Must Have Crochet Lounge Sweater Pattern For Beginners

This crochet lounge sweater pattern creates a soft, breathable, and beautifully textured garment that feels as cozy as it looks. Made using simple double crochet clusters and chain spaces, this design is perfect for beginners who want to make something stylish and wearable.

Crochet Lounge Sweater

The sweater is built from two identical panels, allowing easy customization in length, color, and fit. Whether you choose one solid color or alternate between two shades, this pattern offers endless creative flexibility, making it ideal for everyday comfort and relaxed layering.

Materials

Size 4 medium weight yarn
Crochet hook size H 5 mm
Starting width 21 inches
Chain a multiple of 6 plus 4

Foundation Row

Make a slip knot and chain your starting count.
Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.

Row 1

Chain 3 and turn.
Double crochet in the next two stitches.
Chain 3 and skip 3 stitches.
Double crochet in the next three stitches.
Repeat across.
End with chain 3, skip 3 stitches, and double crochet in the last three stitches.

Row 2

Chain 3 and turn.
Skip the next three stitches.
Double crochet in the three skipped stitches of the prior row, working over the chain space.
Chain 3 and skip the next three stitches.
Double crochet in the next three skipped stitches of the prior row.
Repeat across.
At the end chain 3, skip two stitches, and finish with a single crochet on top of the beginning chain 3.

For Row 3

Chain 3 and turn.
Double crochet in the next two skipped stitches of the prior row, working over the chain space.
Chain 3 and skip three stitches.
Double crochet in the next three skipped stitches.
Repeat across.
Finish with chain 3, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two skipped stitches, and double crochet in the first chain of the beginning chain 3.

Row 4

Chain 3 and turn.
Skip the first three stitches.
Double crochet in the next three skipped stitches of the prior row.
Chain 3 and skip the next three stitches.
Double crochet in the next three skipped stitches.
Repeat across.
Finish with chain 3, skip two stitches, and single crochet on top of the beginning chain 3.

Body

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until reaching the desired body length.
Switch colors every two rows if using two yarn shades.

Sleeves Row 62

After completing a row 3 repeat, chain foundation stitches for sleeve extension on the left side.
Join yarn on the right side and chain foundation stitches for the other sleeve.
Turn and work row 4 across the body and chains.
Continue repeating rows 3 and 4 until sleeves measure your desired width.