The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater is a free and easy crochet pattern below that is designed as a made to measure, size inclusive and beginner friendly crochet sweater pattern.
There is something so comforting about wrapping yourself in a warm cozy sweater when the temperature starts to drop and the leaves start to fall. There is something so comforting AND rewarding… when you crochet it yourself or someone crochets it for you! The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater is a great pattern if you are new to crochet and want to branch out into making your first sweater!
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In the spring and fall, when its cooler but not too cold, its the perfect weight to wear outdoors on its own! And if you are going to spend hours crocheting a sweater, it’s great if it can cross the seasons giving you maximum use out of it.
We selected a yarn from Lionbrand Yarn. It’s 100% acrylic and it feels so incredibly soft. This yarn is so easy to work with and it’s forgiving for beginners. It’s self striping, and as you can see from the photos we didn’t worry about keeping the colour changes consistent and even. We just went with the flow. The ombre is gorgeous as it fades in from pink to purply brown and it’s exciting to see where the beautiful flow of colours takes you. We love the end result! You can get all the details of this yarn used for The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater below.
Its a size 4/medium/worsted yarn however it feels a bit more on the bulky side of a size 4. It works up quickly which is always great for warm sweaters and if you are new to crocheting sweaters. If you are looking for a similar easy sweater pattern that uses an even bulkier yarn, take a look at the Busselton V Neck Sweater.
We have just started a new design using the same yarn in blue and it is looking gorgeous! Stay tuned.
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DESCRIPTION of The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater
The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater is a long sleeved warm sweater that is based on a lace stitch. It features a boatneck design that can be customized to be off the shoulder or crocheted as a tighter on the shoulder style. There is ribbing on the sleeve cuffs however no ribbing on the base of the sweater giving it a slightly deconstructed look. The Easy Cozy Sweater is designed to hit slightly below the waist with an oversized look, however it can also be customized easily as a crop or a longer tunic.
The Easy Cozy 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/worsted yarn. The stitch pattern is simple using primarily double crochets.
CROCHET MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
The 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” (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 sizing 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 just below your waistline (or where you would like the top to end) up to the top of your shoulder. We wanted our top to hit a little lower than the waistline.
Arm Length: Measure from armpit to wrist (or where you would like the sleeve to end)
Upper Arm: Measure around the widest section of the upper arm located above the elbow
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 โ 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 – 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
If you would like to use standard sizing for upper arm – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 9.75 (10.25, 11, 12, 13.5, 15.5, 17, 18.5, 18.5) inches or 25 (26, 28, 30.5, 34.5, 39.5, 43, 47, 49.5) centimetres
Note: The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater is designed as a loose fit with significant positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE
Using a hook size 5.5mm (US size 9), approximately 12 double crochets across and 8 rows of double crochet in 4โณ x 4โณ (10 cm x 10 cm). Note the pattern is made to measure and can accommodate for different crochet gauges.
CROCHET MATERIALS for The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater
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Yarn brand: Mandala Ombre by Lion Brand Yarns. Weight 4/Medium/Worsted. 150g per skein and 344 yards (or 315m) per skein.
You can also purchase Mandala Ombre 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 2.5 skeins or 850 yards (or 780m) used for our garment (approximately S) with a finished width of 18.5 inches and a finished length of 17 inches.
Color used is Felicity.
5.5 mm crochet hook (US size 9). 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 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 for The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater
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)
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-1 sp = chain 1 space (You are crocheting into the space created by the chain 1 from the previous row and not the stitch)
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 Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater
The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater is made by first crocheting a back panel and a front panel. We will crochet the panels bottom up. On both panels we will crochet a boatneck opening. We will then crochet the sleeve panels starting with the sleeve cuff. The sleeve will have some shaping. Finally we will seam the front panel and the back panels at the shoulder and then seam sleeves directly on to the panels.
The stitch used is beginner friendly and primarily uses double crochets and single crochets.
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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for the Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater
Crochet the Back Panel
Note we recently made some small adjustments to this pattern to provide an optional additional sleeve width increase. We may make some modifications from time to time to ensure our patterns can accommodate for as many different body measurements and gauges as possible.
Calculate the length of your foundation chain as follows:
| Calculation | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| Halve your โChest/Bust Measurementโ | Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around Half our chest/bust measurement = 32/2 = 16 inches |
| Add additional 1-2 inches for positive ease and a slightly oversized look (it will also increase in width after a few rows) | 16 + 1.5 = 17.5 inches |
Chain a length as calculated above and count the stitches. Do not pull the chain too tight when you measure it. Keep it loose.
K+J example: Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around and we have to chain 17.5 inches as per our calculation above.
K+J example: After we chained 17.5 inches, this was equal to 59 stitches.
Increase the number of stitches if necessary to ensure you have a multiple of 3 stitches.
K+J example: 59 is not a multiple of 3 (it doesn’t divide into 3 evenly) so we increase the chain by 1 stitch to achieve a total of 60 stitches, which is a multiple of 3.
Add one more stitch.
Row 1: ch 3, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in every ch to end of row. Turn.
Row 2: ch3, sk 2dc, *[1dc, ch1, 1dc] in next dc, sk 2dc, rep from * until you reach the last dc, sk dc, dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 3: ch3, *3dc in next ch-1 sp (made from the previous row), rep from * to end of row, dc in top of tch. Turn
This is a good time to check that you are happy with the width of your sweater. Sometimes the yarn stretches out more or less than you expect. It’s important to check the width again before you go any further. Place it up against you after 4 rows of crochet and see if the width is correct for you (or measure it if you are making it for someone else).
If your yarn is more stretchy than expected and/or you want to reduce the width, we suggest you frog (unravel) and start again reducing the number of chains you originally crocheted. Or if you decide you want it more oversized and you want to increase the width we suggest you frog and start again increasing the number of chains. It’s better to get this width right at the start.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 in that order until your back panel reaches a length equal to your “Finished Length Measurement“.
This is a great time to double check that you are happy with the length by placing the panel up against you. If you would like to make it longer crochet more of rows 2-3 in that order. If you would like to make it shorter, remove a few rows. If you made changes, then make sure you update the Finished Length Measurement so that you can crochet an identical length for your front panel.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Front Panel
Follow the instructions from the Back Panel so that you have an identical Front Panel.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Sleeves (Make 2)
Crochet the Sleeve Panel Ribbing
ch 12
Row 1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: ch2, hdc BLO in each st across, hdc into the whole st on the last st. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until the sleeve ribbing cuff is equal to your “Wrist Circumference Measurement” + 2 inches. Make sure it fits comfortably and is not too tight.
Count the number of rows (Kiks + Jack crocheted 20 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 20 rows in our cuff |
| Double the number | 20 x 2 = 40 |
| Adjust the number upwards to ensure it is a multiple of 3 + 1 | 43 (40 is not a multiple of 3 so we adjust this to 42 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 43 sc across the ribbing. It will be tight. You can also crochet 2 sc into the same stitch to fit.
Row 2: ch 3, dc in 1st st, dc in every ch to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: ch 3, dc in 1st st, dc in every st to end of row. Turn.
Row 4: ch3, sk 2dc, *[1dc, ch1, 1dc] in next dc, sk 2dc, rep from * until you reach the last dc, sk dc, dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 5: ch3, *3dc in next ch-1 sp (made from the previous row), rep from * to end of row, dc in top of tch. Turn
Repeat rows 4-5 until the length of your sleeve panel including the ribbing is approximately half way up your forearm. Measure the width of the sleeve panel. It needs to be as wide as the widest part of your arm which is typically your “upper arm measurement”. If you think you need to widen the sleeve panel, then on the next row 5, crochet as follows:
Row A (expanding): ch3, 3dc in 1st st, *3dc in next ch-1 sp (made from the previous row), rep from * to end of row, 4dc in top of tch. Turn
Next crochet a regular row 4-5, then another regular row 4.
Continue crocheting Row A, then Row 4, then Row 5, then Row 4 (one expanding row and 3 regular rows) until the width of the sleeve panel is equal to your “upper arm measurement”. At this point stop crocheting Row A and only crochet regular rows 4 and 5.
NOTE: This sleeve increase is optional and we did not need to do this for Kiks + Jack Crochet’s version. We crocheted rows 4-5 only. It will depend on your body measurements.
Once you have achieved your required sleeve width, repeat rows 4 – 5 in that order until the total length of your sleeve, including the ribbing, is equal to your “Arm Length 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.
Assembling the Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater
Kiks + Jack Crochet highly recommends blocking all your panels before assembly. Blocking your panels will set your panels to the shape and size you want and give it a polished look.
Step 1: Seam the Front and Back Panel at the shoulder. Place a stitch marker approximately 4 inches in from the left side of the front panel. Do the same on the other side and measure 4 inches in from the right side of the front panel and place a stitch marker. Do the same for the back panel and attach the panels together at the stitch markers.
Place the two panels over your head and shift the stitch markers closer to the neck or further away depending on whether you want a wide off the shoulder look or a tighter on the shoulder look. If you would like to make the neckline tighter adjust the stitch markers closer towards your neck. If you would like to make the neckline wider and possibly off the shoulder, then adjust the stitch markers further from your neck. Make sure the stitch markers on the front panel matches the back panel.
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 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 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 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. Once again remove the knot first and pull out (frog) 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 (for illustrative purpose 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 (for illustrative purpose only).
Fasten off.
Finish & Celebrate the Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater
Weave in all your ends.
Congratulations you have finished The Easy Cozy Crochet Sweater and we hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern.
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