The Crochet Sunset Drop Shoulder Sweater is a cozy, beginner friendly garment designed with a relaxed silhouette and simple construction. This pattern is self-measuring, allowing you to customize the fit as you crochet, making it ideal for all body types.
Crochet Drop Shoulder Sweater
Using linked double crochet for a smooth fabric and a classic drop shoulder shape, the sweater works up comfortably and creates a modern, wearable finish that pairs easily with everyday outfits.
Materials
- Medium worsted weight yarn category 4, approximately 1077 yards
- 6.5 mm or K crochet hook
- Tape measure
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Measurements
- Measure the widest part of the hips and divide by two for panel width
- Add one inch if an oversized fit is desired
- Measure from hip to armpit for body length
Panel Construction
- Chain 12
- Skip the first two chains and place one half double crochet in each remaining chain
- Chain 2 and turn
- Work one back post half double crochet in each stitch across
- Repeat the back post half double crochet row until the ribbing equals half the hip measurement
Body Section
- Chain 2 and rotate work to crochet along the side of the ribbing
- Place two linked double crochet stitches in larger row spaces and one linked double crochet in smaller spaces across
- Chain 2 and turn
- Place one linked double crochet in each stitch across
- Repeat until the panel reaches the armpit
Drop Shoulder Increases
- Chain 2 and turn
- Place two linked double crochet stitches in the first stitch
- Place one linked double crochet in each stitch across
- Place two linked double crochet stitches in the last stitch
Chain 2 and turn
- Work one linked double crochet in each stitch across
- Repeat the straight row once more
- Repeat the full three-row sequence until reaching shoulder height and neckline depth
Second Panel
- Repeat all steps to create an identical second panel
Seaming
- Place panels together with wrong sides facing out
- Mark armhole depth where straight rows meet increase rows
- Attach yarn near the bottom edge
- Seam sides using single crochet up to the armhole marker
- Seam shoulders using single crochet, leaving an opening for the neckline
Sleeve
- Attach yarn at the armhole opening
- Chain 1 and place one single crochet evenly around the armhole
- Slip stitch to join the round
- Chain 2 and place one linked double crochet in each stitch around
- Slip stitch to join
- Repeat rounds until the sleeve reaches desired length
Finishing
- Weave in all loose ends
- Try on and adjust sleeve or body length if needed
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