Wrap yourself in comfort with this cozy Free Deep Green Knitlook Crochet Sweater Pattern.
Featuring rich cable textures, a relaxed oversized fit, and a knit-inspired look, this stylish crochet sweater is perfect for chilly days and everyday wear.
Sizes
To Fit 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]
- 4XL: 54–56″ [137–142 cm]
Finished Chest
- XS/S: 42″ [106 cm]
- M: 44″ [112 cm]
- L: 46″ [116 cm]
- XL: 52″ [132 cm]
- 2/3XL: 56″ [142 cm]
- 4XL: 58″ [148 cm]
Materials Needed
- Red Heart® With Love® Low Pill (3.5 oz/100 g; 171 yds/157 m)
- Yarn weight: Medium 4
- Color: Forest Green (0003) 9 (10, 10, 12, 14, 15) balls
- Size U.S. K/10½ (6.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® 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)
- Cont = Continue
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dc2tog = Double crochet 2 together
- Dcfp = Double crochet front post
- Dtr = Double treble crochet
- Dtrfp = Double treble front post
- Fdc = Foundation double crochet
- LCC = Left Cross Cable
- 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 XS/S. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3XL-4XL). 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:
- Sleeves are worked from 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 rows is worked loosely and helps 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 to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. *1 dc in next dc. Dtrfp around dc made in Fdc row. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep 3rd row until work from beg measures 18½ (18½-18½-18½-18½-19)” [47 (47-47-47-47-48) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape Armholes
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Sl st in each of first 7 sts. Ch 1. 1 dc in same sp 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 3rd row until armhole measures 8½ (9-10-10½-11½-12)” [21.5 (23-25.5-26.5-29-30.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape Neck
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 9 (11-13-16-18-19) dc. Dc2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
With RS facing, skip center 23 (23-23-25-25-27) dc. Join yarn with sl st to next dc.
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of rem 9 (11-13-16-18-19) dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Front
Fdc 57 (61-65-73-77-81). Turn.
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
2nd row (Set up row): Ch 1. (1 dc in next st. Dtrfp around dc made in Fdc row) 8 (9-10-12-13-14) times. 1 dc in next dc. Dtrfp around each of next 2 sts. (1 dc in next dc. Dtrfp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dc in next dc. Dtrfp around each of next 2 sts) 3 times. 1 dc in next dc. (Dtrfp around dc made in Fdc row. 1 dc in next st) 8 (9-10-12-13-14) times. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of first 17 (19-21-25-27-29) dc. 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) dc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of first 17 (19-21-25-27-29) dc. 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) dc. Turn.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep 4th to 7th rows for Pat until work from beg measures 18½ (18½-18½-18½-18½-19)” [47 (47-47-47-47-48) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape Armholes
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Sl st in each of first 7 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc in same sp as last sl 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 until work from beg measures 8½ (9-10-10½-11½-12)” [21.5 (23-25.5-26.5-29-30.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape Neck
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 dc in each of first 11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts. Dc2tog Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 12 (14-16-19-21-22) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. Dc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn. 11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of first 9 (11-13-16-18-19) sts. Dc2tog. Turn. 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
4th and 5th 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.
With RS facing, skip center 19 (19-19-21-21-21) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st.
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of rem 11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts. Turn. 12 (14-16-19-21-22) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of first 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts. Dc2tog. Turn. 11 (13-15-18-20-21) sts.
3rd row: Ch 1. Dc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn. 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
4th and 5th rows: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 10 (12-14-17-19-20) sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sleeves
Fdc 51 (55-61-63-69-71) sts. Turn.
2nd and 3rd rows: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
4th row (Dec row): Ch 1. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each dc to last 2 sts. Dc2tog. Turn. 49 (53-59-61-67-69) sts.
Cont to work in dc rows, rep Dec row every 3rd row 4 (4-0-1-0-0) time(s), then every following alt row 7 (8-14-13-15-15) times. 27 (29-31-33-37-39) sts rem.
Cont work even until work from beg measures 17 (17½-17½-18-18-18½)” [43 (44.5-44.5-46-46-47) cm], ending on a WS row.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp loth leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder 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. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off.
Sew in Sleeves placing side of sleeves along unworked sts of Body to form square armholes, easing to fit as needed.
Sew side and sleeve seams.
Let’s Wrap It Up
This knit-look crochet sweater combines cozy texture with timeless cable details for the perfect handmade winter pullover. Enjoy creating this warm and stylish wardrobe staple!
