Wanna know how to crochet a sweater super quick? Well, this is the crochet sweater pattern for you.
The secret? Big yarn and a big hook. It’s that simple!
But you don’t want to sacrifice the look of course, so there’s a sweet spot, and I think I’ve found it here.
I bought some of this Debbie Bliss Dulcie back when it was released. I did some testing on it and promotion for Lovecraft’s, and I just absolutely loved it. It wasn’t winter sweater season yet though, so I’ve been saving it just for this occasion.
My original idea was to crochet a sweater with a turtleneck, but after trying this one on as it is now, and asking for others opinions on YouTube, I decided I love it as is.
So here we have it. It’s a simple, easy two row repeat. It works up really quickly because I used an 8mm hook and a #5 bulky yarn.
That means if it’s your first sweater, you’ll finish it quickly and feel a big boost in confidence.
If you’re looking to make one as a gift, but you don’t have a ton of time, it’s a perfect pattern for you to finish quickly.
Of course, if you just love to crochet a sweater any time, for any reason like me, this is a great pattern for you still.
It’s also very easy to customize the length and fit. It doesn’t get much better than that to kick off sweater season.
I know a few of you are leaning towards a turtle neck, and before you bounce, be sure you check out my turtleneck sweater pattern. That’s right, I already have a pattern for one!
I want to take a minute to talk about this Debbie Bliss Dulcie yarn. It is everything comfy, cozy and soft. The color collection is gorgeous. It’s a dream yarn for any bulky projects. Highly recommend!
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Anyways, onto the sweater pattern details.
Materials
- I used Debbie Bliss Dulcie in color Lilac #5 Bulky weight yarn
- 8mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 4 stitch markers
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Stitches Used & Code (US Term)
- ch = chain
- st = stitch(es)
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- sp = space
- REP = repeat
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- ” = inches
Skill: Easy
Notes:
- This pattern is written in English US terminology
- This pattern made in US women’s sizes XS( S, M, L, XL, XXL )
- In this picture I have demonstrated with size small
- This sweater is worked flat in 4 separate pieces from the bottom up and then sewn together
- This pattern is in a multiples of 2 ch
- This pattern is a 2 rows repeat (row 2 and 3)
Yarn needed: 830(880, 940, 990, 1050, 1100) yards
Gauge blocked: 11 st X 10.5 rows = 4″
Measurements (After blocked)
- XS = 17.81″ Body width across X 20.95″ Length
- S = 20″ Body width across X 20.95″ Length
- M = 22.18″ Body width across X 21.71″ Length
- L = 24.36″ Body width across X 21.71″ Length
- XL = 26.54″ Body width across X 22.47″ Length
- XXL = 28.72″ Body width across X 22.47″ Length
Let’s get started and crochet a sweater!
Back Panel
Row 1 (RS): ch 50(56, 62, 68, 74, 80), 1 sc into second ch from hook and each ch across. Total of 49(55, 61, 67, 73, 79) sc
Row 2 (WS): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into first st, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc into next st* REP from *TO* across. Total of 49(55, 61, 67, 73, 79) st including the ch spaces
Row 3: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into each st and each ch across. Total of 49(55, 61, 67, 73, 79) sc
REP Row 2 and Row 3: 26( 26, 27, 27, 28, 28) more times. You’ll have a total of 55(55, 57, 57, 59, 59) rows
The end of row 55(55, 57, 57, 59, 59) cut the yarn
Front Panel
Row 1 (RS): ch 50(56, 62, 68, 74, 80), 1 sc into second ch from hook and each ch across. Total of 49(55, 61, 67, 73, 79) sc
Row 2 (WS): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into first st, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc into next st* REP from *TO* across. Total of 49(55, 61, 67, 73, 79) st including the ch spaces
Row 3: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into each st and each ch across. Total of 49(55, 61, 67, 73, 79) sc
REP Row 2 and Row 3: 24( 24, 25, 25, 26, 26) more times. You’ll have a total of 51(51, 53, 53, 55, 55) rows. Then we’re going to make the shoulder parts, follow the instructions below.
Left Shoulder (When you’re wearing it)
*Pattern continue
Row 52(52, 54, 54, 56, 56): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into first st, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc into next st* REP from *TO* 6(7, 8, 9, 10, 11) mores times. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) st including the ch spaces
Row 53(53, 55, 55, 57, 57): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into each st and each ch across. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) sc
Row 54(54, 56, 56, 58, 58): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into first st, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc into next st* REP from *TO* across. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) st including the ch spaces
Row 55(55, 57, 57, 59, 59): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into each st and each ch across, cut the yarn and leave 18-20″ long tail. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) sc
Right Shoulder (When you’re wearing it)
Row 52(52, 54, 54, 56, 56): With your work WS facing up. sk 19(21, 23, 25, 27, 29) st at the middle for the neckline, add new yarn into next st, then ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into the same st, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc into next st* REP from *TO* across. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) st including the ch spaces
Row 53(53, 55, 55, 57, 57): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into each st and each ch across. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) sc
Row 54(54, 56, 56, 58, 58): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into first st, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc into next st* REP from *TO* across. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) st including the ch spaces
Row 55(55, 57, 57, 59, 59): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into each st and each ch across, cut the yarn and leave 18-20″ long tail. Total of 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) sc
Sleeve Panels (Make 2)
Row 1 (RS): ch 44(46, 50, 52, 56, 58), 1 sc into second ch from hook and each ch across. Total of 43(45, 49, 51, 55, 57) sc
Row 2 (WS): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into first st, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc into next st* REP from *TO* across. Total of 43(45, 49, 51, 55, 57) st including the ch spaces
Row 3: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into each st and each ch across. Total of 43(45, 49, 51, 55, 57) sc
REP Row 2 and Row 3: 18(18, 18, 18, 18, 18) more times. You’ll have a total of 39(39, 39, 39, 39, 39) rows
The end of row 39(39, 39, 39, 39, 39) cut the yarn and leave about 30-40″ long tail
*All the sizes are the same length. If you want a shorter sleeve, just repeat row 2 and row 3 less times. If you want a longer sleeve, just keep repeating row 2 and row 3 more to the desired length
JOINING THE PIECES TOGETHER
Sew the back and front panels together
Take the back and front panels, place them with the correct side facing down, we’ll sew in the wrong side using the tails that we left earlier. Sew 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 25) st of the front and back panel together at the shoulder seam. Use which ever method you prefer to sew (Both sides are sewn the same). Check picture below
Sew the sleeves to the main panel
With your main panel correct side facing down. Place your sleeves correct side facing down and start sewing on the wrong side with your tail again. The shoulder seam of the main panel should be in the middle of the sleeves panel and even on both sides. ( Check picture below )
Sew the sweater together
Fold your sweater in half at the shoulder seam with the correct sides facing each other. Cut a new strand of yarn 60-70″ long, enough to sew the side and the sleeve. Start sewing from the bottom up to the side seam until you reach the armpit and continue sewing the sleeve side seam until you reach the end of the sleeve and then weave all the ends ( Check picture below )
Crochet Around The Neckline Edge
With your sweater right side facing out, we’ll crochet on the right side in the round. Add new yarn into the shoulder part, then ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into the same st, then make 1 sc into each st and each sp around. Cut the yarn and weave all the ends. Check picture below
If you’d like a bigger neckline edge, just keep make more rounds of sc.
That’s it, you did it!
HERE’S THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THIS SWEATER
You came to crochet a sweater and you conquered, woo hoo!
Great work. Thank you so much for sticking with me this far. I hope this pattern brought you some joy to make, as I know it did for me. Enjoy, and bask in the glory of your cozy creation.
Till next time.
Happy crocheting!
✌💖🧶
Wan