The Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater is a free and easy crochet pattern that is made to measure, size inclusive and beginner friendly.
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The Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater is Kiks + Jack’s first high neck sweater design. Whether you call it a high neck, mock neck, turtle neck, roll neck or skivvy – keeping your neck warm is the first step to staying cozy in the colder months.
Our goal (as always) was to keep the sweater modern – so the design notes for the Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater was loose, with a mid high neckline that wasn’t too tight. The way you crochet this higher neckline will actually allow you to play around with the tightness and length, so if you are looking for a neckline that is higher or tighter you can adjust it to your preference.
We used a striking yarn called Ferris Wheel from Lion Brand Yarn. Looking for a unique, colorful, beautiful sweater? Self striping yarns like Ferris Wheel will do the work for you. We have our eye on the colour Cherry on Top for our next project.
Ferris Wheel is a weight 4/medium/worsted yarn that is self striping. How do you like to crochet with self striping yarn? Sometimes we pull it apart and control the stripes like we did with the Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater Top. It’s one of our most viewed patterns and we even removed a colour from the skein. Most of the time however we let the skein takes us where it wants to on the stripes… and that’s what we did for the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater. We love the surprise and just going with the flow of colours. We also love how it gives the garment a slightly deconstructed look. It’s really great to think that you could use the exact same self striping yarn in the exact same colour and create a different sweater that is uniquely yours!
We used an easy but stunning stitch for the main panels and a simple basic stitch for the sleeves and neckline. We love all the stitches used for the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater because they are fast and give the sweater drape and texture!
DESCRIPTION of the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater
The Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater is a long sleeved pullover sweater that is created primarily from two basic stitches – the single crochet and the double crochet. The neckline is a high mock neck that can be customized to be wider or tighter, and longer so that it can be slightly rolled. The sweater has ribbing at the base and ribbed cuffs on the sleeves. It’s designed to hit at your hips however it can also be customized easily. This sweater pattern is slightly loose with some positive ease.
The Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater is a free and easy crochet pattern available as a size inclusive made to measure pattern. It is beginner friendly and uses weight 4/medium/worsted yarn.
CROCHET MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
The Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater pattern instructions are made to measure, based on your required measurements.
Kiks + Jack Crochet will always try to write patterns that are “made to measure” and size inclusive (versus graded sized patterns) so that crocheters can get the wonderful benefits of making a garment that fits perfectly. However we do appreciate taking measurements can be inconvenient for some and have also provided standard measurements for those who wish to use it.
To use this pattern you will need the following measurements and you should write them down for easy reference:
Chest/Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
Finished length: Measure from your hips (or where you would like the sweater to end) up to the top of your shoulder at your collarbone.
Arm Length to Underarm: Measure from armpit to wrist (or where you would like the sleeve to end – we typically crochet our sleeves oversized past the wrist to the knuckles towards the middle of the fingers)
Wrist Circumference: Measure from one point on your wrist all around your wrist.
Standard Sizing (For Reference)
If you would like to use standard sizing for the chest/bust – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches or 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) centimetres.
If you would like to use standard sizing for arm length to underarm – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5) inches or 42 (43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) centimetres
Note: The Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater is designed as a loose fit with significant positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE for the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater
Using a hook size 5 (US size 8), approximately 14 double crochets across and 8 rows of double crochet in 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm).
Note the pattern is made to measure and can accommodate for different crochet gauges. However if you are new to crochet, try to select a gauge that is similar to this version.
CROCHET MATERIALS for the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater
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Yarn brand: Ferris Wheel by Lion Brand Yarns. Weight 4/Medium/Worsted. 85g per skein and 270 yards (or 247 m) per skein. Color used is Vintage Carousel.
You can also purchase Ferris Wheel by Lion Brand Yarns here on Amazon and we always check this for great deals. If you are lucky your colour may be available and delivery may be faster.
Approximately 3.9 skeins or 330 grams and 1048 yards (or 959m) used for Kiks + Jacks version (approximately XS) with a finished width of 18 inches and a finished length of 18 inches (not including the high neck).
5mm crochet hook (US size 8) and 4mm crochet hook (US size 6). We use many different crochet hooks and some of them can get quite pricey – but if you are a beginner and looking for some great budget friendly ergonomic crochet hooks try these from Amazon. It comes in a set and the grip and shape is amazing for beginner crocheters. We love these and recommend them to all our beginner (and advanced) crochet friends.
Measuring Tape. We use a super budget friendly measuring tape. Make sure it has cm and inches (not all patterns are written with both). We are always crocheting on the go so we like our tapes small and compact and we put one in our design area, one in our bag and one in our car. Retractable works best! We use these super cheap mini measuring tapes from Amazon.
Stitch Markers. We use these locking crochet stitch markers from Amazon and these stitch markers that do not lock. They are cheap and colourful.
Blocking Pins. You should buy more pins than you think you need. If you are going to take the time to block don’t skimp on the pins. We like T shaped stainless steel pins that don’t rust when they get wet. We love these blocking T pins from Amazon and the tin means the pins don’t fall out on the floor.
Yarn Needle. Buy blunt needles with large eyes for yarn. We use these Yarn Needles because we like the convenient bottle, they are budget friendly and we get lots of them!
Scissors. We love these thread snippers because they are cheap, we get two of them AND they come with a case (some don’t). Don’t carry these without the case! After you use thread snippers you won’t want to snip with scissors.
CROCHET STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
Pattern is written with US terms.
ch = chain (With one loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loop)
sc = single crochet (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
hdc = half double crochet (Yarn over and insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops)
dc = double crochet (Yarn over and insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
ch-2 sp = chain 2 space (You are crocheting into the space created by the chain 2 from the previous row and not the stitch)
BLO = back loop only
sl st = slip stitch (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook)
tch = turning chain
st = stitch
sk = skip stitch
* = repeat the instructions following the * as directed
Note unless stated otherwise turning chains do not count as a stitch if there are 1 or 2 chains and the turning chain does count as a stitch if there are 3 or 4 chains.
SUMMARY of CONSTRUCTION for the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater
The Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater is made by first crocheting a back panel and a front panel. You will crochet the panels bottom up starting with a ribbing at the base of your sweater. This will be followed by crocheting the rest of the back panel. You will then crochet an identical front panel.
You will then crochet two separate sleeve panels starting with a ribbed cuff. Then you will calculate the perfect neck opening and seam the front panel and the back panels at the shoulder. Next you will then seam sleeves directly on to the panels. After seaming you will crochet the high neckline directly on to your sweater neckline opening.
The stitch used is beginner friendly and primarily uses double crochets and single crochets.
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CROCHET PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater
Crochet the Back Panel Ribbing
Use the larger hook.
We used a hook size 5 (US 8) for our gauge.
ch 12
The height of our ribbing is approximately 2 inches. Based on our gauge this is 12 chains. However you can adjust the number of chains if you want to change the height of the ribbing.
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across until end. Turn
Row 2: ch2, hdc BLO in each st across. On the last st, hdc into the entire st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the total length of the ribbing is equal to HALF of your “Chest/Bust Measurement” + 2 inches.
K+J example: Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around. Half of 32 inches = 16 inches. We keep repeating row 2 until the total length of the ribbing reaches 18 inches (16 + 2 = 18 inches)
Count the total number of rows.
K+J example: We counted a total of 46 rows to achieve a length of 18 inches.
It’s a great time to check if you are completely happy with the width of the sweater before you crochet any further. We have designed this to be oversized, however you can customize this. Keep in mind that the width may increase a little further. Place the ribbing up against you to see if the width (length of ribbing) is right for you. If you would like it to be wider, crochet a few more rows. If you would like the ribbing to be tighter, then you can frog (unravel) a few rows.
Do not fasten off.
Crochet the Back Panel
You will now crochet down the long side of the ribbing that you just crocheted.
To calculate the number of stitches that you will crochet down the long side of the ribbing, calculate as follows:
| Calculation | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| Count the number of rows in your ribbing | We have 46 rows in our ribbing (to achieve 18 inches) |
| Multiply this by 1.5 (round up if necessary) | 46 X 1.5 = 69 stitches |
| If this number is NOT a multiple of 3 then increase it until it is a multiple of 3 (divides into 3 evenly). If this number is already a multiple of 3, then leave it as is. | 69 is a multiple of 3 so we keep it as is. |
Row 1: Using the working yarn, ch1, sc into the first st, sc across the ribbing the number of stitches you calculated above. Turn
In K+J example above we will crochet 69 single crochets across the long side ribbing.
Tip: The sc may seem a little squashed. You may want to place some stitch markers across the ribbing at the 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 marks. Then divide the number of sc stitches by 4 to give you a rough idea of how many sc you need to crochet in each quarter so you can ensure you are crocheting evenly.
Row 2: ch2, [1sc, ch2, 1sc] all into the 1st st, *sk next 2 st, [1sc, ch2, 1sc] in next st, rep from * across, when you get to the last two st, sk 1st, end with 1 hdc in last ch. Turn.
Row 3: ch3, *3dc in next ch-2 sp (the ch2 made in the previous row), rep from * across, ending with 1dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 4: ch2, *[1sc, ch2, 1sc] all in the 2nd dc of the 3dc cluster made in the previous row, rep from * across, ending with 1hdc in top of tch. Turn
Think of row 4 as you are crocheting [1sc, ch2, 1sc] in the centre of the 3dc cluster from the previous row.
Repeat rows 3-4 in that order until the back panel (including ribbing) is equal to your “Finished Length Measurement“. End on a row 3.
Fasten off.
K+J example: Our “Finished Length Measurement” is 18 inches. Therefore we crochet rows 3-4 in that order until the total back panel including the ribbing equals 18 inches. We finish on a row 3.
Crochet the Front Panel
Repeat all the instructions under Back Panel Ribbing and Back Panel so that you have an identical front panel.
Crochet the Sleeve Panel (Make 2)
We will now crochet the two sleeve panels starting with the cuff. Remember you will need to make two identical sleeve panels. Note that the stitch pattern changes on the sleeve.
Crochet the Sleeve Panel Ribbed Cuff
ch 12
The height of our sleeve ribbing is approximately 2 inches. Based on our gauge this is approximately 12 chains. However you can adjust the number of chains if you want to change the height of the ribbing or you are using a yarn with a different gauge.
Row 1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: ch2, hdc BLO in each st across. On the last st, hdc into the entire st. Turn
Repeat row 2 until the ribbed cuff is equal to your “Wrist Circumference Measurement” + 2.5 inches. Make sure it fits comfortably and is not too tight.
Note we like our sleeves oversized and added 2.5 inches to our wrist circumference. If you prefer to have it less oversized you may want to reduce this to 2 inches.
Count the number of rows (we crocheted 22 rows).
Do not fasten off. Turn your ribbing. You will now crochet down the long side of the ribbing.
Crochet the Main Sleeve Panel
To calculate the number of stitches across the ribbing, calculate as follows:
| Calculation | K+J Example |
| Count the number of rows in the sleeve cuff | We counted 22 rows in our cuff |
| Double the number | 22 x 2 = 44 |
| Adjust the number upwards to ensure it is a multiple of 3 | 45 (44 is not a multiple of 3 so we adjust this to 45 so that it is a multiple of 3) |
Row 1: ch1, sc across the ribbing the total stitches calculated in the table above. Turn.
In K+J example, we would crochet 45 sc across the ribbing. It is going to be very tight, however this is normal. You may need to crochet 2sc in to the same stitch to fit in all the stitches evenly.
Row 2: ch3, dc in 2nd st, dc across, dc in tch. Turn
Repeat row 2 in that order until the sleeve panel including the cuff, is equal to your “Arm Length to Underarm Measurement“.
We will show you how to check the sleeve length again under “Assembly” so that you can ensure you have the perfect fit.
Fasten off.
Remember you need to crochet two identical sleeve panels.
Measure the Neckline on the Back and and Front Panel
We will now measure out the neckline for the sweater.
Measure approximately 6-7 inches (your customization) in from the left edge of the back panel and place a stitch marker after the cluster (we will be adjusting the exact inches that is right for you shortly). This will be the start of your neck opening. Count the number of clusters from the left edge up to the stitch marker. Count the same number of clusters on the right side of the back panel and place a stitch marker.
Do the same on the front panel on both sides.
Attach the two panels together lining up the 4 stitch markers and secure the panels together with locking stitch markers. Place the panels over your head and double check you are happy with the neck opening. If you would like it tighter then move the stitch markers closer to your neck ensuring you place the stitch marker at the end of a cluster not in the middle of a cluster. If you would like the neck opening wider, then move the stitch markers away from your neck. Make sure it is the same distance (ie. same number of clusters) on either side and on the front and back panel.
Kiks + Jack Crochet measured in 6 inches from each side (7 clusters). This gave us a comfortable neck opening that wasn’t super tight but was close enough to keep our neck warm after we added the mock neck.
Assembling the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater
Kiks + Jack Crochet highly recommends blocking all your panels before assembly. We understand you have finished and are eager to seam this all together! However blocking your panels will set your panels to the shape and size you want and give it a polished look.
We block our panels by pinning all the pieces on to an old yoga mat and manipulating the shape and edges so the front and back panel are similar and the two sleeve panels are similar. We then spray it with water focusing on the edges and ensuring it is well saturated. Do not remove the pins until the panels are completely bone dry.
Step 1: Seam the Front and Back Panel at the shoulder. Place the front and back panels together with the right sides facing together. With a yarn needle, seam the two panels together across the shoulders starting from the edge and across up to the stitch markers. Fasten off.
Step 2: Line up your sleeves at the midway point to the shoulder and seam. Open up the two panels (now seamed at the shoulders) so that the right side is facing the floor and the wrong side is facing upwards. Take one of your crocheted sleeves and fold it in half lengthways. Place a locking stitch marker at the top of your sleeve at the centre point. With the wrong side of the sleeve facing up, attach this stitch marker to the left edge of the left shoulder seam.
Customization Tip: It is a good time to check the length of your sleeve. You can “seam” it with a few locking stitch markers to the main panel. Try it on. If you would like the sleeve to be longer (eg. some like the cuff to be almost at the knuckles vs the wrist), you can remove the knot on your sleeve panel (where you fastened off) then add a few more rows on to your sleeve. Or you can reduce rows if you like your sleeves shorter by removing the knot first and pulling out (frogging) a few rows. Make sure you do the same on the second sleeve so they are identical.
When everything is perfect, using a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sleeves to the main panels (wrong side facing up) – see first diagram below (illustrative purposes only).
Do the same on the right side with the other sleeve.
Step 3: Seam the sides of the sweater and the bottom of the sleeve together. Fold the two panels and sleeve panels at the seamed shoulders so that your sweater is facing wrong side out. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sides of the two panels together up to the armpit and along the bottom of the sleeve. See second diagram below (illustrative purposes only).
Fasten off.
Step 4: Add the mock neck to the neckline
Change to the smaller hook size.
We used a hook size 4 (US 6) for our gauge.
Turn the sweater right side out. Attach a yarn to the side of the neckline.
Round 1: ch1, sc in the first st, sc evenly around the neckline into every st. You can crochet 2sc in large spaces and 1sc in regular stitches. The key is to keep the sc even. When you complete the round, sl st to join at the top of the tch.
Round 2: ch3, dc in 2nd st, dc around into every st, when you complete the round, sl st to join at the top of the tch
Repeat round 2 until you achieve the desired height for your mock neck.
Kiks + Jack Crochet crocheted 6 rounds of double crochet which equals slightly less than 3 inches high.
Fasten off.
Finish & Celebrate the Rachel Striped Mock High Neck Crochet Sweater
Weave in all your ends.
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