The Cosy Up Sweater – Free Crochet Sweater Pattern with Roll-neck & Thumb Holes!
The Cosy Up Crochet Sweater Pattern is an easy crochet jumper which uses simple crochet stitches throughout.
This chunky pullover is perfect for crocheters looking to make their first garment or who want a simple, wearable addition to their crochet garment wardrobe.
This crochet pattern is the first release in association with the My Crochet Wardrobe Facebook group (open to anyone to join, just fill in the membership questions). The group is aimed at demystifying the crochet garment making process and you can learn more about it here.
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About the cosy up sweater
The Cosy Up Sweater does exactly what it says on the tin.
Made with a soft chunky yarn, it uses simple stitches to create a cosy fit sweater with a tall roll neck for extra protection against the cold.
As if that wasn’t cosy enough, the long cuffs have thumb holes to add that extra feeling of comfort.
This is the perfect jumper for a winter afternoon walk or just to get cosy on the sofa with your favourite book!
Pattern Notes
General 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 where applicable)
- 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
- The first stitch of each row / round should be worked into the top of the last stitch from the previous row / round, unless otherwise indicated (do not work in the slip stitch used to join the rounds)
- Unless otherwise indicated stitches should be worked in consecutive stitches
Construction
- The body of the sweater is worked bottom up in turned rounds
- Simple shaping is added over the shoulders / underarms / front neckline
- Sleeves are worked in the round directly from the armholes
- The cuffs, roll neck and hem are worked at right angles to the sleeves / body
Skills Used
This is a relatively easy make with a little shaping and minimal sewing. The pattern uses simple stitches (mostly half done crochet / UK half trebles) and easy decreases.
It is worked using rows and turned rounds. The neck, cuffs and hem are worked in the back loop only.
- Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed
- Working in rows and rounds
- Decreasing and simple shaping
- Working in the back loop only
The pattern uses chainless foundation rows, a great technique which is useful in many crochet projects.
The pattern is written using US Crochet Terms.
Materials
Crochet Hook
You’ll need an 8mm hook, or size needed to match gauge.
I used my 8mm clover amour hook, but I also love the knit pro symphony hooks for larger sizes.
Yarn
The pattern uses 6(6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10) x100g balls of We are Knitters, The Petite Wool, 100% Peruvian Wool, Aquamarine, 100g = 140m / 155yds. See Measurement table for meterage by size.
This is equivalent to 770(840, 970, 1040, 1180, 1345, 1400) metres for sizes XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) respectively.
Yarn Substitution Options
A similar chunky yarn which meets gauge can be used for this pattern. Different fibres and yarns will produce a different finished result.
When comparing chunky yarns, it can be helpful to compare the number of metres per 100g to get a similar yarn thickness. You want to look for something that is around 125-140m per 100g ball.
Other suggested yarns includes West Yorkshire Spinners ReTreat, Wool of the Andes, Lion Brand Hue and Me or Paintbox Wool Mix Chunky.
You can use any chunky / bulky wool, acrylic or blend yarn for this sweater which meets gauge. I would not recommend a cotton / bamboo yarn for this project.
You may find this post useful in choosing a substitute yarn.
Other Materials & Notions
Yarn needle & scissors, tape measure
Measurements & Finished size
- The sweater is designed to be fairly close fitting in the body and sleeves for the cosy feel, so go up a size if you’re looking for something more oversized
- Size depends on meeting gauge, so please do take the time to make a gauge swatch before choosing your size
- Approximate measurements of the finished garment are given in the table to help you in choosing a suitable size for you / the recipient of the garment
- Additional measurements are given in the schematic at the end of the pattern
- You can change the length of the sweater by changing the number of rounds worked before the shaping
- The pattern is designed for adults and offered in 7 women’s sizes
- Instructions for different sizes are written in increasing order, with the smallest size first and larger sizes following in brackets; i.e. XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) sts or Rows / Rounds
- If you are working from a hard copy of the pattern, you may want to go through and highlight or circle the relevant colour for your chosen size
Approximate measurements are given below in cm for each size respectively:
- Bust: 80(88, 98, 107, 116, 129, 138)
- Length: 64(64, 64, 67, 69, 72, 72)
- Armhole depth: 20(20, 23, 23, 25, 28, 28)
The item you see pictured is a size small, worn by me, a UK 8-10 / US 4-6 and just under 5ft 2in.
Gauge
9 sts and 8 rows of half double crochet (UK half treble) in 10cm / 4in using an 8mm hook or size needed to meet gauge.
Learn how to make and measure a gauge swatch here.
Stitches & Abbreviations: US terms
(UK Equivalent in Brackets)
- blo = back loop only
- ch = chain
- dec = decrease (used to indicate decrease row)
- fsc = foundation single crochet (see special stitches)
- hdc = half double crochet (UK half treble)
- hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
- rep = repeat
- RS = Right Side
- sc = single crochet (UK double)
- sk = skip (UK miss)
- sp = space
- ss = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong Side
- yo = yarn over
Special Stitches
Foundation single crochet (fsc)
Ch 2, insert hook into 2nd chain from hook, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). *Yo and pull through 1 loop (this creates the base stitch 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 stitch, yo and pull up a loop*. Repeat from * for required number of sts.
You can find more details on foundation rows including a tutorial in the Crochet Resources Section of my website.
If you struggle with this technique it can be replaced with making a chain of the number of stitches plus 1, then 1sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each chain across to achieve the required number of stitches. Note that starting with a chain may result in less stretch around the hem of the sweater, so you may wish to go up a hook size for the starting chain.
Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)
Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 5 loops.
The Cosy Up Crochet Sweater Pattern
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