How To Crochet Cropped Sweater With Elizabeth Stitch Pattern

The Easy Crochet Cropped Sweater is a perfect project for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Using the Elizabeth Stitch—a simple yet stunning one-row repeat pattern—this sweater comes together quickly, offering both style and comfort.

Crochet Cropped Sweater

Whether you're crafting it for yourself or as a gift, this versatile piece is customizable to fit your personal style. With just a few basic materials and some patience, you can create a cozy sweater that's perfect for casual days or layering during cooler months.

Materials and Stitch Used

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Super Saver is mentioned, 400m/200g)
Hook: 3 mm hook
Stitch: Elizabeth Stitch (Mini Bean Stitch)

Gauge/Sizing:

Starting chain for back panel: 21 inches
Finished back panel size: 13.5 inches

Main Body Panel (Back & Front)

You will make two identical panels.

Foundation Row (Chain 92)

Make a slip stitch, chain 92 (measures approximately 21 inches).

Establishing the Elizabeth Stitch

Chain 3 (counts as first stitch).
On the 4th chain from the hook:
Insert hook and pull through (2 loops on hook).
Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull through (4 loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.

Chain 1, Skip 1 stitch.

Repeat until two stitches are left at the end of the row.
Last Stitch: Skip second-to-last stitch, complete pattern in the last stitch.

The One-Row Repeat

Chain 3 and turn work.
Insert hook into chain-1 space.
Complete the Elizabeth Stitch pattern into this space.
Chain 1, Skip 1 stitch, repeat across the row.
End of Row: Skip the last chain-1 space, work final stitch into chain-3 space.
Repeat Row 2 for 43 rows (for back and front panels).

Finishing Row (Single Crochet Border)

Chain 1, turn work.
Single crochet in every stitch across the top of the panel.

Assembly and Joining Panels

Join Shoulders

Place panels wrong sides out.
Count 28 stitches from each panel edge, place stitch markers for neck opening.
Use single crochet to join the two panels up to the stitch marker. Repeat for the other shoulder.