Crochet Pattern Chestnut Sweater

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The pattern is made for a loose fit and the back is a bit longer than the front. Feel free to keep them the same
length if you wish.  Turning chains do not count as stitches. Normal stitch count can be found in parentheses later in this guide.  Stitch count is not granite stitches.

For granite stitch count, divide stitch count by 2. This pattern is written using US terminology.

Supplies 
  • Yarn weight: Fingering / 2 ply / 1. Sample made using
    Unicorn Solid (21) from Hobbii Yarn.
  • Yarn usage: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. In meters and
    yards on the size guide.
  • Crochet hook size: 3.5 mm / E-4
    Tapestry needle to weave ends
    Stitch markers or similar
Abbreviations
  • Ch Chain
  • Sts Stitches
  • SC Single crochet
  • DC Double crochet
  • FPdc Front post double crochet
  • BPdc Back post double crochet
  • 2tog Crochet 2 stitches together
Sizes
This pattern is written in nine sizes: XS-5XL. Stitch count for the different sizes are in the following order in the parentheses after each row in the pattern:
For example:
 
22 (24, 26, 28, 30) (32, 34, 36, 38) sts XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) sts Sweater in pictures is size S. You will find the size guide on the next page.

Starting the pattern

I recommend that you read through the pattern to get an overall picture on what you will be doing. The pattern is made in four pieces: a front section, back section and 2 sleeves. Once they are created you will sew together the front and back section and attaching the sleeves to the body piece.
Begin by checking your gauge. Begin with the 3.5 mm / E-4 hook size (if you know from the beginning that you crochet tight, you can start with a larger hook) and chain 27.
Make a SC in the third chain from the hook. Ch 1. Skip next chain. *SC, Ch 1, skip next chain* repeat across row ending with a SC. Chain 2. Turn. Continue with Granite stitch across row. Chain 2. Turn. Make rows of granite stitch until your gauge swatch is 10 cm / 4” and you are ready to check your gauge.
Chestnut Sweater Pattern

Size Guide

Note! The measurements below are the measurements of the final garment size. Your own
measurements should be at least 5 cm / 2” smaller.

BODY – FRONT

Chain 91 (101, 113, 123, 133)(143, 155, 165, 175)
  • Row 1: DC in third chain from the hook. DC across row. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99, 111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts
  • Row 2: Alternate FPdc and BPdc across to create ribbing. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99, 111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts
  • Row 3: *SC, Ch 1, skip next stitch* repeat across row ending with a SC. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99,111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts
  • Row 4: Granite stitch across row. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99, 111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts

Continue making rows of granite stitches until front section is 6 cm / 2.4” shorter than final front section length. Here you can adjust the length of the sweater to own preference. Do not fasten off. Continue with the shoulders.

Shoulder 1 – front

Put a stitch marker in the 38 (44, 48, 52, 56)(60, 66, 70, 76) stitch from the edge.
  • Row 1: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker. Crochet 2granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 35 (41, 45, 49, 53)(57, 63, 67, 73) sts
  • Row 2: Granite stitch across. Chain 2. Turn.
  • Row 3: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker. Crochet 2granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 33 (39, 43, 47, 51)(55, 61, 65, 71) sts
  • Row 4: Granite stitch across. Chain 2. Turn.
  • Row 5: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker. Crochet 2granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 31 (37, 41, 45, 49)(53, 59, 63, 69) sts
  • Row 6: Granite stitch across. Chain 2. Turn.
Shoulder 1 – front (continue from previous page)
  • Row 7: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker.Crochet 2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 29 (35, 39, 43, 47)(51, 57,61, 67) sts
  • Row 8: Granite stitch across. Chain 2. Turn.
  • Row 9: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker.Crochet 2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 27 (33, 37, 41, 45)(49, 55,59, 65) sts
  • Row 10: Granite stitch across. Chain 2. Turn.
  • Row 11: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker.Crochet 2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 25 (31, 35, 39, 43)(47, 53,57, 63) sts
  • Row 12: Granite stitch across, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing the shoulders together.

Shoulder 2 – front

Put a stitch marker at the 38 (44, 48, 52, 56)(60, 66, 70, 76) stitch from the straight edge.
  • Row 1: Begin from the straight edge. Attach your yarn with a slip knot, ch 1. Makegranite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker.Crochet 2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 35 (41, 45, 49, 53)(57, 63, 67, 73) sts
  • Row 2 – Row 12: Follow the instructions for shoulder 1.

BODY – BACK

Chain 91 (101, 113, 123, 133)(143, 155, 165, 175)
  • Row 1: DC in third chain from the hook. DC across row. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99, 111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts
  • Row 2: Alternate FPdc and BPdc across to create ribbing. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99, 111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts
  • Row 3: *SC, Ch 1, skip next stitch* repeat across row ending with a SC. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99,111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts
  • Row 4: Granite stitch across row. Chain 2. Turn. 89 (99, 111, 121, 131)(141, 153, 163, 173) sts
Continue making rows of granite stitch until back section measures 8 cm / 3.2” longer than the front
section (or as according to front measurements, if you wish to have front and back sections the same
length). When at desired length continue with the shoulders.

Shoulder 1 – back

Put a stitch marker at the 30 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 58, 62, 68) stitch.
  • Row 1: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker.Crochet 2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 27 (33, 37, 41, 45)(49, 55,59, 65) sts
  • Row 2: Granite stitch across. Chain 2. Turn.
  • Row 3: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker.Crochet 2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 25 (31, 35, 39, 43)(47,53, 57, 63) sts
  • Row 4: Granite stitch across. Fasten off.
Continue making rows of granite stitch until back section measures 8 cm / 3.2” longer than the front
section (or as according to front measurements, if you wish to have front and back sections the same
length). When at desired length continue with the shoulders.

Shoulder 2 – back

Put a stitch marker at the 30 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 58, 62, 68) stitch from the straight edge
  • Row 1: Begin from straight edge. Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left beforethe stitch marker. Crochet 2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. (27 (33,37, 41, 45)(49, 55, 59, 65) sts
  • Row 2: Granite stitch across. Chain 2. Turn.
  • Row 3: Make granite stitches until you have two spaces left before the stitch marker. Crochet2 granite stitches together (2tog). Chain 2. Turn. 25 (31, 35, 39, 43)(47, 53, 57, 63) sts
  • Row 4: Granite stitch across. Fasten off.

Sleeves

Make 2. Sleeves are worked flat, from bottom and up and then seamed to the sweater.
Chain 37 (39, 41, 45, 45)(45, 45, 47, 49)
  • Row 1: DC in third chain from the hook. DC across row. Chain 2. Turn. 35 (37, 39, 43, 43)(43,43, 45, 47) sts
  • Row 2: Alternate FPdc and BPdc across to create ribbing. Chain 2. Turn. 35 (37, 39, 43, 43)(43, 43, 45, 47) sts
  • Row 3: *SC, Ch 1, skip next stitch* repeat across row. SC in last stitch. Chain 2. Turn. 35 (37,39, 43, 43)(43, 43, 45, 47) sts
  • Row 4-90: Granite stitch across row. Chain 2. Turn. Adding increase rows on row numberssuggested below. Add more or less rows to adjust the length of the sleeves and moreor less increase rows to adjust the width. Stitch count row 90: 69 (71, 77, 85, 93)(101,105, 107, 109) sts
Increase row: 2 granite stitches. Make 2 granite stitches in the same stitch. Granite stitch across until last 3 granite stitch gaps. Make 2 granite stitches in the same stitch. 2 granite stitches. Chain 2. Turn. Each increase row increases the stitch count with 4 sts. Sleeve length row 90: 47 cm / 18.5”

Sewing

 

Use the mattress stitch to seam the front and back sections. Start sewing just above the ribbing on front section and remember to leave holes for the sleeves. Do not fasten off so that openings can be adjusted later on if needed. Continue with shoulder seams, leaving a tail allowing for adjustments of neck opening later.
Make sure to make all the seaming on the wrong side of the sweater. Note! This sweater does not have a strict right or wrong side, you choose which one is your right and which one is your wrong. You’ll find many instructions online on how to sew the mattress stitch. But basically you work from one side to
the other, going in with your needle from under the stitch, like you would if you attach a shoelace to a shoe. You continue by going from under alternating between the sides, just like with the shoelace.
Now you are ready to sew the sleeves. Fold them in half long ways, with wrong side facing out, and sew them long ways using the mattress stitch (or a stitch of your choice). Attach them to your sweater using the mattress stitch. Make sure you have wrong side facing out and that the seam goes from the armpit.

NECKBAND

 

Check and adjust seams on each shoulder, make sure that the sweater fits over your head and that you are happy with the width of the neck opening. Make the final seam for shoulders and continue with the neckband.
With right side of the sweater facing you, attach your yarn to one of the joins of the front and back pieces at shoulder sections with a slip knot. Chain 2.
  • Row 1: DC around all the stitches in the neckline. Slip stitch toyour first stitch (does not count as stitch) and chain 2.
  • Row 2: Alternate FPdc and BPdc across to create ribbing. Fasten off.

 

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