crochet sweaters pattern

Pattern: Whimsical Waves Sweater

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors: A (main color), B (contrasting color 1), C (contrasting color 2)
• Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Size: This pattern is written for a women’s medium size. Adjustments can be made to increase or decrease the size.

Instructions:

Front and Back Panels:

1. With color A, chain 101.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make a double crochet (dc). Dc in each chain across. Turn. (98 dc)
3. Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as the first dc), dc in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, dc in the next 3 stitches. Repeat from * to * across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Chain 3, dc in the next 2 stitches. Skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in the center dc of the next 5-dc group, skip 2 stitches, dc in the next 3 stitches. Repeat from * to * across. Turn.
5. Repeat Row 3 until you have completed 25 rows in total.
6. Change to color B.
7. Repeat Row 3 for 7 rows.
8. Change to color C.
9. Repeat Row 3 for 5 rows.
10. Change to color A.
11. Repeat Row 3 for 7 rows.
12. Change to color B.
13. Repeat Row 3 until you have completed 25 rows in total.
14. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Sleeves (Make 2):

1. With color A, chain 41.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make a dc. Dc in each chain across. Turn. (38 dc)
3. Row 2: Chain 3, dc in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the sleeve measures approximately 16 inches or desired length.
5. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Assembly:

1. Lay the front and back panels flat with the right sides facing up. Align the panels and use stitch markers to mark the shoulder seams.
2. With color A, join the shoulder seams using a slip stitch or whip stitch.
3. Lay the sweater flat with the wrong side facing up. Match the side seams of the front and back panels and use stitch markers to hold them together.
4. With color A, join the side seams using a slip stitch or whip stitch.
5. Lay one sleeve flat with the wrong side facing up. Align the sleeve with the armhole, matching the underarm seams. Use stitch markers to hold them together.
6. With color A, join the sleeve to the armhole using a slip stitch or whip stitch. Repeat for the second sleeve.
7. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.

Optional: Add ribbing to the neckline, cuffs, and bottom hem for a polished finish.

That’s it! You now have a unique Whimsical Waves Sweater. Feel free to customize it further with embellishments or additional color changes. Enjoy wearing your handmade creation!