposite corners of the hexagon (like the first and fourth corners, for example) and bring them together in your hands, the hexagon should sort of naturally form an L shape as pictured above. Then you can straighten out the edges, but this should get you headed in the right direction!
Hmm. Great question. Let me see if I can find out for you. It’s a new-ish yarn from Lion Brand so sometimes those aren’t in stores right away. LionBrand.com does periodically have free shipping though, which could be a great way for you to get it for a similar price to a box store. I’ll respond to this comment again if I can get an answer for you!
Thanks for sharing your lovely and ingenious patterns. I know a lot of time and effort goes into creating them, and I love the fresh, modern face all your designs have.
It’s so hard to find things done in granny stitch that don’t look dated, and this one is beautiful. I’m going to make it in a fuzzy wool for fall and add pockets and toggle buttons. I’m also going to take a stab at making a pair of your sweater boots with the same yarn (1 color only) to match.
I really appreciate your kind feedback, Autumn. I do put a lot of effort into these, but it sure is a lot of fun!
I totally agree about granny stitch. Working with it for this sweater really gave me a new appreciation for it. I’d love to see your sweater when you finish. I think the idea of adding pockets and toggle buttons sounds just beautiful!
You have a couple options. You can have someone help you measure your back from underarm to underarm and then choose the sweater size with a similar width. Alternatively, you can start making your hexagons and periodically measure them around your back/chest and shoulder. If you look at the photos, you’ll see how the hexagon folds to form the shoulder section, so you can even pin it together and try it on until you get the perfect fit for your particular body.
HI there! Working on my first hexagon… When I get to 9 clusters, I am not going to change colours…doing the sweater in one colour… Please advise how I continue…just make more rows? Thanks so much
Yup, that’s exactly it! Just disregard any mentions of switching colors and keep working rounds until you have the number the pattern size calls for. 🙂
I purchased ur pattern. But i haven’t receive it yet. Its very exciting 4 me. I check my p.o. box almost every day. 😂But no pattern. My name is Yolanda Castillo p.o. box 240756 San Antonio Texas 78224. . I read n reread all ur beautiful patterns. But this Campfire cardigan is a must have 4 me. Its very beautiful. I thank u so much 4 thinking of me when u fixed the sleves to fit me. N i love the hoodie. Again love ur work. N u r so kind to me n others
Hi Jess, I am working on my 2nd hexagon right now and loving the pattern! I will be trying it on for fit shortly and am trying to figure out from your pictures if the sweater needs to meet in the front while being worn. It looks like it doesn’t quite close in the front (which would make sense as measurement across back would be smaller than across bust.) Thanks for your help. It is such a fun pattern!!
How exciting, Sandi! I love the part of trying it on for the first time, even if just in pieces. It isn’t intended to meet in the front. I think it’s more important to see if you like how it’s fitting around your back and shoulders. The wider you make it in the front, the wider the sleeves will be, which is why I opted to keep it a little more open in the front.
I don’t know if you’ll get back to this comment section (I only returned here because my browser opened this webpage on the comments for some reason), but I made this sweater and here’s how I got it to close in front without widening the sleeves: I made a single crochet band all the way around the front opening, (including the hood), and sewed on buttons. Since I used toggle buttons, I didn’t make button holes, I made little placards with loops and sewed them on opposite the buttons, but button holes would be very easy to do (and less work than placards).
I’m making another one now for my sister with some of that new striped “Cake” yarn. It’s coming out beautiful!
I just love the idea of toggle buttons! I might have to try that myself! I’m so happy you enjoyed the pattern and your lucky sister will get a sweater too. 🙂
I’ve tried and tried to make a sweater , cardigan to no avail. Will give it one more try , sooo you will be hearing from me I’m sure. Love ALL of your patterns.
Sweaters can be a big undertaking for sure. One thing that I think makes this pattern well-suited to a starter sweater is that you can try it on as you go and see if you like how it’s turning out. You might also like my recent Stonewash Shrug pattern. It’s a great entry-level sweater pattern too!
Well, I crochet a lot. 🙂 But that said, I made it about 1.5-2 weeks. It really goes pretty quickly as far as sweater patterns are concerned because the openness of the granny stitch means fewer actual stitches to make.
Piękny tes swetr ale daj jakąs rozpiskę jak zacząć to robić roz.48 Jestem poczatkująca nie bardzo rozumie a bardzo bym chciała zrobić sobie taki swetr Bardzo cię proszę pomóz mi Zofia
In reading this pattern, It give the impression its FREE. Hello it is not, unless I am missing something. You get 2 and 3 but what good are they without part one which is $2.50. I would really like to make this sweater.
Part 1 of the free pattern is directly above this comment area. Look for the pink title that says “Campfire Cardigan Free Pattern” and it’s right below that. All three portions are free. It’s just the ad-free, printable pdf that costs $2.50.
I need to apologize, for my saying that the pattern was not free. I found pt 1 and perusing the site a little further. Please accept my apology. I will definitely be making this for my Daughter. I will probably print it out so that I do not have to go back and forth to the computer for details. Sincerely Dorothy
Thank you so much for your note. I know it can be a little confusing when you see I’m also offering a paid version. I’m glad you figured out how to get what you were looking for. 🙂
Hi, I’ve just made this cardigan, but have to say it’s not been successful! I made the largest size and the sleeves are just way too wide. It’s going to be an unpick and re think I’m afraid!
I’m so sorry to hear that! I’m curious, did you use the narrower sleeve option or the wider sleeve option? I’d also love to know what size sweater you made as the overall size of the hexagons influences the sleeve width. Anyhow, I’d love to hear more details so I can either make recommendations or take it into consideration for pattern revisions in the future.
Hi, jess. I made the largest size option from the pattern, with the narrower sleeve option, but the part of the sleeve formed by the hexagon is too wide. Think I’m going to try making the smallest size, to get less width on the sleeves, but adding extra rows just to the front, back and side edges of the part of the hexagon that forms the body. Hopefully this will give the larger chest size, but with narrower sleeves. Will let you know how it turns out!
I think that’s a fantastic idea! I really would love to know how it turns out because I’d like to be able to suggest your idea to anyone else who might want narrow sleeves, but more chest/back coverage.
Hi Jess, so far so good with this pattern, I’m making all one color just to simplify. My question is if you stitch the shoulders together all the way how is there room for your neck? Am I missing something but seems the front sections would tend to rub the neck. My first sweater as I am fairly new to crocheting and I can’t wait to finish!! THank you!!
The way the hood drapes backward opens the cardigan a bit and allows room for your neck. You can see in the photos, it’s cozy around the neck, but not like a strangulation hazard cozy. 😉
I know you are using an L hook and 4 weight yarn for this but I was wondering if I can use a smaller hook and 3 weight yarn. I have a bunch of Lion Brand Mandala yarn and would love to do this with that. Also I have issues using larger size hooks.
Yes! I just saw someone who made this with Mandala and it was stunning! You can def size down your hook and just add a few rows to your hexagons, sweater bottom and sleeves if you feel like you need them.
PS. You’re so lucky to have scored some Mandala! It’s so hard to come by at the moment. 🙂
Yup, an L is what I used. This yarn has a bit of a halo because it looks sort of like roving yarn. The consequence is that using a smaller hook just results in a fabric that feels to “tight.” If you’re substituting another worsted weight yarn, feel free to size down your hook and just add a few rounds to your hexagon.
It might be in your download folder on your computer. I believe you can always access it from the email LoveCrochet sent you, but I will also email it to you in case you didn’t already find it somewhere. 🙂
Is there a video showing how to stitch together? I have done it before but I wanted to compare styles. Also is there a video showing how to add hood? Those are my downfall… Loving the pattern!!!
Have you checked out Part 3 of the pattern yet? I do have a photo in there showing how the hood is worked, which might be helpful. It’s really quite straightorward as you’re just adding rows on top of the shoulder part of the sweater, and doing simple granny increases (explained in the pattern) as you go. As far as stitching it together, I used the mattress stitch and Moogly has a great video tutorial.
It just sort of depends on the size you’re making. My small measures 9″ from the center of the hexagon to one of the sides (so essentially the radius). You can try it on as you go if it’s for you though and just stop when you feel like it’s hitting you in about at your spine. Then make a second one the same size.
Ive never been good at reading patterns ive always been good at watching and learning. I really want to try and make this but its all like a foriegn language to me is there by chance any video tutorials on this and others you can link me with?
I dont know if this question has been asked but where in the pattern does is suggest where to stop when doing the matress stitch when sewing the sleeve together. I see vaugly in the picture when using the stitch marker but its not exsplained. This is becoming a very popular want to crochet item in a group I’m in but a lot are lost on this particular part in the pattern.
I can see how that might be confusing in the pattern. I will update it to include more details. You actually just sew across the entire hexagon edge (both for the back and the sleeves). If you watch the video, you might be able to see what I mean right after the “seam” sections when I lay the sweater down flat. 🙂
I hope that helps you! It sounds so fun to make a project together in a group!
how do you 3 sl at the beginning of a round? is it like a chain stitch?
Hey Anne,
The 3 sl st go into the top of the 3 double crochet from the previous round. So yes, you do a slip stitch to join the round to the ch 3 at the beginning of the round, then you slip stitch into those three double crochet in order to move your yarn over to work in the next space. Does that make sense?
🙂
it does, thankyou! is there a video tutorial for sewing the hexagons together?
Thanks!
Thank you! I was wondering the same thing….
darn! wish i saw this comment before i proceeded to “3 slip stitch into next ch3 space” for 7 rounds!!! it should say “3 sl stitch TO next ch space” !!!
I ask for a patron for this vest and payed for it
Please when do Get it Please???
Hey Marja,
Did you purchase the Campfire Cardigan pattern? If so, you should have received an email from LoveCrochet.com. If you search your email and don’t see it, please send me a note and I’ll email it to you directly. 🙂
Jess (at) Make and do crew (dot) com
Hey, ive brought the pattern and its missing some info?
I’m feeling pretty stupid as this pattern is so very hard to follow…like:
Round 2: 3 sl st into next ch1sp??? Its impossible to put in 3 sl st into one ch1sp…
Do you have a video of your instructions for this pattern???
Hey Brenda,
Thanks for your purchase. What info do you believe is missing? The pattern should include all the relevant info from the free pattern the blog post, but if there’s something you see isn’t there, I’d love to know.
Assuming that the part of the pattern you’re referring to is the hexagon, I think the confusion with the sl sts might be that the pattern says “3 sl st into next ch3sp” (not ch1sp). 🙂
I’m sorry, I don’t have a longer tutorial at this time. Please let me know if you have more questions though.
Jess
It should read slip st “to” the next ch1sp. So you are carrying the yarn over to the space where you will start your dc of this round. I didn’t figure it out until I had yarn and hook in my hand.
Hey Edwina,
Yes, that’s true, you do need to move over to the ch1sp. I just wrote it as the beginning of the next round instead of the end of the current round. Make sense? It works either way you think of it. 🙂
Jess
What a fantastic idea! This sweater is amazing and I love the colors you chose. I really enjoy making sweaters for myself, but I’ve never tried to write out a pattern for one. Thanks for sharing this. I’m going to have to try it out very soon!
Thank you, Erica! Pattern writing is always so intimidating to me. What’s good about this one is that the hexagons do all the work for the shoulders and chest, so there’s less shaping for me to figure out. 🙂
I hope you enjoy making your sweater!
Jess
I’m loving this pattern. Is the yarn Chunky or Super Chunky? Can’t easily get the 175 easily or economically here in the UK although I really like Lion Brand!
Cheers!
Hey Jenn!
It’s actually worsted weight, although it feels slightly thicker because of it’s roving texture. I think any heavy worsted yarn would be a good substitute. You might be able to look at the site YarnSub.com to find a replacement you can get your hands on easily.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
An easy way to substitute the yarn is, go to the yarn company’s website, find the yarn called for in the pattern, look at the gauge (and yardage) information, and then just use a yarn that has the same gauge. The only thing that sometimes doesn’t work is using a different fiber, as that can have an effect on the way the finished garment looks/wears/drapes. In most cases though, wool can be used in place of acrylic and vice versa (unless knitting and blocking is required, then acrylic won’t work). I’m planning on making this sweater in a wool yarn (in fall colors) that has a slight halo to it for extra warmth.
Thanks for this advice, Autumn! I’m sure many people will find it helpful! 🙂
sei veramente molto brava nello spiegare……….
I’ve been making this pattern in baby/ toddler sizes for over ten years and it’s so easy and fun to make.
It’s a great concept isn’t it? I’d really like to try sweaters for my daughters too. Maybe now is your chance to make one for yourself! 😉
Jess
I can not figure out the fold on this sweater either . Please can you give us a tutorial.
Hey Doris,
I’m working on a video. 🙂 In the meantime, if you pick up two opposite corners of the hexagon (like the first and fourth corners, for example) and bring them together in your hands, the hexagon should sort of naturally form an L shape as pictured above. Then you can straighten out the edges, but this should get you headed in the right direction!
Jess
When I fold mine it looks more like a boot than an L. Is there supposed to be 6 sets in the center?
Yes–6 sets in the center! Looking like and “L” is just right! 🙂
My goodness, that is beautiful! I will definitely be trying that out after I am finished with my current project!
Was there ever a Part 3?
There will be a part 3 published tomorrow! 🙂
Is the Lion Brand New Basic 175 yarn available at any box stores or does it have to be purchased directly from Lion Brand’s website?
Hmm. Great question. Let me see if I can find out for you. It’s a new-ish yarn from Lion Brand so sometimes those aren’t in stores right away. LionBrand.com does periodically have free shipping though, which could be a great way for you to get it for a similar price to a box store. I’ll respond to this comment again if I can get an answer for you!
Jess
Amazing job Jess! It’s beautiful, classic and modern at the same time. Super stoked to try it!
Thanks for sharing your lovely and ingenious patterns. I know a lot of time and effort goes into creating them, and I love the fresh, modern face all your designs have.
It’s so hard to find things done in granny stitch that don’t look dated, and this one is beautiful. I’m going to make it in a fuzzy wool for fall and add pockets and toggle buttons. I’m also going to take a stab at making a pair of your sweater boots with the same yarn (1 color only) to match.
I really appreciate your kind feedback, Autumn. I do put a lot of effort into these, but it sure is a lot of fun!
I totally agree about granny stitch. Working with it for this sweater really gave me a new appreciation for it. I’d love to see your sweater when you finish. I think the idea of adding pockets and toggle buttons sounds just beautiful!
Jess
How to I measure it to fit myself?
Hey Elizabeth,
You have a couple options. You can have someone help you measure your back from underarm to underarm and then choose the sweater size with a similar width. Alternatively, you can start making your hexagons and periodically measure them around your back/chest and shoulder. If you look at the photos, you’ll see how the hexagon folds to form the shoulder section, so you can even pin it together and try it on until you get the perfect fit for your particular body.
Hope that helps. Happy crocheting!
Jess
You are so talented I enjoy making your patterns. It’s a good distraction from uni assignments lol
Haha, I’m glad I can give you something do to! Have you ever crocheted in class? I always wanted to but never had the nerve! 🙂
HI there!
Working on my first hexagon…
When I get to 9 clusters, I am not going to change colours…doing the sweater in one colour…
Please advise how I continue…just make more rows?
Thanks so much
Linda🌸
Hey Linda,
Yup, that’s exactly it! Just disregard any mentions of switching colors and keep working rounds until you have the number the pattern size calls for. 🙂
Jess
Thanks Jess!
Almost ready to start second hexagon….
I purchased ur pattern. But i haven’t receive it yet. Its very exciting 4 me. I check my p.o. box almost every day. 😂But no pattern. My name is Yolanda Castillo p.o. box 240756 San Antonio Texas 78224. . I read n reread all ur beautiful patterns. But this Campfire cardigan is a must have 4 me. Its very beautiful. I thank u so much 4 thinking of me when u fixed the sleves to fit me. N i love the hoodie. Again love ur work. N u r so kind to me n others
Thanks for your purchase, Yolanda. The pattern is a digital file and it’s available to download right after you pay for it from LoveCrochet.com.
I will email it to you directly now. 🙂
Jess
Hi Jess,
I am working on my 2nd hexagon right now and loving the pattern! I will be trying it on for fit shortly and am trying to figure out from your pictures if the sweater needs to meet in the front while being worn. It looks like it doesn’t quite close in the front (which would make sense as measurement across back would be smaller than across bust.) Thanks for your help. It is such a fun pattern!!
How exciting, Sandi! I love the part of trying it on for the first time, even if just in pieces. It isn’t intended to meet in the front. I think it’s more important to see if you like how it’s fitting around your back and shoulders. The wider you make it in the front, the wider the sleeves will be, which is why I opted to keep it a little more open in the front.
Happy hexagon making!
Jess
I don’t know if you’ll get back to this comment section (I only returned here because my browser opened this webpage on the comments for some reason), but I made this sweater and here’s how I got it to close in front without widening the sleeves: I made a single crochet band all the way around the front opening, (including the hood), and sewed on buttons. Since I used toggle buttons, I didn’t make button holes, I made little placards with loops and sewed them on opposite the buttons, but button holes would be very easy to do (and less work than placards).
I’m making another one now for my sister with some of that new striped “Cake” yarn. It’s coming out beautiful!
I just love the idea of toggle buttons! I might have to try that myself! I’m so happy you enjoyed the pattern and your lucky sister will get a sweater too. 🙂
Jess
I’ve tried and tried to make a sweater , cardigan to no avail. Will give it one more try , sooo you will be hearing from me I’m sure. Love ALL of your patterns.
Hey Daisy!
Sweaters can be a big undertaking for sure. One thing that I think makes this pattern well-suited to a starter sweater is that you can try it on as you go and see if you like how it’s turning out. You might also like my recent Stonewash Shrug pattern. It’s a great entry-level sweater pattern too!
Can’t wait to see what you make!
Jess
For me, this is one of those “got to make it for myself” patterns. Thanks!
Haha, I LOVE those kind!
How long did it take to make?
Well, I crochet a lot. 🙂 But that said, I made it about 1.5-2 weeks. It really goes pretty quickly as far as sweater patterns are concerned because the openness of the granny stitch means fewer actual stitches to make.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Merci pour cette vidéo, je comprends enfin cette construction au crochet.
Piękny ten swetr pragnę sobie taki zrobić czy będziesz mogła mi odpowiedziec na moje pytania bi nie bardzo rozumię
Piękny tes swetr ale daj jakąs rozpiskę jak zacząć to robić roz.48 Jestem poczatkująca nie bardzo rozumie a bardzo bym chciała zrobić sobie taki swetr
Bardzo cię proszę pomóz mi
Zofia
In reading this pattern, It give the impression its FREE. Hello it is not, unless I am missing something. You get 2 and 3 but what good are they without part one which is $2.50. I would really like to make this sweater.
Hey Dorthy,
Part 1 of the free pattern is directly above this comment area. Look for the pink title that says “Campfire Cardigan Free Pattern” and it’s right below that. All three portions are free. It’s just the ad-free, printable pdf that costs $2.50.
🙂
Jess
I need to apologize, for my saying that the pattern was not free. I found pt 1 and perusing the site a little further. Please accept my apology. I will definitely be making this for my Daughter. I will probably print it out so that I do not have to go back and forth to the computer for details. Sincerely Dorothy
Hey Dorthy,
Thank you so much for your note. I know it can be a little confusing when you see I’m also offering a paid version. I’m glad you figured out how to get what you were looking for. 🙂
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Hi, I’ve just made this cardigan, but have to say it’s not been successful! I made the largest size and the sleeves are just way too wide. It’s going to be an unpick and re think I’m afraid!
Hey Rachel,
I’m so sorry to hear that! I’m curious, did you use the narrower sleeve option or the wider sleeve option? I’d also love to know what size sweater you made as the overall size of the hexagons influences the sleeve width. Anyhow, I’d love to hear more details so I can either make recommendations or take it into consideration for pattern revisions in the future.
Thanks!
Jess
Hi, jess. I made the largest size option from the pattern, with the narrower sleeve option, but the part of the sleeve formed by the hexagon is too wide. Think I’m going to try making the smallest size, to get less width on the sleeves, but adding extra rows just to the front, back and side edges of the part of the hexagon that forms the body. Hopefully this will give the larger chest size, but with narrower sleeves. Will let you know how it turns out!
I think that’s a fantastic idea! I really would love to know how it turns out because I’d like to be able to suggest your idea to anyone else who might want narrow sleeves, but more chest/back coverage.
Thanks for your creative thinking, Rachel. 🙂
Jess
Hi Jess, so far so good with this pattern, I’m making all one color just to simplify. My question is if you stitch the shoulders together all the way how is there room for your neck? Am I missing something but seems the front sections would tend to rub the neck. My first sweater as I am fairly new to crocheting and I can’t wait to finish!! THank you!!
Hey Debbie,
The way the hood drapes backward opens the cardigan a bit and allows room for your neck. You can see in the photos, it’s cozy around the neck, but not like a strangulation hazard cozy.
😉
I bet it will be really pretty in all one color!
Jess
I know you are using an L hook and 4 weight yarn for this but I was wondering if I can use a smaller hook and 3 weight yarn. I have a bunch of Lion Brand Mandala yarn and would love to do this with that. Also I have issues using larger size hooks.
Hey Jessica,
Yes! I just saw someone who made this with Mandala and it was stunning! You can def size down your hook and just add a few rows to your hexagons, sweater bottom and sleeves if you feel like you need them.
PS. You’re so lucky to have scored some Mandala! It’s so hard to come by at the moment. 🙂
Jess
An L hook seems so large foe worsted weight. Is that what you used?
Yup, an L is what I used. This yarn has a bit of a halo because it looks sort of like roving yarn. The consequence is that using a smaller hook just results in a fabric that feels to “tight.” If you’re substituting another worsted weight yarn, feel free to size down your hook and just add a few rounds to your hexagon.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
I paid and downloaded the PDF of campfire cardigan but had to restart computer. Where can I find the PDF I downloaded?
Hey Joan,
It might be in your download folder on your computer. I believe you can always access it from the email LoveCrochet sent you, but I will also email it to you in case you didn’t already find it somewhere. 🙂
Jess
Is there a video showing how to stitch together? I have done it before but I wanted to compare styles. Also is there a video showing how to add hood? Those are my downfall… Loving the pattern!!!
Hey Sandy,
Have you checked out Part 3 of the pattern yet? I do have a photo in there showing how the hood is worked, which might be helpful. It’s really quite straightorward as you’re just adding rows on top of the shoulder part of the sweater, and doing simple granny increases (explained in the pattern) as you go. As far as stitching it together, I used the mattress stitch and Moogly has a great video tutorial.
Hope that’s helpful!
Jess
How big should the octagon measure?
Sorry I meant hexagon
Hey Kelly,
It just sort of depends on the size you’re making. My small measures 9″ from the center of the hexagon to one of the sides (so essentially the radius). You can try it on as you go if it’s for you though and just stop when you feel like it’s hitting you in about at your spine. Then make a second one the same size.
Hope that’s helpful!
Jess
Ive never been good at reading patterns ive always been good at watching and learning. I really want to try and make this but its all like a foriegn language to me is there by chance any video tutorials on this and others you can link me with?
Hey Christina,
I don’t currently have an in-depth video tutorial, but I searched around and this one is fairly similar. I hope it’s helpful to you!
Jess
I dont know if this question has been asked but where in the pattern does is suggest where to stop when doing the matress stitch when sewing the sleeve together. I see vaugly in the picture when using the stitch marker but its not exsplained. This is becoming a very popular want to crochet item in a group I’m in but a lot are lost on this particular part in the pattern.
Hey Rena,
I can see how that might be confusing in the pattern. I will update it to include more details. You actually just sew across the entire hexagon edge (both for the back and the sleeves). If you watch the video, you might be able to see what I mean right after the “seam” sections when I lay the sweater down flat. 🙂
I hope that helps you! It sounds so fun to make a project together in a group!
Jess