Introducing the River Stone Coatigan! This cozy and stylish crochet coatigan is designed with utmost attention to detail and features a unique puff stitch granny square motif, giving it a gorgeous texture and a touch of timeless charm. The crochet pattern includes sizes ranging from XS to 5X to accommodate a wide range of body types, so you can find the perfect fit for you, whether you prefer a fitted or oversized look.

To ensure an enjoyable crafting experience, we have provided a step-by-step tutorial on YouTube, as well as schematic and seaming charts for easy reference. The River Stone Coatigan is not only stylish but also practical, designed as a heavy, warm jacket perfect for chilly days. We have used the Upcycle Alpaca Blend worsted weight yarn from WeCrochet to create a cozy and durable garment that will keep you snug and comfortable throughout the colder seasons.

Adding to the overall charm of the crochet coatigan, it is finished with ribbed cuffs, a collar, and a bottom band, giving it a polished and refined look. The included ribbed belt with belt loops adds a touch of sophistication and allows for a customizable fit. We are thrilled to present this pattern to you and cannot wait to see your interpretation of the River Stone Coatigan. So grab your hooks, choose your favourite colour yarn, and let the crocheting journey begin!

Below, you will find everything you need to make this Crochet Granny Square Coatigan, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free Granny Square crochet pattern, please share!

Ultra Mini Ugg Boots

How to make a Granny Square Crochet Coatagin

In order to create a cozy and fashionable Coatigan, you’ll need Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted Weight yarn from WeCrochet and a 4.5mm crochet hook. Start by crocheting your Granny square motifs, following the provided pattern. These motifs will serve as the main components of your crochet coatigan. Once you have created enough motifs, it’s time to assemble your coatigan. Lay out your motifs in the desired pattern and use your desired join method or the method included in the pattern. After seaming, it’s time to add a belt to give your coatigan a stylish touch.  Now, you can enjoy the warmth and comfort of your new crochet coatigan, a timeless and sustainable addition to your wardrobe.

What yarn is best for a crochet coatigan?

When it comes to choosing the best yarn for your crochet Coatigan, there are a few factors to consider. First and foremost, you want a yarn that will provide warmth and coziness. This is especially important for a garment like a Coatigan, designed to keep you comfortable in colder weather.

One option that I highly recommend is the Upcycle alpaca blend. This particular yarn is a fantastic choice due to its wool, acrylic, and alpaca composition. The wool and alpaca fibers offer excellent insulation properties, providing warmth without adding excessive bulk. Meanwhile, the addition of acrylic ensures durability and softness.

The blend of these fibers creates a luxurious and practical yarn for a crochet coatigan. It has a beautiful drape and a soft, snuggly feel against the skin. The wool content adds a natural elasticity that helps the crochet coatigan maintain its shape over time.

In terms of colour options, the Upcycle Alpaca blend offers a variety of shades to choose from. Whether you prefer classic neutrals, vibrant jewel tones, or soothing pastels, there is a colour that will perfectly complement your style and taste.

Overall, when selecting yarn for your crochet coatigan, prioritize comfort, warmth, durability, and sustainability. The Upcycle alpaca blend checks all these boxes and will undoubtedly enhance your crochet experience while providing you with a gorgeous and cozy coatigan to enjoy throughout the colder seasons.

Crochet Coatigan Features

Indulge in this amazing crochet coatigan, an absolutely stunning design with whimsical puff stitch granny square motifs. Every stitch is lovingly crafted to showcase the beauty and craftsmanship of crochet artistry. Its undeniable appeal is further enhanced by the stylish addition of a belt. To add an extra touch of sophistication, the crochet Coatigan is embellished with sc blo crochet ribbing, elevating its overall aesthetic and ensuring a perfect fit. Indulge yourself in the joy of wearing a garment that not only keeps you warm but also showcases the artistry of crochet. Elevate your fashion game and make a bold statement with this extraordinary crochet coatigan.

Yarn Requirements

Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted Weight #4

219yd/100g, 33% Alpaca, 34% Wool, 33% Acrylic

Shown in Fruit Punch (MC), Linen (A) and Parchment (B) – see size chart for yarn requirements.

Substituting yarn

Yarn substitution is an essential skill for crocheters, allowing them to achieve the desired results even when the original yarn listed in a pattern is unavailable. For instance, the River Stone Crochet Coatigan pattern uses WeCrochet Upcycle Alpaca, a worsted weight (4) yarn made of 33% Alpaca, 34% Wool, and 33% Acrylic. This yarn is soft enough for next-to-skin wear and rugged enough to keep you warm all winter long. However, since Upcycle is made with recycled fibers that vary in size, causing slight variations in yarn thickness from skein to skein, it is recommended to swatch before starting a project.

If you want to substitute the yarn for this pattern, you can find a list of suitable alternatives on the next page. However, doing a gauge swatch with your chosen yarn and adjusting your hook size accordingly to achieve the pattern’s specified gauge for correct sizing is crucial. This will ensure that the final garment turns out as intended.

Yarn Substitutes

Wool of the Andes Worsted or Tweed 110yds/50g – The classic worsted wool yarn is spun and plied carefully to achieve a wonderfully balanced twist for the sweater you will wear a thousand times or the blanket you will use every night. Spun from Peruvian wool, the strong fiber has an excellent balance of structure, loft, and drape that serves a wide variety of uses.

Swish Worsted 110yds/50g – Swish is the superwash of crocheters’ dreams! By selecting high-grade Merino wool (20.5 microns), we have been able to produce a machine-washable yarn that is super soft. Swish is the superwash of crocheters’ dreams!

Lion Brand Color Theory 246yds/100g – Color Theory is a worsted-weight yarn that lets you mix and match hues with ease. Designed by Two of Wands creator Alexi Tavel, this yarn is crafted from machine washable and dryable 100% easy-care acrylic.

Heatherly Sport 328yds/100g – With a blend of acrylic and Merino wool, Heatherly is the perfect choice for baby blankets and other baby projects that require next-to-skin softness! Cheerful colours mixed with white provide a wide range of pastel heathers to choose from

Crochet Hooks Needed

US G/6 (4mm)

US G+/7 (4.5mm)

Shop the Set

Or size needed to obtain gauge

Additional Supplies needed for the Crochet Coatigan

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Blocking Mats

Blocking Peg Board

Soak wash

Crochet Coatigan Sizing

XS/S (M/L, XL-3X, 4X/5X)

The Schematic is included in the PDF digital download crochet pattern.

Gauge

Granny Square: 5 rounds equal to 4″ x 4″ with 4.5mm hook

Ribbing: 9 sts and 9 rows equal to 2″ with 4mm crochet hook in sc blo

Crochet Coatigan Construction

Create your granny square motifs by crocheting them in the round. Make the required number of squares for your desired size and then seam them together using the whip stitch join method, following the size diagrams. Choose your size based on the desired finished measurements.

Techniques

Seamless Join – After the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a yarn needle, weave under both loops of the first st, then weave through the blo of the last stitch. Weave in tail.

Simple I-cord – Crochet the cord by working with the yarn tail and working yarn. Place the yarn tail to the front of your work and the working yarn to the back. Yo with the tail going from front to back, yo with the working yarn pulling through 2 loops on the hook. Repeat making the cord as long as needed.

Video

Learn how to create the stunning River Stone Crochet Coatigan with my video tutorial! This video provides step-by-step instructions on crocheting the puff stitch granny square while weaving in tails and using the thumb join technique to eliminate multiple ends to weave.

The River Stone Crochet Coatigan tutorial also covers seaming the cardigan using the whip stitch joining technique and completing the look with ribbed cuffs, band and collar, and a belt to add a stylish touch.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this tutorial is an excellent resource to help you learn new techniques and refine your existing skills. So get ready to create a beautiful addition to your Fall wardrobe.

Video Tutorial

Join me and follow along with my detailed video tutorial to quickly complete the River Stone Coatigan!

Subscribe On Youtube

Upgrade to the Premium PDF Pattern!

Digital PDF Download

Etsy

Ravelry

Digital pattern only. No physical item will be shipped.

Crochet Coatigan Pattern

FAQ & Terms

XS/S (M/L, XL-3X, 4X/5X)

Size Chart & Yarn Requirments

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Flo – Front Loop Only

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Puff Stitch – [Yo (yarn over), go through indicated stitch and pull up a loop] 4 times, yo, pull through all 9 loops on the hook.

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

[ ] – Work step in brackets number of times indicated

Joining Charts

Pattern

Puff Granny Square:

XS/S (M/L, XL-3X, 4X/5X)

Make

91 (111, 137, 157) squares for knee length.

Work in 1 colour or alternate colours. Use a thumb join to join colours as you go, or cut and weave tails.

Round 1:

With larger hook and B, Magic Ring, ch 1, *work (1 puff st, ch 1) in the ring; rep from * 5 more times, pull ring tight, sl st in the first puff to join—6 puff sts.

Round 2:

Sl st across to ch-1 sp, ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), *work (1 puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st, ch 1) in the ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in the first puff to join—12 puff sts.

Round 3:

Sl st across to ch-1 sp, change to A, ch 1, *work (1 puff st, ch 1) in ch-1 sp, work (1 puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in the first puff to join—18 puff sts.

Round 4:

Sl st across to ch-1 sp, ch 1, *work (1 puff st, ch 1) in next 2 ch-1 sps, work (1 puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in the first puff to join—24 puff sts.

Round 5:

Sl st across to ch-1 sp, change to MC, (ch 3 (included as a dc), 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 hdc in next ch 1 sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, *work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 hdc in next ch 1 sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join— 64 sts. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Block Squares:

Directions for Blocking Crochet Granny Squares:

• Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a small amount of soak wash. Alternatively, use a spray bottle to dampen the squares.
• Allow the squares to soak for 25-30 minutes.
• Remove the squares from the water and gently squeeze out the excess water.
• Use a blocking peg board or blocking mats with measuring lines to block the squares to a 4″ measurement. Pin the squares to the board or mats.
• Allow the squares to fully dry before removing them from the peg board or mats. This usually takes 2-4 hours, but the drying time may vary depending on the size of the squares.
• It is suggested to batch block as you go to save time and effort.

Seaming:

Refer to the diagram for the size you are working. Seam all squares together using the whip stitch join method. If you need assistance in this process, please check out our informative video tutorial for added support.

When joining your crochet squares together for the River Stone Coatigan, you can follow these steps:

• Start by placing two squares with the right sides facing each other.
• Cut yarn three times the length of squares that will be seamed together and thread it onto a yarn needle.
• Go through the ch-1 sp corner twice to secure.
• Work the yarn needle through the flo of the first square and the blo of the second square, completing a whip stitch. The unworked loops of the stitch should be to the inside.
• Work in this manner across, ending by going through the ch-1 corner twice.
• Continue joining as many squares as you can without fastening off.
• Continue until all squares are joined and weave in the tails.

Bottom Band:

Put a slip knot on the larger hook. With the RS facing, join yarn to the bottom right ch-1 corner with a sl st.

Setup Row (RS):

1 sl st in each st of the motif (16) and 1 sl st per join across ending in the ch-1 corner, change to the smaller hook, turn—154 (188, 222, 256) sts.

Base Row (WS):

With smaller hook, ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—154 (188, 222, 256) sts.

Join-As-You-Go Ribbed Band

Directions are for a 3″ band.

Row 1:

With the smaller hook, ch 15, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the base row, sl st in the next 2 sts (base row), turn—14 sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—14 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (base row), turn—14 sts.

Rep Row 2 & 3 across the bottom edge of the cardigan. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sleeve Cuff:

Put a slip knot on the larger hook. With the RS facing, join yarn to the centre seam or the gusset with a sl st.

Setup Row (RS):

1 sl st in each st across motif and 1 sl st per join, sl st in the starting sl st to join change to the smaller hook—51 (68, 85, 102) sts.

Row 1:

With smaller hook, ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—51 (68, 85, 102) sts.

Row 2 (base row):

Ch 1, sc first, sk next st, *sc next st, sk next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first sc to join—26 (34, 43, 51) sts. For a tighter cuff work, another round of decreases.

Join-As-You-Go Ribbed Cuff

Directions are for a 2″ cuff.

Row 1:

With the smaller hook, ch 11, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the base row, sl st in the next 2 sts (base row), turn—10 sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (base row), turn—10 sts.

Rep Row 2 & 3 around the edge of the sleeve edge. Last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together, fasten off and weave in ends.

Collar

Setup Row (RS):

With RS facing and larger hook, put a slip knot on the hook, and join yarn to the bottom corner of the right front panel with a sl st.

Setup Row (RS):

1 sl st in each st of the motif (16) and 1 sl st per join across the front right, neck opening and front left, change to the smaller hook, turn—290 sts.

Base Row (WS):

With smaller hook, ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—290 sts.

Join-As-You-Go Ribbing

Repeat Cuff Rows 1-3, repeating Rows 2-3 around the collar. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Belt:

Row 1:

With the smaller hook, ch 13, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—12 sts.

Row 2:

Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.

Rows 3-220:

Rep Row 2. Shorten or lengthen the belt as desired. With stretch, the belt will measure approximately 72″. You may want to crochet 300 rows for the plus sizes.

Belt Loops:

Make 2 at each side seam or back seam of the gusset, 4 squares up from the bottom.

With a slip knot on the smaller hook, Insert the hook through the seam and crochet a simple i-cord 14-16 sts or 2.5″ in length. Fasten to the seam 2.5″ up from the starting cord and weave in tails.

Finishing:

Lightly steam the cardigan to finish.

If you enjoyed this pattern, you may also like these patterns:

• Granny Square Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
• Cascade Mountain Crochet Cardigan
• Casacde Children’s Crochet Cardigan Free Crochet Pattern
• Granny Style Cardigan
• Granny Square Crochet Bag: Free Crochet Pattern

This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on October 18th, 2023.

Thank you for visiting MJ’s Off The Hook Designs. I hope you enjoyed this pattern and feel inspired to pick up your hook and start creating.

You can find even more crochet patterns in our Ravelry and Etsy shops.
For daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes peeks, join me over on Facebook or Instagram, or join our YouTube Membership for exclusive content!