Crochet Fancy Sweater
Looking to add a touch of coziness and style to your wardrobe? The Crochet Fancy Sweater is the perfect choice! With its intricate designs and warm, soft yarn, this sweater is sure to become your go-to piece for chilly evenings or casual outings. The handmade detail adds a unique charm that will make you stand out in a crowd. Whether you pair it with jeans for a laid-back look or dress it up with a skirt for a more polished ensemble, the Crochet Fancy Sweater is versatile and oh-so chic. Treat yourself to this fashionable and comfy piece, and you'll be sure to turn heads wherever you go.
This sweater is made only from 2 parts. This pattern is for sizes from XS to XL.
The amount of yarn for each size is approximate
- XS – approximate 300 grams
- S – approximate 350 grams
- M – 400 grams
- L – 450 – 500 grams
- XL – 500 – 550 grams
Materials you will need
- A light weight yarn (DK or worsted).
- I used Scheepjes, Colour Crafter, in color Ameland
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
The stitch that I used is Single crochet decrease stitch
Gauge
For a 10 cm/4 in square I had 16 stitches and 16 rows in single crochet decrease stitch.
The final measurements for this sweater are:
So let’s begin
Back side
Foundation chain
XS – 72 stitches
S – 80 stitches
M – 88 stitches
L – 96 stitches
XL – 104 stitches
Plus 2 stitches more.
Row 1
Beginning with the 3rd stitch from the hook, make the single crochet decrease stitch: 2 single crochet together, chain 1. And repeat to the and of the row. The written instruction and video tutorial with this stitch here
Repeat the row 1 to the armpit
XS – 46 rows
S – 50 rows
M – 54 rows
L – 56 rows
XL – 60 rows
If you want your sweater to be longer just make more rows.
Row 46 (50, 54, 56, 60)
At the end of this row we will make the sleeve
After finishing the row chain extra stitches for the sleeve
XS – 32 stitches
S – 32 stitches
M – 36 stitches
L – 38 stitches
XL – 40 stitches
If you want your sleeve to be longer, chain more stitches
After chaining turn your work
Row 47 (51, 55, 57, 61)
Beginning with the 3rd stitch from the hook make the single crochet decrease stitch to the end of the row. At the end of the row chain the extra stitches for the other sleeve and turn
Row 48 (52, 56, 58, 62)
Single crochet decrease stitch to the end of the row. From now on we will continue making the back side with the sleeve too.
Row 49-72 (53-77, 57-83, 59-87, 63-94)
Repeat the row 48 (52, 56, 58, 62).
Fasten up.
For the front side follow the same pattern.
After finishing the both parts time to assembling.
Sew on shoulders
XS- 53 stitches on each side
S – 57 stitches
M – 62 stitches
L – 66 stitches
XL – 70 stitches
If you want your neck line to be bigger or smaller adjust the number of stitches that you sew.
Sew the sweater on edges and done.