Super Quick Chunky V Neck Sweater Pattern

Check out this Super Quick Chunky V Neck Sweater Pattern for a cozy, stylish knit that's ideal for the cold season and easy to make!

Ready for a cozy yet stylish addition to your wardrobe? The Super Quick Chunky V Neck Sweater Pattern is perfect for those chilly days, offering an oversized fit made with four simple pieces, The sweater's V-neck can be customized to your preference. Suitable for beginners, the tutorial suggests using 34 half double crochets for an oversized look and emphasizes the use of a foundation half double crochet for neat edges. Perfect for a warm, personal touch!

Super Quick Chunky V Neck Sweater Pattearn

V-Neck Crochet Sweater Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Paintbox Simply Chunky Yarn
• 12 mm Crochet Hook
• Stitch Markers or Earrings
• Yarn Needle

Part 1: Front Panel

1. Foundation Chain:
   • Create a foundation half double crochet chain of 34 stitches or any even number you prefer.
   • The chain should measure about 48 cm for a medium oversized fit.
2. Row 1:
   • Chain 2 and turn your work.
   • Half double crochet into the back loop only for each stitch across the row.
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3. Rows 2-14:
   • Chain 2 and turn your work.
   • Half double crochet into the back loop only of each stitch.
   • Continue crocheting until your piece measures about 31-32 cm (or around 14 rows).

Part 2: Creating the V-Neck

1. Row 15:
   • Place markers in the 17th stitch to indicate the center.
   • Chain 2, turn your work, and half double crochet to 1 stitch before the marker.
   • Decrease in the last two stitches before the marker.
   • Chain 2 and turn.
2. Row 16:
   • Decrease in the first two stitches.
   • Half double crochet in the back loop only.
   • Continue decreasing at the beginning and end of each row to shape the V-neck.
3. Continue Decreasing:
   • Repeat the steps for 7 rows, till the piece reaches the shoulder height.
4. Repeat for Other Side:
   • Rejoin yarn to the other side at the marker, repeating the decreasing steps for symmetry.
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Part 3: Back Panel

1. Foundation Chain:
   • Create another foundation half double crochet chain of 34 stitches.
2. Rows:
   • Chain 2, turn your work, and half double crochet into the back loop only for 21 rows.

Part 4: Sleeves

1. Foundation Chain:
   • Create a foundation half double crochet chain of 40 stitches.
2. Rows:
   • Chain 2, turn your work, and half double crochet into the back loop only for 16 rows.
3. Make Two Sleeves:
   • Repeat the steps to create the second sleeve.

Part 5: Assembly

1. Attach Shoulders:
   • With front and back panels aligned, use stitch markers to mark 11 stitches on each side of the shoulders.
   • Use the yarn needle and a mattress stitch to sew the shoulders together.
2. Attach Sleeves:
   • Align the center of the sleeve top with the shoulder seam.
   • Use stitch markers to even distribute the sleeve around the armhole.
   • Sew the sleeves to the body using the mattress stitch.
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3. Final Seams:
   • Fold the sweater in half, matching the front and back pieces and the sleeves.
   • Use a yarn needle to mattress stitch the side seams and sleeve seams in one continuous line.

Finishing

1. Weave in Ends:
   • Weave in all loose ends using the yarn needle.
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2. Block the Sweater:
   • Optionally block the sweater to size by wetting and shaping it, allowing it to dry flat.

Optional: Sleeve Cuffs

• Add extra rows to the end of sleeves if you'd like to fold them up into cuffs.