Sugar Plum beginner crochet sweater
A beginner crochet sweater in a box design made in gorgeous cluster like, textured fabric.
Below is the FREE pattern in sizes 2/3 years, 4/5 years, 6/7 years, 8/9 years, 10/12 years, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge
Stitch combinations
I have been working a lot on new patterns, I had a simple crochet sweater design in mind but couldn't find the right stitch for the finish, The cluster stitch was the perfect choice as it's finish is beautiful and really easy!
So, for this pattern it's all about going back to basics, with a little twist.
If you know your Dc and Sc then you're going to really enjoy this sweater!
The sweater design is a box sweater, straight box body and straight sleeves, nothing fancy! However, using this stitch combo the sweater is transformed into a gorgeous, everyday sweater that looks like it was really intricate to make!
You can keep how easy it was a secret, up to you! (Wink, wink)
Crochet along!
Why not work up this sweater a long with my video tutorial!
In the video I am making a 4/5 years, but the great thing is all sizes can follow along too. I will instruct you on what to do for your size as we go!
Grab the written pattern for your size and follow the link to video here - Simple Crochet Box Sweater video Tutorial
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Finding the right yarn
I have used king Cole baby in "silver" for this simple crochet sweater. Firstly the colour is stunning, it may not do it justice in the photos but it has a lovely silver icy tone to it, it's not a light grey!
It's also super smooth and soft and this just makes the sweater even more comfortable and wearable...that's the plan! Right?!
You can use any DK yarn you have or would like to try. I have a feeling this sweater would look great in all colours, I myself will be making a few more to add to our winter wardrobes.
Gauge info, you will need to read this!
So, when I began working up this sweater in my DK yarn and suggested hook size, I didn't LOVE it. The Dc stitch packs down against the Sc stitch and it made it a little bit stiff. I decided after a few swatches that this stitch combo worked best with a 6mm hook and the finished sweater is perfect using this hook and yarn!
This may sound a bit barmy and may confuse you (I really hope not) so I've made a swatch for you as the gauge won't match!
Use any DK yarn and a 6mm hook
Complete a swatch as follows: 15 stitches and X 4 rows of alternate Dc and Sc - Dc, Sc across, on the next row placing the opposite stitch above (Dc on top of Sc etc) = 4" wide X 2” high
The video tutorial will help you with this if it's a bit confusing! Simple crochet box sweater tutorial
Materials list
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Yarn – King Cole Comfort Baby - Silver
2/3 years – 697metres / 762 yards
4/5 years – 806 metres / 881 yards
6/7 years – 930 metres / 1017 yards
8/9 years – 1007 metres / 1101 yards
10/12 years – 1085 metres / 1186 yards
Small – 1162 metres / 1270 yards
Medium – 1395 metres / 1525 yards
Large – 1550 metres / 1695 yards
XLarge – 1782 metres / 1948 yards
XXLarge – 2015 metres / 2203 yards
Stitch Terminology
Finished sizes
Simple Crochet Sweater Pattern
Please follow the corresponding set of numbers for your size. It helps if you highlight these before you begin pattern!
The sizes are written as follows:
2/3 years, 4/5 years, 6/7years, 8/9 years, 10/12 years, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXXLarge
Using 6mm hook
Chain 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 71, 75, 83, 91, 98
Row 1: SC in 2nd chain and in each Chain across,
Row 2: Chain 2 turn (counts as 1st DC throughout pattern), SC in 2nd stitch, DC in next stitch, SC in next stitch **repeat DC, SC across**
NOTE: If your row ends on a Sc, Chain 2 and turn.
If your row ends on a Dc chain 1 and turn.
Your chains will always be the 1st stitch in a row
Row 3: Repeat Sc,Dc across (Sc stitches will go in the previous row Dc, Dc stitches will go into the previous rows Dc)
This will give you a bumpy cluster like fabric.
If you lose where you are and forget which stitch comes next, there is always a loose stitch for the Dc stitches to work into (see picture below)
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until your piece measures
2/3 years – 11”
4/5 years – 14.5”
6/7 years – 17”
8/9 years – 19”
10/12 years – 19”
Small – 22”
Medium – 23”
Large – 25”
XLarge – 26”
XXLarge – 27”
We will now work our neckline and shoulders into our body piece.
Continue with the stitch combination as before Sc, Dc and work across the number of stitches for your size:
2/3 years – Dc, Sc 10 stitches, chain 26, Skip 26 stitches, Dc, Sc last 10 stitches
4/5 years – Dc, Sc 10 stitches, chain 30, skip 30 stitches, Dc, Sc last 10 stitches
6/7 years – Dc, Sc 11 stitches, chain 32, skip 32 stitches, Dc, Sc last 11 stitches
8/9 years – Dc, Sc 12 stitches, chain 34, skip 34 stitches, Dc, Sc last 12 stitches
10/12 years – Dc, Sc 13 stitches, chain 36 stitches, skip 36 stitches, Dc, Sc in last 13 stitches
Small – Dc, Sc 15 stitches, chain 40, skip 40 stitches, Dc, Sc in last 15 stitches
Medium – Dc, Sc 15 stitches, Chain 44, skip 44 stitches, Dc, Sc in last 15 stitches
Large – Dc, Sc 17 stitches, chain 48, Skip 48 stitches, Dc, Sc in last 17 stitches
XLarge – Dc, Sc 18 stitches, chain 54, skip 54 stitches, Dc, Sc in last 18 stitches
XXLarge – Dc, Sc 19 stitches, chain 59, skip 59 stitches, Dc, Sc in last 19 stitches
You now have the space for your neckline and your shoulders are in place.
Continue your alternate rows of Dc, Sc (Sc, Dc) until your back piece is the same length as your front piece.
When working into your chain space make sure you work the correct number of stitches (the same number you skipped in previous row.
If you find it difficult to see the chains, make sure the chain is not twisted.
Insert your hook into the chain space, 1 hoop above hook 2 hoops below hook, I find this is easier to find the correct chain
When you have finished the back piece, you will have a long rectangle with an opening in the middle.
The body piece is now complete, we will neaten the neckline and add a hem later.
Fold your piece in half (neckline along the top, there are no right or wrong sides at this stage) and seam up the sides –
2/3 years – 8”
4/5 years – 9.5”
6/7 years - 11.5”
8/9 years – 13”
10/12 years – 13”
Small – 15”
Medium – 16”
Large – 17”
XLarge – 18”
XXLarge – 18”
Sleeves
The sleeves are simple, you will be making a rectangle in the same alternate rows of Dc, Sc as the body piece.
Chain 32, 38, 46, 49, 49, 53, 58, 63, 72, 75
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain and each stitch across,
Row 2: Chain 2 ( counts as first stitch), Sc in next stitch, Dc in next stitch, continue alternating Sc, Dc across
NOTE: If your row ends on a Sc, Chain 2 and turn.
If your row ends on a Dc chain 1 and turn.
Your chains will always be the 1st stitch in a row
Row 3: Continue rows of alternate Dc, Sc (placing the opposite stitch to the previous row on top - Sc on top of Dc and so on) Until your rectangle measures
2/3 years – 8”
4/5 years – 10”
6/7 years – 12”
8/9 years – 14”
10/12 years – 16”
Small – 19”
Medium – 19”
Large – 20”
XLarge – 20”
XXLarge – 21”
For all sizes – Row 1:
Chain 1, turn,
Sc decrease (Sc 2 stitches together), Sc across, Sc decrease in last 2 stitches
Chain 1, turn
Repeat row 1
2/3 years – 1 more time
4/5 years – 2 more times
6/7 years – 3 more times
8/9 years – 4 more times
10/12 years – 4 more times
Small – 4 more times
Medium – 4 more times
Large – 5 more times
XLarge – 5 more times
XXLarge – 5 more times
Finish leaving a long tail, fold the sleeve in half and seam along the long edge.
Secure both ends tight!
Make X 2!
Attaching sleeves to body piece
Turn your body piece WRONG SIDE OUT and both of your sleeves RIGHT SIDE OUT
Place your sleeve inside the body piece lining up your arm hole seam to sleeve seam
(The video link above can help with construction)
Secure seams together with a whip stitch so it doesn’t move.
Sew around going through both layers of stitches.
Stitches should be even and tight.
Do this for both sleeves
Neckline
Join your yarn with a slip stitch in the corner stitch on the right of neckline, Sc in the same stitch.
Sc around the neckline and join with a slip stitch.
NOTE: The back of neckline does not have full stitches. Evenly space your stiches (the same amount as front) picking up two hoops to make a stitch.
2/3 years – 26 stitches across front and back of neckline
4/5 years – 30:stitches across front and back of neckline
6/7 years – 32 stitches across front and back of neckline
8/9 years – 34 stitches across front and back of neckline
10/12 years – 36stitches across front and back of neckline
Small – 40 stitches across front and back of neckline
Medium – 44 stitches across front and back of neckline
Large – 48 stitches across front and back of neckline
XLarge – 54 stitches across front and back of neckline
XXLarge – 59 stitches across front and back of neckline
Hem
Join your yarn in the corner to the right side at the bottom of your sweater.
Row 1: Sc around and join with a slip stitch
Repeat row 1
2/3 years – 1 more time
4/5 years – 2 more times
6/7 years – 3 more times
8/9 years – 4 more times
10/12 years – 4 more times
Small – 4 more times
Medium – 4 more times
Large – 5 more times
XLarge – 5 more times
XXLarge – 5 more times
Your simple crochet sweater is finished!
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