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
- 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.
- Row 1:
- Chain 2 and turn your work.
- Half double crochet into the back loop only for each stitch across the row.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Continue Decreasing:
- Repeat the steps for 7 rows, till the piece reaches the shoulder height.
- Repeat for Other Side:
- Rejoin yarn to the other side at the marker, repeating the decreasing steps for symmetry.
Part 3: Back Panel
- Foundation Chain:
- Create another foundation half double crochet chain of 34 stitches.
- Rows:
- Chain 2, turn your work, and half double crochet into the back loop only for 21 rows.
Part 4: Sleeves
- Foundation Chain:
- Create a foundation half double crochet chain of 40 stitches.
- Rows:
- Chain 2, turn your work, and half double crochet into the back loop only for 16 rows.
- Make Two Sleeves:
- Repeat the steps to create the second sleeve.
Part 5: Assembly
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Weave in Ends:
- Weave in all loose ends using the yarn needle.
- 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.