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Crochet Grace Sweater

January 4, 2021 by Carrie 12 Comments

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Learn to crochet this easy crochet shell sweater. Made using a lightweight wool yarn and designed with shell stitches, this sweater is perfect for layering. You could even change things up and use a cotton yarn making this sweater ideal for wearing in spring.

easy crochet shell sweater pattern

The Grace Sweater is designed to be light and airy, feminine and of course with some beautiful texture to the piece. You all know how much I love my texture so this sweater was going to be no exception!

The sweater is created by making four panels, a back, front and two identical sleeves. Once all panels are crocheted we begin stitching them all together and finally we crochet the ribbed neckline. Both the front panel and back panel are made by first crocheting the ribbed hemline, then crocheting along the long edge of that ribbed hem using the one row repeat stitch pattern.

free crochet sweater pattern

This crochet sweater pattern is accompanied with a step by step video tutorial. Please scroll down to view it.

The written pattern also includes some notes throughout for sweater length options. This sweater is designed to be true to size so if you would like it more oversized I would suggest going up a size.

free crochet sweater pattern

YARN

The crochet Grace Sweater was made using Drops Karisma. This yarn is a weight 3 yarn and 100% superwash treated wool meaning it is machine washable and perfect for everyday wearing. However, any weight 3 yarn will work as long as you follow the gauge.

Change things up and use a cotton yarn if you would like to wear this sweater during the spring or summer months and you will have a sweater for all seasons!

LEVEL

Easy

MATERIALS

Yarn – Drops Karisma – weight 3/light/8 ply/Dk yarn 109 yard/50g

Approximately 1199(1254, 1314, 1414, 1480, 1540) yards

5mm crochet hook

Stitch marker

Measuring tape.

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

Finished sweater bust: 38(42, 46, 50, 54, 56) inches

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

Length of sweater: 21(21, 22, 22, 23, 24). This sweater can be made longer by simply adding more rows to the front and back panels.

GAUGE: 13 sts in 4 inches

This pattern uses standard crochet American terms.

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STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

slst = slip stitch

BLO = back loop only

rep = repeat

st = stitch.

*SPECIAL STITCH: Shell stitch: (sc, 2dc) in designated stitch.

PIN IT FOR LATER!

CROCHET GRACE SWEATER PATTERN

BACK PANEL:

Ch 8

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

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

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 67(76, 82, 88, 94, 100) rows.

Now working along the long edge of your ribbed hem:

Multiple of 3+1

Next row: ch 1, make 67(76, 82, 88, 94, 100) sc across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, shell in first st, *skip 2 sts, shell in next sc, rep from * across ending with a sc in last st. Turn.

Repeat last row until sweater measures 21(21, 22, 22, 23, 24) inches long. Add more rows here for a longer sweater.

Fasten off.

FRONT PANEL:

Repeat the same process as for the back panel but do 5(5, 5, 6, 6, 6) rows less.

Next you will use a st marker to mark the 22(25, 28, 31, 34, 37) stitch in.

Continuing on from where you are with your yarn and hook now:

Next row: ch 1, shell in first st, *skip 2 sts, shell in next sc, rep from * across ending with a sc in the st with the stitch marker. You can now remove marker and turn.

Next row: ch 1, shell in first st, *skip 2 sts, shell in next sc, rep from * across ending with a sc in last stitch.

Rep last row a further 3(3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Now we begin on the other shoulder.

Marker the 22(25, 28, 31, 34, 37) st in from the other edge.

Next row: ch 1, shell in first st, *skip 2 sts, shell in next sc, rep from * across ending with a sc in last st (the stitch marker). Turn.

Next row: ch 1, shell in first st, *skip 2 sts, shell in next sc, rep from * across ending with a sc in last st. Turn.

Rep last row a further 3(3, 3, 4, 4 ,4) times. Fasten off leaving long tail.

SLEEVES

Ch 21

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

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

Rep row 2 until you have a total of 35(35, 37, 37, 39, 39) rows. Fasten off leaving long tail. You have completed the ribbed cuff of the sleeve. Now we will work on the main part of the sleeve:

Ch 50(56, 59, 65, 68, 75) If you need sleeve wider keep in mind that the stitch multiples here are 3+2

Next row: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, shell in first st, *skip 2 sts, shell in next sc, rep from * across ending with a sc in last st. Turn.

Rep last row until piece measures 15(15, 15, 16, 16, 16) inches long. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Now take your ribbed cuff and secure with stitch markers to the sc edge. You may have to stretch the cuff slightly. Then sew cuff to main part of sleeve.

ASSEMBLING IT ALL!

Lay the front panel on top of the back panel and with your yarn needle and long tails sew across shoulders.

Next lay entire piece out flat. Grab a sleeve and mark the centre stitch with a stitch marker. Now attach st marker to the shoulder seam of sweater. Using your yarn needle and tail end sew sleeve to sweater. Rep on other side.

Next fold sweater over and sew along under edge of sleeves and down along sides of sweater.

NECK RIBBING:

Turn sweater right side out.

Attach yarn to the side of the neck hole, near the shoulder seam.

Ch 1, sc all the way around the entire neckline. Slst to first sc to close the round.

Next round: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chains, slst in next 2 sc on the neckline, *turn, skip 2 slsts, sc in BLO in next 4 sc, turn, ch 1, sc in BLO in next 4 sc, slst in next 2 sc on neckline, rep from * all the way around entire neckline. Fasten off leaving long tail. Now sew the two edges of ribbed neckline together.

Weave in all your ends and your sweater is now finished.

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Comments

  1. Roberta Millar

    January 4, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    This is pretty thank you I have most of your sweater save so that I can do them you are amazing personally

    Reply
    • Bea

      January 6, 2021 at 12:39 am

      I am very interested in doing this sweater. I got some wool. In stock. Style craft DK. And I am a busy size 44-46. So that’s Xl. How much wool will I need? want to make sure before I start. Also I want to know whether I could use 5mm crochet hook?

      Reply
      • Shadi

        May 31, 2021 at 4:41 pm

        I found you by your YouTube channel, good for me … you are awesome👌

        Reply
  2. G. Maxx Shawlee

    January 4, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    Hi Carrie, this is a lovely pullover sweater. Thanks for sharing it here and on your YT channel.

    Reply
  3. Renatta Rodgers

    January 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    I love this sweater😍❤

    Reply
  4. M.R. Stringer

    January 4, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    Another ripper of a pattern: how you keep comng up with them is beyond me ! 🙂
    But ..
    The day one of these wonderful tops is structured for someone with a Very Large (_|_) will be the day I scream wth joy, Carrie .. which means the pattern will have an A-line design and be bigger around the hips than it is at the top.
    There’s a challenge for you, you clever Irish designer !!!

    Reply
    • Sofiarios1954

      January 5, 2021 at 12:13 am

      Happy New Year
      I love you pattern know i could make one for every day to wear them.

      Reply
  5. Jeannie Doan

    January 5, 2021 at 12:50 am

    Hi Carrie
    I fall in love with all your sweaters and thanks to show how to made them. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  6. Debbie

    January 5, 2021 at 11:24 am

    Hi carrie, another lovely pattern, I made my very first cardigan following your on you tube and everyone comments on it, now I just make everything that you show us. Your so easy to listen to and brilliant at teaching a novice like me.
    Thanks Carrie
    Love Debbie x

    Reply
  7. Lianne Rabehl

    March 13, 2021 at 8:57 am

    How many balls of yarn required for Grace sweater? It doesn’t say.

    Reply

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