Crochet Bell Sleeve Sweater Pattern/FREE

If you’re looking for a cozy crochet bell sleeve sweater pattern, this easy pullover is the perfect project for cooler weather. This free crochet sweater pattern includes both the written instructions and a full video tutorial to help guide you through the process step-by-step. The oversized fit and soft bulky yarn make it extra warm and comfortable, while the bell sleeves give it a stylish boho-inspired look.

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Materials

• 3 skeins Red Heart Hygge Yarn (Color A: Cloud)
• 1 skein Red Heart Hygge Yarn (Color B: Sterling)
• Weight 5 bulky yarn
  (8 oz / 212 yards per skein)
• 6 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Stitches & Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk = skip
• sp = space
• rep = repeat
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• V stitch = (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same stitch

Crochet Bell Sleeve Pattern Notes

• The front and back panels are made the same way.
• The bell sleeves gradually widen toward the cuff.
• Sleeves are designed with a slightly cropped fit. For longer sleeves, simply add additional rounds to your desired length.
• This crochet sweater has a relaxed, oversized fit that pairs perfectly with jeans, leggings, or layered outfits.

Gauge (Unblocked)

• 10 hdc x 7 rows = 4”
• 10 dc x 5 rows = 4”

This pull over bell sleeve sweater pattern is as unique as it is comfortable and fun to make. Once again, I used theHyyge by Red heart, I’m still stuck on this stuff!Size : This pattern is for size US women’s medium

Here’s the video tutorial for this sweater top

Easy Crochet Bell Sleeve Sweater Pattern

Row 1 ( rs ) color A : ch 51, 1 hdc into second ch from hook and each st across. Total of 50 st

Row ( ws ) color A : Turn, ch 1, ( do not count as a st ), 1 hdc into first st and each st across. Total of 50 st

Row 3 – 40 rep row 2 ( color A )

Row 41 ( rs ) color A : Turn, ch 1, ( do not count as a st ), 1 hdc into first st and each of next 12 st, Total of 13 st, cut the yarn leave 16″ tail , sk next 24 st, add new yarn into next st, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 hdc into same st, 1 hdc in each st across. Total of 13 st, cut the yarn leave 16″ tail

*While the front and back panels are made the same, you only need to leave the tails on one panel at row 41 to sew the two panels together

Joining the shoulder panels together  ( check picture below )

We’ll sew the 13 hdc on each side together. Start sewing on the wrong side using the tails the we left at row 41. Use any method to sew you like, I used a yarn needle.

Joining the crochet bell sleeve sweater side panels together  ( check picture below )

Fold the sweater top in half at the shoulder seam. Cut a new strand of yarn 30″ long, enough to sew the side.We’ll sew into the wrong side. Start sewing from the bottom up to the side until you reach the row 26 at the marker, cut the yarn just enough to weave in the end. * Leave the arm hole open

Crochet Bell Sleeves ( we’ll crochet into the arm hole that we left open )

Round 1 ( color A ) : add new yarn into under arm hole, ch 3 ( count as 1 dc ), 1 dc into the same st, * 1 dc in to next sp, 2 dc into next sp * rep from * to * till the end, sl st into 3rd ch st. Total of 50 st

Round 2 ( color A ) : ch 3 ( count as 1 dc ), 1 dc into the back loop of each st around, sl st into the 3rd ch st. Total of 50 st

Round 3 – 10 rep round 2 ( color A )

*The end of round 10 cut the yarn just enough to weave in the end

Round 11 ( color B ) : add new yarn into the 3rd ch that we sl st into at the end of round 10, ch 4 ( first 3 ch count as 1 dc ), 1 dc into same st, * sk 1 st, 1 dc into next st, ch 1, 1 dc into same st * rep from * to * till the end, sl st into 3rd ch st. Total of 25 V st

Round 12 ( color B ) : sl st into ch sp, ch 4 ( first 3 ch count as 1 dc ), 1 dc into same sp, * 1 dc into next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc into same ch sp * rep from * to * till the end, sl st into 3rd ch st. Total of 25 V st

Round 13 – 15 rep round 12

The end of round 15 cut the yarn and weave in all ends

Next we clean up the collar. If you want to leave it like that, that’s OK as well 

Round 1 ( rs ) color B : add new yarn into shoulder seam, ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 sc into each st around, sl st into first sc. Total of 54 st

Round 2 ( rs ) color B : ch 1 ( do not count as a st ), 1 sc into same ch st , 1 sc into each st around, sl st into first sc st. Total of 54 st

*The end of round 2 cut the yarn and weave in all ends

If you’d liked this sweater pattern, you might love this cardigan pattern as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog, happy crocheting! 🙂