Bulky Crochet Sweater Pattern – Easy Beginner Pullover

Looking for a cozy bulky crochet sweater pattern that’s simple and beginner friendly? This easy crochet pullover sweater is made using bulky weight yarn and simple stitches, making it a quick and approachable crochet wearable project.

This crochet sweater pattern is worked in two simple panels from the top down, so the construction is easy to follow and perfect for confident beginners. The chunky texture gives the sweater a warm and cozy feel while still keeping the design modern and wearable.

I love how customizable this sweater is. The pattern is designed slightly cropped, but you can easily add extra rows if you’d like a longer sweater or even a sweater dress style.

The pattern shown is made in a US women’s size small.

If you’d like the printable PDF version with sizes XS–XL, you can find it in my Etsy shop here.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Sweater Pattern

• Beginner friendly crochet sweater pattern
• Made with bulky weight yarn
• Simple 2-panel construction
• Easy top-down design
• Cozy oversized fit
• Quick crochet wearable project
• Customizable length

Materials for This Bulky Crochet Sweater

Materials

• 5 skeins of Patons Alpaca Blend from Yarnspirations ( weight 5 bulky yarn 3.5 oz / 155 yards for each skein )
• Color pictured Butternut
• Crochet hook size 6 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

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Stitches & Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• st = stitch(es)
• sk = skip
• rep = repeat
• rs = right side
• ws = wrong side

Crochet Sweater Pattern Notes

• The front and back panels are made the same
• This crochet sweater is worked from the top down
• The sweater is designed slightly cropped, but you can add additional rows for more length
• Bulky yarn helps this sweater work up quickly while creating a cozy texture

Gauge unblocked: 6 hdc x 4 rows = 2″

Crochet Sweater Measurements

Please keep in mind that your sweater may stretch slightly after washing and blocking. Measurements below are taken before blocking.

Measurements across back:

Keep in mind when you wash/block your sweater it will stretch out a few inches.
These are measured before blocking/washing

Size small = 18″ width x 15.5″ length

Video Tutorial

You can also follow along with the full Bulky Crochet Sweater video tutorial here.

If you’re still wondering what other sweater options are out there, you should definitely check out some of my other wearable crochet sweater projects like this below.

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Bulky Crochet Sweater Pattern ( Make 2 )

Row 1 ( rs ) : ch 121, 1 hdc into second ch from hook and each ch st across. Total of 120 st

Row 2 ( ws ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 hdc into first front loop and each front loop across. Total of 120 st

Row 3 – 15 rep row 2 *The end of row 15 cut the yarn and weave the end

Row 16 ( ws ) : Turn, sk 33 st, add new yarn into 34th st( front loop), ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 hdc into same ch st, 1 hdc into each of next 53 front loop st. Total of 54 st

Row 17 ( rs ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 hdc into each front loop across. Total of 54 st

Row 18 – 31 rep row 17 *The end of row 31 cut the yarn leave 40″ tails

Sew the sweater together

Take the front and back panel, lay your sweater correct side facing each other and start sewing on the wrong side from the bottom side of the sweater and all the way up to the arm pit and continue sewing the bottom of the sleeve with the tails that you left earlier, using method of choice. I like to use my yarn needle for sewing.

Sew the top sleeve

I sew my top sleeve 47 stitches on each side and leave 26 stitches open for the neck area, if you want your neck hole bigger or smaller you need to sew less or more then 47 stitches on each side but make sure that both sides are even.

Thanks for joining me for another project, I hope you enjoyed it! Let me know how it goes and if you need any help. Happy crocheting! 🙂