Crochet a cozy ribbed sweater and experience the joy of hand-making a comfy addition to your wardrobe. Sit back in your favorite spot with soft yarn at your fingertips, ready to spin warmth into a wearable hug. Simple half-double crochet stitches let you tailor this sweater perfectly, either for yourself or a loved one. Watch the pattern take shape with each row you hook, creating pleasing ribs that offer a snug fit.
Crochet Ribbed Sweater
As you begin with the initial chain and progress to securing the last thread. This knitting task offers peaceful relaxation, promising comfort for cooler days infused with a personal touch. For both beginners and experienced knitters, this creation is a delightful task with a satisfying result.
Front Panel
Start with a slip knot and chain the length you desire from your shoulder to waist (for a cropped style, just below the belly button).
- Chain 2 more (counts as the first half double crochet (hdc)).
- Yarn over, hook into the third chain from the hook, pull through, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on the hook (hdc).
- Continue hdc in each stitch across the chain.
- At the end of the row, chain 2 (counts as the first hdc of the next row) and turn your work.
- Start the next row by working into the front loop only to create ribbing, completing hdc in each stitch across.
- Repeat step 6 for seven rows to create the shoulder section.
Neckline Shaping
- On row 8, start with a hdc decrease by yarn over, pull through from the first two stitches, yarn over and pull through all loops.
- Continue with hdc as normal until the end of the row without decreasing.
- Alternate sides, one with a decrease at the beginning (neck edge) and one without a decrease (outside edge) for six rows in total.
Completing the Front Panel
- After six rows of alternating decreases, work three rows of hdc without decreases.
- Begin increases for the neckline - add two hdc in the first stitch at the neck edge and one hdc in each stitch across.
Joining Shoulders and Side Seams
- Lay the front and back panels together with right sides facing each other.
- For the shoulder seams, work through both layers with slip stitches to join them.
- Sew or slip stitch the sides together, leaving an armhole opening.
Sleeves
- Create a slip knot, chain the desired sleeve length (from shoulder to wrist), and begin working hdc as for the body panel.
- Decrease with single crochets in the last seven stitches for cuff shaping.
- Alternate hdc and single crochet rows to form the ribbing for the sleeve.
- After reaching the desired width, sew the sleeve seams and attach them to the armholes.
Collar (Turtleneck)
- Pick up stitches around the neckline, working decreases if necessary to fit around the neck snugly.
- Work single crochet stitches in each stitch around the neckline, chaining an appropriate amount for the turtleneck height.
- Work single crochet stitches in front loops only to create ribbing until you reach the turtleneck length.
- Seam the turtleneck at the back using slip stitches or sewing.
Finishing
- Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle.
- Optionally, work decreases on the bottom hem for a more fitted look.
