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Crochet Iona Sweater

December 15, 2020 by Carrie 4 Comments

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Learn to crochet this quick and easy crochet crochet. Made using repetitive rows and stitches this pattern is suited to any level of crochet ability, even a beginner.

crochet sweater pattern

The Iona [eye-oh-na] sweater is both simple yet elegant with a hint of subtle texture throughout. I wanted to design something that was a little bit fitted to the body, something that was quick to make, had a little texture yet completely suitable to a beginner crochet lover.

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

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free crochet sweater pattern

The Iona Crochet sweater is an easy crochet pullover that is perfect for throwing on with jeans, leggings or just lazying around.

For this design I just used simple half double crochets and double crochets that are crossed over giving a beautiful subtle texture.

The sweater is constructed in 4 panels – front, back and 2 sleeves and uses just 2 main stitches, the half double crochet and crossed double crochets. All panels are worked from the bottom up beginning with the ribbed hem or cuff, then we crochet along the long edge of the ribbing. Once all panels are crocheted we sew together and begin the ribbed neckline.

The written pattern also includes some notes throughout to make the sweater slightly cropped or if you prefer to extend the length of the sweater.

This sweater is designed to be true to size but if you want a more relaxed, oversized fit just simply make a bigger size.

free crochet sweater pattern

YARN

The Iona Crochet Sweater was made using Red Heart Soft yarn which is a weight 4 acrylic yarn. This yarn is quickly becoming one of my favourites due the beautiful soft touch of the yarn. I find there is also great definition in each stitch and the yarn comes in a huge selection of shades, making it perfect for everyone.

Of course any yarn will work fine for this project as long as it’s a weight 4 yarn. You could use a wool blend for a warmer sweater or you can even change things up and use a cotton yarn so you can wear it during the spring or summer months. the choices are endless.

LEVEL

Easy

MATERIALS

Yarn – Red Heart Soft – weight 4/aran/10 ply (167m/100g

1000(1060, 1169, 1250, 1330, 1400) meters.

5mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Measuring tape

Stitch markers

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MEASUREMENTS

The sizing guide is 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, 58) inches

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

Length of sweater: 21(21, 22, 22, 23, 24) inches. This is a slightly cropped sweater. You will add more rows to extend the length of the sweater.

GAUGE: 13 hdc and 10 rows = 4″

This pattern uses standard American crochet terms

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

slst = slip stitch

blo = back loop only

rep = repeat

st = stitch

CROCHET IONA SWEATER PATTERN

FRONT/BACK PANEL (both are identical)

Ch 8

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

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

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 62(68, 74, 82, 88, 94) rows.

Now we will crochet along the long edge of the ribbed hem:

Next row: ch 1, make 62(68, 74, 82, 88, 94) hdc across. Turn.

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

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

Next row: ch 3 (counts as first dc), *skip next st, dc in next, dc in skipped st (by working in front of last worked dc), rep from * across ending with dc in last st. Turn.

Repeat last 4 rows for a total of 44(44, 48, 48, 52, 56) rows. Add more rows here for a longer sweater but make sure to end on a crossed double crochet row. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

Shoulder shaping: Continuing from where you left off:

Next row: ch 1, hdc in next 18(21, 24, 26, 30, 32) sts. Turn

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

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

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Other shoulder: Attach yarn to the 18th(21st, 24th, 26th, 30th, 32nd) st in from the other edge.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each of the next 18(21, 24, 26, 30, 32) sts. Turn.

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

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

Fasten off leaving a long tail..

SLEEVES (MAKE 2):

Ch 8

Next row: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.

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

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

Now we will crochet along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: ch 1, make 36(36, 38, 38, 40, 42) hdc across. 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.

***Next row: ch 3, *skip next st, dc in next, dc in skipped st (working in front of last dc), rep from * across ending with a dc in last st. 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 from *** until you have 42(46, 48, 54, 60, 64) sts.

Next row: ch 3, *skip next st, dc in next, dc in skipped st, rep from * across ending with a dc in last st. Turn.

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

Next row: ch 11, hdc in each st across. Turn.

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

Rep last 4 rows until sleeve measures 17 inches ending on a hdc row. Fasten off and leave a long tail.

SEWING TOGETHER:

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

Next lay entire piece out flat, wrong side facing up. Take a sleeve and mark the centre st with a stitch marker. Line that marker up with the shoulder seam. Sew sleeve to sweater. Repeat on other side.

Fold sweater over and sew along underside of sleeve and down along edge of sweater. Repeat on other side.

Turn sweater right side out.

Attach yarn to corner of neckline and ch 1, sc all the way around entire neckline. Slst to first sc to close the round.

Next round: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 chains, slst in next 2 sc of neckline, *turn, skip 2 slsts, sc in BLO in next 5 sc, ch 1, sc in BLO in next 5 sc, slst in next 2 sc of neckline, rep from * all the way around entire neckline.

Fasten off leaving a long tail. With your yarn needle and long tail sew the two ends together.

You are finally finished your Crochet Iona Sweater!

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Comments

  1. Abeet

    December 18, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Marvellous! Great ! Thanks a lot

    Reply
  2. Maria Benedict

    December 20, 2020 at 4:54 am

    You make it all look so easy, I just have big arms and worry anything will be tight there.

    Reply
  3. Noha

    December 31, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    In the video you add 2 hdc at the begging of the row after the cross double st row but here you did not write it what should I do?

    Reply
  4. Lani

    April 25, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Does the turning chain counts as a hdc?

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