Crochet Turtleneck Sweater Pattern Free You Can Customize To Any Size

This crochet turtleneck sweater pattern is designed to help you create a timeless and comfortable garment with a clean, modern fit. Built from the bottom up, the sweater uses simple single crochet stitches combined with ribbing to achieve structure, stretch, and warmth.

Crochet Turtleneck Sweater

The pattern is highly adaptable, allowing you to adjust width, length, sleeve fit, and neckline height based on your own measurements. Whether you want a relaxed everyday sweater or a fitted winter essential, this crochet turtleneck sweater offers a versatile foundation that works across seasons and styles.

Materials

Category 4 medium weight yarn
3.5mm hook for ribbing
6.0mm hook for body and sleeves
Scissors
Yarn needle

Bottom Ribbing

Using the smaller hook, chain 16 or the desired ribbing width
Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and across
Chain 1, turn, and work single crochet in the back loop only across each row
Continue until the ribbing comfortably wraps around your waist
Fold the ribbing in half and join the short edges together with single crochet to form a loop

Main Body

Switch to the larger hook and single crochet evenly into the side of each ribbing row
Slip stitch to the first stitch, chain 1, turn, and single crochet in each stitch around
Turn your work after every round to maintain even texture
Continue working rounds until the body reaches your armpits

Armholes and Upper Panels

Single crochet halfway around the body only to form the front panel
Chain 1, turn, and work rows back and forth until the panel reaches the top of the shoulder
Fasten off once the desired height is reached
Attach yarn to the remaining stitches for the back panel
Repeat the same number of rows as the front panel
Place panels right sides together and join the shoulders with single crochet, leaving a centered opening for the neck

Sleeves

Using the smaller hook, create ribbing in single crochet back loop only rows
Ensure the total number of ribbing rows is a multiple of three
Join the ribbing into a loop to form the cuff
Switch to the larger hook and single crochet into the side of each ribbing row
Increase by placing two single crochets into every third or fourth stitch as needed for size
Work two rounds of regular single crochet between increase rounds
Continue until the sleeve width matches the armhole opening
Work even rounds until the sleeve reaches the desired length
Attach the sleeve to the armhole with single crochet while the pieces are inside out

Turtleneck

Count the stitches around the neckline opening
Using the larger hook, create a ribbed strip in single crochet back loop only with one row per neckline stitch
Join the ribbing ends together to form a loop
Attach the ribbing to the neckline by matching one stitch to one ribbing row with single crochet