About This Pattern
This sweater comes together in four panels and a collar. It sits well for an evening on the couch, one panel at a time. The back panel takes the longest, the front panels go fast, and the collar finishes the neckline with a soft fold. It needs a chunky yarn, a 6.0mm hook, and patience for a gauge swatch before you chain.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- dc
- double crochet
- st
- stitch
Chunky crochet sweater with collar, easy panels
Back Panel
- Round 1(Foundation Chain): Ch 38 (adjust for desired width)end: Work front post double crochet and back post double crochet alternately until desired collar height.
- Round 1Sc in the second ch from hook, sc in the next ch, repeat to the end.
- Round 2Ch 1, turn, sc, dc in the same st, skip the next st, sc, dc in the next st, repeat to the end.
- Round 3and following: Repeat Row 2 until desired length.
Sleeves
Make 2- Round 1(Foundation Chain): Ch 28 (adjust for desired width)
- Round 1end: Follow the same pattern as the back panel until desired length.
Front Panels
Make 2Follow the same instructions as the back panel, but work fewer rows for a shorter length.
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Before the first stitch
- Make a gauge swatch first. No gauge is given, so your stitch count depends on it.
- Check your yarn amount against four panels plus two sleeves and a collar.
- Read the Back Panel rounds before starting. Every other part follows its pattern.
Minutes per piece
- Back and front panels about 2 hours, because the back panel sets the stitch pattern over 4 rounds and both front panels repeat it
- Sleeves, collar, and seaming about 2 to 3 hours, because two sleeves and four assembly steps take steady hands
Other yarns that work
- Wool blend, chunky weight Warmer and denser, same hook size, slightly less drape than the recommended yarn
- Cotton blend, worsted weight Lighter and cooler, needs a smaller hook, and more stitches to reach the same width
Where it ends up
- A weekend sweater for cool mornings, paired with jeans and boots.
- A layering piece over a plain tee, worn loose.
- A quick handmade gift for someone who likes oversized fits.
Joining up
- Step 1 Seam shoulders: Right sides together, seam the top of the front panels to the back panel using slip stitches.
- Step 2 Attach sleeves: Right sides together, attach the sleeves to the shoulder seams, aligning the center of the sleeve with the shoulder seam.
- Step 3 Seam sides: Right sides together, seam the sides of the body and sleeves.
- Step 4 Attach collar: Fold the collar in half lengthwise, right sides together, and seam the long edges. Attach the collar to the neckline.
Small notes
- Use a 6.0mm hook throughout. A smaller hook will tighten the drape this pattern wants.
- Watch your tension across the sc, dc repeat in Row 2. Loose tension changes the finished width fast.
- Stitch markers are optional, but I mark the center of each sleeve. It keeps shoulder seams lined up.
- Create a gauge swatch to determine your stitch count and adjust the pattern accordingly.
- Finished size: Extra small to small (adjust chain and row counts for different sizes).
Little questions
Can I make this sweater bigger than extra small to small?
Yes, adjust the foundation chain and row counts. Add stitches to the chain and repeat Row 2 more times for length.
Why is my sweater a different width than expected?
No gauge is specified for this pattern. A swatch is the only way to match your yarn and hook to the intended size.
Do I need stitch markers for this pattern?
They are optional. I use one to mark the center of each sleeve before attaching it to the shoulder seam.
Can I substitute a different chunky yarn?
Yes, any chunky weight yarn works with the 6.0mm hook. Check the substitutions section for fiber options and what changes.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/crochet-easy-chunky-sweater-pattern-with-collar/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
