Cozy & Seasonal Style Crochet V-neck Striped Sweater Pattern For Every Look

Get your crochet hooks out and gear up for a fun project with this V-neck striped sweater tutorial! This pattern guides you through making a stylish, oversized sweater that features eye-catching stripes and a chic V-neck. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this project uses simple V stitch clusters to build a textured look that's comfy and fashionable.

Crochet V-neck Striped Sweater

Materials Needed:

Yarn in your choice of colors (James used black and white for stripes)
Crochet hook (size not specified, but recommend using a larger size for a drapey look)
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle

V Stitch Tutorial:

Start with a slip knot.

Chain an odd number of stitches.
Count 4 chains from the hook, double crochet in the fifth chain.
Skip a stitch, then double crochet twice into the next stitch (creating a pair of double crochets, or a "cluster").
At the end of the row, skip to the last stitch and make one double crochet.
To continue the pattern, chain two and turn your work.
Find the space between the two double crochets from the previous row and work two double crochets into this space.
Repeat step 8 across, finishing the row with a double crochet into the turning chain.

Constructing the Jumper:

Starting the Jumper:

Begin by chaining the desired width of your jumper (remember to use an odd number).
Follow the modified V stitch pattern to create the body panel, alternating clusters of double crochets.
Work a total of 14 rows for each stripe before switching colors.
When changing colors, attach new yarn with a slip stitch to the last double crochet of the previous color. Chain two and proceed with the pattern.
Continue working stripes until you achieve the desired length before the V-neck begins.

Creating the V-Neck:

Locate and mark the center stitch of your work.

Begin decreasing by skipping a cluster near the center mark as you continue with the rows.
Decrease by one cluster on each row to form the V shape.
Switch the yarn color every 14 rows as you go.
Continue until you're satisfied with the depth of the V-neck.
Mirror the front panel to create the back panel. You can make the back’s V-neck less deep or simply continue straight without creating a V.

Sleeves:

For sleeves, pick up stitches along the armhole edge, chain two, and start the V stitch pattern.
Work without increasing or decreasing until the sleeve reaches the desired length.
Repeat for the second sleeve.

Assembly:

Fold the jumper with right sides facing together. Using a smaller hook size, join the panels by single crocheting the sides and sleeves together.
For a neater finish, crochet through both layers.