Crochet Classic Textured Ribbed Sweater Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1000-1500 yards depending on size
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

14 stitches and 12 rows in half double crochet = 4 inches

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• hdc: half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• blo: back loop only

Pattern:

Front and Back Panels (make 2):

1. Ch 70 (80, 90, 100, 110).
2. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (68, 78, 88, 98, 108)
3. Rows 2-50 (or desired length): Ch 2, hdc in blo in each st across. Turn.

Sleeves (make 2):

1. Ch 30 (35, 40, 45, 50).
2. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (28, 33, 38, 43, 48)
3. Rows 2-40 (or desired length): Ch 2, hdc in blo in each st across. Turn.

Assembly:

1. Place front and back panels together, with wrong sides facing. Sew shoulder seams.
2. Attach sleeves to armholes, sew seams using tapestry needle.
3. Sew side and sleeve seams. Turn sweater inside out.

Edging and Ribbing:

1. Neckline: Join yarn at one shoulder seam. Ch 1, sc evenly around neckline, join with sl st.
2. Ribbed Hem: Attach yarn to bottom edge, ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, sl st to next 2 sts on sweater hem. Turn. Work sc blo in each st across, turn. Repeat this ribbing around hemline.
3. Cuffs: Repeat ribbing technique for cuffs, adjusting length to fit.

Fasten off and weave in all ends neatly.

Enjoy Your Cozy Sweater!