Crochet Sweater Pattern (Snug Cuffs, Round Neckline & Thick Texture)

Materials Needed:

• Two shades of yarn (details provided in the video description)
• Crochet hook suitable for the yarn you are using
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase (2 stitches in one stitch)

Instructions:

1. Starting the Sweater:
   • Begin by making very loose chains. The number of chains should be able to fit over your head comfortably.
   • For example, if you are making 70 chains, adjust for odd numbers and increases as needed:
     • Adjust spaces for the sleeves (example: 15 chains for sleeves).
     • Add 4 chains at the corners for increases. For 70 chains, adjust to 76 chains.
   • Join the ends with a slip stitch to form a round.
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2. Working the Initial Round:
   • Make a chain to start and place a stitch marker at the start point.
   • Work a row of single crochet (sc) around the chain.
   • Join at the marked point.
3. Marking Increases:
   • Divide spaces for increases:
     • Count 15 stitches for one sleeve, mark the 16th stitch for an increase.
     • Count chest/back space (21 stitches), mark 22nd stitch for an increase.
     • Repeat for the other sleeve.
   • Leave the remaining 21 stitches for chest/back space.
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4. Second Round:
   • Start at a marked increase point:
     • Chain 3.
     • Double crochet (dc) in the same space.
     • Alternate stitches:
       • Double crochet (dc).
       • Single crochet (sc).
   • Refer to the pattern: 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc (increase sequence).
   • Complete the round and join with a slip stitch (sl st).
5. Changing Colors:
   • Change the yarn color. Bring new yarn to the front, insert the hook in the increase space, and yarn over with the new color.
   • Chain 3 and turn the work.
   • Work in the opposite direction using the new color.
   • Repeat the sequence around the entire round, making sure the first and last stitches before the increase are always double crochets.
6. Repeat Pattern Rounds:
   • Alter yarn color and direction each round.
   • Continue till the desired size is achieved (example: 19 rounds including the initial row of sc).
7. Creating the Body of the Sweater:
   • Join corners, change yarn color, and continue in the sequence of sc, dc.
   • Work on the length of the sweater.
   • Continue until the length is achieved.
   • Finish with a round of sc.

1. Working the Sleeves:
   • Use the same pattern as the body:
     • Begin at the corner.
     • Alternate colors.
     • Finish with a round of sc at the cuffs.
   • Use a smaller hook for the cuffs if desired:
     • Start with 10 chains.
     • Chain 1, work 10 sc.
     • Join with a slip stitch, mark stitches to avoid confusion.
     • Turn and work slip stitches around the edge.
     • Work sc in the back loop only of the chain.
   • Continue the pattern to finish the cuff and sew using slip stitches.

1. Neckline and Waistband:
   • For the neckline:
     • Chain 8 for a closed neckline (less for a more open one).
     • Work single crochets in back loops of the chains.
     • Join with a slip stitch round with both sl st and one more to turn.
   • For the waistband:
     • Apply the same method as for the neckline.
     • Work the same pattern to complete.

1. Finishing:
   • Once all parts are fixed and completed to desired sizes, weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
   • Ensure all seams and edges are neat and secure.

This pattern is flexible and can be adjusted based on your preferred size. Happy crocheting!

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