This crochet pattern creates a warm and ultra-cozy bouclé pullover sweater that feels soft, textured, and perfect for everyday wear. Designed with simple double crochet stitches, the pattern is ideal for beginners who want a stylish result without complicated shaping.
Crochet Bouclé Yarn Sweater
The sweater is worked in separate panels for the body and sleeves, making it easy to adjust sizing, sleeve length, and overall fit. Whether you use bouclé yarn for its fluffy texture or switch to another type of yarn for a smoother look, this project offers plenty of room for personalization while still being quick and enjoyable to make.
Materials
- Bouclé yarn or any yarn of choice
- 7 mm crochet hook or size needed
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Main Body Piece Make 2
Foundation
- Make a slip knot and chain a length that matches your shoulder width
- Example size medium uses 43 chains for 40 double crochets
Row 1
- Chain 2 and turn
- Work one double crochet into the third loop of the chain
- Continue placing one double crochet into each chain
- Place two double crochets into the last stitch
- Chain 2 and turn
Row 2 Onwards
- Work double crochets into each space between the ribbed stitches
- Work the last double crochet into the stitch before the turning chain
- Chain 2 and turn
- Repeat rows until the panel reaches your desired length
- Finish by weaving in the ends
- Make a second identical panel
Sleeves Make 2
Sleeve Foundation
- Make a slip knot and chain a length that matches your desired sleeve length
- Work rows of double crochet the same way as the body panels
- Continue until the sleeve panel reaches your desired width
Optional Sleeve Cuff
- Attach yarn on the short edge of the sleeve
- Row 1 work two single crochets into each space then chain 1 and turn
- Row 2 decrease every sixth stitch
- Row 3 decrease every fifth stitch
- Row 4 decrease every third stitch
- Row 5 decrease every second stitch
- Row 6 plus work single crochet rows with no decreases
Assembly
Join Body Pieces
- Sew the two body panels together at the shoulders
- Leave a neck opening by sewing around ten stitches on each side
Attach Sleeves
- Sew the top of each sleeve to the side edges of the joined body panels
Seam Everything
- Fold the sweater with seams inside
- Sew the side seams of the body
- Sew the underarm seams of the sleeves
Finishing
- Weave in all remaining ends
- Your cozy bouclé sweater is ready to wear
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