This exquisite, striped crochet sweater pattern is crafted in 2 separate panels that are sewn together with a well-defined neckline. For this beginner friendly pattern, I have used US terms, a 5mm crochet hook and weight 4 yarn. However, this pattern may be created using any hook and yarn you have in your stash, as long as you achieve the proper gauge.
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
This elegant crochet sweater pattern works up quickly and would look delightful in a spectrum of colorways. The selected stitch not only augments the design’s visual allure but also assures exceptional warmth. Effortlessly pair it with your favored jeans or a graceful skirt to create an ensemble that embodies both style and comfort.
Elegant Crochet Sweater Pattern
Level: Easy +
Finished Measurements: 18in W x 26in H
Notes: I will be writing in US terms.
Gauge: 12sc x 8 rows (4x4in sq/10x10cm)
Materials
- Yarn: 2.5 skeins of Loops & Threads Creme Cotton size 4 and 1 skein of Loops & Threads Orange Cotton size 4.(or any other cotton or acrylic weight 4 yarn)Â I recommend this cotton yarn
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
Abbreviations
- [ ]: Instructions within these parentheses go in the same stitch
- * *: Repeat instructions within asterisks defined number of times
- 3sctog: 3 single crochet together
- Ch: chain
- Dc: double crochet
- Eor: end of row
- Hdc: half double crochet
- Sc: single crochet
- Sk: skip
- St: stitch(es)
Starting Chains
Starting chains will be a multiple of 3+1
- Size S: chain 48 +1
- Size M: chain 51 +1
- Size L: chain 54 +1
- Size XL: chain 57 +1
- Size XXL: chain 60 +1
Elegant Crochet Sweater Pattern
Front Panel
Ch 49 (52, 55, 58, 61)
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc to eor (48, 51, 54, 57, 60) — 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)
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.
Elegant Crochet Sweater Pattern: Back Panel
Repeat pattern for front panel without leaving space for the neck. From Row 45 to 55 work full rows.
Elegant Crochet Sweater Pattern: Sleeves
Make the same pattern as front and back panel.
Ch 40 (43, 46, 49, 52). Repeat pattern to Row 48.
Sleeves – hands, attach beige yarn, ch 1. Make 18 decreases of 3sctog around. Make two rows.
Neck ribbing
Attach yarn color orange, ch 1, sc in each st around. Make one row.
Enjoy Your Elegant Crochet Sweater
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