The Simple Summertime Samantha Sweater is a light and airy crochet project designed for warm weather comfort. Made with soft worsted yarn and a loose 7mm hook, this sweater features the beautiful Samantha Stitch, a combination of single crochet and V-stitch rows that create an easy lacy texture.
Crochet Samantha Sweater
The construction is simple and relaxing, with two long panels and a smaller center panel that form a flattering and breathable silhouette. This pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters who enjoy customizable pieces they can adjust for length, width, or overall drape. Whether worn over a tank top, swimsuit, or casual outfit, this sweater adds a breezy handmade touch to your summer wardrobe.
Materials
- Number 4 worsted yarn
- 7mm hook
- Stitches used chain single crochet double crochet V stitch
- Construction two long panels and one center back panel
Main Panel Pattern Make 2
- Determine the length to be twice the finished sweater length
- Start with a chain in multiples of three plus one
Single Crochet Foundation
- Make one single crochet in the second chain from hook
- Place one single crochet in each chain across
- Continue directly to Row 2
Double Crochet V Stitch
- Chain two and turn
- Place a V stitch in the next single crochet
- Skip two stitches
- Place a V stitch in the third stitch
- Repeat across the row
- Place one double crochet in the last stitch
Single Crochet Return
- Chain one and turn
- Make one back loop single crochet in the first stitch
- Make one back loop single crochet in the second stitch
- Make one single crochet in the chain space of the V stitch
- Repeat the pattern across
- End with two back loop single crochets
Finishing the Main Panels
- Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 to desired width
- Suggested total is twenty five rows ending on a single crochet row
- Make a second identical panel
Center Back Panel Make 1
- Chain a width of three to four inches using multiples of three plus one
- Work Row 1 single crochet Row 2 V stitch and Row 3 single crochet repeat
- Continue until the length is half the length of the main panels
Assembly
Center Back Seam
- Lay out both main panels and the center panel with right sides facing out
- Align long edges of center panel with edges of the main panels
- Seam together with preferred joining method
Side Seams and Armholes
- Turn the sweater inside out
- Fold so front and back sections align
- Mark armhole depth
- Seam sides with slip stitch from bottom to armhole mark
- Repeat on second side
Finishing Edges Sleeve and Final Border
Sleeve Edging
- Join yarn at armhole and make one round of single crochet evenly
- Chain one and make back loop single crochets around for desired rounds
- Join each round with a slip stitch
Final Edging
- Make one round of single crochet around the entire outer edge
- Place one single crochet in the top of each double crochet
- Place one single crochet in each gap of double crochet rows
- Place one single crochet in each single crochet space
- Fasten off and weave in ends
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