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Crochet your very own Harry Styles cardigan!

Recreate the Watermelon Sugar star’s iconic oversized crochet cardigan with Liv Huffman’s official pattern!

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Phoebe Burt

Published: September 15, 2022 at 8:25 am

Heartthrob Harry Styles has always been a fashion icon. He’s worn some incredible pieces in the past but when he dressed up in handmade knitted and crochet clothing, our love for him rocketed to a whole new level.

The now famous Harry Styles cardigan was first spotted in rehearsal for The Today Show. Originally designed by British brand JW Anderson, this knitted patchwork cardigan has become one of 2022’s most talked about pieces of clothing. So talked about in fact, it’s now on display in the V&A Museum in London.

Liv Huffman and oversized crochet cardigan pattern mania

The world went crazy for oversized crochet cardigans overnight, with designer Liv Huffman leading the trend on Tik Tok. Her Harry Styles cardigan pattern went viral, uniting crafters and fans through colourful crochet.

We’re massive fans of Liv’s work, so we’re delighted to share her Harry Styles cardigan pattern with you ahead of her new book release ‘Contemporary Crochet’. This cardi is a joy to crochet, making it the perfect project to give you a sprinkle of that rock star glamour Harry carries so well. Make sure you tag us in a photo of your finished cardigan using #gatheredmakers over on Instagram!

You can grab your own copy of Liv’s book Contemporary Crochet from 13th September or preorder now. Packed with modern crochet patterns, Liv Huffman’s book makes the perfect gift for crafters wanting to hook up more modern makes with an edgy twist.

Contemporary Crochet by Liv Huffman (CICO Books, £16.99) Photography by Jordan Knight © CICO Books

Harry Styles cardigan pattern: The full guide

Important tips before you start crocheting the cardi!

This oversized crochet cardigan is made up of 85 multicoloured squares, with 5 x 5 squares joined for the back, 2 x 5 squares for each front and 4 x 5 squares for each sleeve.

After joining, cuffs are made and added to the bottom, and a button/neck band is made and added all around the front openings and neck.

For tension, you’ll need 14 double crochet stitches and 14 double crochet rows over 10cm (4in) using 5mm (US size H/8) crochet hook.

How big is the Harry Styles cardigan?

The measurements for this Harry Styles cardigan are as follows: Chest: 102cm (40in) Length (shoulder to hem): 64cm (25in) Sleeve length: 62cm (24½in) Each square: 11.5 x 11.5cm (4¼ x 4¼ in)

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You will need:

  • ((US size H/8)) (5mm)
  • (Approx. 2.5cm (1in) diameter) (5)
  • Burgundy Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Dark red Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Red Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Fuchsia Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Pink Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Orange Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Navy Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Dark blue Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Light blue Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Lilac Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Teal Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)
  • Lime green Aran (worsted) yarn (100% acrylic) (1 x 170g (6oz) ball)

Step 1

Start by making the colourful cardigan squares!

Make 85 squares in total. 8 squares in one colour and 7 in every other square colour.

Using any square colour, chain stitch 16.

Row 1: Make 1 double crochet (dc) in second chain from hook, then 1 dc in each chain to end, turn. [15dc total]

Rows 2–15: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch throughout), 1 dc in each stitch to end, turn.

Fasten off.

Liv Huffman’s Harry Styles cardigan pattern back 2
Contemporary Crochet by Liv Huffman (CICO Books, £16.99) Photography by Jordan Knight © CICO Books

Step 2

Let’s join those squares together to make your cardigan

Arrange 25 squares into a panel of 5 x 5 for the back.

For each front panel of the cardigan, arrange 10 squares into a panel 2 wide x 5 long. For each sleeve, arrange 20 squares into a panel 4 wide x 5 long.

Move the squares around until you are happy with the colour arrangement.

Harry Styles cardigan pattern diagram

Using a yarn needle and main colour, sew squares together into arranged panels following the diagram above. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Crochet yourself a matching hat!

If you love your Harry Styles cardigan, why not make a matching crochet bucket hat?

Step 3

Now let’s make your cardigan’s sleeves

Using a magic ring, chain (ch) 11.

Row 1: 1 dc in second chain from hook, 1 dc in each ch to end, turn. [10 dc]

Rows 2–30: Ch1 (does not count as stitch throughout), 1 dc back loop in each stitch to end, turn.

Fasten off.

Sew short ends of cuff together. Sew a cuff to each sleeve end using a yarn needle and main colour, at a rate of 2 sleeve stitches to 1 stitch of cuff.

 

Step 4

Crocheting your cardigan’s bottom hem

Using magic loop, ch11.

Row 1: 1 dc in second ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch to end, turn. [10dc]

Rows 2–89: Ch1, 1 dc back loop in each stitch to end, turn.

Fasten off.

Sew bottom hem to bottom of cardigan using a yarn needle and main colour, at a rate of approx. 3 cardigan stitches to 2 stitches of bottom hem.

Liv Huffman’s Harry Styles cardigan pattern
Contemporary Crochet by Liv Huffman (CICO Books, £16.99) Photography by Jordan Knight © CICO Books

Step 5

Finish off your Harry Styles cardigan by crocheting the button/neck band

Row 1: Join main colour to bottom right-hand corner of cardigan opening, ch1 (does not count as stitch throughout), work double crochet evenly along edge from bottom right-hand corner, to bottom left-hand corner, turn.

Rows 2 and 3: Ch1, 1 dc in each st to end, turn.

Mark position of 5 buttonholes evenly on one side of the front band.

Row 4: Ch1, (1dc in each stitch to buttonhole, ch2, skip 2 stitches) 5 times, 1 dc in each stitch to end, turn.

Row 5: Ch1, 1 dc in each stitch and ch to end, turn.

Row 6: Ch1, 1 dc in each stitch to end.

Fasten off and sew in all yarn ends.

Sew on buttons opposite to buttonholes.

Liv Huffman’s Harry Styles crochet cardigan pattern 2
Contemporary Crochet by Liv Huffman (CICO Books, £16.99) Photography by Jordan Knight © CICO Books

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Styles for a sushi restaurant: Customise your crochet cardigan!

Wear your new Harry Styles cardigan with pride! The pattern is, after all, amazingly adaptable, so it can fit in with your personal taste and style. Fancy making a checkerboard-style pattern? Go for it. Maybe you love pastel colours? Crochet 85 squares in different dreamy shades.

However you decide to customise Liv Huffman’s Harry Styles cardigan pattern, you’re guaranteed to look every bit as trendy as a pop star

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Head over to our free festival crochet patterns for more funky projects!

Contemporary Crochet by Liv Huffman (CICO Books, £16.99)
Photography by Jordan Knight © CICO Books

Phoebe Burt

SEO and Communities Editor, Gathered

Phoebe has worked for Gathered, and our sister magazine Mollie Makes, for 3 years. She manages our Arts & Crafts section and specialises in social media and content strategy. She has a background in all things marketing, a flair for Pinterest and a knack for finding the next big craft trend. Previously she worked as Digital Campaign Executive for Fat Media. You may recognise her name from Mollie Makes Social Media magazine, where she shared her expertise and top tips on becoming social media savvy. She has two passions in life - craft (specifically embroidery) and music. She's written for online music publications including Bristol in Stereo, Culture or Trash and Festival Mag so if you're looking for a new band recommendation she's the one to ask.
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