The Crochet Collared V Neck Sweater is a stylish handmade garment designed for crocheters who enjoy creating wearable pieces with a modern yet timeless feel. This pattern guides you through building a well-fitted sweater with clean ribbing, a flattering V neckline, and a structured collar that elevates the overall look.
Crochet Collared V Neck Sweater
The design is worked in panels, making it easy to adjust length, width, and fit for different body types. With its versatile shape and classic texture, this sweater can be styled casually or dressed up, making it a practical and rewarding project for intermediate crocheters.
Materials
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Drops Alpaca yarn in off white
- Measuring tape
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Sizes
- Extra Small to 2XL
Front Panel
Ribbing
- Start with a slip knot and chain the length required for your size
- Half double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain across
- Chain two, turn, and half double crochet in the back loop only across
- Repeat the ribbing row until the ribbing reaches the required width
Main Body
- Turn ribbing sideways and work half double crochet evenly along the long edge
- Chain two, turn, and half double crochet in each stitch across
- Repeat rows until the panel reaches the height needed before neck shaping
V Neck Shaping
- Divide the panel to work one side of the neckline at a time
- Use half double crochet two together at the neckline edge to create the V shape
- Continue alternating regular rows and decrease rows as required
- Repeat the same shaping on the opposite side
Back Panel
- Work ribbing the same way as the front panel
- Build the main body with half double crochet rows
- At the top, add three decrease rows at both edges to shape the shoulders
Sleeves
- Begin with a foundation chain and work half double crochet rows
- Gradually shape the sleeve by adding decreases at both ends of selected rows
- Continue until the sleeve reaches the desired length
- Create cuff ribbing by chaining out and working back loop only half double crochet rows
- Attach the ribbing to the sleeve edge as you go
Assembly
- Join front and back panels at the shoulders
- Attach sleeves to the body, aligning them evenly at the armholes
- Seam from the wrist up to the underarm and down the side of the body
Collar
- Attach yarn at the bottom of the V neckline
- Work single crochet evenly around the neckline for two rounds
- Identify collar starting stitches along the V neckline
- Work half double crochet rows back and forth around the neck
- Increase by placing two half double crochet stitches in the second to last stitch of each row
- Continue until the collar reaches your desired width
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