The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater is a quick and easy crochet pattern that is made to measure, size inclusive and beginner friendly. You can view the full crochet pattern for free in this post. Just use the interactive table of contents outlined below to navigate around this blog post.
Meet the Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater. With simple stitch changes and an effortlessly oversized fit, it’s perfect for layering through spring and fall. The original design had long sleeves, but we cropped them for a lighter, relaxed vibe. Easy, comfy, and totally customizable – this is a free crochet pattern you’ll want to make again and again!
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Although this would look amazing in any colour, we always had white on our mind for The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater. Team it with light coloured jeans in the fall and as the weather gets warmer, wear it with a pair of shorts or a cute skirt. It’s designed to be loose and oversized, with large wide sleeves that hit mid length – keeping the sweater cool and modern!
One of our favourite necklines is the boatneck. It gives you flexibility in crocheting it on the shoulder or off the shoulder. We love wearing scarves so crocheting a simple neckline always gives us the flexibility to throw on one of our crocheted scarves. Can you picture wearing a beautiful multi-coloured scarf with this top? Gorgeous. Consider the Capilano Crochet Shawl and Scarf to change the look of this outfit….and for more boatneck designs take a look at the Sea to Sky Laced Short Sleeve Crochet Top.
The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater uses three types of stitches. It starts with the floret stitch at the base of the sweater, then the bead stitch and the majority is crocheted in one our favourites – the simple half double crochet. We wanted a slightly longer tunic style sweater – so the floret stitch isn’t always as visible when we tuck it – however we are thinking of crocheting a shorter version of this sweater to show it off more, because it really is a beautiful stitch.
The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater is made from Soft & Shiny yarn by Loops & Threads. This yarn is affordable, doesn’t split, and feels super soft. It’s also easy to frog (ie. unravel) which is sometimes really important when you are a new beginner and sometimes make mistakes (we still do as experienced crocheters). The colour used here is Creme Freshe – however the colour Cadet Blue is in the Kiks + Jack Crochet stash, ready to go.
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DESCRIPTION of the Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater
The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater is a slightly oversized sweater perfect for spring to fall. It has wide sleeves that sit slightly below the elbows. It features a boat neck design that can be customized to be worn on the shoulder or off the shoulder. The top is designed to hit around the hips although this is fully customizable. It is an easy design for beginners and the pattern is free and available with made to measure instructions.
CROCHET MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
The Whistler Wide Sleeve 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” (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 The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater 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 top of hip (or where you would like the top to end) up to the top of your shoulder.
Length to armpit: Measure from the top of your hips (or where you would like the top to end) up to bottom of your armpit
Armpit to Below Elbow Length: Measure from armpit to below the elbow (or where you would like the sleeve to end – ours is slightly below elbow)
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.
Note: The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater is designed as a loose fit with significant positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE
The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater pattern is made to measure and can accommodate for different crochet gauges. However we recommend you select a yarn and hook with a similar gauge to this version. We strongly suggest using a yarn that drapes for this pattern.
We used a crochet hook size 5 (US 8) and a weight 4 yarn.
CROCHET MATERIALS for the Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater
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Yarn brand: Soft & Shiny by Loops & Threads. Weight 4/Medium/Worsted. 170g skein and 311 yards (or 285m).
Approximately 3.4 skeins or 1070 yards (980m) used for this Kiks + Jack crochet version (approximately size S) with a finished width of 18 inches and a finished length of 23 inches. Color used is Creme Freshe.
We strongly suggest using a yarn that drapes for this pattern.
Other yarns we would love to try with this pattern include:
Silky Soft by Loops & Threads
Coboo by Lion Brand Yarn
5.0 mm crochet hook (US size 8). 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.
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
The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater pattern uses US terminology.
ch = chain (With one loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loop)
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)
BS = bead stitch BS (1dc into the required st. *Yarn over, insert hook behind the post of the dc from right to left, and pull up a loop. You should have 3 loops on the hook. Repeat * one more time around the same dc post. You should now have 5 loops on the hook. Repeat * one more time around the same dc post. You should now have 7 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops).
sl st = slip stitch (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and 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 Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater
The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater is made up of two identical panels. We will first crochet a back panel and then a front panel. Each panel will be crocheted bottom up in the form of a “T shape” where the top of the T will make up the sleeves. We will seam the two panels together and the neckline to allow for an off the shoulder or on the shoulder design. The panels will be made from primarily three crochet stitches.
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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for The Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater
Crochet the Lower Part of the Back Panel
Calculate the length of your foundation chain as follows:
| Halve your “Chest/Bust Measurement“ | Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around Half our chest/bust measurement = 32/2 = 16 inches |
| Add additional 2 inches (for significant positive ease and a slightly oversized look). Note: it will also increase in width after a few rows | 16 + 2 = 18 inches |
Chain a length as calculated above. Do not pull the chain too tight when you measure it.
Count the number of stitches. We want your total foundation chain to be an even number. If it is not, add 1 more chain.
Kiks + Jack Crochet Example: Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around and we have to chain 18 inches as per our calculation above. We reached 18 inches after chaining 69 chains. We add one more chain to give a total of 70 chains to achieve an even number.
Note, in this pattern all turning chains count as a stitch.
Row 1: ch3, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch until end of row. Turn
Row 2: ch1, sk 1st st, *1dc in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * until end, sl st in tch. Turn
Row 3: ch3, sk st, *1dc in next dc, 1 dc in next sl st; rep from * until end, dc in tch. Turn
Row 4-5: repeat row 2-3 in that order.
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 (and sometimes you change your mind on how oversized you want it). It’s important to check the width again before you go any further. Place it up against you after 5 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.
Rows 6-11: repeat row 2-3 in that order
Customization option: Feel free to customize this first section (it depends on your length and how you plan to wear it). You can do more or less of rows 2-3, however make sure you finish on a row 3.
Row 12: ch2, hdc in 2nd st, hdc in next st and each st across, hdc in tch. Turn
Row 13: repeat row 12.
Row 14: ch3, sk 2nd st, *BS into 3rd st, ch1, sk 1 st, rep* until the end finishing with 1dc into the top of tch. Turn
BS = bead stitch (1dc into the required st. *Yarn over, insert hook behind the post of the dc from right to left, and pull up a loop. You should have 3 loops on the hook. Repeat * one more time around the same dc post. You should now have 5 loops on the hook. Repeat * one more time around the same dc post. You should now have 7 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops).
Row 15: ch2, hdc between tch and 1st bead, *hdc in st at top of bead, hdc between beads, rep from * until end of row, ending with an hdc between last bead and tch, hdc in top of tch. Turn
Row 16: repeat row 14 (bead row)
Row 17: repeat row 15
Row 18-22: ch2, hdc in 2nd st, hdc in next st and each st across, hdc in tch. Turn
Row 23-26: repeat row 14 (bead row) to row 15 in that order
Two options (again it depends on your desired length of the top and how you plan to wear it)
Option A (as photographed): Repeat row 18 until the length of your panel reaches approximately “Length to Armpit Measurement” minus 1 inch.
Option B: Add another round of bead design, so repeat rows 18 – 26 in that order, then repeat row 18 until the length of your panel reaches approximately the “Length to Armpit Measurement” minus 1 inch.
Do not fasten off.
Crochet the Upper Part of the Back Panel (the sleeves)
Using the same working yarn, chain a length equal to your “Armpit to Below Elbow Length Measurement” on one side of the lower back panel. Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Attach the yarn to the last st on the other side and ch a length equal to your “Armpit to Below Elbow length measurement“. Do not fasten off. Turn
You should now have the start of a “T shape” and this will be the start of your sleeves.
Kiks + Jack Crochet Example: Our Armpit to Elbow Length Measurement is 10 inches and we had to chain 38 to achieve a length of 10 inches. We chained 38 on the left side of the panel and chained 38 on the right side of the panel giving us the start of the T shape.
Row 1: ch2, hdc in 3rd st from hook, hdc in each st across to the last st. Turn
You are crocheting hdc across the entire panel. In our example this means we hdc across the tail on the right side, then across the entire width of the back panel and then the tail on the other side.
You should place the panel up against your shoulders and check that you are happy with the sleeves. Is the length correct? If not you should make adjustments to your chains before you continue.
Repeat row 1 until the length of the entire panel including your sleeves is equal to your “Finished Length Measurement“.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Front Panel
Repeat all the instructions in the Lower Back Panel and Upper Back Panel.
You should now have two T-shaped panels that are identical.
Assemble Front and Back Panel
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.
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. 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 dry.
Step 1: Seam the Front and Back Panel at the shoulder. Place 2 stitch markers to mark the left and right side of the neckline. We measured approximately 15 inches from each side (from the end of the sleeve). Do the same for the back panel.
Join the two panels together at the stitch markers, using locking stitch markers, and place the two panels over your head. 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. Use a measuring tape to ensure they are even on both sides.
When you are happy with the neckline, make sure the two panels are right side facing together (wrong side facing out). Using matching yarn and a yarn needle, seam the two panels together from the base of the sleeve up to the shoulder stitch marker. Do the same on the other side.
Step 2: Seam the sides together. With the right sides still facing together, seam from the bottom all the way up the side towards the armpit and across the bottom of the sleeve. Fasten off. Do the same on the other side.
Fasten off.
Step 3 (optional and not shown on photograph): Crochet around the neckline. Turn your sweater right side out. Attach a yarn to the side of the neckline and crochet as follows:
Round 1: ch1, sc in 1st st, sc around the neckline evenly, sl st to ch1.
Round 2: repeat round 1
Fasten off.
Finish & Celebrate your Whistler Wide Sleeve Crochet Sweater
Weave in all your ends.
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