Step into cozy fashion with this Trendy Crochet Puff Sleeve Sweater Pattern! This beautiful sweater is made using category 4 yarn and a 6.5mm hook. It features charming puff sleeves and a neat bottom border. The design is perfect for those cool days when you want to stay warm but look stylish. The sweater has a snug fit with a lovely single crochet texture forming the base, while the sleeves are airy and puffy, giving it a unique shape. Ideal for casual wear or a cozy night in, this sweater is a must-crochet for any wardrobe!

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Crochet Puff Sleeve Sweater Pattern

Materials Needed:

• 6.5 mm crochet hook
• Category 4 yarn

Bottom Border

1. Foundation Chain:
   • Make a slip knot.
   • Chain 9.
2. Row 1:
   • Single crochet (sc) into the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (Total of 8 stitches)
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3. Row 2:
   • Chain 1, turn.
   • Single crochet (sc) into the back bar of each stitch across.
4. Rows 3-50:
   • Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 50 rows.

Front Panel

1. Connecting to Border:
   • Chain 1.
   • Single crochet (sc) into each row of your bottom border, treating each row as one stitch. (Total of 50 stitches)
2. Rows 2-38:
   • Chain 1, turn.
   • Single crochet (sc) in each stitch across.

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Shoulder Straps

1. First Shoulder Strap:
   • Chain 1, turn your work.
   • Single crochet (sc) into 18 stitches across.
2. Row 2:
   • Chain 1, turn.
   • Decrease (insert hook into 1st stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, insert into next stitch, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops) then sc across. (Total of 17 stitches)
3. Rows 3-8:
   • Chain 1, turn.
   • Repeat R2 and R3 until you have a total of 8 rows.
4. Second Shoulder Strap:
   • Skip 14 stitches from the edge.
   • Insert hook in the 15th stitch, join yarn, chain 1.
   • Repeat the steps of the first shoulder strap as above.

Seaming Front & Back Panels Together

1. Front Panel and Back Panel:
   • Repeat the entire process for a second panel.
2. Seaming:
   • Seam the shoulder straps together with slip stitches or single crochets.
   • Move to the sides and seam with a 7.5" opening at the top for the sleeves.

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Sleeves

1. Foundation Row:
   • Join yarn at the seam of the armhole.
   • Chain 1, single crochet into each row around the armhole, ensuring an even number of stitches.
2. Row 1 - Creating the Sleeve:
   • Chain 61.
   • Half double crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across.
   • Slip stitch up 2 stitches on the armhole.
3. Row 2:
   • Turn.
   • Half double crochet into the 3rd stitch from the hook.
   • Half double crochet across.
4. Row 3:
   • Chain 1, Turn.
   • Half double crochet across.
   • Slip stitch up 2 stitches on the armhole.
5. Rows 4 onwards:
   • Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until the sleeve is completely worked around the armhole.
6. Seaming the Sleeve:
   • Turn the sleeve inside out.
   • Seam up the edges.

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Cuffs

1. Foundation Row:
   • Join yarn at the seam of the sleeve.
   • Chain 1, single crochet into each stitch around, ensuring an even number of stitches.
   • Slip stitch to join.
2. Row 1 - Decreases:
   • Chain 1.
   • Decrease all around the cuff.
3. Creating the Cuff:
   • Chain 9.
   • Starting from the 2nd chain from hook, single crochet into each chain (8 stitches).
   • Slip stitch up 2 on the sleeve.
4. Row 2:
   • Turn.
   • Work back loop single crochet (back bar single crochet) in each stitch across.
5. Row 3:
   • Chain 1, turn.
   • Single crochet in the back bar of each stitch across.
   • Slip stitch up 2 on the sleeve.
6. Rows 4 onwards:
   • Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the cuff is completed.
7. Seaming the Cuff:
   • Seam the two edges together using slip stitches or single crochets.

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Collar

1. Creating the Collar Band:
   • Chain 6.
   • Single crochet into the 2nd chain from hook and each chain across (5 stitches).
2. Row 2:
   • Chain 1, work back bar single crochet in each stitch across.
3. Repeat:
   • Repeat Row 2 until the band is 17 inches long.
4. Seaming the Collar Band:
   • Place stitch markers at four points on the front and back panel.
   • Seam the collar band around the neck opening using a tapestry needle.

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Finishing

• Weave in all loose ends.

Congratulations! You have now completed the puff sleeve sweater crochet pattern. Enjoy wearing or gifting your handcrafted garment!

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