You’re going to love this free Crochet Sweater Pattern. It’s a lovely crochet garment for women in sizes XS to 5XL.
With the waffle stitch pattern, it offers lots of texture.
The crochet sweater have set in sleeves, a beautiful neckline and split sides.
With the side splits from the hem it’s a great pullover to wear as an outer garment, more like a crochet poncho.
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Waffle Sweater Crochet Pattern
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About the Waffle Crochet Sweater Pattern
The Waffle Crochet Sweater pattern is a great crochet pullover for women. It comes in sizes from XS to 5XL, so you’ll easily find one that fits you well.
The sweater has a classic look, but with special features such as the side splits.
It’s an easy detailed crochet pattern.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Heartland in color Kings Canyon
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% acrylic
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 5 | 638 | 1034 | 1130 |
| S | 5 | 683 | 1106 | 1209 |
| M | 6 | 752 | 1219 | 1333 |
| L | 6 | 807 | 1308 | 1430 |
| XL | 7 | 868 | 1407 | 1538 |
| 2XL | 7 | 940 | 1523 | 1666 |
| 3XL | 8 | 996 | 1614 | 1765 |
| 4XL | 8 | 1071 | 1734 | 1897 |
| 5XL | 9 | 1136 | 1841 | 2013 |
One skein is 142 grams · 230 meters · 252 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over half double crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
12 stitches & 11 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference when assembled | Armhole Circumference | Length from underarm |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 86 cm / 33.7 inches | 32 cm / 12.7 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| S | 93.5 cm / 36.7 inches | 34 cm / 13.4 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| M | 104.5 cm / 41.1 inches | 37.5 cm / 14.8 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| L | 115 cm / 45.4 inches | 39.5 cm / 15.5 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| XL | 126 cm / 49.7 inches | 41.5 cm / 16.3 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| 2XL | 137 cm / 54 inches | 45 cm / 17.7 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| 3XL | 145 cm / 57 inches | 47 cm / 18.4 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| 4XL | 155.5 cm / 61.3 inches | 50.5 cm / 19.8 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
| 5XL | 166.5 cm / 65 inches | 52 cm / 20.6 inches | 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches |
Size Notes
- This crochet pattern is written to have positive ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Size Adjustments
- Body: Adjust length by adding / reducing rows. For width, I recommend going up/down in size.
- Sleeve: Adjust length by adding / reducing rows. For circumference, I recommend going up/down in size.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC)
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into prev“chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches.
*2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch (FPdc)
This stitch is crocheted around the post of the stitch.
Yo, insert your hook from front to back between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the front again between the st you’re working & the next st, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 of the 3 loops, yo and pull through the 2 last loops.
Back Post Double Crochet Stitch (BPdc)
This stitch is crocheted around the post of the stitch.
Yo, insert your hook from back to front between the previous stitch & the stitch you’re working, & bring it to the back again between the stitch you’re working & the next stitch, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the 2 last loops.
Waffle Stitch
Instructions for the Waffle Crochet Sweater Pattern
Front & Back – Hip to Bust
Make 2.
FSC 67 (72) 79 (86) 93 (100) 105 (112) 119 st.
Row 1 (WS): Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 20 (21) 23 (25) 27 (29) 30 (32) 34 st, dc 1 in the next 25 (28) 31 (34) 37 (40) 43 (46) 49 st, hdc 1 in the next 21 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) 31 (33) 35 st, turn (= 67 (72) 79 (86) 93 (100) 105 (112) 119 st).
Row 2 (RS): Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 20 (21) 23 (25) 27 (29) 30 (32) 34 st, *FPdc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 times, FPdc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 21 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) 31 (33) 35 st, turn (= 67 (72) 79 (86) 93 (100) 105 (112) 119 st).
Row 3: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 20 (21) 23 (25) 27 (29) 30 (32) 34 st, *dc 1 in next st, FPdc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 times, dc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 21 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) 31 (33) 35 st, turn (= 67 (72) 79 (86) 93 (100) 105 (112) 119 st).
Row 4-37: Rep row 2-3.
Fasten off & cut yarn. Leave a long tail for seaming.
Front & Back – Bust to Shoulder
Worked directly on the front and back pieces.
Turn work from where you fastened off, you are now on the right side (RS). Count 10 (11) 13 (15) 17 (19) 20 (22) 24 st to skip, work first stitch into next stitch.
Row 1: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 10 st, *FPdc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 times, FPdc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 11 st, turn (= 47 (50) 53 (56) 59 (62) 65 (68) 71 st).
Row 2: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 10 st, *dc 1 in next st, FPdc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 times, dc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 11 st, turn (= 47 (50) 53 (56) 59 (62) 65 (68) 71 st).
Row 3- row 13 (14) 16 (17) 18 (20) 21 (23) 24: Rep row 1-2.
Fasten off & cut yarn. Leave a long tail for seaming.
Sleeves – Cuff To Shoulder
Make 2.
FSC 26 (26) 28 (28) 30 (32) 34 (36) 38 st.
Row 1 (WS): Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 st, dc 1 in the next 10 st, hdc 1 in the next 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) 14 st, turn (= 26 (26) 28 (28) 30 (32) 34 (36) 38 st).
Row 2 (RS): Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 st, *FPdc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 2 times, FPdc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) 14 st, turn (= 26 (26) 28 (28) 30 (32) 34 (36) 38 st).
Row 3: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 st, *dc 1 in next st, FPdc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) 14 st, turn (= 26 (26) 28 (28) 30 (32) 34 (36) 38 st).
Row 4-6: Rep row 2-3, ending with a rep of row 2.
Row 7: Hdc 2 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 st, *dc 1 in next st, FPdc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in each st until you have 1 st left, hdc 2 in last st, turn (= 28 (28) 30 (30) 32 (34) 36 (38) 40 st).
Row 8 – row 27 (31) 35 (43) 43 (47) 47 (51) 51: Rep row 4-7, 5 (6) 7 (9) 9 (10) 10 (11) 11 times. You will have 38 (40) 44 (48) 50 (54) 56 (60) 62 st total. Work waffle stitch in middle 10 st as established.
Row 28 (32) 36 (44) 44 (48) 48 (52) 52: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 13 (14) 16 (18) 19 (21) 22 (24) 25 st, *FPdc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 2 times, FPdc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 14 (15) 17 (19) 20 (22) 23 (25) 26 st, turn (= 38 (40) 44 (48) 50 (54) 56 (60) 62 st).
Row 29 (33) 37 (45) 45 (49) 49 (53) 53: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in the next 13 (14) 16 (18) 19 (21) 22 (24) 25 st, *dc 1 in next st, FPdc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 14 (15) 17 (19) 20 (22) 23 (25) 26 st, turn (= 38 (40) 44 (48) 50 (54) 56 (60) 62 st).
Row 30 (34) 38 (46) 46 (50) 50 (54) 54 – row 55: Rep row 28 (32) 36 (44) 44 (48) 48 (52) 52 – row 29 (33) 37 (45) 45 (49) 49 (53) 53.
Fasten off & cut yarn. Leave a long tail for seaming.
Sleeves – Shoulder Details
Worked directly on both sleeves.
Turn work from where you fastened off, you are now on the right side (RS). Count 13 (14) 16 (18) 19 (21) 22 (24) 25 st to skip, work first stitch into next stitch.
Row 1: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), *FPdc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 2 times, FPdc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 1 st, turn (= 12 st).
Row 2: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), *dc 1 in next st, FPdc 1 in next 2 st*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 1 st, turn (= 12 st).
Row 3- row 8: Rep row 1-2.
Fasten off & cut yarn. Leave a long tail for seaming.
Finishing
When you’re finished crocheting you have 4 parts. Place them according to the photo below.
Seam shoulder seams and along top of sleeve as shown in photo below.
Fold sweater double, as shown in photo below.
Fold sides, as shown on left side of sweater, so 6 stitches on each side overlap. Do the same on both sides of sweater.
Closeup of how its folded. Front piece is folded backwards and back piece is folded towards front. You can use stitch markers to hold it together while you seam.
Seam along top of folded piece on front, then on back. At the same time seam through corresponding part of sleeve.
Finish by seaming sleeves.
Neck Collar Edging
Worked in rounds with right side facing.
Start in back corner so you can work over 12 stitches from sleeve.
NOTE: Round 1 is made in an ordinary round, but I’ve split it into sections to make it more detailed and hopefully easy to follow.
Round 1: Make slipknot.
Across 1st sleeve: dc in 1st st, *FPdc in next st, BPdc2tog in the next 2 dc*, rep from *to* 2 times, FPdc in next st, dc in next st,
Across front: *FPdc in next st, BPdc2tog in the next 2 dc*, rep from *to* 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 times, FPdc in next st,
Across 2nd sleeve: rep across 1st sleeve.
Across back: rep across front.
Sl st in 1st dc (= 52 (56) 60 (64) 68 (72) 76 (80) 84 st).
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st*, rep from *to* until you have 1 st left, FPdc in the last st, sl st in 1st st (= 52 (56) 60 (64) 68 (72) 76 (80) 84 st).
Round 3-9: Rep round 2.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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