Crochet Cozy Turtleneck Sweater
So you’re ready to ditch summer and say a big hello to Fall? Well I got you covered. This cozy turtleneck sweater is simple and easy to crochet and perfect for beginner crocheters!
This crochet turtleneck sweater is cozy and slightly oversized with a simple ribbed hemming. It really is the perfect sweater to get you through Fall and Winter.
The sweater is worked from the bottom up, with two identical panels which are the front and back of the sweater. Sleeves are crocheted starting with the ribbed cuffed and sewn in later. Lastly the over sized ribbed collar is made and then sewn onto the body of the sweater
YARN
For this project I used Drops Paris. This yarn is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites to work with. The color I chose was Off White but there are so many other colors in the range. I’m thinking the next color I make will be in a rust color.
Drops Paris is an aran/worsted weight yarn. It is 100% cotton and a delight to work with. The stitch definition is simply stunning. Of course any brand of yarn will work for this sweater, but I would recommend you aim for a yarn that is on the thicker end of the weight 4 spectrum.
So why did I choose to make my sweater using 100% cotton? I wanted something breathable seeing as the weather hasn’t quite turned to freezing yet. I didn’t want something too warm…just yet! But boy, this sweater is heavy due to the cotton yarn, but at the same time not too hot, if that makes any sense to you at all!
The sizing guide follows size S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Sample is a size S shown on a 5’8″ model.
Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
Ch 2 DOES count as a stitch.
This pattern uses standard US crochet terms
Level
Easy
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MATERIALS
Yarn – Drops Paris – Aran/Worsted/Medium (4)/10 ply – 50g/75m/82 yds
16(17, 17, 18, 18, 19) skeins
4mm crochet hook
5mm crochet hook
Darning needle
Scissors
Measuring tape
Stitch markers
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = chain
Sl st = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
St(s) = stitches
Rep = repeat
BLO = back loop only
Measurements
Width: 19(20.5, 22.5, 24.5, 27.5, 31) inches
To fit bust: 34(38, 42, 46, 54, 62) inches
Length: 20(20, 21, 21, 21, 22) inches
Armhole: 7(7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9) inches
Sleeve length: 18(18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5) inches
Cozy Turtle Neck Sweater Pattern
BACK PANEL
USING 4MM HOOK
Chain 11
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.
ROW 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across to end. Turn.
Rep row 2 until ribbing measures 19(20.5, 22.5, 24.5, 27.5, 31) inches UNSTRETCHED
Now working into the top edge of ribbing:
CHANGE TO 5MM HOOK
NEXT ROW: Ch 1, make 68(74, 84, 94, 108, 122) sc. Turn.
NEXT ROW: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), *skip next st, sc in next, dc in skipped st, rep from * across ending with hdc in last st. Turn.
Rep last row until piece measures 13(13, 13, 13.5, 13.5, 14) inches
Armhole shaping
Continuing on from where you are now, sl st into next 7(7, 9, 9, 11, 13) sts. Ch 2 in same space as your last sl st, *skip next st, sc in next, dc in skipped st, rep across until 7(7, 9, 9, 11, 13) sts remain. Hdc in next st. Leave remaining 6(6, 8, 8, 10, 12) unworked. Turn
NEXT ROW: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc, *skip next st, sc in next st, dc in skipped st, rep from * across, ending with a hdc in last st. Turn.
Repeat last row until armhole measures 7(7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9) inches.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
FRONT PANEL
Repeat the same as the back panel. Both panels are identical
SLEEVES
USING 4MM HOOK
Ch 11
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.
ROW 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO in every st across. Turn
Repeat row 2 until sleeve cuff measures 9.5(9.5, 10, 10, 10.5, 10.5) inches UNSTRETCHED
Now working along the top edge of ribbed cuff:
CHANGE TO 5MM HOOK
NEXT ROW: Ch 1, sc 30(30, 32, 32, 34, 36). Turn.
NEXT ROW: Ch 2, hdc in same st (increase made), *skip next st, sc in next, dc in skipped st, rep from * across, ending with 2hdc in last st (increase made. Turn
NEXT ROW: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), *skip next st, sc in next, dc in skipped st, rep from * across ending with 1 hdc in last st. Turn
Rep last 2 rows until you have 54(58, 58, 60, 64, 68) sts. Turn.
NEXT ROW: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc) *skip next st, sc in next, dc in skipped st, rep from * across ending with 1 hdc in last st. Turn
Rep last row until entire sleeve measures 18(18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5) inches long.
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Go ahead and make your second sleeve in the same way.
Collar
USING 4MM HOOK
Ch 47
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across to end. Turn
ROW 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO across to end of row. Turn
Rep last row until collar measures 20 inches unstretched.
Assembly:
Lay your front panel on top of back panel. Using your darning needle sew 4(4, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5) inches across the top for each shoulder. Fasten off
Lay entire sweater out flat with wrong side facing upwards. Place a stitch marker into the middle st of a sleeve and then connect to the shoulder seam. Using darning needle sew sleeve to body of sweater. Rep on other side.
Next fold collar in half and sew up along to close. Then sew collar to neck hole with the collar seam facing towards back and still facing wrong side out. Now it’s time to turn your sweater right side out and enjoy it!
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