Wrap up in your very own handmade crochet cold shoulder sweater, a charming and stylish addition to any outfit. The interplay of yarn and hook weaves a comfortable, yet eye-catching creation that pairs perfectly with a sunny afternoon or a crisp evening out. This stylish crochet sweater sports a flirty shoulder cut-out, adding a dash of playfulness to the classic warmth of crochet.
Crochet Cold Shoulder Sweater
How To Crochet Cold Shoulder Sweater
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook
- Yarn of choice in various colors
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Step by step Crochet Pattern
Foundation and Initial Rows:
- Start with a slip knot, chain three.
- Begin a foundation double crochet into the first chain.
- Continue the foundation double crochet until the chain is long enough to fit around your body, ensuring an even number of stitches.
- Join with a slip stitch, then chain two (this does not count as a stitch).
Textured Stitching:
Row 1:
- Start with a double crochet in the same chain.
- Execute a front post double crochet around the next stitch.
- Alternate between a regular double crochet and a front post double crochet for the entire row.
- Join with a slip stitch at the top of the first double crochet from the row.
- Chain two to start the next row.
Continue Body of the Sweater:
Next Rounds:
- Repeat the pattern of alternating stitches (front post double crochet followed by regular double crochet) in the opposite order from the previous round.
- Continue these rounds, joining with slip stitches and chaining two at the beginning of each round, until the sweater reaches the desired length.
Optional:
- Change colors as desired by joining new color in the last loop of the last stitch of a round.
Finishing the Edges:
Bottom Edging:
- Add two rounds of half double crochet for a finished edge. Chain one to begin, and join rounds with invisible joins for a seamless look.
Sleeves:
- Start each sleeve with a round of foundation double crochets that fits snugly around your arm, matching the pattern to the sweater’s body (including textured stitches and color changes).
- To taper the sleeves, decrease by combining two stitches every few rows as described.
- Continue until the sleeve fits comfortably down to your wrist or desired length.
Cold Shoulder Straps and Neckline:
Straps:
- Attach yarn for the strap, chain to the desired length, attach it on the other side, and repeat for the other strap.
Neckline:
- Join yarn at the back, and half double crochet along the back, straps, and front neckline. Complete two more rounds of half double crochets.
Attaching Sleeves:
- Align sleeves with the armholes using stitch markers. Secure by crocheting around the armholes, incorporating the sleeves into the main body with half double crochets.
Final Touches:
- Seam the underarm gaps by stitching across.
- Weave in all ends to finish.
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