Garments / Jumpers & Tops How to Crochet a Sweater in 9 sizes: Free Pattern Updated March 25, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!602Shares Learn how to crochet a sweater in 9 sizes with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. This advanced beginner pattern uses a lovely stitch repeat throughout and finished with ribbing and a v-shaped neckline. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. About the Yarn 3. Colour Inspiration4. Where to Shop Yarn5. Sizing and Yarn Quantities6. Measurements7. Gauge8. Gauge Swatch9. Pattern Notes10. Pattern Support11. Pin For Later12. Convert Pattern Terms13. Terms & Abbreviations14. Crochet AD-FREE PDF Patterns15. How to Access the Free Pattern16. Free Pattern: Crochet Sweater in Nine Sizes17. Back Panel18. Front Panel19. Split for Neckline20. XS, S, M, L only21. XL & 2X only22. 3X & 4X only23. 5X only24. All Sizes25. Seaming26. Sleeves27. XS & S only28. M & L only29. XL & 2X only30. 3X & 4X only31. 5X only32. All Sizes33. Cuff Ribbing34. Time to Block35. Seaming36. V-Neck Ribbing37. XS, S, M, L, XL & 2X only38. 3X, 4X, 5X only39. All Sizes40. Bottom Ribbing41. Video Tutorials 42. Right-handed43. Left-handed44. Crochet Wearables VIEW MORE▼ In this post, you’ll find everything you need to make this crochet sweater. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight layering piece or a warm and snuggly pullover, this free pattern has you covered. With a flattering fit, timeless design, and nine different sizes to choose from, this pattern is beginner-friendly yet satisfying for experienced crocheters. Materials & Tools Yarn: Hobbii, Horizon DK (#3), 100% Premium Acrylic, 550m (601yds)/ 200g (7.1oz) in shade Desert Hook: 5mm (US H-8) and 4.5mm (US 7) Darning needle Scissors Tape Measure About the Yarn Hobbii Horizon is a 100% premium acrylic yarn. The yarn is spun from anti-pilling acrylic fibers, which makes the yarn less likely to pill which makes this yarn durable and great for crochet wearables such as sweaters PLUS its machine washable. The long colour changes result in mainly bright, vibrant, and joyful stripes, as well as a few pastel options. I’ll share some of my favourite colours below. Colour Inspiration 01 15 19 Where to Shop Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners Sizing and Yarn Quantities The Skylar Sweater is a classic fit with up to 5-10cm (2-4inch) positive ease. XSSMLXLTo fit chest size76cm/30in86cm/34in96cm/38in106cm/42in117cm/46inApprox.Yardage11001195131014051560Balls(200g)22333 2X3X4X5XTo fit chest size127cm/50in137cm/54in147cm/58in157cm/62inApprox.Yardage1665183019452120Balls3444 All measurements are approximate. Measurements Measurements are approximate and after a light blocking Length (including 5cm (2inch) ribbing) – 56.5, 57.75, 57.75, 59.75, 62.25, 63.5, 66.75, 68, 71 cm / 22.25, 22.75, 22.75, 23.5, 24.5, 25, 26.25, 26.75, 28 in Width – 40.75, 45.75, 50.75, 55.75, 61, 66, 71, 76.25, 81.25 cm / 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 in Circumference – 81.25, 91.5, 101.5, 111.75, 122, 132, 142.25, 152.50, 162.5 cm / 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 in Neckline – 22.9, 22.9, 22.9, 22.9, 25.4, 25.4, 27.9, 30.5, 30.5, 33 cm / 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13 in Armhole Depth – 17.75, 17.75, 19, 19, 20.25, 20.25, 21.5, 21.5, 22.75 cm / 7, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9 in Gauge 16 sts X 7 rows per 10cm X 10cm (4in X 4in) measured over main stitch pattern.See gauge swatch information below. Gauge Swatch Chain 28, follow instructions for back panel for 11 rows.When counting your stitches, you will be counting the treble crochets and the initial chain 3 only. The chain 2 stitches between sets of treble crochets are not included in the stitch count. Pattern Notes This pattern is written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.Skill Level: Advanced BeginnerThis pattern is made up by creating a solid back panel and a front panel with a v neck. The sleeve and cuff will be crocheted onto the main body to minimise seaming. You will finish by adding ribbing to the bottom and neckline using the join as you go method. The number references for each size will be listed as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Pin For Later Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Stitch(s): st(s) Space(s): sp(s)Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Back Loop Only: BLO: Working into the back loop only of the stitch. Standing Double Crochet(s): stdc(s): With slip knot on hook, insert hook into first st, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Crochet AD-FREE PDF Patterns etsy bella coco crochet ravelry How to Access the Free Pattern To unlock this FREE crochet pattern all you need to do is enter your email to join our mailing list and the grow app will appear, please enter your email and create a password. Now you’ve created a grow account you’ll be able to access all of the free patterns on the blog and bookmark your favourites so you can have them all in one place for easy access. If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that the team are unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so please make sure you save your login information in a safe place. Your grow account is separate from your Bella Coco account which you use to access your purchased patterns. Free Pattern: Crochet Sweater in Nine Sizes You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. You will begin with the back panel to check for the length. Back Panel With 5mm hook, ch 63 (71, 79, 87, 95) (103, 111, 119, 127). Note: Stitch counts exclude chs between sets of treble crochets. Row 1: 2 tr in fourth ch from the hook (missed ch counts as tr), ch 2, 2 tr in next ch, skip 2 chs. *2 tr in next ch, ch 2, 2 tr in next ch, skip 2 chs; repeat from * across, ending last repeat by skipping only 1 ch. Tr in last ch. <62 (70, 78, 86, 94) (102, 110, 118, 126) sts>Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as tr), [2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] in each ch-sp across, tr into top of ch-3. Turn. Row 3-38 (39, 39, 40, 42) (43, 45, 46, 48): Repeat row 2.Row 39 (40, 40, 41, 43) (44, 46, 47, 49): Ch 3, [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in each ch-sp across, tr into top of ch-3. Fasten off. You can add or remove rows to customise your sweater. Make note of your row count at this point if you have made changes. Front Panel With 5mm hook, ch 63 (71, 79, 87, 95) (103, 111, 119, 127).Row 1-2: Repeat instruction for row 1-2 of back panel. <62 (70, 78, 86, 94) (102, 110, 118, 126) sts>If you have adapted your row count, add or remove rows when working the following section.Row 3-29 (30, 30, 31, 31) (32, 32, 33, 33): Repeat row 2. Do not fasten off. Split for Neckline You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Row 1: Ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * six (seven, eight, nine) (ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen) more times. Tr in next ch-2 sp. Leave rest of sts unworked. Turn. <30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) sts> Row 2: Ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * to last ch-2 sp. Tr in top of ch-3. Turn.Row 3: Ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * until you have one ch-2 sp remaining. 2 tr in last ch-2 sp. Turn. <27 (31, 35, 39, 43) (47, 51, 55, 59) sts>Row 4: Ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * to last ch-2 sp. Tr in top of ch-3. Turn. <26 (30, 34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54, 58) sts> XS, S, M, L only Row 5-8: Rep row 3 & 4. <18 (22, 26, 30) sts> Row 9: Rep row 3. <15 (19, 23, 27) sts> Row 10: Ch 3, * (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * to last ch-2 sp. Tr in top of ch-3. Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing. <14 (18, 22, 26) sts> XL & 2X only Row 5-10: Rep row 3 & 4. <30 (34) sts> Row 11: Rep row 3. <27 (31) sts> Row 12): Ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * to last ch-2 sp. Tr in top of ch-3. Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing. <26 (30) sts> 3X & 4X only Row 5-12: Rep row 3 & 4. <34 (38) sts> Row 13: Ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * until you have one ch-2 sp remaining. 2 tr in last ch-2 sp. Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing. <31 (35) sts> 5X only Row 5-14: Rep row 3 & 4 <38 sts> Row 15: Ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from until you have one ch-2 sp remaining. 2 tr in last ch-2 sp. Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing. <35 sts> All Sizes Reattach yarn to the first unworked st of row 29 (30, 30, 31, 31) (32, 32, 33, 33).Repeat instructions from ‘split for neckline’. Seaming Lay front and back panel together. Using long tail ends, sew shoulder seams together using whip stitch.Sew in ends. Sleeves You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. XS & S only Set up row: With right side facing. Count 12 rows from centre seam. Work a (stdc, dc) in first row end, then 3 dc in each row end to seam. Skip seam. Continue to work 3 dc in each row end for 11 rows. 2 dc in the 12th row Turn. <70 sts> M & L only Set up row: With right side facing. Count 13 rows from centre seam. stdc in first row end, then 3 dc in each row end to seam. Dc in seam. Continue to work 3 dc in each row end for 12 rows. Dc in the 13th row. Turn. <75 sts> XL & 2X only Set up row: With right side facing. Count 14 rows from centre seam. stdc in first row end, then 3 dc in each row end to seam. Skip seam. Continue to work 3 dc in each row end for 13 rows. Dc in the 14th row. Turn.<80 sts> 3X & 4X only Set up row: With right side facing. Count 14 rows from centre seam. Work (stdc, 2 dc) in first row end, then 3 dc in each row end to seam. Dc in seam. Continue to work 3 dc in each row end for 14 rows. Turn. <85 sts> 5X only Set up row: With right side facing. Count 15 rows from centre seam. Work (stdc, dc) in first row end, then 3 dc in each row end to seam. Dc in seam. Continue to work 3 dc in each row end for 15 rows. Turn. <90 sts> All Sizes Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as tr), skip 3 sts, *2 tr in next st, ch 2, 2 tr in next st, skip 3 sts; repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining. Tr in last st. Turn. <54 (54, 58, 58, 62) (62, 66, 66, 70)>If you wish to adapt your sleeve length, you can do so by adding or removing rows from the following instructions. Please be mindful that you will be adding a cuff after working the main sleeve. Row 2-31: Ch 3 (counts as tr), [2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr] in each ch-sp across, tr into top of ch-3. Turn. Cuff Ribbing Cuff ribbing can be adapted by adding or removing stitches from your initial chain. Set up row 1: Ch 1, dc in first st, *skip 2 sts, dc in ch-2 sp, skip 2 sts, dc in sp between last skipped st and next st; repeat from * across working the final dc in top of ch-3. Turn. <27 (27, 29, 29, 31) (31, 33, 33, 35, 35) sts> Set up row 2: Ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn.Change to 4.5mm hook.Chain 11 Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count as st) and each st across. Ss in next 2 sts from set up row 2 of the sleeve. Turn. <10 dc, 2 ss>Row 2: Skip 2 ss, BLOdc in each st across. Turn. <10 BLOdc>Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), BLOdc in first st and next 9 sts. Ss in next 2 sts from set up row 2 of the sleeve. Turn. <10 BLOdc, 2 ss>Repeat row 2 & 3 across.Fasten off. Rotate work and repeat arm instructions for second arm. Time to Block Now is the time to steam block your work. Use blocking pins and mats to shape your work ensuring that each side is the same size. Use measurements above as a guide. Seaming Fold the work in half bringing the seams of the arms together and wrong side facing outwards. With a strand of yarn and a darning needle, start at the bottom of the main body and whip stitch through both thicknesses. Once the body is seamed, continue along the underside of the arm and cuff. Fasten off and sew in ends. Repeat on the other side. Turn right side out. V-Neck Ribbing You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. With 5mm hook, attach at bottom centre of the V leaving a long tail end for sewing later. Set up row: 2 dc in first sp. *dc in next sp, dc in top of next 2 sts, dc in sp, 2 dc around post of next st; repeat from * to seam.Note: You will have 1 sp remaining for sizes XS, S, M, L, XL & 2X) XS, S, M, L, XL & 2X only 2 Dc in next sp before seam. Skip seam, (dc in next 2 sts, skip ch-1, dc in next 2 sts) to next seam. Skip seam, 2 dc in next sp, *2 dc around post of next st, dc in sp, dc in top of next 2 sts, dc in sp; rep from * until you reach bottom of V and have 1 sp remaining. 2 dc in last sp. Do not join. Turn. 3X, 4X, 5X only Skip seam, (dc in next 2 sts, skip ch-1, dc in next 2 sts) to next seam. Skip seam, *2 dc around post of next st, dc in sp, dc in top of next 2 sts,dc in sp; rep from ** until you reach bottom of V and have 1 sp remaining. 2 dc in last sp. Do not join. Turn. All Sizes Change to 4.5mm hookCh 7Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count as st) and each st across. Ss in next 2 sts from set up row 2 of the sleeve. Turn. <6 dc, 2 ss>Row 2: Skip 2 ss, BLOdc in each st across. Turn. <6 BLOdc>Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), BLOdc in first st and next 9 sts. Ss in next 2 sts from set up row 2 of the sleeve. Turn. <6 BLOdc, 2 ss> Repeat row 2 & 3 across.Fasten off leaving a long tail ends for sewing.You can decide which end looks better at the front of the v-neck. Lay short ends on top of each other and secure down using whip stitch. Bottom Ribbing With 5mm hook and starting into the first space after the seam. You will be working in the underside of the ch. Set up round: Work a stdc into the first sp, dc in same sp. *Dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next ch-sp; rep from * across to next seam**. Skip seam, 2 dc in next ch-sp, repeat from * to ** once more. Join with ss to first st. Row 1-3: See cuff ribbing rows 1-3.Repeat row 2 & 3 around.Chain 1, ss through BLO of each stitch of final row and corresponding st on the underside of beg chain to join. Fasten off.Sew in ends. Video Tutorials Right-handed Or watch on YouTube HERE Left-handed Or watch on YouTube HERE Crochet Wearables Have you seen these crochet wearables? Here are a few of my versatile favourites: Nova Cardigan Poncho Florrie Tee Romany Shawl Nova Cardigan Poncho Florrie Tee Romany Shawl I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!602Shares Further Reading... Learn to Crochet a Quick & Easy Headband January 9, 2025 How to Crochet a Beginner-Friendly Hat and Scarf October 16, 2024 How to Crochet a Cover Up in 9 Sizes: Free Pattern May 15, 2025 1 Comment Melissa June 20, 2025 at 5:21 am Hi SJ. Loving this pattern but I have a question on the last row of the back panel. It is the same as the other rows with a chain 2 in between the trebles but on your YouTube video you say to chain 1 in between. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
