This Crochet Braided Cable Stitch Sweater combines timeless texture with cozy comfort, perfect for chilly seasons. Featuring intricate braided cable detailing and rich texture created through Front Post and Treble Crochet stitches, this design brings a handmade luxury feel to your wardrobe. The pattern is fully adjustable from XS to 3XL and works beautifully with any medium-weight yarn.
Crochet Braided Cable Sweater
Whether you’re aiming for a snug fit or a relaxed oversized style, this sweater lets you customize the look effortlessly. With its elegant braided design and simple seaming construction, it’s ideal for both intermediate and advanced crocheters who love textured statement pieces.
Materials
- Hook: 5.5 mm
- Yarn: Category 4
- Yarn Needle for Seaming
Front and Back Panels (Make 2)
- Chain 57.
- Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from hook and across. (56 stitches)
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn.
- Single crochet in each stitch across.
- Row 3 (Cable Setup): Chain 1, turn.
- Double crochet in the first 13 stitches.
- Work 6 Front Post Double Crochet, then 2 single crochet.
Repeat across until 11 stitches remain.
- Single crochet in last 11 stitches.
- Row 4: Chain 1, turn.
- Single crochet in each stitch across.
- Row 5 (Cable Cross): Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the first 13 stitches.
- For the cable, skip 2 posts, Front Post Treble Crochet in next 2 posts, then go back behind and work FPTC in skipped posts, FPDC in the last 2 posts.
- Work 2 single crochet, then repeat across until 11 stitches remain.
- Single crochet in last 11 stitches.
- Row 6: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
- Row 7 (Cable Cross Reversed): Chain 1, turn.
- Single crochet in the first 13 stitches.
- FPDC in the first 2 posts, skip next 2, FPTC in 5th and 6th posts, go back and FPTC in skipped posts.
- Work 2 single crochet, then repeat across until 11 stitches remain.
- Single crochet in last 11 stitches.
- Repeat Rows 4–7 until you reach 52 rows total.
Shoulder Straps (7 Rows Each)
Strap 1 (Right Side):
- Row 1: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in first 11 stitches, single crochet decrease over next 2 stitches.
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet across.
- Row 3: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet until 2 stitches remain, decrease over last 2 stitches.
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 7 rows total. Fasten off.
Strap 2 (Left Side):
- Count 31 unworked stitches from Strap 1, attach yarn in 32nd stitch.
- Row 1: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet decrease over first 2 stitches, single crochet across.
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet across.
- Row 3: Chain 1, turn. Decrease over first 2 stitches, single crochet across.
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 7 rows total.
Sleeves (Make 2)
- Chain 43.
- Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and across. (42 stitches)
- Rows 2–5: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet across.
- Row 6: Chain 1, turn. Decrease over first 2 stitches, single crochet until 2 remain, decrease over last 2.
- Repeat Rows 1–6 until 60 rows total. Cut and fasten off.
Borders (Cuffs and Collar)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Chain 8.
- Row 1: Half double crochet in 2nd chain from hook and across. (7 stitches)
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Half double crochet in first stitch, back loop half double crochet in next 5, half double crochet in last stitch.
- Repeat Row 2 for cuffs (19 rows each) and collar (48 rows).
Assembly
- Attach cuffs to sleeve ends with whip stitch.
- Fold sleeves lengthwise and whip stitch sides closed.
- Join front and back panels together, leaving 6.5 inches open at the top for armholes.
- Attach sleeves around armholes using whip stitch.
- Seam shoulder straps on both sides.
- Attach the collar evenly around the neckline using whip stitch.
- Turn sweater right-side out and weave in all loose ends.
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