This easy crochet sweater pattern is perfect for beginners who love quick, cozy projects made with chunky yarn. The entire sweater is worked using a simple one-row repeat, making it both relaxing and ideal for mindless stitching.
Crochet Chunky Sweater
Made from two flat panels that are joined together and finished with sleeves, ribbing, and a neat neckline, it’s a great pattern to customize in any size or color. Whether you want a neutral everyday sweater or a bold multicolor look, this project allows you to play with texture, fit, and style while staying simple and enjoyable to make.
Materials
- Chunky yarn (example used 2 nude, 1 green, 1 mustard)
- 3 mm hook
Front and Back Panels
Sizing and Foundation
- Measure hip or chest, divide by two, add 2 to 3 inches for roomy fit
- Make slip knot and chain to match measurement (around 100 chains)
- Chain 2, skip 3, make Double Crochet in 4th stitch
- Make one DC in each stitch across
One Row Repeat
- Chain 3, turn, skip first stitch, DC in next stitch
- Continue DC across row
- Repeat until you reach 28 rows or 16 inches height
- Make a second identical panel
Joining the Panels
Shoulder Seams
- Count and mark 30 stitches from both ends for neckline opening
- Attach yarn, SC seam through back loop of front panel and both loops of back panel
- Work to stitch marker, chain 2, cut yarn, repeat other side
Side Seams
- Count 14 rows from bottom on both sides and mark for armhole
- Attach yarn, SC downwards toward hem
- Make two SC into each row end
- Finish with SC, chain 2, cut yarn, repeat other side
Sleeves
Foundation Round
- Attach yarn at armhole corner, chain 1, SC evenly around
- Two SC in each row end, one SC in join spaces
- Total around 84 SC
Sleeve Body
- Chain 3, turn, DC in each stitch across
- Repeat until sleeve is 28 rows
Cuff Ribbing
- Without cutting yarn, chain 16 plus chain 1
- Slip Stitch in second chain and each chain across (16 SS)
- Skip one stitch, Slip Stitch in next three sleeve stitches
- Turn with no chain, work Back Loop Slip Stitch across
- Chain 1, turn, BLSS across
- Repeat rows attaching cuff around sleeve edge
- Join final edge with Back Loop Single Crochet
- Chain 2, cut yarn
Neckline Ribbing
- Attach yarn, chain 6 plus chain 1
- SC in second chain and each across (6 SC)
- Chain 1, turn, work Back Loop Single Crochet across
- Repeat until 80 rows total
- Attach ribbing by SC through ribbing back loop and neckline
- Seam ribbing ends with SC, chain 2, cut yarn
Bottom Ribbing
- Attach yarn at hem corner and SC
- Skip 1 stitch, SC next stitch around
- Slip Stitch to join
- Chain 2, cut yarn
Finishing
- Weave in all loose ends
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