Even Moss Stitch Sweater (Free Pattern & Video)

Hello everyone, I’m sooo excited about this weeks project :)! It’s one of those special times when what I picture in my mind actually works out in real life. This Even Moss Stitch Sweater is beyond comfortable, warm, and the pockets are super practical.

Better yet, it looks amazing!

The even moss stitch sweater is a little more intermediate to advanced than some of my projects, but I’m confident that with the video and pattern, any one can make it with enough time and patience.

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1. Crochet Lacy Summer Top / 2. Crochet 3D flower Skirt / 3. Crochet Lace Shell Shrug / 4. Everyday Crochet Pullover Top

Materials

• #6 Super bulky yarn
• I used Buttercream Luxe craft Alpaca solid #6 Super bulky yarn
• Color pictured = Taupe
• Crochet hook size 8 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

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Stitches used & code

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• sk = skip
• rep = repeat
• st = stitch(es)
• sp = space
• rs = right side
• ws = wrong side
• ” = inches

Notes:

• This pattern made as US women’s sizes XS( S, M, L, XL, XXL )
• This sweater is made from the bottom up
• This sweater is made in 7 separate pieces and then sewn together
• This pattern is a 1 row repeat
• This pattern is in multiples of 2 + 1

Yarn needed: 980( 1,030, 1,090, 1,140, 1,200, 1,250 ) yards

Gauge blocked: 10 st X 10.5 rows = 4″

Measurements ( After blocked )

• XS = 16 ” Width X 25.52″ Length
• S = 17.6″ Width X 25.52″ Length
• M = 20″ Length X 26.28″ Length
• L = 21.6″ Width X 26.28″ Length
• XL = 24″ Width X 27.04″ Length
• XXL = 25.6″ Width X 27.04″ Length

The Even Moss Stitch Sweater Pattern

Back panel ( Make 1 )

Row 1 ( rs ) : ch 41( 45, 51, 55, 61, 65 ), sl st into second ch from hook, 1 hdc into next ch, *sl st into next ch, 1 hdc into next ch* rep from *TO* across. Total of 40( 44, 50, 54, 60, 64 ) st

Row 2 ( ws ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, *sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st* rep from *TO* across. Total of 40( 44, 50, 54, 60, 64 ) st

Row 3 – 67( 67, 69, 69, 71, 71 ) rep row 2

The end of row 67( 67, 69, 69, 71, 71 ) cut the yarn

Front panel ( Make 2 )

Row 1 ( rs ) : ch 17( 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 ), sl st into second ch from hook, 1 hdc into next ch, *sl st into next ch, 1 hdc into next ch* rep from *TO* cross. Total of 16( 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 ) st

Row 2 ( ws ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, *sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st* rep from *TO* across. Total of 16( 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 ) st

Row 3 – 21( 21, 23, 23, 25, 25 ) rep row 2

Row 22 ( Size XS only ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, ch 12, sk 12 st for the pocket, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into last st. Total of 16 st including the ch

Row 22 ( Size S only ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, ch 12, sk 12 st for the pocket, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into last st. Total of 18 st including the ch

Row 24 ( Size M only ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, ch 12, sk 12 st for the pocket, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into last st. Total of 20 st including the ch

Row 24 ( Size L only ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, ch 14, sk 14 st for the pocket, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into last st. Total of 22 st including the ch

Row 26 ( Size XL only ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, ch 14, sk 14 st for the pocket, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into last st. Total of 24 st including the ch

Row 26 ( Size XXL only ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc onto next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, ch 14, sk 14 st for the pocket, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st, sl st into next st, 1 hdc into last st. Total of 26 st including the ch

Row 23( 23, 25, 25, 27, 27 ) : rep row 2 Treat the ch as a normal st. Total of 16( 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 ) st ( Check picture below )

Row 24( 24, 26, 26, 28, 28 ) – Row 67( 67, 69, 69, 71, 71 ) rep row 2

The end of row 67( 67, 69, 69, 71, 71 ) cut the yarn and leave about 16-24″ lang tail.

Sleeves ( Make 2 )

Row 1 ( rs ) : ch 31( 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 ), sl st into second ch from hook, 1 hdc into next ch, *sl st into next ch, 1 hdc into next ch* rep from *TO* across. Total of 30( 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 ) st

Row 2 ( ws ) : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ) , sl st into first st, 1 hdc into next st, *sl st into next st, 1 hdc into next st* rep from *TO* across. Total of 30( 32, 34, 36, 38 40 ) st

Row 3 – 47 rep row 2 ( All the sizes are the same length, if you want longer sleeves just keep repeating row 2 more times )

The end of row 47 cut the yarn and leave about 40-60″ long tail.

Pocket /Backing ( Make 2 )

Row 1 : ch 15( 15, 15, 17, 17, 17 ) 1 sc into second ch from hook and each ch across. Total of 14( 14, 14, 16, 16, 16 ) st

Row 2 : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 sc into each st across. Total of 14( 14, 14, 16, 16, 16 )st

Row 3 – 16( 16, 16, 18, 18, 18 ) rep row 2

The end of row 16( 16, 16, 18, 18, 18 ) cut the yarn and leave about 30-40″ long tail enough to sew around the pocket.

Joining the pieces together

Sew the back and 2 front panel

Take the back and 2 front panel, place them with correct side facing down, we’ll sew in the wrong side. Using the tail that we left earlier, sew along the top of the shoulder area together using method of choice.

Sew the sleeves to the main panel

Lay 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

Sew the sweater together

Fold your sweater in half at the shoulder seam. 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 )

Sew the pocket

With your sweater still wrong side out, place your pocket backing square over the pocket with the top about half an inch above the pocket opening.

Sew all the way around the pocket backing using any method you prefer: Make sure you DON’T sew through the outside, just pick up your stitches from the wrong side. (Check out the video if it sounds confusing).

Crochet around the pocket edges

Turn your sweater right side out, we’ll crochet on the right side. Add new yarn into the corner of the pocket opening and then make a sl st into each st around, cut the yarn and weave the ends.

Crochet around the collar

With your sweater right side out. Start the collar working from the bottom right corner. Work all the way up and around the neck , back down to the left corner. We’ll turn back the other direction and keep repeating.

Row 1 : Add new yarn into the right front corner, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 sc into each st across to the left front corner. Total of 146( 146, 152, 152, 158, 158 ) sc *If you have a few more or less st it’s ok. ( Check picture below )

Row 2 : Turn, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 sc into each st across. Total of 146( 146, 152, 152, 158, 158 ) sc

Row 3 : rep row 2, cut the yarn and all the ends

Congratulations, on your new Even Moss Stitch Sweater!

I’d love to see everyone’s work. If you want to share with me, just tag me on FB or IG. Can’t wait to see them. Happy crocheting:)