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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Awesome Swetter
Oh how I love your patterns and this one will be on my hook for sure!
Currently working on your Easy V-neck Ribbed Sweater and love how it’s coming together. I appreciate that you have both written instructions and a video, it really helps to get a visual. Thank you!!!!!
I’ve very recently become one of your subscribers, Carrie – you clever and generous Irish person ! 🙂
And this aran-weight cotton number makes me happy that I have: it’s an absolute beauty.
My only problem – as it’s going to be with anything you make available -is the yarn: Downunder it’s more expensive than you would believe to have yarn shipped over.
Do you think that any cotton of the same weight would do ? – oh, silly, question .. how could you know ?!
I’ll see what I can lay hands on, and then ask ..
Yes any cotton yarn will work as long as its the same weight yarn. The yarn brands that I mention in my patterns are just a suggestion so please don’t ever feel that you have to run out and grab the same. Also, this sweater can be made using any fibre of yarn so please feel free to use whatever you wish. Thank you so much for following along with me. I really do appreciate it xx
Most grateful, I am ! 🙂
I might do it in two colours, which I bought for another purpose but will happily use for this.
Many thanks from Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Hi Carrie, I am planning to crochet men’s sweater. I loved your design with turtle neck. Can you please suggest any patterns for men’s?
Thank you
Has anyone had a problem with the sweater curling or becoming wavy? It began to curl after the first row of the body. I followed the directions and changed the hook to a 5mm after completing the ribbing with a 4mm. Any hints ot tips????😗😗😗
How much yarn does a size medium take?
I love getting the patterns but have not been able to figure out how to condense them and print them out for use. I only get them in my email.. Is there a secret?
Yes I’d like to know how to save them to. Rather than going to my emails each time.. Is there a way to download the pattern and save it?
Hi Carrie, I’m new to your Chanel & to crochet. I live in England on the south coast. I’ve decided to try your turtleneck but in Aran. I’m on my second attempt at casting on with the 11 chain, I’m making the large size. However, after doing 4 rows of the rib, it doesn’t look deep enough, compared to the photo. It measures 2”. Please can you give me some advice on tension etc, number of stitches/rows, looking at the jumper on the model, the rib band looks much more than 2 inches deep. I’d be grateful for some help. Many thanks.
I started this pattern and I too can’t see the collar working out to look like the picture. No gauge is a concern also.
Did you ever get a reply regarding no gauge. I’ve never seen a sweater pattern before that did not show gauge. Ugh!
I copy them from the web site onto a word document, edit as necessary and and add my own comments. Then I can save the pattern on my computer and print out a customized copy for me.
Rather than going to my emails each time.. Is there a way to download the pattern and save it please ?
Lovely work, a bit more interesting than most of the patterns from bloggers, and they charge. So, A big thank you!
I’m thrilled to be starting this turtleneck for my next project!
The only thing I want to check before I dig in would be gauge. I don’t see a gauge swatch mentioned anywhere. My projects tend to run a tad bigger (usually) than my gauze swatches would predict, so I’ve learned to compensate. I just don’t want to guess wrong and mess up this gorgeous pattern.
Thank you! I’m super glad I found you and your designs!
What is the gauge?
Can you please give me the gauge for this sweater?
I’ve started this sweater. I love your patterns so much. The videos are so helpful. Thanks so much.