The Crochet Boat Neck Sweater Pattern is a chic option for those eager to create a free easy crochet sweater that showcases elegant lines.
By focusing on basic crochet stitches like the half double crochet, this pattern remains beginner friendly while producing a polished result fit for everyday wear.
Add this boat neck crochet design to your collection of crocheted garments and enjoy its effortless style, which pairs beautifully with jeans, skirts, or any of your go-to fashion staples.
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How to Crochet the Crochet Boat Neck Sweater Pattern
The crochet boat neck sweater pattern is crocheted in 4 pieces. The front panel, back panel and 2 sleeves are all crocheted from the bottom up.
It uses basic stitches, like the half double crochet stitch.
The neckline has a wide opening which is shaped at the last row of the front and back panels.
Once you’re finished crocheting the 4 pieces, all you have to do is whip stitch them together, which is an easy seam.
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Boat Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern
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About the Crochet Boat Neck Sweater Pattern
The Crochet Boat Neck Sweater Pattern is a chic, free easy crochet sweater that uses basic stitches—mainly half double crochet—for a beginner friendly project.
Crocheted in four pieces from the bottom up and seamed with whip stitches, it features a wide neckline shaped in the final rows for a stylish finish.
Worked with a 3 light yarn in the color of your choice, this timeless sweater blends beautifully into your collection of crocheted garments, pairing effortlessly with jeans, skirts, or layered looks year-round.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Hobbii – Kind Feather in color 24 – Cognac
- Weight
- 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% premium acrylic
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4 | 370 | 860 | 940 |
| S | 5 | 405 | 930 | 1010 |
| M | 5 | 440 | 1030 | 1130 |
| L | 5 | 470 | 1100 | 1200 |
| XL | 6 | 520 | 1230 | 1340 |
| 2XL | 6 | 570 | 1340 | 1460 |
| 3XL | 7 | 605 | 1420 | 1550 |
| 4XL | 7 | 640 | 1510 | 1650 |
| 5XL | 7 | 690 | 1610 | 1760 |
One skein is 100 grams · 235 meters · 257 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over half double crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
12 stitches & 13 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 and round, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference | Armhole Circumference | Length (from shoulder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 83 cm / 32.7 inches | 27.5 cm / 10.9 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| S | 92.5 cm / 36.3 inches | 28.5 cm / 11.2 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| M | 104.5 cm / 41.2 inches | 31 cm / 12.1 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| L | 114 cm / 44.8 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| XL | 126 cm / 49.7 inches | 37 cm / 14.5 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| 2XL | 135.5 cm / 53.3 inches | 42.5 cm / 16.7 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| 3XL | 144.5 cm / 56.9 inches | 45.5 cm / 17.9 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| 4XL | 154 cm / 60.6 inches | 49 cm / 19.4 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
| 5XL | 166 cm / 65.4 inches | 52.5 cm / 20.6 inches | 57.5 cm / 22.6 inches |
Size Adjustments
- Make the body circumference wider by adding/reducing the number of stitches you start with. Add/reduce by 1 stitch at a time, remember to adjust on both the front and back piece.
- Adjust the length by adding/reducing the number of rows you crochet on the front and back.
- Make the sleeves wider or narrower by going up/down in size, the sleeve sizes are written to be close fitting.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- FHDC = foundation half double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
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.
Techniques You Will Need
Whip Stitch
Instructions for the Crochet Boat Neck Sweater Pattern
Front and Back Panel
Make 2.
FHDC 54 (60) 68 (74) 82 (88) 94 (100) 108 st.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in each st across, turn (=54 (60) 68 (74) 82 (88) 94 (100) 108 st).
Row 2-68: Repeat row 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Boat Neck
Repeat side 1 and 2 on both front and back panel.
Side 1
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc in the next 15 (17) 19 (21) 23 (25) 27 (29) 31 st, turn (=16 (18) 20 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) 32 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Side 2
Count 22 (24) 28 (30) 34 (36) 38 (40) 44 st from last worked st on row 68. Make slip knot and work first st in next st.
Row 1: Hdc 1 in each st until end of row (=16 (18) 20 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) 32 st).
Sleeves
Size XS (S) M (L)
FHDC 23 (23) 25 (25) st, sl st in 1st st, turn.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st, turn (=23 (23) 25 (25) st).
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st, turn (=24 (24) 26 (26) st).
Round 3 – 4: Rep round 1.
Round 5: Rep round 2.
Round 6 – round 38 (41) 44 (53): Rep round 3-5.
Size L fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 39 (42) 44 (-) – round 53: Rep round 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Size XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
FHDC 27 (29) 29 (31) 33 st, sl st in 1st st, turn.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, turn (=27 (29) 29 (31) 33 st).
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 3 in next st, hdc 1 in each st from prev round, turn (=29 (31) 31 (33) 35 st).
Round 3 – 4: Rep round 1.
Round 5 – round 10 (25) 37 (46) 52: Rep round 2-4.
Round 11 (26) 38 (47) 53: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in each st from prev round, turn (=34 (46) 54 (62) 68 st).
Size 5XL fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 12 (27) 39 (48) – round 13 (28) 40 (49): Rep round 1.
Round 14 (29) 41 (50) – round 53: Rep round 11 (26) 38 (47) 53 to round 13 (28) 40 (49).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
When you’re finished crocheting you have 4 parts; 2 sleeves, 1 front and 1 back.
- Sew the shoulder seams together using whip stitches through the corresponding stitches.
- Sew the sleeves to the front and back to approximately 17 (18) 19 (20) 22 (25) 27 (30) 31 corresponding rows.
- Sew the remaining rows under the sleeves, on the side of the sweater, together.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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