Wrap yourself in texture and color with this easy, this Casual Comfort Crochet Dolman Pattern. Made in one continuous piece, it’s the kind of stylish, oversized layer that feels like a hug and looks effortlessly cool.
You’ll love how this project comes together — no seams, just soft, wave-like stitches that flow from sleeve to sleeve.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Contents
Materials
- Bulky weight yarn (Size 5):
- Contrast A: 1 (2-2-2) balls – approx. 440/400 (490/440, 535/485, 575/520) yds/m
- Contrast B: 1 (1-2-2) balls – approx. 380/345 (420/380, 495/450, 535/485) yds/m
- Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Inc = Increase
- Pat = Pattern
- PM = Place marker
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tr = Treble crochet
- WS = Wrong side
Sizes
To fit chest measurement:
- XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
- M/L: 36–42″ [91.5–106.5 cm]
- 1/2/3XL: 44–54″ [112–137 cm]
- 4/5XL: 56–60″ [142–152.5 cm]
Finished chest:
- XS/S: 38″ [96.5 cm]
- M/L: 44″ [112 cm]
- 1/2/3XL: 56″ [142 cm]
- 4/5XL: 60″ [152.5 cm]
Gauge
- 12 sc and 14 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
- 1 repeat of Wave and Stripe Pattern (16 sts) = Approx 5½” [14 cm]
- 8 rows of Wave and Stripe Pattern = Approx 3¼” [8.5 cm]
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Instructions
The instructions are written for size XS/S. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written XS/S (M/L-1/2/3XL-4/5XL).
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
- This Dolman is worked in one piece from side to side.
- Ch 4 at beg of rows counts as tr.
- To maintain ombre effect join second ball when necessary so shades match resulting in a fade from one tone to another, and back again across the Dolman.
Right Sleeve:
With B, ch 50 (66-66-82) (multiple of 16 ch + 2).
Foundation Row (WS):
1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn.
49 (65-65-81) sc.
1st Row (RS): Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc.
1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 tr in next sc) twice. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc*. Ch 1. Skip next sc.
Rep from * 1 (2-2-3) time(s) more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
2nd Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st and ch-1 sp to end of row. Turn. Join A. Do not break B.
3rd Row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
4th Row: Ch 4. Skip first sc. 1 tr in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc) twice. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 tr in next sc.* Ch 1. Skip next sc.
Rep from * 1 (2-2-3) time(s) more, then from * to ** once. 1 tr in last sc. Turn.
5th Row: Ch 4. Skip first tr. 1 tr in next st. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc. (Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc) twice. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 tr in next tr.* Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp.
Rep from * 1 (2-2-3) time(s) more, then from * to ** once. 1 tr in last tr. Turn.
6th Row: With A, as 2nd row. Join B. Do not break A.
7th Row: With B, as 3rd row.
8th Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 tr in next sc) twice. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc.* Ch 1. Skip next sc.
Rep from * 1 (2-2-3) time(s) more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
9th Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. (Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 tr in next tr) twice. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next dc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc.* Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp.
Rep from * 1 (2-2-3) time(s) more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
10th Row: With B, as 2nd row. Join A.
Repeat Rows 3 to 10 for Wave and Stripe Pattern, changing colors every 4 rows, until work measures approx 10″ [25.5 cm], ending on 9th row of pattern.
Shape Front and Back
Join spare length of B with sl st to first st of last row. Ch 48 loosely for Front. Fasten off.
1st row (WS): With B, ch 49 loosely. Work across 49 ch for Back as follows:
1 sc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 dc in next ch. (Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 tr in next ch) twice. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 dc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch.* Ch 1. Skip next ch.
Rep from * once more, then from * to ** once.
Work across Sleeve as follows:
***Ch 1. Skip first sc. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. (Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 tr in next tr) twice. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next dc. Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc.
Rep from *** 2 (3-3-4) times more. 1 sc in last sc.
Work across the 48 for Front at end of row as follows:
1 sc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 dc in next ch. (Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 tr in next ch) twice. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 dc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch.* Ch 1. Skip next ch.
Rep from * once more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last ch. Turn.
145 (161-161-177) sts (including ch-1 sps).
Beg on 3rd row of pat, keep cont of Wave and Stripe Pat until work from 1st (shaping) row measures approx 5 (6½-9-9)” [12.5 (16.5-23-23) cm], ending on 3rd or 7th row of pat.
Shape Neck Opening and Front
1st row (WS): With appropriate color, 1 sc in each of first 72 (80-80-88) sc. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Cont in Wave and Stripe Pat on these 72 (80-80-88) sts until work from dividing row measures approx 9 (9-10-12)” [23 (23–25.5–30.5) cm], ending on 3rd or 7th row of pattern.
Fasten off A and B.
Neck Opening and Back
1st row (WS): Skip next sc. Join appropriate color with sl st to next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 71 (79–79–87) sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Cont in Wave and Stripe Pat on these 72 (80–80–88) sts until work from dividing row measures approx 9 (9–10–12)” [23 (23–25.5–30.5) cm], ending on 3rd or 7th row of pattern.
Next Row (WS – Joining Row)
With appropriate color, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 72 (80–80–88) sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in each of next 72 (80–80–88) sc. Turn. 145 (161–161–179) sts (including ch-1 sps).
Cont in Wave and Stripe Pat until work from joining row equals same number of rows from 1st shaping row to dividing row, ending on 5th or 9th row of pattern.
Fasten off A and B.
Left Sleeve
1st row (WS): Skip first 48 sts. Join appropriate color with sl st to next st. Pattern to last 48 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Cont in pattern across these 49 (65–65–81) sts until Left Sleeve has equal number of rows worked as Right Sleeve, ending on 5th or 9th row of pattern.
Fasten off.
Next row (RS):
Join appropriate color with sl st to first st. Ch 1. 1 sc in each st and ch-1 sp to end of row.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold work along shoulder line. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Wrap Up
And there you have it — your very own casual comfort dolman sweater, stitched with care and timeless style. Perfect for relaxing at home or layering for everyday outings, this dolman keeps you cozy while looking effortlessly chic.
Happy crocheting!
