Crochet Summer Sweater Pattern For Beach Cover-Up

Why not make a chic, black and white crochet summer sweater! Perfect for all skill levels, eco-friendly, and customizable for your unique style.

Easy Crochet Summer Sweater Pattern

Ever dreamed of crocheting your own summer sweater? This tutorial teaches you how to create a beautiful black and white summer sweater using easy-to-follow steps. The design is perfect for a comfortable, oversized fit with a drop-shoulder style. Made from 100% recycled cotton yarn, it’s eco-friendly and stylish. Ideal for all skill levels, you can customize it to your liking and show off your personal touch. Follow along and make your own cozy and chic summer sweater!

Best Yarn To Choose:

Sustainability: The pattern utilizes BINA 100% recycled cotton yarns, emphasizing a commitment to environmentally friendly crafting.

Unique Design: The summer sweater pattern is described as oversized, featuring a combination of intricate stitches including mesh and various crochet techniques, creating a visually appealing and airy texture.
Personal Connection: The creator shares her personal journey and excitement about launching her own yarn brand, inviting viewers to join her in the creative process and be part of her new venture.
Versatility: The pattern allows for customization in size and stitch design, enabling crafters to adapt the sweater to their personal style and fit preferences.

Crochet Summer Sweater Pattern

Materials Needed

Yarn: Black and white cotton yarn (BINA 100% recycled yarns used in the video)
Hook: Size appropriate for your yarn

Other: Scissors, stitch markers, yarn needle

Abbreviations

ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch

sc: Single crochet
hdc: Half double crochet
dc: Double crochet

tr: Treble crochet
qt: Quadruple treble crochet (4 yarn overs)
sts: Stitches

Row: Row
rep: Repeat

Instructions

Front and Back Pieces

Foundation Chain: Chain 66.

Row 1: Hdc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (66 hdc)
Row 2: Join white yarn, ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1 for mesh), skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, rep * to * across, ending with dc in the last st.
Row 3: Dc in each ch-1 sp and dc across, placing 2 dc in each mesh sp.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st, rep * to * across.
Row 5: Repeat Row 3 with black yarn.
Row 6: Ch 5, skip the first st, qt in the next st, ch 1, qt in next st, rep * to * across.

Continue Pattern

Repeat Rows 1-6, ensuring you have a combination of hdcs, mesh dc, and qt treble rows until you reach your desired length. For the front piece, this should cover from the shoulder to just below the belly button.

Joining the Front and Back Pieces

Shoulders: Lay the front and back pieces on top of each other, lining up the edges. Leave approximately 20-25 cm unworked in the middle for the neckline.
Use slip stitches or a preferred joining method to connect the shoulder seams for 18 cm on each side.

Sides: Measure approximately 20 cm from the bottom up for the armhole and mark with stitch markers. Connect the sides from the bottom to the marker.

Sleeves

Join yarn to the armhole and work in rounds.
Round 1: Hdc evenly around the armhole, placing 1 hdc in single crochet rows, 2 hdc in half double crochet rows, and 3 hdc in double crochet rows.

Round 2 and beyond: Follow the body pattern of mesh and solid stitches, alternating colors and stitches as desired. Continue until the sleeves reach the desired length.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends using a yarn needle.
Add any additional details like brand labels.

Important Tips:

Adjust the foundation chain count, ensuring it’s a multiple of the pattern repeat if you want a different width for the front and back pieces.
Modify the length of the sleeves and body pieces to match your preference.

Enjoy creating your beautiful summer sweater! Feel free to reach out if you need any more details or assistance.