Free Crochet Sweater Pattern for a Stylish Handmade Look

Are you looking for a crochet sweater pattern that combines style, comfort, and ease of making? You’re in the right place! This free pattern lets you create a cozy handmade sweater featuring cheerful yellow and beige stripes, perfect for adding warmth and charm to your wardrobe. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is designed to be enjoyable and straightforward to follow.
Crocheting your own sweater is not only a fun and creative project, but it also allows you to customize colors, sizes, and textures to fit your personal style. With this crochet sweater pattern, you’ll have a versatile piece that works for casual outings, cozy evenings at home, or even as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Follow along and bring this stylish, handmade crochet sweater to life, stitch by stitch. By the end, you’ll have a beautiful and functional piece that showcases the charm of handmade fashion—all thanks to this free crochet sweater pattern.

Adjustable Sizing

Despite its appearance of intricacy, this pattern is beginner-friendly, comprising a straightforward repetition of essential stitches—single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. I have included instructions from size small to XXL.

Great For Any Occasion

The design focuses on comfort and versatility. You can wear it layered over a simple top for casual outings, or pair it with jeans and boots for a relaxed yet stylish look. Because this is a handmade piece, you can easily adjust the size, length, or stripe width to suit your preferences. This free crochet sweater pattern is a wonderful way to make a statement with a cozy, custom-made garment that’s entirely your own.

Crochet Sweater – Free Pattern

There’s something magical about slow mornings, a cup of coffee in hand, and the soft rhythm of your hook weaving warmth into every stitch. This Elegant Crochet Sweater – Free Pattern is inspired by those cozy, unhurried moments — when comfort meets timeless style. ☕🧶

Designed to be both classic and wearable, this sweater features graceful lines, subtle texture, and an effortlessly chic silhouette that complements any outfit. Whether you’re dressing it up for brunch or throwing it on for a relaxed weekend at home, it’s the kind of handmade piece that feels as good as it looks. ✨

"Close-up of a woman wearing a soft, handmade crochet sweater with alternating yellow and beige stripes, perfect for a relaxed, comfortable look."
Crochet Sweater Pattern

Made with simple stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, it’s a perfect project for crocheters who love creating pieces that look boutique-worthy without the fuss. The result? A soft, elegant sweater that feels like a warm hug — one you’ll reach for again and again through every season.

So, grab your favorite yarn, get comfy, and let’s bring this Crochet Sweater to life together.


Crochet Sweater Pattern

Level: Easy +

Notes

– This pattern is written in US terms.

– Take measurements of your body so you can chain accurate amount of stitches.

– All measurements are for the blocked final garment, not actual body size.

– This pattern made as Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL and 3XL ).

– In this picture I have demonstrated with size Large.

– This top is worked flat in four separate pieces from the bottom up and then sewn together.

Gauge: 12sc x 8 rows (4x4in sq/10x10cm)

"Close-up of a square piece of a crochet sweater with yellow and beige stripes, laid flat with a measuring tape across it for size reference."
Elegant Crochet Sweater gauge

Materials

Yarn: 2.5 skeins of Loops & Threads Creme Cotton and 1 skein of Loops & Threads Orange Cotton size 4. (or any other cotton or acrylic weight 4 yarn) Weight: Heavy Worsted; Texture: Fleecy chain; Fiber: Cotton (87%), Nylon (13%)

– 6.5 mm hook

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Stitch Markers

Abbreviations

[ ]: Instructions within these parentheses go in the same stitch

* *: Repeat instructions within asterisks defined number of times 

Ch: chain 

Dc: double crochet 

Eor: end of row 

Hdc: half double crochet 

Sc: single crochet 

Sk: skip 

St: stitch(es) 


Crochet Sweater – Starting Chains

Starting chains will be a multiple of 3+2

SizesStart chains (Back and Front Panel)
S48 + 2
M51 + 2
L54 + 2
XL57 + 2
XXL60 + 2
3XL66 + 2

Stitch Information

For this stitch combination you should know the single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. It is a very easy stitch combination to make and it is suitable for beginners. It is a repeat of two different rows.

Measurements

SizesWidth (in)Height (in)
S1626
M1726
L1826
XL1926
XXL2026
3XL2226

Crochet Sweater Pattern: Front Panel

Ch 50 (53, 56, 59, 62, 68)

Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc to eor — color beige

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc to eor — color beige

Row 3: ch 2, turn, *[1sc, 1hdc, 1dc in the same st] ch 1, sk 2* 18 times. At eor sk 2, 1sc — change to color orange

Row 4: Rep Row 3 — color orange

Row 5, 6: Rep Row 2 — change to color beige

Row 7, 8: Rep Row 3 — change to color orange

Row 9, 10: Rep Row 2 — change to color beige

Row 11, 12: Rep Row 3 — change to color orange

Row 13, 14: Rep Row 2 — change to color beige

Row 15, 16: Rep Row 3 — change to color orange

Row 17, 18: Rep Row Row 2 — change to color beige

Row 19 to 25: Rep Row 3 — change to color beige

Row 26, 27: Rep Row 2 — color beige

Row 28: Rep Row 3 — change to color orange

Row 29 to 31: Rep Row 3 — change to color beige

Row 32, 33: Rep Row 2 — color beige

Row 34, 35: Rep Row 3 — color beige

Row 36: Rep Row 3 — change to color orange

Row 37 to 39: Rep Row 3 — change to color beige

Row 40, 41: Rep Row 2 — color beige

Row 42, 43: Rep Row 3 — color beige

Row 44: change to color orange, Rep Row 3

Shape the Neck

Now we will shape the neck hole. Only work the first 18 stitches for rows 45-55. Repeat for other side. You should have 18 stitches in the middle. (size Large) (S-16, M-17, XL-19, XXL-20, 3XL – 21)

Row 45 to 47: Rep Row 3 — change to color beige

Row 48, 49: Rep Row 2 — color beige

Row 50, 51: Rep Row 3 — color beige

Row 52: Rep Row 3 — change to color orange

Row 53, 54: Rep Row 3 — change to color beige

Row 55: Rep Row 2 — color beige.


Crochet Sweater Pattern: Back Panel

Repeat pattern from front panel without leaving space for the neck. From Row 45 to 55 work full rows.

Handmade crochet sweater front and back panels, yellow-beige stripes."
Crochet Sweater Pattern: Back and Front Panel

Crochet Sweater Pattern: Sleeves

Make the same pattern as front and back panel.

Ch 41 (44, 47, 47, 53, 53).

Size S – Repeat pattern to Row 44

Size M – Repeat pattern to Row 44

Size L Repeat pattern to Row 47

Size XL – Repeat pattern to Row 47

Size XXL – Repeat pattern to Row 47

Size 3XL – Repeat pattern to Row 49

Sleeves length

Size S – 20.5 inches

Size M – 20.5 inches

Size L, XL and XXL – 22.5 inches

Size 3XL – 23.2 inches

"Textured crochet sleeve in yellow and beige stripes, displayed on a white background, evoking a cozy, handmade feel."
Crochet Sweater Pattern: Sleeve

Crochet Sweater Pattern: Assembly

– Lay both pieces together with the wrong sides facing up.

– Start from shoulders and sew on both sides.

– We will sew it inside out then turn right side out when done.

– Start sewing from the bottom up to the under arm and along the sleeves

Crochet Sweater Pattern: Neck ribbing

Attach yarn color orange, ch 1, sc in each st around. Make one row. 

Yellow-beige striped crochet sweater, close-up on neck and shoulders."
Crochet Sweater Pattern: Neck Line
"Yellow beige striped crochet sweater, handmade, worn by woman."
Crochet Sweater Pattern

🌿 Wrapping Up

And there you have it — your very own Crochet Sweater, handmade with love and a touch of timeless charm. 🤍 Each stitch tells a story of patience, creativity, and the joy of making something truly your own.

Whether you wear it for cozy mornings, weekend strolls, or those quiet self-care moments at home, this sweater is more than just a project — it’s a piece of you.

If you enjoyed this crochet sweater pattern, you’ll also love our granny square sweater free pattern. Using classic granny squares, this pattern creates a cozy, colorful handmade sweater that’s perfect for layering or gifting. Explore the full free granny square sweater pattern here and add another stylish crochet project to your collection.

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