The Crochet Off The Shoulder Sweater Pattern brings a trendy twist to the free easy crochet sweater pattern scene, making it a standout addition to your crocheted garments.
Using simple, beginner friendly stitches like the half double crochet stitch, this crochet pattern helps you craft a flattering silhouette that can be worn for casual outings or dressed up for special occasions.
Make this stylish off-the-shoulder sweater part of your wardrobe for a fun, modern look with minimal effort.
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How to Crochet the Crochet Off The Shoulder Sweater Pattern
The off the shoulder crochet sweater is crocheted from the bottom up in 4 pieces.
The front panel is crocheted like an easy rectangle, while the back panel is crocheted with v-shaped shoulder panels to create a neckline with a bit of a twist.
The sleeves are written to have a tight fit, crocheted from the cuffs up, but does not have negative ease.
Once you are finished crocheting, all you have to do is whip stitch the crochet pieces together.
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Off-The-Shoulder Sweater Crochet Pattern
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About the Crochet Off The Shoulder Sweater Pattern
The Crochet Off The Shoulder Sweater Pattern features a playful neckline that highlights your shoulders, perfect for anyone seeking a free easy crochet sweater with a unique flair.
Using simple, beginner friendly stitches—particularly the half double crochet—this pattern comes together quickly and offers a modern, flattering silhouette.
It’s a stylish addition to your crocheted garments, equally suited for casual get-togethers and dressed-up evenings.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Hobbii – Kind Feather in color 23 – Camel
- Weight
- 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% acrylic
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4 | 350 | 820 | 895 |
| S | 4 | 420 | 890 | 970 |
| M | 5 | 420 | 990 | 1080 |
| L | 5 | 450 | 1050 | 1150 |
| XL | 6 | 505 | 1170 | 1280 |
| 2XL | 6 | 550 | 1280 | 1400 |
| 3XL | 6 | 580 | 1350 | 1480 |
| 4XL | 7 | 620 | 1440 | 1580 |
| 5XL | 7 | 660 | 1540 | 1680 |
One skein is 100 grams · 235 meters · 257 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over 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 | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| S | 92.5 cm / 36.3 inches | 28.5 cm / 11.2 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| M | 104.5 cm / 41.2 inches | 31 cm / 12.1 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| L | 114 cm / 44.8 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| XL | 126 cm / 49.7 inches | 37 cm / 14.5 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 2XL | 135.5 cm / 53.3 inches | 42.5 cm / 16.7 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 3XL | 144.5 cm / 56.9 inches | 45.5 cm / 17.9 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 4XL | 154 cm / 60.6 inches | 49 cm / 19.4 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 inches |
| 5XL | 166 cm / 65.4 inches | 52.5 cm / 20.6 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.3 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. Adjust before you start crocheting the v-shape on the back to keep the size of the v-shaped opening. Make the v-shaped opening smaller by adjusting the length while crocheting the v-shape.
- Make the sleeves wider or narrower by going up/down in size, the sleeve sizes are written to be close fitting.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dec = decrease
- FHDC = foundation half double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inv hdc dec = invisible half double crochet decrease
- 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.
Stitches You Will Need
Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease
Yarn over. Skip 1 stitch and insert crochet hook into front loop of next stitch. Insert crochet hook into front loop of skipped stitch. Yarn over. Pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Techniques You Will Need
Whip Stitch
Instructions for the Crochet Off The Shoulder Sweater Pattern
Front Panel
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.
V-Shaped Back Panel
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- 48 (48) 46 (46) 44 (44) 42 (42) 40: Repeat row 1.
Do not fasten off, continue on v-shaped neck opening.
V-Shaped Neck Opening
Side 1
Continue directly without cutting yarn on front panel.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in the next 23 (26) 30 (33) 37 (40) 43 (46) 50 st, inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in next st, turn (=26 (29) 33 (36) 40 (43) 46 (49) 53 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (=25 (28) 32 (35) 39 (42) 45 (48) 52 st).
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in each st until you have 3 st left, inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in last st, turn (=24 (27) 31 (34) 38 (41) 44 (47) 51 st).
Row 4 – 20 (20) 22 (22) 24 (24) 26 (26) 28: Repeat row 2 and 3 every other row, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Side 2
Make slipknot and crochet the first stitch into the next unworked stitch from row 46 on front panel.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (=26 (29) 33 (36) 40 (43) 46 (49) 53 st).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), hdc 1 in each st until you have 3 st left, inv hdc dec in the next 2 st, hdc 1 in last st, turn (=25 (28) 32 (35) 39 (42) 45 (48) 52 st).
Row 3 – 20 (20) 22 (22) 24 (24) 26 (26) 28: Repeat row 1 and 2 every other row.
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) 25 (25) 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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