How to Crochet a Circular Sweater

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Hand crocheted sweaters are ideal for curling up in cold weather with a hot drink and a book. This pattern makes a basic crocheted, circular sweater. It is designed using a medium-weight yarn, making it ideal for a chilly fall or winter day. This pattern is appropriate for the crocheter with some basic knowledge of standard crochet skills and terminology. Practice some basic crochet stitches, such as chain, single crochet and double crochet, before attempting this project.

Things You'll Need

• 6 skeins medium-weight yarn
• Size K crochet hook
• Size I crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Instructions

1. Cast on 52 stitches using the larger sized crochet hook. Double crochet stitch in the fourth stitch from the hook. Double crochet stitch in each chain across. Continue working in double chain stitch until your piece measures 24 inches long. Fasten off. This is the back section of your sweater.

2. Repeat Step 1 for the front section of the same sweater.

3. Cast on 25 stitches using your larger crochet hook. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Continue making single crochet stitches in each chain stitch across. Work in double crochet stitching, increasing one stitch at both ends, every other row until you have 48 stitches. Continue working until your piece measure 17 1/2 inches. Fasten off. This completes one sleeve. Complete this step for the second sleeve.

4. Attach your yarn at the wrist edge of the sleeve using your smaller crochet hook. Chain three, work 23 stitches in double crochet across, chain two and turn. Work for five more rows in double crochet and fasten off. Repeat on the other sleeve.

5. Sew together the back and front sections at the shoulders. Sew down the side seams. Attach the sleeves, completing your sweater.

References

• Crochet Pattern Central: Women's Cardigans and Sweaters