This crochet sweater, with its unique off the shoulder design, offers a cozy yet stylish look that’s perfect for chilly days. The crochet detail adds a touch of handmade charm, making it not just a piece of clothing, but a work of art.
Crochet Off The Shoulder Sweater
Whether you’re relaxing at home or meeting up with friends, this sweater keeps you warm while looking effortlessly chic. Its versatile style means it pairs well with jeans for a casual outing or with a skirt for a more put-together appearance.
Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn (~1,000 yards)
- Size 4 crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Yarn snips
- Measuring tape
Gauge
- 16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in half double crochet
Measurements
- Off-shoulder Panel: 25 stitches x 90 rows
- Sleeve Panel: 90 stitches x 26 rows
- Back Panel: 50 stitches x 30 rows
- Front Panel: 50 stitches x 40 rows
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- hdc: half double crochet
- st: stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- sk: skip
Pattern Instructions
Off-shoulder Panel
Foundation Chain: Ch 25.
- Row 1: hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (23 hdc)
- Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc in each st across. (23 hdc)
- Repeat Row 2 until the panel measures 90 rows.
Sleeve Panel
Foundation Chain: Ch 90.
- Row 1: hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (87 hdc)
- Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc in each st across. (87 hdc)
- Repeat Row 2 until the panel is 26 rows long.
Back Panel
Foundation Chain: Ch 50.
- Row 1: hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (47 hdc)
- Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. (47 hdc)
- Repeat Row 2 until the panel is 30 rows long.
Front Panel
Foundation Chain: Ch 50.
- Row 1: hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (47 hdc)
- Repeat the process of Row 2 from the Back Panel, adding decrease and increase rows as needed to shape the panel.
Assembly
- Seam the Sleeve Panels to the Front and Back Panels with the right sides facing each other.
- Seam the Off-shoulder Panels to the top of the Front Panel.
- Weave in any loose ends.
Optional Modifications
- Add a keyhole detail on the front panel.
- Adjust the length by altering the number of rows on the Back and Front Panels.
- Customize the Off-shoulder Panels with embellishments like fringe or tassels.
Enjoy your new, custom-made crochet off the shoulder sweater!
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