Free Spirit crochet sweater pattern
The laid back, hippie style to this free spirit crochet sweater pattern is right on style. Have you checked out the high streets lately? The granny square is in!
I have created this crochet pattern and video tutorial for you in UK and US Terminology and the pattern comes in sizes
Small, Medium, Large, XLarge
I'm still obsessed with how colourful and versatile this sweater is. You can mix up any colour way for a gorgeous geo pattern that flows perfectly.
I finally get to use up all of those odd balls and stashes of bits of yarn that I hoard for unknown reasons.
which yarn have I used?
My go to yarn for cheap and cheerful patterns is Hobbycrafts women's institute yarn, not only is this a great quality yarn, with no fraying and lovely stitch definition, with each skein sold a donation to the federation of women's institutes is made.
My other favourite yarn is knit crafts DK. I like the cheap 50g skeins so I can get the right amount for my projects or mix and match the selection of colours they have.
For this project I used a mixture of both of my faves. The feeling of accomplishment I had using up some of my scraps and making something so gorgeous was sublime!
What if I want to use another yarn?
Of course!
A thinner yarn and smaller hook would mean you need to add more row repeats to reach
the desired width and length.
Aran and worsted yarn would work too. You can check your measurements as you go to
make sure it is not becoming too large due to larger hook/yarn size.
I would be cautious using thicker yarns as it would be difficult to make the cluster stitch,
without it being too bulky
Weaving in those pesky ends!
I have a little trick for this. You can weave your ends into your work as you go.
Want to see how? Here's my follow along video tutorial to show you the ropes!
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Crochet Patterns
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Free spirit crochet sweater pattern in US Terms (UK terms below)
Gauge: (using DK yarn and 4mm hook) 4 Rows of granny square cluster stitch = 3.5” Square
Finished sizes in inches
Small – Width 18.5” across the chest – Length 19.5”
Medium – Width 20” across the chest – Length 21”
Large – Width 21.5” across the chest – Length 22.5”
Extra Large – Width 23” across the chest – Length 24”
If you are working with a different yarn/hook the gauge will not apply. Use the overall finished size to get the correct size – measure as you work.
Chain 3, join with slip stitch to form a ring
Round 1: (Colour 2) Chain 3, 2Dc into ring, Ch2, * 3Dc into ring, Ch2 * Repeat
from * 3 times fasten off.
Flip your work over!
Round 2: (Colour 1) Join yarn in corner before where you fastened off in previous round.
Ch3, 2Dc in same space, Ch2, 3Dc in same space (1st corner made), In next space *3Dc, Ch2, 3Dc*, Repeat from * 2 more times.
Join with Slst to top of Ch3 Fasten off
Flip your work!
Round 3: Join yarn in corner before where you fastened off in previous round.
Ch3, 2Dc in same space, Ch2, 3Dc in the same space, *3Dc in next space, 3Dc in next space, Ch2, 3Dc in same space* Repeat from * 3 times, 3Dc in next sp, Join with slst to the top of Ch3.
Fasten off. Flip your work!
Round 4: Continue doing rounds with 3Dc clusters in each space and 3Dc, Ch2, 3Dc in each corner.
Flip your work for every round!
Small – 23 rounds in total
Medium – 26 rounds in total
Large – 29 rounds in total
Extra Large – 32 rounds in total
Creating arm holes:
Secure two corners with stitch markers. Count up 16 cluster stitches and place another marker – do this for both sides.
Secure top corners with markers. Seam from the bottom marker up 16 cluster stitches to your second marker – complete on both sides.
Sleeves
Using 4mm hook
Join your yarn in the underarm space next to seam.
Round 1: Chain 3, 2Dc in the same space. 3Dc in the next space, work 3Dc in
each space, join with a slip stitch to the top of Ch3.
Fasten off and change colour
Round 2 – 16 (small)
Round 2 – 21 – (Medium, Large, XLarge)
Repeat round 1
Change hook to 3mm/D Hook
Round 17 – 42 (small) repeat round 1
Round 22 – 47 (Medium, Large, XLarge) repeat round 1
Change hook to 2mm/B Hook
Cuff
Using your edging/ contrast yarn work 3 rounds.
Fasten off, weave in your ends.
Repeat for opposite sleeve
Neckline
Using your 2mm hook, join your contrast/edging yarn
Round 1: Chain 3, 2Dc in the same space. 3Dc in the next space, work 3Dc in each space, join with a slip stitch to the top of Ch3. Repeat Round 1,
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Hem
Using your 2mm hook, join your contrast/edging yarn
Round 1: Chain 3, 2Dc in the same space. 3Dc in the next space, work 3Dc in
each space, join with a slip stitch to the top of Ch3.
Repeat Round 1 x 3 times (or till your desired length)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Free Spirit Crochet Sweater Pattern written in UK terms
Chain 3, join with slip stitch to form a ring Round 1: (Colour 2) Chain 3, 2Trc into ring, Ch2, * 3Trc into ring, Ch2 * Repeat from * 3 times fasten off.
Flip your work over!
Round 2: (Colour 1) Join yarn in corner before where you fastened off in previous round. Ch3, 2Trc in same space, Ch2, 3Trc in same space (1st corner made), In next space *3Trc, Ch2, 3Trc*, Repeat from * 2 more times.
Join with Slst to top of Ch3 Fasten off
Flip your work!
Round 3: Join yarn in corner before where you fastened off in previous round. Ch3, 2Trc in same space, Ch2, 3Trc in the same space, *3Trc in next space, 3Trc in next space, Ch2, 3Trc in same space* Repeat from * 3 times, 3Trc in next space.
Join with slst to the top of Ch3. Fasten off.
Flip your work!
Round 4: Continue doing rounds with 3trc clusters in each space and 3Trc, Ch2, 3Trc in each corner. Flip your work for every round!
Small – 23 rounds in total
Medium – 26 rounds in total
Large – 29 rounds in total
Extra Large – 32 rounds in total
Creating arm holes:
Secure two corners with stitch markers. Count up 16 cluster stitches and place another marker – do this for both sides.
Secure top corners with markers.
Seam from the bottom marker up 16 cluster stitches to your second marker – complete on both sides
Shoulders
Count in 7 cluster stitches from the top corner marker, place marker. Do this for both sides.
Seam from corner top marker across 7 cluster stitches to second marker on both sides.
Make the sleeves following the same colour way as the body & repeating till desired length
Sleeves Using 4mm hook Join your yarn in the underarm space next to seam.
Round 1: Chain 3, 2Trc in the same space. 3Trc in the next space, work 3Trc in each space, join with a slip stitch to the top of Ch3.
Fasten off and change colour
Round 2 – 16 (small)
Round 2 – 21 – (Medium, Large, XLarge) Repeat round 1
Change hook to 3mm/D Hook
Round 17 – 42 (small) repeat round 1 Round 22 – 47 (Medium, Large, XLarge) repeat round 1
Change hook to 2mm/B Hook
Cuff
Using your edging/ contrast yarn work 3 rounds. Fasten off, weave in your ends. Repeat for opposite sleeve
Neckline
Using your 2mm hook, join your contrast/edging yarn
Round 1: Chain 3, 2Trc in the same space. 3Trc in the next space, work 3Trc in each space, join with a slip stitch to the top of Ch3.
Repeat Round 1, Fasten off, weave in ends.
Hem
Using your 2mm hook, join your contrast/edging yarn
Round 1: Chain 3, 2Trc in the same space. 3Trc in the next space, work 3Trc in each space, join with a slip stitch to the top of Ch3.
Repeat Round 1 x 3 times (or till your desired length)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
I hope you have enjoyed the Free spirit crochet sweater pattern!
