Colorful Crochet Star Sweater Pattern For All Skill Levels

This crochet star sweater pattern features a striking five-point star design worked into two identical body panels and matching sleeves, making it both stylish and customizable.

Crochet Star Sweater

The roomy, relaxed fit makes it great for layering throughout cooler seasons, and the simple construction lets crocheters use their favorite yarn colors for unique looks. With adjustable sizing, easy shaping, and clean seams, this sweater is a satisfying project for beginners and experts alike.

Materials

Weight 4 acrylic yarn
5.25mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

Star Panel

Make two identical panels
Form a circle using chain 5 and slip stitch to join or begin with a magic ring
Chain 3 and work 19 double crochets into the center for 20 total stitches, slip stitch to close
Begin increasing to form five star points
Work each point as 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into point space with skipped stitches between points
Continue repeating rows, increasing the number of double crochet stitches between points by 2 every row
Make approximately 13 rows for size small, 14 for medium, 15 for large, and 16 for extra large

Optional Width

Add width without length by working only the top four points
Attach yarn at a point next to the bottom and work around the top four points only
Work clusters normally and double crochet in the two inner corner stitches
Chain 1 and cut yarn at opposite side
Repeat for more width if needed

Shoulder and Neckline

Mark a 7 to 9 inch gap at the top of panel
Attach yarn at first marker and double crochet to second marker
Chain 2 and turn, then work one to four rows for shoulder height
Leave long tails on shoulder sections of one panel for sewing

Sleeves

Make two identical sleeves
Start with a long tail for sewing later
Chain 10, single crochet in second chain and across
Chain 1 and turn, working single crochet in back loop only
Continue for 24 rows or to preferred wrist fit
Chain 2 and turn to work along side edge, making 2 double crochet in each row end
Chain 2, double crochet across with increases at end for shaping on the next two rows
Work remaining rows with double crochet only for about 26 rows or desired length
Leave a long tail

Assembly

Align body panels and sew shoulders using long tails
Attach and sew sleeves at shoulder center
Use long sleeve tail to sew sleeve seam and side seam starting at wrist and stopping before bottom star point
Repeat on second side