Crochet Relaxed Textured Boho Sweater Free Pattern

Materials:

• DK weight yarn (approximately 800-1200 yards depending on size)
• Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Sizes:

This pattern offers sizes S (36”), M (40”), L (44”), XL (48”), 2X (52”), 3X (56”), 4X (60”) and 5X (64”).

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Shell stitch: (5 dc in the same stitch)

Pattern Notes:

• This sweater is worked from the bottom up and features a yoke construction for easy fitting.
• To adjust the length, add or subtract rows in the body section.

Instructions:

Body

1. Ch 80 (for size S; adjust for larger sizes by adding multiples of 10). Join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch-2.
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in next st, shell stitch in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
4. Repeat Round 2 until the body measures 16” (or desired length). Fasten off.

Yoke

1. Reattach the yarn at the center back. Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join to ch-2.
2. Round 1: Ch 3, dc in next st, *shell stitch in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to ch-3.
3. Continue in this pattern until the yoke measures 6” or desired width. Fasten off.

Sleeves

1. For each sleeve, join yarn to side seam. Ch 2, dc around, working increase by 1 dc at the start and end of the round.
2. Repeat until sleeves measure 18” or desired length. Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
2. Block your sweater to adjust shape and size as desired.

Congratulations!

Your comfy boho sweater is ready to wear!