Cozy Crochet Open Back Sweater Free Pattern

This open back crochet sweater is stylish, modern, and fun to create. Worked mostly in half double crochet stitches, the sweater features a flat panel construction, comfy sleeves, and an elegant open back twist that offers a chic finish.

Crochet Sweater

Designed with an adjustable back chain and front ties, this versatile piece can be customized to fit your preferred width and length. Whether you’re looking for a casual everyday layer or a standout statement top, this sweater offers a flattering fit and beautiful texture that pairs effortlessly with any outfit.

Materials

• 4 mm crochet hook
• Yarn of choice
• Tapestry needle for weaving

Front Panel

• Chain to shoulder width, example 75 chains.
• Skip 2 chains, work HDC in back loop across.
• Work 38 rows of HDC in back loop.

Back Panels

• Without cutting yarn, chain 2 and turn.
• Work 20 HDC in back loop.
• Continue for 30 rows.
• Cut yarn and attach to remaining stitches.
• Work second strap repeating 30 rows of 20 HDC.

Joining the Back

• Twist both straps.
• Chain to fill center, example 33 chains.
• Slip stitch to connect chain to opposite strap.
• Work HDC across width including straps and chain.
• Complete 8 rows to match front.

Seaming and Armholes

• Count 15 rows from top and mark.
• Slip stitch side seam from bottom to marker.
• Fasten off.

Sleeves

• Attach yarn at marker and chain 80.
• Skip 2 chains and HDC across.
• Slip stitch to sweater body.
• Next row chain 1, work one HDC then chain 1 skip next, repeat.
• Next row chain 2, HDC across.
• Continue repeating until sleeve length.
• Slip stitch sides to close sleeve.

Waistband

• Attach yarn at seam and chain 11.
• Skip first and SC down chain.
• Slip stitch next two loops on body.
• Turn and work back loop SC across.
• Continue repeating around.
• Slip stitch ends to join.

Cuff Edging

• Attach yarn, chain 2 and DC around.
• Work one decrease round using FPDC and BPDC.
• Work ribbing with FPDC and BPDC for three rounds.
• Slip stitch and fasten.

Neck and Front Ties

• On front skip top 2 rows.
• Work two HDC in each stitch across next four rows.
• Continue to desired length.
• Fasten and tie bow.