This beginner friendly crochet sweater pattern is designed for anyone who wants to create a cozy handmade garment without complicated shaping or advanced techniques. The pattern focuses on simple stitches worked in a repeat that builds a beautiful ribbed texture, making it both stylish and comfortable to wear.
Crochet Sweater

With a panel based construction, this sweater is easy to customize for different sizes, sleeve lengths, and fits. Whether you prefer a relaxed oversized look or a more fitted style, this crochet sweater pattern gives you the flexibility to adjust measurements while keeping the process stress free and enjoyable.
Materials
- Yarn made from cotton and acrylic blend
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch chain
- sc single crochet
- hdc half double crochet
- Bphdc back post half double crochet
Creating the Main Panels

Foundation Chain
- Chain an even number plus one extra chain based on your body measurements
Single Crochet Row
- Make one single crochet in the second chain from the hook
- Work single crochet in each chain across
- Chain two to turn

Half Double Crochet Variation
- Skip one stitch and make one half double crochet
- Make one extended half double crochet in the previous space
- Repeat skip one stitch, one half double crochet, one extended half double crochet across
- Make one half double crochet in the final stitch
- Chain one to turn
Single Crochet Loop Row
- Work single crochet stitches into the front loop of each chain across
Panel Construction
- Alternate the single crochet loop row and the half double crochet variation row
- Continue until you complete five pieces including one back panel, two front panels, and two sleeves
Assembly

Joining the Panels
- Join the side edges of the front panels to the back panel leaving arm openings
- Join the shoulder seams
- Attach sleeves to the arm openings

Finishing the Cuffs
- Chain ten stitches
- Chain one and turn
- Work ten half double crochet stitches
- Slip stitch and decrease three stitches evenly
- Continue until ten stitches remain
- Chain one and turn
- Work ten half double crochet stitches in the back loop only

Finishing the Waist Front and Neck
- Use the same back loop half double crochet stitch as the cuffs
- Work evenly around the waistline, front openings, and neckline
- Do not add any decreases
- Secure with a slip stitch and turn to finish





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