Crochet sweater pattern, Easy crochet sweater pattern, Oversized sweater crochet, Balloon sleeves sweater, Cozy crochet cardigan.
Level: Upper beginner – Intermediate
OVERVIEW
- The sweater is worked in 4 pieces: Back, Front and 2 sleeves
- Each piece is crocheted from the below edge and in the direction of the arrows as shown in the picture below.
- The neckband is crocheted separately then sewn to the body.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
- Himalaya Everyday Super Lux, color No.73442: 650 (700, 750, 850, 900, 950) grams.
Note: You could choose another yarn brands. Please make sure that the yarn weight is DK (8ply) and the knitting gauge written on the yarn label is about 19 sts = 4 inches.
- Size 4mm crochet hook
- Size 5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE):
Please follow the key throughout the pattern according to the size you are crocheting: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL) Finished sweater measurement:
| Size | Bust (Finished sweater) | Bust (Body) | Length | Size | Bust (Finished sweater) | Bust (Body) | Length |
| XS | 39½” (100cm) | 32¼” (82 cm) | 19″ (48cm) | L | 45½” (116cm) | 38½” (98 cm) | 21½” (54cm) |
| S | 41½” (106cm) | 34″ (86 cm) | 19½” (50cm) | XL | 49″ (124cm) | 41″ (104cm) | 22″ (56cm) |
| M | 43½” (110cm) | 36¼” (92 cm) | 20½” (52cm) | XXL | 53½” (136cm) | 46½” (118 cm) | 23″ (58cm) |
Note: You could make the sweater longer/ shorter by crocheting more/ less rows before shaping the armholes.
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMINOLOGY):
| St(s) = Stitches | ch = chain | RS = Right side |
| sc = single crochet | sc2tog = single crochet two together | sl st = Slip stitch |
| BLO = back loop only | hdc = Half double crochet | RS = Right side |
GUIDE TO MAKE THE STITCHES USED IN THIS PATTERN
- The ribbings, neckband and cuffs are worked in Yarn Over Slip Stitch BLO:
==> Here is the link of YouTube video tutorial
- The torso and sleeves are worked in Even Moss Stitch:
Ch even number.
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from hook, *1sl st, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts. Repeat from * across the row. The last stitch will be a sl st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: *1 sl st into top of slst of the previous row. 1 hdc into top of next hdc. Repeat from * across the row. The last stitch will be a slst. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until you reach your desired length.
==> Here is the link of YouTube video tutorial
- Whip stitch (for sewing): Video Tutoral
BACK PANEL
(*) Ribbing:
With 4mm hook, Ch 14 sts.
Row 1: Begin from 2nd chain from hook, work in Yarn Over Slip Stitch in next 13 sts; Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work in Yarn Over Slip Stitch in all sts; Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 2 85 (90, 94, 99, 107, 116) times more. There are 87 (92, 96, 101, 109, 118) rows in total.
Change to 5mm hook
Row 3 (RS): Work across long edge of Ribbing, from the right to the left as the arrow shown in picture 1. (Sc in each of next 8 sts, sc2tog) 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) times. Sc in remaining st(s). There are 79 (83, 87, 91, 99, 107) sts left after this step. Ch1, turn.
Row 4: Starting in the 2nd chain from hook, *1sl st, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts. Repeat from * across the row. The last stitch will be a sl st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: *1 sl st into top of slst of the previous row. 1 hdc into top of next hdc. Repeat from * across the row. The last stitch will be a slst. Ch 1, turn.
Work in Even Moss stitch (repeating Row 5) until work from beginning (including ribbing) measures 11 (11½, 12, 12½, 13½, 14)” [28 (29, 31, 32, 34, 35) cm], ending on a RS row.
Shape armholes
Row 6 (WS): Work in Even Moss stitch to last 2 sts, leave these 2 sts unworked. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Work in Even Moss stitch to last 2 sts, leave these 2 sts unworked. Ch 1, turn. There are 75 (79, 83, 87,
95, 103) sts remaining. Ch 1, turn. (*)
Work in Even Moss stitch (do not decrease anymore) until work from beginning measures 17½ (18, 19, 19½, 20½, 21½)” [44 (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck and shoulders
Shape right shoulder and neck
Row 8 (RS): Work in Even Moss stitch in next 26 (27, 28, 30, 34, 38) sts, sc2tog, leave remaining sts unworked. Ch1, turn.
Row 9: Sc2tog, work in Even Moss stitch in 25 (26, 27, 29, 33, 37) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Work in Even Moss stitch to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Row 11: Sc2tog, work in Even Moss stitch in remaining sts. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 10 and Row 11 once more. There are 22 (23, 24, 26, 30, 34) sts left on right shoulder. Work in Even Moss stitch (do not decrease anymore) for two rows more.
Fasten off. Leave a long yarn thread to sew the front and back shoulders together.
Shape left shoulder and neck
Row 8 (RS): Skip next 19 (21, 23, 23, 23, 23) sts, join yarn with slip stitch to next st. Ch 1. Work in Even Moss
stitch in remaining 27 (28, 29, 31, 35, 39) sts. Ch1, turn.
Row 9: Work in Even Moss stitch in next 25 (26, 27, 29, 33, 37) sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Sc2tog, work in Even Moss stitch to end of row. Ch1, turn.
Row 11: Work in Even Moss stitch to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 10 and Row 11 once more. There are 22 (23, 24, 26, 30, 34) sts left on left shoulder. Work in Even Moss stitch (do not decrease anymore) for two rows more.
Fasten off. Leave a long yarn thread to sew the front and back shoulders together.
FRONT PANEL
Work from (*) to (*) as given for Back panel.
Work in Even Moss stitch until work from beginning measures 15½ (16½, 17½, 18, 19, 19½)” [40 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck and shoulder
Shape left shoulder and neck
Row 8 (RS): Work in Even Moss stitch in next 26 (27, 28, 30, 34, 38) sts, sc2tog, leave remaining sts unworked. Ch1, turn.
Row 9: Sc2tog, work in Even Moss stitch in 25 (26, 27, 29, 33, 37) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Work in Even Moss stitch to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Row 11: Sc2tog, work in Even Moss stitch in remaining sts. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 10 and Row 11 once more. There are 22 (23, 24, 26, 30, 34) sts left on left shoulder.
Work in Even Moss stitch (do not decrease anymore) until work from beginning is 19 (19½, 20½, 21½, 22, 23)” [48 (50, 52, 54, 56, 58) cm]. Fasten off.
Shape right shoulder and neck
Row 8 (RS): Skip next 19 (21, 23, 23, 23, 23) sts, join yarn with slip stitch to next st. Ch 1. Work in Even Moss
stitch in remaining 27 (28, 29, 31, 35, 39) sts. Ch1, turn.
Row 9: Work in Even Moss stitch in next 25 (26, 27, 29, 33, 37) sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Sc2tog, work in Even Moss stitch to end of row. Ch1, turn.
Row 11: Work in Even Moss stitch to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 10 and Row 11 once more. There are 22 (23, 24, 26, 30, 34) sts left on right shoulder.
Work in Even Moss stitch (do not decrease anymore) until work from beginning is 19 (19½, 20½, 21½, 22, 23)” [48 (50, 52, 54, 56, 58) cm]. Fasten off.
SLEEVES:
Make the cuff
With 4mm crochet hook. Ch 14 sts.
Row 1: Begin from 2nd chain from hook, work in Yarn Over Slip Stitch in next 13 sts; Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work in Yarn Over Slip Stitch BLO in all 13 sts; Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 2 30 (32, 32, 33, 33, 35) times more. There are 32 (34, 34, 35, 35, 37) rows in total.
Change to 5mm hook.
Row 3 (RS): 2sc in each st across long edge of Ribbing, from the right to the left as the arrow shown in picture
- There are 64 (68, 68, 70, 70, 74) sts after this step. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Starting in the 2nd chain from hook, *1sl st, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts. Repeat from * across the row. The last stitch will be a sl st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: *1 sl st into top of slst of the previous row. 1 hdc into top of next hdc. Repeat from * across the row. The last stitch will be a slst. Ch 1, turn.
Work in Even Moss stitch (repeating Row 5) until work from beginning (including ribbing) measures 15½ (16, 16½, 17, 17½, 17½)” [40 (41, 42, 43, 44, 45) cm].
Fasten off, leave a long yarn thread to sew the sleeve to the body.
Make other Sleeve the same.
NECKBAND:
With 4mm hook, Ch 8 sts
Row 1 (WS): Begin from 2nd chain from hook, work in Yarn Over Slip Stitch in next 7 sts; ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work in Yarn Over Slip Stitch BLO in all 7 sts; Ch1, turn.
Repeat last row until neckband measures length to fit around neck edge, when slightly stretched, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
FINISHING:
With RS facing.
Sew shoulder seams together with Whip stitch.
Sew Neckband to Body: Place beginning of neckband seam at top of front right shoulder seam (picture 2) and sew long edge of neckband to neck edge with Whip stitch, stretching neckband slightly to fit. Sew neckband seams together.
Sew Sleeves to armholes with Whip stitch.
Sew side and sleeve seams together with Whip stitch.
Your Sweater is finished!
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