I know that crochet garments can be a little intimidating, but there are a lot of great free and easy crochet sweater patterns out there. Believe me when I say beginner crochet patterns can be both basic and beautiful!
Whether you are looking to make a cute crochet cardigan or a cozy crochet sweater, we’ve got you covered! Don’t know how to crochet a sweater?
No problem! Check out this great crochet round-up of some of our fave free and easy crochet sweater patterns.
1. Rectangle Cardigan
You can make the oversized cardigan of your dreams with this super easy crochet cardigan pattern. Don’t believe me? The design only uses single and double crochet stitches.
There is no increasing or decreasing for shaping. And there is an instructional video in addition to the written pattern. So trust me, you totally got this!
Designer: Make and Do Crew
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
2. Briar Pocket Cardigan
You can never have enough pockets! This cozy crochet cardigan is made with half double and double crochet stitches. The ribbed hem is made with front and back post double crochet stitches.
Don’t worry if you aren’t familiar with those stitches – you can follow along with the video OR the written pattern to learn how to crochet them.
Designer: For the Frills
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
3. Sweater Weather Cardigan
Take your crochet skills to new lengths with this full-coverage cardigan. I know it looks really stunning and difficult, but you’ll only be using basic crochet stitches – single, half double and double crochet.
All in one sweater pieces are worked flat and the construction is way easier than you might think.
Designer: TLYC Blog
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
4. Lemon Squeezy Pullover
This adorable crochet pullover was named after the lemon peel stitch used in its construction. The lemon peel stitch is just a fancy name for alternating single and double crochet stitches. You’ll love the fun texture and easy and detailed free crochet pattern. There’s even a short sleeve version!
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
5. Everyday Cotton Cardigan
This free crochet cardigan pattern features trendy balloon sleeves and chic ribbed edging. You can make one for yourself – and wear it all year long – with just half double and double crochet stitching, along with front and back post double crochet stitches for the ribbing. Hooray for cute and easy crochet sweater patterns!
Designer: Sewrella
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
6. Rosewood Cardigan
Cotton/bamboo yarn is sure to be your new favorite for crochet garments because it is super soft and has beautiful drape.
You can make this relaxed fit cardigan with pockets using just one crochet stitch – single crochet in the front loops only. The entire piece is worked flat and there is no shaping except for some increasing on the sleeves.
Designer: All About Ami
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
7. Weekend Snuggle Sweater
Say hello to your new favorite free and easy crochet pullover pattern. I love that this design only uses single crochet and chain stitches, along with single crochet 2 togethers stitches for simple decreasing.
The sweater is made from 4 flat panels of crochet that are then sewn together. Easy and adorable? That’s right up my alley!
Designer: For the Frills
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
8. Harvest Cardigan
You can upgrade the basic crochet cardigan with some simple additions – like functional buttons and seamless pockets – for a whole new look! This design uses single and half double crochet stitches.
Crocheting some stitches in the back loops only, and simple decreasing in the form of single crochet 2 togethers are also involved.
Designer: Yarn + Chai
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
9. Verano Longline Cardigan
Geometry saves the day again with yet another cute crochet cardigan made from rectangles! This design calls for basic crochet stitches as well as some work done in the front loops only and in the back loops only.
You’ll love the generous length and the dramatic flair this cardigan adds to any outfit.
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
10. Vertical Stripes Sweater
Everyone knows how slimming vertical stripes are. You can make this easy crochet sweater pattern using just single and double crochet stitches. It is worked flat in two panels and then sewn together. Choose a fun cake yarn for effortless color changing (with no extra ends to weave in!).
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
I hope that I have helped you overcome your fear of crochet garments! If you want to make one of these beautiful crochet sweater patterns, then I say just go for it!
You will learn so much along the way and you’ll be so proud of what you will accomplish. Share your successes (and failures) with us in the comments below!
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Seasoned crocheters please feel free to share any tips or tricks that you have found helpful in the comments below and link to other free and easy crochet sweater patterns that you have tried and loved!
Happy Crocheting!
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