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Crochet Bacca Sweater Dress – FREE Crochet Pattern

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It’s another day & another opportunity to share a FREE crochet pattern, the crochet Bacca Sweater Dress with you!

If you are looking to make a really cozy winter sweater dress, the Bacca sweater dress crochet pattern is perfect for you.

It is quick, but also easy to make.

You’ll just need to know a few easy crochet stitches, repeat them a few times & all of a sudden you’ve got your very own crochet sweater dress.

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The Yarn


For the crochet Bacca Sweater Dress,  Lion Brand Yarn – Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, is the suggested yarn. This yarn is 80% acrylic & 20 % wool & it is great to crochet with.

This crochet pattern uses two colors of yarn, one solid colored yarn and a variegated colorway as a contrast.

The wool makes it warm & it’s a great affordable yarn. I love this for thick & cozy garments.

It comes in lots of different colors & you can never get bored.

This yarn is also great for accessories, such as the Crochet Dickie Pattern that also use the same yarn.

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THE PERFECT FALL & WINTER CROCHET PROJECT


Nothings better than those super bulky weight super fast crochet projects for the colder seasons. They can be crocheted in just one or two afternoon(s) & looks amazing.

I love big cozy crocheted sweater dresses because they can really keep you warm & can be used for many occasions.

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How long it takes to crochet something varies depending on your skill & how fast you crochet. But that isn’t a helpful answer is it?

Well, I’ve developed a yarn calculator to help you get the answer to this question.

It will help you calculate exactly how much time you’ll spend crocheting a project.

All you need to know is how much yarn you will use on the project in either meters, yards or skeins. Then crochet your test square & time it.

Calculate how long it takes to crochet that. 

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About The Pattern


The Bacca Sweater Dress crochet pattern makes a really thick & quick crochet sweater dress that’s perfect for winter. It stitches up really quick because of the big hook & yarn.

It’s easy to make, because it only mostly contains basic crochet stitches. Give it your style with your own color choices. Maybe a one-colored one is right for you?

Project Level 


Easy Skill Level

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Materials Needed


Crochet Hook

Size 12 mm / US: O / UK: –

Hook I used: Waves Crochet Hooks by Knitpro

Yarn

Yarn used:

Lion Brand Yarn – Wool-Ease Think & Quick in color Peppermint & Denim (solid color).

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Yarn amount used: 

Color 1:

  • Size XS: 4 skeins á 170 g / 650 g / 370 m / 405 yards
  • Size S: 5 skeins á 170 g / 690 g / 395 m / 430 yards
  • Size M: 5 skeins á 170 g / 730 g / 415 m / 455 yards
  • Size L: 5 skeins á 170 g / 770 g / 440 m / 480 yards
  • Size XL: 5 skeins á 170 g / 810 g / 460 m / 505 yards
  • Size 2XL: 6 skeins á 170 g / 860 g / 490 m / 535 yards
  • Size 3XL: 6 skeins á 170 g / 890 g / 510 m / 555 yards
  • Size 4XL: 6 skeins á 170 g / 910 g / 520 m / 570 yards
  • Size 5XL: 6 skeins á 170 g / 950 g / 545 m / 595 yards

Color 2:

  • Size XS: 3 skeins á 170 g / 400 g / 230 m / 250 yards
  • Size S: 3 skeins á 170 g / 420 g / 240 m / 265 yards
  • Size M: 3 skeins á 170 g / 445 g / 255 m / 280 yards
  • Size L: 3 skeins á 170 g / 470 g / 270 m / 295 yards
  • Size XL: 3 skeins á 170 g / 495 g / 285 m / 310 yards
  • Size 2XL: 3 skeins á 170 g / 505 g / 290 m / 315 yards
  • Size 3XL: 4 skeins á 170 g / 520 g / 300 m / 325 yards
  • Size 4XL: 4 skeins á 170 g / 535 g / 305 m / 335 yards
  • Size 5XL: 4 skeins á 170 g / 555 g / 320 m / 350 yards

Yarn characteristics:

Other Materials Needed

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Gauge


Measured with half double crochet stitch crocheted in rows:

7 stitches & 6 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 numbers for the different sizes is given in parentheses 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 “Size & Measurements”.
  • At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
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Size & Measurements


MEASUREMENTS:

 LENGHTARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCECIRCUMFERENCE BUST/HIP/WAIST
XS70 cm /  

27.6  inches

23 cm /

9  inches

97 cm /  

38.3  inches

S70 cm /

27.6  inches

23 cm /

9  inches

103 cm /

40.5 inches

M70 cm /

27.6  inches

23 cm /

9  inches

111 cm /

43.9  inches

L70 cm /

27.6  inches

24 cm /

9.6  inches

117 cm /

46.1  inches

XL70 cm /  

27.6  inches

24 cm /

9.6  inches

126 cm /

49.5  inches

2XL70 cm /

27.6  inches

24 cm /

9.6  inches

134 cm /

52.9  inches

3XL70 cm /

27.6  inches

26 cm /

10.1  inches

140 cm /

55.1  inches

4XL70 cm /

27.6  inches

26 cm /

10.1  inches

143 cm /

56.2  inches

5XL70 cm /

27.6  inches

27 cm /

10.7  inches

149 cm /

58.5  inches

Size Notes

Size Adjustments

Arms:

  • For all sizes: Best places to adjust length by adding or reducing rows are: After row 9 before increasing on row 10, or after row 12 before increasing on row 13. Alternatively after row 24.
  • For all sizes: Start with fewer/more stitches, added/reduced by 1 stitch at a time to adjust fit.

Body:

  • For all sizes: Best places to adjust length by adding or reducing rows are: After row 26 before changing to CP. Alternatively after row 38 before starting on shoulders.
  • For all sizes: Start with fewer/more stitches, added/reduced by 1 stitch at a time to adjust fit.

Diagram


Crochet Bacca Sweater Dress - FREE Crochet Pattern

Crochet Bacca Sweater Dress - FREE Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations

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.

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Stitches You Will Need 


You will need to know the chain, slip stitch, half double crochet stitch, double crochet stitch,  the front post double crochet & the back post double crochet.

Front Post Double Crochet Stitch (FPdc):

Written description:

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):

Written description:

Yo, insert your hook from back to front between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the back 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.

Video tutorial for FPdc & BPdc

Techniques You Will Need 


You will need to know how to change colors in crochet with different color on different rows.

CHANGING COLOR WITH DIFFERENT COLOR ON DIFFERENT ROWS:

When working with different colors on different rows, you’ll never finish the last stitch on the last row with one color, with the color you where working with.

Do all the steps of the stitch, then leave the last step unworked. Yarn over with the color for the next st & pull yarn through.

Repeat this for every row you change colors to make the color changes look beautiful.

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Crochet Bacca Sweater Dress Pattern Instructions


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FRONT AND Back:

The front and back is crocheted from bottom up.

Repeat this 2 times to make front & back.

Ch 36 (38) 41 (43) 46 (49) 51 (52) 54 st with CA.

Row 1: With CA dc in 4th ch from hook (1st 2 st counts as 1st dc, 3rd st counts as last ch from ch row), dc 1 in the next  33 (35) 38 (40) 43 (46) 48 (49) 51 st from ch row, turn (= 34 (36) 39 (41) 44 (47) 49 (50) 52 st).

Row 2: With CA ch 2 st (counts as 1st st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from
to* until end of row, turn (= 34 (36) 39 (41) 44 (47) 49 (50) 52 st).

Row 3: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 33 (35) 38 (40) 43 (46) 48 (49) 51 st, turn (= 34 (36) 39 (41) 44 (47) 49 (50) 52 st).

Row 4-25: With CA repeat row 3.

Row 26-38: With CB repeat row 3.

Do not fasten off.

SHOULDER 1:

Continue where you left of on the front & back. Repeated on both parts.

Row 39: With CB hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 11 (12) 14 (15) 16 (17) 18 (19) 20 st turn (= 12 (13) 15 (16) 17 (18) 19 (20) 21 st).

Row 40: With CB repeat row 39.

Fasten off & cut yarn leaving a long tail to use when you’re assembling the garment on the shoulder (A in diagram).

SHOULDER 2:

Continue crocheting on row 39. Start with CB in next st after skipping 10 st from row 21.

Row 39: With CB hdc 1 directly in next st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 11 (12) 14 (15) 16 (17) 18 (19) 20 st turn (= 12 (13) 15 (16) 17 (18) 19 (20) 21 st).

Row 40: With CB repeat row 39.

Fasten off & cut yarn leaving a long tail to use when you’re assembling the garment on the shoulder (A in diagram).

Sleeves

The sleeves is crocheted from bottom up.

Repeat this 2 times to make two arms.

Ch 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st with CA.

Row 1: With CA dc in 4th ch from hook (1st 2 st counts as 1st dc, 3rd st counts as last ch from ch row), dc 1 in the next  13 (13) 13 (14) 14 (14) 15 (15) 16 st from ch row, turn  (= 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st).

Row 2: With CA ch 2 st (counts as 1st st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from
to* until end of row, turn (= 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st).

Row 3: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 13 (13) 13 (14) 14 (14) 15 (15) 16 st, turn (=14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st).

Row 4-9: With CA repeat row 3.

Row 10: With CA hdc 2 st directly into 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 13 (13) 13 (14) 14 (14) 15 (15) 16 st, turn (=15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st).

Row 11: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st, turn (=15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st).

Row 12: With CA repeat row 11.

Row 13: With CA hdc 2 st directly into 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 14 (14) 14 (15) 15 (15) 16 (16) 17 st, turn (= 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st).

Row 14: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st, turn (= 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st).

Row 15: With CA repeat row 14.

Row 16: With CA hdc 2 st directly into 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 15 (15) 15 (16) 16 (16) 17 (17) 18 st, turn (= 17 (17) 17 (18) 18 (18) 19 (19) 20 st).

Row 17: With CA hdc 1 directly in 1st st (no chain), hdc 1 in the next 16 (16) 16 (17) 17 (17) 18 (18) 19 st, turn (= 17 (17) 17 (18) 18 (18) 19 (19) 20 st).

Row 18-24: With CB repeat row 17.

Fasten off & cut yarn.

ASSEMBLY:


Seam the shoulders (A in diagram) & sides of the sweater dress (B in diagram) with the yarn used, with either slip stitches & hook or stitching with a needle. Seam the arms (C in diagram) & then attach the arms to the body (D in diagram) the same way.

COLLAR:


Attach the thread to the side seam on one of the shoulders. Crochet two rounds around the neckline with approximately 34 stitches on each round like this.

Round 1: With CB ch 2 st (counts as 1st st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 2nd ch from beginning of round (= 34 st).

Round 2: With CB repeat round 1.

The stitches are spread like this, listed in the order you crochet them:

  • 1 st in shoulder seam.
  • 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.
  • 10 st from 10 st skipped on row 38 on front.
  • 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.
  • 1 st in shoulder seam.
  • 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.
  • 10 st from 10 st skipped on row 38 on back.
  • 3 st on side of shoulder rows 39-40.

Fasten off & cut yarn.

Finishing


Fasten threads & weave in ends.

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