Free crochet sweater pattern for beginners.
Today we’re going to make this crochet granny stripe sweater. If you can make a crochet granny square, then you can complete this pattern. I will take you step-by-step through the process of creating this crochet pullover sweater.
My absolute favorite part of this top is the crochet boat neck. It gives the sweater a sophisticated look, without showing too much.
PATTERN
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Material
4 skeins of Vanna Choice #4 worsted weight yarn
Stitches
Ch- Chain
Hdc- Half double crochet
Fhdc- Foundation half double crochet
Dc- Double crochet
Dc cluster- Double crochet cluster
Khdc- Knit half double crochet
Special Stitch
Fhdc: Ch 2, yarn over, insert hook in first ch, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through one loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook, first Fhdc complete. Yarn over, insert hook into both sides of the TOP of the previous stitch, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through one loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook, Second Fhdc complete.
Dc Cluster: 3 Double crochet in the same space
Knit Half Double Crochet: This is a normal HDC stitch, but you work through the third “back loop” of the previous row instead of the normal top two loops.
Gauge 4 rows of dc clusters = 3 inches in height
Sizes S(M/L/Xl,2X,3X) sizes will be depicted in ( ) parenthesis
Front/back panel (make 2)
Row 1: 44(52,60,68,76,84) Fhdc
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sk 3 sts, *dc cluster, ch 1* repeat across, ending with dc last st.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc) *dc cluster in ch1 sp, ch 1* repeat across, ending with 4 dc in last ch4 sp.
Row 4: Ch 4, *dc cluster in ch1 sp, ch 1* repeat across, ending with dc last st
Row 5-28: (S/M) Repeat Rows 3 & 4
Row 29-36: (L/Xl,2X,3X only) Repeat rows 3 & 4
Row 37: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, fasten off
Sleeves
Row 1: 32(32,36,38,40,42) Fhdc
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sk 3 stitches, *dc cluster, ch 1* repeat across, ending with dc last st.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc) *dc cluster in ch1 sp, ch 1* repeat across, ending with 4 dc in last ch4 sp.
Row 4: Ch 4, *dc cluster in ch1 sp, ch 1* repeat across, ending with dc last st
Row 5-18: Repeat Rows 3 & 4
Row: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, fasten off and leave long tail for sewing
Fold sleeve in half lengthwise and sew side seam
Assembly
Place front and back panel on top of each other, then begin sewing shoulder seams. Sew 8 stitches over on each seam or adjust shoulder seam to your desired width
Attach sleeve on upper sides of body to form a ‘T’. Sew sleeves and sides of sweater to finish.
Weave in all end when complete
Neckline worked in continuous rounds
Round 1-4: Attach yarn to back middle of neckline: Ch 1, (place stitch marker for round counting) Khdc around, fasten off after completion of all rows.
If like this crochet granny stripe sweater, then check out my Other Granny Sweater HERE. 
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