If you love creating simple garments, you’re also going to love the Crochet Wrap Sweater!
I set out to create a simple sweater, using basic beginner stitches, meaning it’s both easy to wear & make!
This pattern is written for sizes XS to 5XL and is skill level easy.
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The Yarn
To crochet wrap sweater pattern the suggested yarn is Lion Brand Yarn – Basic Stitch Premium.
I first used this yarn when I made the Simple Top Down Raglan Cardigan & I loved it just as much for this project.
It’s soft, great to work with & seems to be holding up well for care & washing as well.
It comes in many beautiful colors!
A GREAT BASIC GARMENT FOR YOUR WARDROBE
Sometimes you just need a basic garment for your wardrobe, just like the Crochet Wrap Sweater..
It doesn’t have any fancy stitches, just the simple crossing in the front.
This type of pullover is easy to use & fun to dress up & down for different occasions.
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About The Pattern
The Crochet Wrap Sweater is the perfect easy crochet pullover for women.
Choose between sizes from XS to 5XL or customize it to your own by following the size adjustments.
The pullover doesn’t have fancy stitches, & all you need to know is basic crochet stitches such as single crochet, treble crochet & chains.
Pick your favorite color & make this basic garment for your wardrobe.
Project Level
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 6.5 mm / US: K – 10.5 / UK: 3
Hook I used: Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Yarn – Basic Stitch Premium in color Cream.
Yarn amount used:
- XS: 4 skeins
- S: 5 skeins
- M: 5 skeins
- L: 6 skeins
- XL: 6 skeins
- 2XL: 7 skeins
- 3XL: 8 skeins
- 4XL: 8 skeins
- 5XL: 8 skeins
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 medium yarn
- 100 % premium acrylic
Other Materials Needed
- Needle
Gauge
Measured over treble crochet stitches:
14 stitches per 10 cm / 4”.
Measured over alternating 1 row with single crochet, 1 row with treble crochet:
8 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
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 measure 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 is 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 “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- The pullover is made in 5 pieces, all worked from the bottom up: Back, left front, right front and two sleeves.
Size & Measurements
SIZE Notes
- This pattern is written to have a close fit, that means about 2.5 – 5 cm ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
- Take measurements to find the size that fits the best.
Size Adjustments
- Note: Any size adjustments affect yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
Sleeves:
- Best places to adjust length by adding or reducing rows are after row 1.
- Start the sleeve with more/less stitches to make arm wider/narrower.
Body:
- Adjust length by adding or reducing rows at the end, make sure you also adjust the length on the fronts. It is recommended to end with a single crochet row.
- Adjust the width by adding/reducing the number of stitches you start with, in a multiple of 1.
Fronts:
- To adjust length it is easiest to do so before you start decreasing. Make sure you adjust both fronts & the back with the same amount of rows. It is recommended to end with a single crochet row.
- Adjust the width by adding/reducing the number of stitches you start with, in a multiple of 1.
Diagram
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- dec = decrease – as described under stitches you will need
- pm = place marker
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- WS = wrong side
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
DECREASE (dec):
Worked to get a diagonal decrease on the right front.
Yarn over twice, draw up a loop from next st, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook*, repeat from *to* once, you have 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull up a loop from next st, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, you have 3 loops on hook, pull up a loop from next st, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook*, repeat until you have 1 loop on hook.
Crochet Wrap Sweater Pattern Instructions
Back
Ch 54 (61) 68 (75) 82 (90) 97 (104) 111 st.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in each st across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), sc 1 in each st across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 4- 49 (49) 49 (51) 51 (51) 53 (53) 53: Repeat rows 2-3.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Left Front
Ch 54 (61) 68 (75) 82 (90) 97 (104) 111 st.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in each st across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), sc 1 in each st across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 4- row 21 (19) 17 (17) 15 (11) 11 (9) 5: Repeat row 2-3.
Row 22 (20) 18 (18) 16 (12) 12 (8) 6: Ch 1 (does not count as stitch), dc 1 in next st (does not count as stitch), tr 1 in next st, pm*, tr 1 in each st across, turn (51 (58) 65 (72) 79 (87) 94 (101) 108 st).
*This is the last stitch you will work on next row.
Row 23 (21) 19 (19) 17 (13) 13 (11) 7: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), sc 1 in each st until you have 2 st left including pm, sc2tog, turn (50 (57) 64 (71) 78 (86) 93 (100) 107 st).
Repeat row 22 (20) 18 (18) 16 (12) 12 (8) 6 & 23 (21) 19 (19) 17 (13) 13 (11) 7 until you have crocheted 49 (49) 49 (51) 51 (51) 53 (53) 53 rows. Stitch count will then be 11 (15) 19 (23) 27 (29) 33 (37) 38.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Right Front
Ch 54 (61) 68 (75) 82 (90) 97 (104) 111 st.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in each st across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), sc 1 in each st across, turn (= 53 (60) 67 (74) 81 (89) 96 (103) 110 st).
Row 4- row 21 (19) 17 (17) 15 (11) 11 (9) 5: Repeat row 2-3.
Row 22 (20) 18 (18) 16 (12) 12 (10) 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in each st across until you have 3 st left, dec, turn (51 (58) 65 (72) 79 (87) 94 (101) 108 st).
Row 23 (21) 19 (19) 17 (13) 13 (11) 7: Ch 1 (does not count as stitch), sc 1 in next st, pm*, sc 1 in each st across, turn (50 (57) 64 (71) 78 (86) 93 (100) 107 st).
*This is the last stitch you will work on next row.
Row 24 (22) 20 (20) 18 (14) 14 (12) 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in each st across until you have 3 st left including pm, dec, turn (48 (55) 62 (69) 76 (84) 91 (98) 105 st).
Repeat row 23 (21) 19 (19) 17 (13) 13 (11) 7 & 24 (22) 20 (20) 18 (14) 14 (12) 8 until you have crocheted 49 (49) 49 (51) 51 (51) 53 (53) 53 rows. Stitch count will then be 11 (15) 19 (23) 27 (29) 33 (37) 38.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Sleeves
Repeated 2 times to make 2 sleeves.
Ch 32 (32) 35 (35) 36 (36) 39 (39) 40 st.
Row 1: Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch across, turn (=31 (31) 34 (34) 35 (35) 38 (38) 39 st).
Only XS:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in the next 3 st, *tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 3 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 3 st left, tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 2 st, turn (=38 st).
Only S:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in next st, *tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 2 st left, tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in next st, turn (=41 st).
Only M:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in the next 2 st, *tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 3 st, tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 3 st left, tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 2 st, turn (=43 st).
Only L:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in next st, *tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 2 st left, tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in next st (=45 st).
Only XL:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in the next 3 st, *tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 3 st left, tr 1 in the next 3 st, turn (=49 st).
Only 2XL:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in next st, *tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in next st, tr 2 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 3 st left, tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in the next 2 st, turn (=56 st).
Only 3XL:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), *tr 2 in next st, tr 1 in next st, tr 2 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, tr 1 in last st, turn (=62 st).
Only 4XL:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in the next 4 st, *tr 2 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 5 st left, tr 1 in the next 5 st, turn (=66 st).
Only 5XL:
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in the next 3 st, *tr 2 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 4 st left, tr 1 in the next 4 st, turn (=70 st).
All sizes:
Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), sc 1 in each st across, turn (= 38 (41) 43 (45) 49 (56) 62 (66) 70 st).
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in each st across (= 38 (41) 43 (45) 49 (56) 62 (66) 70 st).
Row 5-37: Repeat rows 3-4, ending with a sc row.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
When you have finished crocheting you have 5 parts:
- Seam the shoulders of the left front to the back, then the shoulder of the right front to the back.
- Seam the sleeves to the fronts & backs, lining up the middle of the sleeve to the seams attaching the fronts & back.
- Seam under the sleeves, then along the sides of the body. When seaming the last part on the side of the body you will go through both fronts & the back.
Front Edges
With right side facing. Sc evenly along right front edge, neck and left front edge. Fasten off & cut yarn.
Weave in ends & wear your crochet wrap sweater.
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