Materials

#4 Worsted Weight Yarn: Shown in Twist 3.5oz/220 yds per skein *Please note: This yarn is on the thinner side of worsted weight. 

Other Yarn Substitutes: Berroco Ultra Alpaca, I Love This Yarn, and Caron Simply Soft

Sizing

Womens Small Bust 32″-34″ Sleeve 17″

Womens Medium Bust 36″-38″ Sleeve 17″

Womens Large Bust 40″-42″ Sleeve 17.5″

Womens 1X Bust 44″-46″ Sleeve 17.5″

Womens 2X Bust 48″-50″ Sleeve 18″

Womens 3X Bust 52″-54″ Sleeve 18″

How Much Yarn Do You Need?

Womens Small 5 skeins/1025 yards

Womens Medium 5 skeins/1200 yards

Womens Large 6 skeins/1300 yards

Womens 1X 6 skeins/1400 yards

Womens 2X 7 skeins/1500 yards

Womens 3X 8 skeins/1600 yards

Gauge

12 sts and 11 rows = 4" square

Pattern for gauge swatch

Making a swatch is a good idea, especially if you're using a different yarn from those suggested above.

ch 19

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each ch across, turn. (18sts)

Rows 2-17: ch 1, 1 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. (18sts)

After completing the swatch lay it on a hard, flat surface. Use a ruler or gauge measuring device to measure the number of stitches.

Place the ruler horizontally across the center of the swatch. Count the number of stitches that fit into 4". This is your stitch gauge. It should equal 12 stitches.

Place the ruler vertically along the swatch and count the number of rows that fit into 4". This number is your row gauge. It should equal 11 rows.

Helpful Tips

The swatch should be larger than the 4" you need to measure.

You'll only measure the interior stitches, not the stitches or rows along the edges of the swatch.

Remember half stitches count too.

If you matched gauge on your first try you can start your project!

If you have more stitches and rows than the gauge pattern your finished sweater would be too small. Use a larger hook and swatch again.

If you have fewer stitches and rows than the gauge pattern your finished sweater will be too big. Use a smaller hook and swatch again.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terminology)

hdc = half double crochet

ch(s) = chain(s)

st(s) = stitch(es)

" = inches

Pattern Notes

You'll begin each row with a chain 1, doesn't count as a stitch, and your first half double crochet will be worked into the very first stitch. The last half double crochet in each row will be worked in the final stitch, not the turning chain.

The pattern is written for size small with the directions for other sizes in parentheses as follows S(M,L,1X,2X,3X)

Front and Back Panels

The finished size of 1 panel

Womens S: 20" wide x 20" long

Womens M: 22" wide x 20.25" long

Womens L: 24" wide x 20.75" long

Womens 1X: 26" wide x 21" long

Womens 2X: 28" wide x 21" long

Womens 3X: 30" wide x 21" long

Instructions

Ch 61(67,73,79,85,91)

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch across, turn. 60(66,72,78,84,90)sts

Rows 2-55(56,57,58,58,58): ch 1, 1 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 60(66,72,78,84,90)sts

To make a longer sweater continue crocheting rows. Make sure you crochet the same number of rows for both the front and back panels.

Cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

Repeat these steps above to make the 2nd panel.

Sleeves

The finished size of 1 sleeve

Womens S: 16.25" long x 12.25" wide at the narrowest end x 18.25" wide at the widest end.

Womens M: 16.25" long x 13" wide at the narrowest end x 19" wide at the widest end.

Womens L: 17" long x 14" wide at the narrowest end x 20" wide at the widest end.

Womens 1X: 17" long x 15.5" wide at the narrowest end x 21.5" wide at the widest end.

Womens 2X: 17.5" long x 17.5" wide at the narrowest end x 23.5" wide at the widest end.

Womens 3X: 17.5" long x 19" wide at the narrowest end x 25" wide at the widest end.

Ch 38(40,43,48,54,58)

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch across, turn. 37(39,42,47,53,57)sts

Rows 2-27(27,29,29,30,30): ch 1, 1 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 37(39,42,47,53,57)sts

Row 28(28,30,30,31,31): ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each st across until the final st, 2 hdc in the final st, turn. 39(41,44,49,55,59)sts

Row 29(29,31,31,32,32): ch 1, 1 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 39(41,44,49,55,59)sts

Rows 30-45(30-45,32-47,32-47,33-48,33-48): Alternate between repeating row 28(28,30,30,31,31) and row 29(29,31,31,32,32) The final stitch count will be 55(57,60,65,71,75)sts

Cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

Repeat these steps above to make the 2nd sleeve.

Sewing It All Together

You're almost to the finish line!

After blocking you can start seaming the front and back panels together. Both sides are interchangeable. Place the front panel on top of the back panel. The panels were crocheted from the bottom to the top. Make sure the bottom, where your starting chain is, of each panel is together.

Shoulder Seams

Attach your yarn to the top, outside edge of one panel.

Using a , sew the front and back panels together until your seam measures 7"(along the white dotted line in the picture above).

Cut the yarn and sew in the end.

Repeat these steps along the other shoulder seam. You will have an open space in the center for your neck. Make sure the hole is large enough to slip over your head.

Sleeves

Open the front and back panels and lay them flat. It will be a long rectangle.

Fold your sleeve in half lengthwise, like a hotdog bun.

Find the middle stitch along the narrow end of the sleeve.

Match the middle stitch up to the edge of the shoulder seam (by the star in the photo above). Use a stitch marker or pin to hold it in place. Lay the sleeve panel flat.

Using the mattress stitch, sew the narrow edge of the sleeve on to the edge of the front and back panels (along the dotted line in the photo above).

Cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

Repeat these steps above to attach the other sleeve.

Side Seams

Pick up the sweater by the shoulder seams. Fold the garment in half, so it looks like the finished sweater. The front panel will be on top of the back panel. The sleeve panels will be folded in half. Line up all the corners.

Using the mattress stitch, sew together the side seams and the underside of each sleeve (along the dotted line in the photo below).

Cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

Repeat these steps above along the other side.

Now you get to wear your new sweater with pride and you have a newfound confidence to try your next crochet sweater pattern!