Cozy Crochet Autumn Sweater Pattern Free With Stunning Texture

The Autumn Sweater crochet pattern is a cozy and stylish project designed for crocheters who love texture with simplicity. This pattern is built around a beautiful four row repeat that creates eye catching crossed stitches and soft arches, giving the sweater a rich handmade look without being complicated. The relaxed construction makes it perfect for layering during cooler months, while the stitch pattern adds enough detail to stand out on its own.

Crochet Autumn Sweater

This design works well for everyday wear and can be easily adjusted in length or width to suit different body sizes and personal style preferences. Whether you choose soft neutrals or warm autumn shades, this sweater is a versatile addition to any handmade wardrobe.

Materials

Yarn weight 3 yarn with a soft acrylic and wool blend
4.50 mm crochet hook
Stitch multiple of 6 plus 3
Medium size starts with 72 plus 3 chains

Pattern Notes

The sweater uses a four row repeat throughout the body and sleeves
The same stitch pattern is used to keep the design consistent and beginner friendly

Row 1 Foundation Row

Make double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook
Work one double crochet in every chain across

Row 2 Crossed Stitch Row

Chain three to count as the first double crochet
Skip the first stitch and make one double crochet in the next stitch
Make one double crochet back into the skipped stitch to form a crossed stitch
Chain one and skip two stitches
Make one double crochet in the next stitch
Make one double crochet back into the previous skipped stitch
Repeat this sequence across the row
End with one double crochet in the last stitch

For Row 3 Arch Row

Chain one and turn your work
Make one single crochet in the first stitch
In the next chain one space work five double crochets
Make one single crochet in the next chain one space
Work five double crochets in the following chain one space
Repeat across the row

Row 4 Setup Row

Chain four to count as one double crochet and chain one
Skip the first double crochet of the arch below
Make one single crochet in each of the three center double crochets of the arch
Chain three
Make one single crochet in the three center double crochets of the next arch
Repeat across the row
End with chain one and one double crochet in the final stitch

Body Length

Repeat rows one through four until the piece measures approximately thirty centimeters

Adding Sleeves

At the end of a row add forty eight chains or any multiple of six on one side
Work across the stitches
Add the same number of chains on the other side

Sleeve And Body Height

Continue working the four row repeat across the full width
Crochet until the sleeve depth reaches about eighteen centimeters

Panels

Finish the front panel after completing a row three arch row
Make a second identical panel for the back
Finish the back panel on a row two crossed stitch row

Assembly

Place the front and back panels together
Join the shoulders by slip stitching the arches of the front panel to the crossed stitches of the back panel
Leave a twenty four centimeter opening in the center for the neckline