Crochet Cropped Laoise Sweater

Learn to crochet this quick and pretty easy crochet cropped sweater. If you recently tried my Harvest Moon Pocket Shawl and loved it, well you are in for a treat with this gorgeous turtleneck sweater.

The Laoise Cropped Turtleneck sweater is the perfect sweater to wear as we come near the end of winter. Designed with plenty of texture and coziness in mind, this sweater would suit an adventurous crochet lover.

Both of the front and back panels are the exact same and the sweater is designer with just a two row repeat. How perfect is that?

When I had this sweater in mind I wanted it to be slightly cropped but if you would rather it be a bit longer you simply add more rows. The sweater is a pretty standard fit but if you want it a little oversized I would suggest you make it a size or two bigger than your actual size. So as you can see it is a pretty customizable top.

This pattern comes with an accompanying video tutorial if you are more of a visual learner. Please scroll down to view it.

MATERIALS

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Yarn – Red Heart Soft – weight 4/worsted/aran/10 ply

Approximately 1050(1100, 1200, 1270, 1370, 1400) yards.

5mm crochet hook

Measuring tape

Stitch marker

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

FPTC = front post treble crochet

BLO = back loop only

rep = repeat

slst = slip stitch

SPECIAL STITCHES

DC/FPTC2tog : yarn over, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo twice, insert hook around post of 3rd dc 2 rows below and draw up loop, yo draw through 2 loops, yo draw through 2 loops, yo draw through 3 loops on hook.

FPTC/TC2tog: yo twice, insert hook around same post as last FPTC, yo and draw up loop, yo draw through 2 loops, yo insert hook into next sc, draw up loop, yo draw through 2 loops, yo draw through 3 loops.

SWEATER CONSTRUCTION

This sweater is crocheted in 4 panels – front, back and 2 sleeves. The front and back panels are the exact same and worked from the bottom up. First we crochet the ribbing then we work along the long edge of this ribbed hem until the designated length. The sleeves are worked in the same way, starting at the ribbed cuff, then working along the long edge to a designated length. Once all 4 panel are made we will stitch them together using our yarn needle and the long tails left over. Lastly we work in rounds around the neckline to create our turtleneck.

MEASUREMENTS

The sizing guide follows S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

To fit bust 32-34(36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54) inches.

Back width: 19(21, 23, 25, 27, 29) inches

Length of sweater: 19(20, 20, 21, 21, 22) inches

Gauge: 14 hdc = 4″ or 1 “V” section = 2 “

This pattern uses standard American crochet terms.

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CROCHET LAOISE CROPPED TURTLENECK SWEATER PATTERN

Back Panel:

Ch 11

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end. Turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 67(73, 79, 85, 91, 97) rows.

Now we work along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: ch 1, make 67(73, 79, 85, 91, 97) sc across. Turn.

Next row: ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in next 5 sc, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 sc, rep from * across ending row with ch 1, skip 1, dc in last 6 sc. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, ch 1, skip ch1-sp, *5 sc, ch 1, skip ch1-sp, rep from * across ending with 6 sc. Turn.

Next row: ch 3, *dc/FPTC2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPTC?TC2tog, ch 1, skip over ch1-sp from previous row, rep from * ending last repeat at dc/FPTC2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPTC/TC2tog, dc in last st. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, sc in each of the next 6 dc, *ch 1, skip over ch1-sp from previous row, sc in next 5 dc, rep from * across ending row with 6 sc. Turn.

Next row: ch 3, dc/FPTC2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPTC?TC2tog, ch 1, skip over ch1-sp from previous row, repeat from * ending last rep at dc/FPTC2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPTC/TC2tog, dc in last st. Turn

Next row: ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, ch 1, skip ch1-sp, *5 sc, ch 1, skip over ch1-sp, rep from * across ending with 6 sc. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows until you have a total of 34(36, 36, 38, 38, 40 rows.

Next row: ch 1 hdc in next 20(22, 26, 28, 32, 34 sts. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Now with the right side facing you count 20(22, 26, 28, 32, 34) sts in and attach yarn to that stitch. Ch 1 and hdc in next 20(22, 26, 28, 32, 34) sts. Fasten off and leave a long tail.

FRONT PANEL:

Repeat the same process as the back panel but at the end do not leave any long tails.

SLEEVES make 2:

Ch 9

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across. Turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 30(30, 32, 32, 34, 34) rows.

Now working along the long edge of the ribbed cuff:

Next row: ch 1, make 30(30, 32, 32, 34, 34) hdc across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st across, ending with 2hdc in last st. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st across, ending with 2hdc in last st. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows until you have a total of 44( 46, 50, 54, 62, 66) hdc. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row until entire sleeve measures 17(17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18) inches.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

ASSEMBLING THE SWEATER

Lay your back panel on a flat surface with the right side facing up. Now place the front panel on top of back panel with the right side facing down. With you yarn needle and tails sew across the shoulders attaching the two panels together.

Next lay entire piece out flat with the wrong side facing up. Grab one of your sleeves and mark the middle stitch. Line that stitch up with a shoulder seam and sew across connecting the sleeve to the top. Repeat for other sleeve.

Now fold your sweater over and sew along the under edge of sleeve and down along the edge of sweater. Repeat on other side of sweater.

Now turn sweater right side out.

NECKLINE:

Attach yarn to the side of neckline near the shoulder seam.

Round 1: ch 1, hdc all the way around the neckline. Slst to first hdc to close the round.

Round 2-20: ch 1, hdc in each st around. Slst to first hdc to close the round. You can add or subract rows here for a longer/shorter turtleneck.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

You are now finished your sweater. Enjoy!