Summer side is a relatively simple crochet tank top pattern which is sure to become a staple in your summer wardrobe. It could also be worn layered over a shirt in cooler weather.
It’s a relaxed fit sweater vest which is crocheted side-to-side with a wide, gently curved neckline, shaped armholes and a small arc at the base of the side seams.
You can purchase the print optimised PDF pattern from Ravelry, Etsy or Love Crafts
Summer Side
Introducing the Upsidedown crochet sweater pattern!
It’s a simple crochet jumper which will go with anything. A perfect addition to your capsule crochet wardrobe, or maybe the first crochet garment you’ll create to get it started.
Either way, you won’t want to take this one off!
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The ‘Waste not want’ not v-neck crochet sweater is an easy, super chunky winter pullover, made using multiple strands of leftover yarn scraps crocheted together. This stash busting method creates a beautiful marled effect and a unique sweater that will keep you warm all winter.
In this post I will talk share the pattern with which I made the jumper you see pictured and share how to customise the pattern for any size.
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The Any Time Cardigan is a seamless top-down crochet cardigan pattern.
Cropped to finish just above the hips, you can pair this with your favourite jeans or wear it over a dress, buttoned up or left open. With its close fit, you can layer it over a tank top on summer evenings and still have room to wear a jacket or coat on top on cooler days.
Perfect to wear any time!
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After the success of the Any Yarn Will Do Crochet Sweater pattern, I am thrilled to introduce its sibling; the Any Yarn Will Do Crochet Cardigan pattern!
The Any Yarn Will Do (AYWD) crochet cardigan is made top-down using a seamless raglan construction, with a gentle v-neck and the option to add buttons.
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With its contrasting colours, clean lines and simple boxy style, this lightweight sweater is all about elegance and drape.
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A couple of years ago I experimented with designing my first crochet dress. It was a simple (so I thought) side to side sweater dress made with crochet ribbing.
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Comfort and Joy is a super-chunky, oversized, top-down raglan crochet cardigan pattern. With the option to add pockets and buttons, it’s perfect for cosy comfort on the sofa or a layer of warmth out in the wide world.
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The Wilderness Cape was originally designed for issue 119 of Inside Crochet magazine. I’m so excited to be able to make it available to all now as I just adore this garment, especially as the seasons begin to shift on us.
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Who doesn’t love a classic cabled sweater? Especially one you can crochet yourself!
This classic v-neck pullover will have you yearning for the sound of leather on willow and looking for the orange segments at tea. It’s a gender neutral design and, for the warmer climbs, it comes with a sweater-vest / tank top variation.
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‘Any Yarn Will Do’ is a classic top-down round yoke sweater, designed with beginner garment crocheters in mind. If you’ve never made a sweater before, this one is for you!
But there’s something a little different about it too…
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This project started off all about lightness and drape. There is a myth that crochet garments are always just a bit bulky and I wanted to really bust that nonsense out of the park!!!
I used the Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch in my Slow Living Skirt Pattern and fell in love with it. The beautiful tweed effect flowing fabric it creates is timeless and complements different yarns in different ways.
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Yes you read that right – I’m giving this crochet sweater pattern away free, it’s all in the page below from women’s sizes XS to 3X.
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Inspired by the Adult’s Rainbow Smiles Sweater, Cheeky Rainbows is a child’s version of the top down raglan pullover. With a gentle v-neck and rainbow chevron, this is a close fitting pullover aimed at bringing a splash of colour and a smile to the wearer!
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Originally designed for Inside Crochet, Issue 111, the Be bold sweater is now available to purchase as a stand alone pattern both in UK and US terms from Ravelry, Etsy or Love Crafts
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When I started this design, I really wanted to create a textured cosy crochet cardigan pattern that would see me through the autumn, winter and into spring.
Not quite a coatigan but I wanted to create that garment that you grab as you walk out the door, or throw on over your pjs on a Sunday morning as you potter around the house.
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With a strong influence from nature’s timeless Pine Tree, the Southern Pines Sweater is a round yoke, top-down crochet sweater design which uses post stitches to create a ring of branches expanding outwards, as if reaching for the light.
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Been wondering what to do with all those bits of leftover yarn? 50m here, half a skein there?
Well wonder no more!
This pattern was designed to use up leftover DK yarn – to turn your stash into a treasure!!
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The Summer Solstice top is a lightweight cotton geometric summer top which can be worn two ways – with the long side at the front or back. Use as over a bikini on the beach or pair it with a pair of light trousers, shorts or a summer skirt to enjoy the hazy crazy days of mid-summer!
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This design was inspired by my love of geometry and as a tribute to so many of the beautiful crochet works of the 60s and 70s.
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Rainbow smiles is a top down raglan sweater with a gentle v-neck. Made with simple stitches, it is close fitting with a chevron burst of rainbow colour.
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The Cosy Up Crochet Sweater Pattern is an easy crochet jumper perfect for newer crocheters looking to make their first garment.
This is the first release in association with the My Crochet Wardrobe Facebook group (open to anyone to join, just fill in the membership questions).
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This lovely cosy winter sweater is perfect to pair with skinny jeans, long skirts or over the top of a jumpsuit when you need something extra!
The sweater combines a wide cropped body with closer fitting sleeves, so it will still fit under your coat, and a cosy roll neck to keep the wind at bay.
Everyone loves an underdog right?
This cardigan uses a simple timeless stitch pattern then throws in some extra personality with it’s bulb sleeves and phone-sized pockets – yes – it has pockets!
This is one of those cardis which, just like the underdog, might be easy to overlook because of its simplicity, but in reality it will adapt go with anything and will quickly become a wardrobe favourite.
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This cardigan is great for beginners with some experience. It uses a simple stitch pattern with simple decreases.
The body is made in a single piece and the sleeves constructed separately and sewn on.
5mm crochet hook and 1350-1960 aran weight yarn.
For the item pictured, I used Knitcraft Aran Yarn in light blue from hobbycraft (aff)
Any aran yarn which meets the gauge can be used for this cardigan
The pattern is written in 4 sizes S, M, L, 1/2X.
Approximate measurements for each size are listed in the pattern to help you choose which size to make.
The pattern is written using US Crochet terms and is delivered via a PDF Download
I hope you enjoy the pattern and, as always don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @doraexplored, or use #hookmehappy. I’d love to see and share your efforts!
Happy Hooking
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You may sell what you make from this pattern but the pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Photos may be shared with credit.
Copyright Dora Does 2018
The Free Flow crochet sweater is designed to let you do exactly that!
It’s a loose fitting, slouchy sweater which combines comfort and elegance. With 3/4 length wide sleeves, the sweater can be worn casually dropped off one shoulder, or in a wide boat-neck style.
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The crochet pattern for the Cloud Cover Roll-neck sweater is here just as the blue skies turn white and grey. This light fluffy and cosy roll neck sweater is perfect for keeping you snug on such cloudy days. It’s deceptively warm for its light weight and is oversized to make it super comfy and huggable!
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I love simplicity and stripes. My favourite top in the world is a really old white jersey with black stripes. 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!
Life is better when you keep it simple!
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