Add a fresh pop of color to your handmade wardrobe with this cozy Free Fresh Mint Texture Crochet Sweater Pattern.
Featuring beautiful cable texture, soft mint tones, and a relaxed fit, this stylish sweater is perfect for everyday wear.
Sizes
To Fit Bust/Chest Measurement
- XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
- M: 36–38″ [91.5–96.5 cm]
- L: 40–42″ [101.5–106.5 cm]
- XL: 44–46″ [112–117 cm]
- 2/3XL: 48–52″ [122–132 cm]
- 4/5XL: 54–56″ [137–142 cm]
Finished Chest Measurement
- XS/S: 42″ [106 cm]
- M: 44″ [112 cm]
- L: 46″ [116 cm]
- XL: 52″ [132 cm]
- 2/3XL: 56″ [142 cm]
- 4/5XL: 58″ [148 cm]
Materials Needed
- Red Heart® With Love™ Yarn (7 oz/198 g; 370 yds/338 m)
- Yarn Weight: Medium 4
- Color: Minty (1932): 3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls
- Size U.S. K/10½ (6.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
Gauge
11 dc and 7 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dc2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook
- Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice – 1 dcfp made
- Dtr = Double treble crochet
- Dtrfp = Yoh 3 times and draw up a loop around post of next st at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times
- Fdc = Foundation double crochet
- LCC (Left Cross Cable) = Skip next post st. Dtrfp around next 2 post sts. Working in front of sts just worked, dtrfp around skipped post st
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tr = Treble crochet
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Notes:
- Sweater is made from four pieces: Back, Front, and two Sleeves.
- Front is worked in sections of plain dc with Cable Panel and dtrfp-sts.
- Back and sleeves are worked in dc.
- Sleeves are worked from the top down to wrist.
- When working RS of cable section, it is helpful to turn work toward you to clearly see where to place dc between post sts.
- Ch 1 at beginning of each row is worked only to help reach the height of first dc in next row.
Cable Panel
(worked over 23 sts)
1st row: (RS). Dtrfp in each of next 2 post sts. (1 dc in next st. LCC over next 3 post sts. 1 dc in next st. Dtrfp in each of next 2 post sts) 3 times.
2nd row: 1 dc in each st across.
3rd row: Dtrfp in each of next 2 post sts. (1 dc in next st. Dtrfp in each of next 3 post sts. 1 dc in next st. Dtrfp in each of next 2 post sts) 3 times.
4th row: 1 dc in each st across.
Rep 1st to 4th rows for Cable Panel.
Back
Fdc 57 (61-65-73-77-81). Turn.
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 dc in each st across. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. (1 dc in next st. Dtrfp around dc made in Fdc row) across to last st. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st across. Turn.
Rep 3rd row until work from beg measures 18½ (18½-18½-18½-18½-19)” [47 (47-47-47-47-48) cm].
Shape Armholes
Next row: Ch 1. Sl st in each of first 7 sts. Ch 1. 1 dc in same st as last slip st. 1 dc in each of next 44 (48-52-60-64-68) sts. Turn. Leave rem 6 dc unworked. 45 (49-53-61-65-69) dc.
Rep Row 3 until armhole measures 8½ (9-10-10½-11½-12)” [21.5 (23-25.5-26.5-29-30.5) cm].
Shape Neck
First Side
Next row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 9 (11-13-16-18-19) dc. Dc2tog. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Second Side
Next row: Skip center 23 (23-23-25-25-27) dc on last full row worked for neck. Join yarn with sl st in next dc. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of rem 9 (11-13-16-18-19) dc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
Fasten off.
Front
Fdc 57 (61-65-73-77-81). Turn.
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 dc in each st across. Turn.
2nd row (Set up row): Ch 1. Dtrfp around each of first 17 (19-21-25-27-29) sts. Dtrfp around each of next 2 sts. Work Cable Panel across center section. 1 dc in each of last 17 (19-21-25-27-29) sts.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st across. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of first 17 (19-21-25-27-29) sts. Dtrfp around each of next 2 sts. (1 dc in next st. LCC in next 3 post sts. 1 dc in next st. Dtrfp around each of next 2 post sts) 3 times. 1 dc in each of last 17 (19-21-25-27-29) sts
5th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st across. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of first 17 (19-21-25-27-29) sts. Dtrfp around each of next 2 sts. (1 dc in next st. Dtrfp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dc in next st. Dtrfp around each of next 2 sts) 3 times. 1 dc in each of last 17 (19-21-25-27-29) sts. Turn.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st across. Turn.
Rep Rows 4-7 for pattern st until work from beg measures 18½ (18½-18½-18½-18½-19)” [47 (47-
47-47-47-48) cm].
Shape Armholes
Next row: Ch 1. Sl st in each of first 7 sts. Ch 1. 1 dc in same st as last slip st. 1 dc in each of next 44 (48-52-60-64-68) sts. Turn. Leave rem 6 dc unworked. 45 (49-53-61-65-
69) dc.
Cont in pat st until measures 8½ (9-10-10½-11½-12)” [21.5 (23-25.5-26.5-29-30.5) cm].
Shape Neck
First Side
Next row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts. Dc2tog Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 12 (14-16-19-21-22) sts.
Next row: Ch 1. Dc2tog. Work in pattern to end of row. Turn. 11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts
Next row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 9 (11-13-16-18-19) sts. Dc2tog. Turn. 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
Next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts. Turn. Fasten off at end of last row, leaving a long tail for sewing
Second Side
Next row: Skip center 19 (19-19-21-21-21) sts on last full row worked for neck. Join yarn with sl st in next st. 1 dc in each of rem 11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts. Turn. 12 (14-16-19-21-22) sts.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts. Dc2tog. Turn. 11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts.
Next row: Ch 1. Dc2tog. Work in pattern to end of row. Turn. 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
Next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts. Turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sleeves
Fdc 51 (55-61-63-69-71) sts. Turn.
Next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st across. Turn.
Decrease Row:
Next row: Ch 1. Dc2tog. 1 dc to last 2 sts. Dc2tog. Turn. 49 (53-59-61-67-69) sts.
Cont to work in dc rows, rep Decrease row every 3rd row 4 (4-0-1-0-0) times, then every other row 7 (8-14-13-15-15) times. 27 (29-31-33-37-39) sts rem.
Work even until work from beg measures 17 (17½-17½-18-18-18½)” [43 (44.5-44.5-46-46-47) cm]. Fasten off.
Finishing
Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams.
Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Neckband
1st rnd: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at left shoulder seam. Ch 1. Work 70 (70-70-74-74-78)
dc evenly spaced around neck. Join with sl st to first dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. (1 dc in next st. Dcfp around next st) around. Join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off.
Happy Crocheting!
This cozy textured sweater combines classic cable details with a fresh mint color for a timeless handmade look. Enjoy making a warm and stylish sweater you’ll love wearing all season.
