In this crochet sweater tutorial, we learn to make a cozy sweater step by step. It's fun and easy! We start with the sleeves, using soft yarn, and then we make the front and back parts. You'll learn how to join all the pieces together to create your sweater. Along the way, you can choose your favorite colors and add special touches like flowers. By the end, you'll have made a lovely sweater all by yourself!
Crochet Sweater Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- Yarnspiration Simply Soft yarn in Baby Sunshine (100% acrylic, size 4)
- Darker yellow yarn (for flower centers)
- White yarn (for flower petals)
- Size 5 mm crochet hook
Pattern Summary:
Sleeves (Make 2)
- Start by chaining enough to wrap loosely around the wrist for a baggy fit (75 chains suggested).
- Work half double crochets (hdc) back and forth in rows until the sleeve is long enough to reach from wrist to shoulder.
- Fold the fabric and use slip stitches to sew up along the side to form the tube of the sleeve.
- For the cuff, shift to single crochets and decrease by skipping stitches randomly to taper the cuff.
Back Panel
- Chain a length that matches the back width of your favourite cardigan.
- Work in hdc back and forth until it reaches desired length from top to bottom.
- Ensure edges are straight and even.
Front Panels (Make 2)
- Chain a length that matches one front side of your preferred cardigan.
- Start with hdc like the back panel.
- To create a tapered front edge, begin decreasing stitches at one side by skipping the second stitch of every row when you reach the desired height.
Assembling the Cardigan
- Lay out all pieces in their respective places.
- Attach sleeves to the body at the armholes with slip stitches.
- Sew the sides of front and back panels together.
- Attach front panels to the back panel along the shoulders and sides.
Trim
- Pick up stitches along the front edge and neck with your hook.
- Work a few rows of single crochet all around the opening edges for a neat finish.
Optional Flower Decorations
- Using the darker yellow yarn, chain 4 and form a ring with a slip stitch.
- Work 8 double crochets into the ring.
- Change to white yarn and create petals by chaining 5, then making a series of tall loops pulled through the stitches, followed by another chain 5 and slip stitch into the same base stitch.
- Repeat around to create multiple petals.
Finishing Touches
- Sew or attach the flowers randomly around the cardigan as desired.
Additional Tips:
- Always count your stitches and rows to ensure symmetry, especially for the sleeves.
- Adjust the number of starting chains and rows according to your size and fit preference.
