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Keep it Simple Sweater: Free crochet pullover pattern

ByDora Does Released Updated
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I love simplicity and stripes.  My favourite top in the world is a really old white jersey with black stripes. You can’t beat a classic Breton stripe right?

I was wearing it recently and suddenly wondered why I had never tried to recreate it in crochet.  So that’s exactly what I did… and the keep it simple crochet sweater pattern was the result.

Life is better when you keep it simple!

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The keep it simple crochet pullover has minimal shaping, a wide boat neck / slash neckline with three quarter length sleeves. Though it is easy to extend the length if you prefer longer sleeves – this post will teach you all about sleeve shaping.

It’s long enough in the body to sit on the top of the hips with a little to spare (so it won’t be riding up every time you bend forward!).

All in all it’s a classic sweater style made from simple shapes. An immediate wardrobe staple.

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Pattern Notes

  • Please read through the pattern and all associated notes before starting your project.
  • This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology (UK equivalents are given in brackets in the abbreviations list) .
  • Knowledge of basic crochet stitches is assumed.
  • Numbers at the end of a row / round indicate the number of stitches in that row / round and are only given at the start of a section or where there is a change 
  • Turning chains to not count as stitches
  • Unless otherwise indicated stitches should be worked in consecutive stitches
  • Instructions written between *asterisks* should be repeated the number of times indicated
  • The sweater uses a drop shoulder construction style
  • The body of this pattern is worked in rows from the bottom up, turning at the end of each row.  The two body pieces are created, seamed at the sides and shoulders.
  • The three quarter length sleeves are worked in rounds, joining with a slip stitch at the end of each round and turning.  
  • Sleeves are worked from the arm holes down to the cuffs.
  • This pattern uses White and Black yarn.  Instructions for colour changes will start “In White…” and you are expected to continue in that yarn colour until instructed to change with “In Black…” and vice versa from Black to White.  You can choose your own colours and substitute as appropriate.
  • Black rows are always worked in the back loop only (blo), the first White row following a black row is worked in the front loop only (flo). The rest of the pattern is worked through both loops.
  • This pattern is based on a 6 row repeat, working 5 White rows then one Black (with the exception of the start of the body panels where only 4 White rows are worked).  If you want to increase the lengths of the body panels or sleeves you can do so by adding a 6 row repeat

Materials

Crochet Hook Size

You will need a 4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to achieve gauge. I used my clover amour hook.

Yarn Requirements

For sizes S(M, L, 1X, 2X) you will need approximately 935(1100, 1265, 1430, 1650)m of double knit yarn. I used a blend of cotton and bamboo.

In terms of the colour distribution, you’ll be looking at a ratio of about 4:1 white to black. So that would be 4 balls of white for each ball of black yarn.

The sample pictured used King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK, 50% bamboo, 50% cotton, 100g ball = 230m (252yds).

Yarn Substitution Options

This pattern should work well with a range of fibres in double knit yarn. Different fibres and yarns will produce a different finished result so make sure you swatch with your intended yarn, both to match gauge and to check you are happy with the drape and texture of the resultant fabric.

You may find this post useful when choosing yarn.

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Skills Used

In honour of it’s name, this pattern uses simple stitches to create an elegant, wearable crochet top.

It’s suitable for confident beginners with some experience. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed.

You’ll be working in rows and turned rounds using half double crochet and back/front loop half double crochet. There is also simple decreasing involved.

There will be a small amount of seaming required. When sewing crochet panels together, I use the mattress stitch.

Sizing

  • The sweater is designed to be relatively close fitting with some positive ease but will likely stretch with wear depending on yarn choice. 
  • The sleeves are 3/4 length
  • Size depends on meeting the gauge so do take the time to make a gauge swatch before choosing your size.
  • The pattern is designed for adults and offered in 5 women’s sizes with a finished bust size from 85-130cm
  • Instructions for different sizes are written in increasing order, with the smallest size first and larger sizes following in brackets, i.e., S(M, L, 1X, 2X) sts or Rows / Rounds.
  • Some parts of the pattern are split out so different sizes are written out separately, make sure you are following the appropriate instructions for your chosen size.

The approximate finished measurements of each size are provided given in cm below for sizes S(M, L, 1X, 2X):

  • Bust: 85(95, 105, 115, 130)
  • Length: 50(50, 55, 60, 65)
  • Sleeve length: 42.5(42.5, 52.5, 45, 45)
  • Armhole depth: 16(19, 21.5, 22.5, 25) cm

The sample seen in the pictures is a size small. It’s worn by me, UK size 8-10 (US 4-6) and I’m 5’ 1” (and a little bit).

A diagram showing the dimensions of the ‘keep it simple’ crochet sweater pattern.

Stitches & Abbreviations: US Terms

UK equivalent stitch terminology is given in brackets where appropriate.

  • blo = back loop only
  • ch = chain
  • flo = front loop only
  • fsc = foundation single crochet (UK foundation double)
  • hdc = half double crochet (UK half treble crochet)
  • hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together (UK half treble 2 together)
  • rep = repeat
  • RS = Right Side
  • sc = single crochet (UK double crochet)
  • sk = skip
  • ss = slip stitch
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • WS = Wrong Side
  • yo = yarn over

Special Stitches 

Foundation Single Crochet (fsc)

Ch2, insert hook into second chain from hook, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). *Yo and pull through 1 loop (this creates the base chain of the next fsc), yo and pull through 2 loops to complete the st. To start the next st, insert the hook into the ‘v’ of the base chain you just created, yo and pull up a loop. Repeat from * for required number of sts.

You can find more details on foundation rows including a tutorial here.

Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)

Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through 4 loops.

White crochet sweater with black stripes made in bamboo cotton

Gauge

16 stitches and 12 rows in 10cm of half double crochet using a 4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge,

Complete a gauge swatch of worked in US hdc to ensure you are using the appropriate hook and yarn to meet this gauge. Variation in your gauge will lead to variations in the finished size of your project.

Learn how to make and measure a gauge swatch here.

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The Keep It Simple Crochet Sweater Pattern

Body Panels

Make 2

Row 1 (RS): In White, 65, 73, 81, 89, 101 fsc. 65(73, 81, 89, 101) sts

Rows 2-4: Ch2, turn, hdc in the next 65, 73, 81, 89, 101 sts

Row 5: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 65, 73, 81, 89, 101 sts

Row 6: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 65, 73, 81, 89, 101 sts 

Rows 7-10: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 65, 73, 81, 89, 101 sts

Rows 11-46(46, 46, 52, 52): Rep rows 5-10

Shoulder Shaping

A small amount of shoulder shaping has been added to reduce bulk around the shoulders. If you have wide shoulders or prefer extra space here, you can work the front and back sections without the decreasing, working 64(64, 70, 76, 82) rows in total and maintaining the same stitch count throughout. If you have a fuller bust, you may wish to add the shaping on the back but not the front. 

For sizes S & M

Row 47: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 65, 73 sts. 65(73) sts

Row 48: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 65, 73 sts.

Row 49: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 61, 69 sts, hdc2tog. 63(71) sts

Row 50: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 63, 71 sts.

Row 51: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 59, 67 sts, hdc2tog. 61(69) sts

Row 52: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 61, 69 sts.

Row 53: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 61, 69 sts.

Row 54: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 61,69 sts.

Row 55: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 57,65 sts, hdc2tog. 59(67) sts

Row 56: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 59, 67 sts.

Row 57: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 55, 63 sts, hdc2tog. 57(65) sts

Row 58: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 57, 65 sts

Row 59: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 57, 65 sts

Row 60: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 57, 65 sts

Rows 61-64: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 57, 65 sts

Fasten off, block to size if required

Size L

Row 47: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 81 sts. 81 sts

Row 48: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 81 sts.

Row 49: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 77 sts, hdc2tog. 79 sts

Row 50: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 79 sts.

Row 51: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 75 sts, hdc2tog. 77 sts

Row 52: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 77 sts.

Row 53: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 77 sts.

Row 54: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 77 sts.

Row 55: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 73 sts, hdc2tog. 75 sts

Row 56: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 75 sts.

Row 57: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 71 sts, hdc2tog. 73 sts

Row 58: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 73 sts.

Row 59: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 73 sts.

Row 60: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 73 sts.

Row 61-64: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 73 sts.

Rows 65-70: Rep rows 59-64.

Fasten off, block to size if required

Size 1X

Row 53: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 89 sts. 89 sts

Row 54: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 89 sts.

Row 55: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 85 sts, hdc2tog. 87 sts

Row 56: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 87 sts.

Row 57: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 83 sts, hdc2tog. 85 sts

Row 58: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 85 sts.

Row 59: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 85 sts

Row 60: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 85 sts

Row 61: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 81 sts, hdc2tog. 83 sts

Row 62: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 83 sts.

Row 63: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 79 sts, hdc2tog. 81 sts

Row 64: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 81 sts.

Row 65: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 81 sts.

Row 66: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 81 sts.

Rows 67-70: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 81 sts.

Rows 71-76: Rep rows 66-70

Fasten off, block to size if required

Size 2X

Row 53: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 101 sts. 101 sts

Row 54: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 101 sts.

Row 55: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 97 sts, hdc2tog. 99 sts

Row 56: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 99 sts

Row 57: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 95 sts, hdc2tog. 97 sts

Row 58: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 97 sts.

Row 59: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 97 sts

Row 60: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 97 sts.

Row 61: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 93 sts, hdc2tog. 95 sts

Row 62: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 95 sts.

Row 63: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 91 sts, hdc2tog. 93 sts

Row 64: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 93 sts

Row 65: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 93 sts.

Row 66: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 93 sts.

Row 67: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 89 sts, hdc2tog. 91 sts

Row 68: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 91 sts.

Row 69: Ch2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 87 sts, hdc2tog. 89 sts

Row 70: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 89 sts.

Row 71: In Black, ch2, turn, hdc in blo of next 89 sts.

Row 72: In White, ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 89 sts.

Rows 73-76: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 89 sts.

Rows 77-82: Rep rows 71-76

Fasten off, block to size if required

Seaming

Use white yarn to seam your pieces. 

I like to use the mattress stitch for sewing seams.

Shoulder Seams

You will create a small amount of neck shaping when seaming the shoulders by adding a short row of sc on the top outer edges of the front and back panels. These will be sewn together to create a shoulder seam. 

If you want a wider or narrower neckline, you can work fewer or more sc along the top of each body panel.

When fastening off, you may wish to leave a long tail to sew the shoulder seams together. 

Repeat on both panels;

With WS facing, join White yarn to the outer edge of the final row on the top of one panel. Ch1, (does not count as a st), work 10sc across. 

Fasten off

Skip to 10 sts from the end of the final row, rejoin yarn, ch1 and work 1sc into each of the remaining 10 sts.

Fasten off

With the two panels still RS together (WS facing you), make the shoulder seams by sewing or slip stitching together the two rows of sc matching stitch to stitch, working from the outside of the top of the panel inwards.  

Fasten off

Side Seams

With RS facing each other (WS facing out), lay the two body pieces together.  Sew together the sides of the panels, starting at the bottom, working from Row 1 up to the row indicated below for your size:

  • S: Row 1-46
  • M: Row 1-43
  • L: Row 1-46
  • 1X: Row 1-48
  • 2X: Row 1-52

The remaining unjoined rows will form the arm holes. You can adjust the depths of the arm holes for a custom fit if desired. Note that this may impact the stitch count on your sleeves.

Sleeves

If you want longer sleeves you can increase the number of 6-row repeats and add another decrease to make the sleeves taper towards the wrist,

Continuing with WS facing you (the sweater is inside out), repeat on either side;

Size S

Round 1 (WS): In White, starting at the top of the side seam (underarm), work 27 hdc up the side of the armhole to the shoulder seam (this averages 9 sts per 6 row repeat) and 27 hdc down the other side.  Join to top of first st with a ss. 54 sts

Rounds 2-5: Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 6: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 7: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 8-11: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 12: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 13: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 14: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 15: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 48 sts

Round 16: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first sts with a ss.

Round 17: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 18: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 19: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 20-23: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 24: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 25: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 26: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 27: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 42 sts

Round 28: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 29: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 30: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 31: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 32-35: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 36-53: Rep rounds 30-35.

Fasten off

Size M

Round 1 (WS): In White, starting at the sop of the side seam (underarm), work  30 hdc up the side of the armhole to the shoulder seam  (this averages about 8 sts per 6 row repeat) and 30 hdc down the other side.  Join to top of first st with a ss. 60 sts

Rounds 2-5: Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 6: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 7: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 8-11: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 12: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 13: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 14: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 15: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 54 sts

Round 16: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 17: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 18: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 19: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 20-23: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 24: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 25: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 26: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 27: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 48 sts

Round 28: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 29: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.)

Round 30: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 31: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss .)

Rounds 32-35: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 36: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 37: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 38: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 48 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 39: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 42 sts

Round 40: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 41: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 42: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 43: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 44-47: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 48-53: Rep rounds 42-47.

Fasten off

Size L

Round 1 (WS): In White, starting at the sop of the side seam (underarm), work  35 hdc up the side of the armhole to the shoulder seam  (this averages about 8 sts per 6 row repeat) and 35 hdc down the other side.  Join to top of first st with a ss. 70 sts

Round 2-5: Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 70 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 6: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 70 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 7: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 70 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 8-11: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 70 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 12: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 70 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 13: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 70 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 14: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 70 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 15: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog* seven times, join to top of first st with a ss. 63 sts

Round 16: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 17: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 18: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 19: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 20-23: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 24: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 25: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 26: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 63 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 27: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog* seven times, join to top of first st with a ss. 56 sts

Round 28: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 56 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 29: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 56 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 30: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 56 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 31: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 32-35: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 36: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 56 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 37: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 56 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 38: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 56 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 39: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog* seven times, join to top of first st with a ss. 49 sts

Round 40: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 49 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 41: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 49 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 42: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 49 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 43: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 49 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 44-47: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 49 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 48-53: Rep rounds 42-47.

Fasten off

Size 1X

Round 1 (WS): In White, starting at the sop of the side seam (underarm), work  36 hdc up the side of the armhole to the shoulder seam  (this averages about 8 sts per 6 row repeat) and 36 hdc down the other side.  Join to top of first st with a ss. 72 sts

Rounds 2-5: Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 6: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 7: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 8-11: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 12: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 13: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 14: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 15: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 66 sts

Round 16: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 17: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 18: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 19: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 20-23: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 24: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 25: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 26: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 27: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 60 sts

Round 28: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 29: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 30: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 31: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 32-35: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 36: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 37: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 38: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 39: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 54 sts

Round 40: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 41: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 42: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 43: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 44-47: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 54 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 48-53: Rep rounds 42-47.

Fasten off

Size 2X

Round 1 (WS): In White, starting at the sop of the side seam (underarm), work  40 hdc up the side of the armhole to the shoulder seam  (this averages about 8 sts per 6 row repeat) and 40 hdc down the other side.  Join to top of first st with a ss. 80 sts

Round 2-5: Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 80 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 6: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 80 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 7: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 80 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 8-11: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 80 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 12: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 80 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 13: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 80 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 14: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 80 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 15: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog* eight times, join to top of first st with a ss. 72 sts

Round 16: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 17: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 18: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 19: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 20-23: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 24: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 25: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 26: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 72 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 27: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 66 sts

Round 28: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 29: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 30: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 31: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 32-35: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 42 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 36: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 37: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 38: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 66 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 39: Ch2, turn, *hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog* six times, join to top of first st with a ss. 60 sts

Round 40: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 41: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 42: In Black, Ch 2, turn, hdc in blo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Round 43: In White, Ch2, turn, hdc in flo of next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 44-47: Ch2, turn, hdc in next 60 sts, join to top of first st with a ss.

Rounds 48-53: Rep rounds 42-47.

Fasten off

Finishing

Bottom hem

Turn your sweater the right way round and work two rows of hdc along the bottom hem, working one hdc in each stitch and one in each of the side seams. 132(146, 164, 180, 204) sts.

Fasten off

Neckline

With WS facing, attach your yarn to a shoulder seam and work 1 round of sc around neckline, working 1sc into each st and shoulder seam row end, ss to top of first st.

Fasten off and weave in ends

Blocking

Depending on the yarn you used, you can block your sweater at panel stage, or wash and dry flat once complete.

Enjoy your finished sweater!

I hope you enjoy making this classic boat neck crochet sweater as much as I enjoyed designing it!

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  1. You may not see this but I have a quick question. I’m loving this sweater so far. Doing an ombre yarn, all regular hdc. Very nice design!

    Could you explain the short rows a little bit as far as where they go exactly? It says on the front and back panels so ithought maybe a row of single crochet before they’re seemed. Then the instructions say to seam the front and back panel before the short row seaming. Where are they going exactly? Thank you so much!

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    1. Hi, the short rows are just the shoulder shaping – so it should already have been described in the pattern. Essentially it’s the last rows of crochet of the panels which gives you a little extra room in the neck line. I hope that answers the question? Thanks. Dora

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  2. Found this top on the Atelier Marie-Lucienne blog. Added it to my wish list. I love 3/4 long sleeves, and the simple striped pattern is nice.

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comments! And the link up details – I’ll definitely take a peek!!! ?

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