Rainbow oversize crochet batwing sweater
It’s still warm out, but I’m praying for cooler weather. That’s why I created this rainbow batwing sweater for the fall. The top is loose & flowing, which is flattering to any body type.
We are going to create the sweater by simply sewing two panels together. You’ll be amazed at how easy this top is to create. It’s created using 2 repeating rows. Take note when creating this pattern, due to yarn density your finished sweater may be stretched.
If you are looking for larger plus sizes for the bat wing sweater just follow along to the video tutorial for adjustments. It’s as simple as adding 10 more ch to the beginning of your row for each additional size.
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Crochet Sweater Video Tutorial
Written batwing sweater pattern
Material
Dark Horse #4 worsted weight yarn 1300 yard. Black (A) Purple (B), Blue (C), Green (D), Yellow (E), Orange (F), Red (G)
6mm hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitches (US terminology)
Sl st- Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
Ch- Chain
DC- Double Crochet
Gauge
3 pattern rows = 2 in
7 sts = 2 in
*Designers tip: Depending on the type/density of yarn used, completed sweater may stretch in size due to the weight of the material. Size down if necessary.
S/M/L/Xl/2X (follow along to video tutorial for larger sizes. Its simply adding 10 starting chs for each increasing sizes)
*Note, increasing rows only: Even rows increase by 4. Odd rows increase by 2.
Front & back of sweater
Make 2
Ch 69(83, 93, 103, 113)
Row 1(Color A): Dc in 4th ch from the hook, dc across, turn. (67,81,91,101,111)
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc+ch 1), dc in the same st, *ch 1, sk 1, dc*, rep *to* until the one st remains. Ch 1,(dc, ch 1, dc) in the last st, turn. (71,85,95,105,115)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the same st, dc in each dc & ch-1 space until the last st. 2 Dc in the last st, turn. (73,87,97,107,117)
Row 4-23: Repeat row 2&3 (once done, s/m continue to row 26)
Note: Even rows repeat row 2. Odd rows repeat row 3.
Row 24-25 (L,Xl,2X only): Repeat rows 2 & 3
Row 26 (all sizes)(Color B): Ch 4 (counts as dc+ch 1), *, sk 1, dc, ch 1*, rep *to* across, dc in the last st, turn.
Row 27: Ch 3, (counts as dc), dc in each dc & ch-1 space, turn.
Row 28-37: Repeat row 26 & 27
Note: Even rows, repeat row 26. Odd rows repeat row 27.
Color changes every 2 rows. Order as followed:
B: Purple
C: Blue
D: Green
E: Yellow
F: Orange
G: Red
Assembly (video 10:20)
Place stitch marker at the center most 30 stitches for the neck hole. Assemble according to arrow in the diagram below.
Neck hole: Starting at the top & the widest part of your panels. Sew from outside in until stitch marker on both sides.
Body: Start sewing where your panel begins to slope on both sides, down to the bottom.
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