The Lilith Sweater is a stylish, modern crochet piece worked in one continuous panel, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned crafters who want a seamless project. This pattern uses simple stitches, easy repeats, and flexible measurements, allowing you to customize the sleeve length, body width, and overall fit effortlessly.
Colorful Crochet Sweater
Whether you prefer a cropped look or a cozy oversized finish, the Lilith Sweater adapts beautifully to your style. Made using soft medium-weight yarn, it drapes comfortably and is perfect for everyday wear. A practical, adjustable staple for your handmade wardrobe.
Materials
- Medium weight yarn (approx. 328g for M/L)
- 8mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
Initial Measurements
- Sleeve width reference: 12 inches
- Full panel length reference: 43 inches
- Sleeve length reference: 6.5–7 inches
- Sweater width reference: 22 inches
First Sleeve Cuff
- Chain an even number until it reaches your preferred sleeve width (around 13 inches for M/L)
- Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and across
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, SC across
First Sleeve Body
- Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as DC + Ch1), turn, skip first stitch, DC in next, repeat [Ch1 Sk1 DC]
- Rows 4–11: Ch4 turn, repeat pattern [Sk1 DC Ch1] across
- Continue until sleeve measures about 6.5 inches total
Front Panel
- At end of row 11, chain length needed for front panel (approx. 55 ch)
- Turn work
- Row 12: Skip 5 chains, begin DC Ch1 Sk1 pattern in 6th ch and work across chain + sleeve stitches
Back Panel
- At sleeve end, chain same number as front panel (approx. 55 ch)
- Turn and begin DC Ch1 Sk1 pattern into 6th chain
- Continue working full-length rows until panel section measures about 10 inches (approx. 16 rows)
Neckline Opening
- Count stitches across row, find the center, mark
- Work pattern until marker to create center back panel (about 4 rows wide)
Second Half of Sweater
- From center point, chain stitches equal to half count +5 (example: 70 +5 = 75)
- Turn and work pattern from 6th chain
- Continue repeating rows until row 49 is complete
Second Sleeve
- Count stitches equal to first sleeve width (example 21 DC), mark
- Work repeat until marker to shape sleeve
- Rows 51–59: Continue pattern for 9 rows
- Row 60: Ch1 turn, SC across sleeve
- Row 61: Ch1 turn, SC across again
Seaming
- Fold sweater and align sleeves + side seams
- Slip stitch seam under sleeve and down body
Edging
- SC across bottom panel
- Place 2 SC at corner to turn smoothly
- Continue SC up front, around neckline, down other side, across back bottom
- Join with slip stitch and finish off
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