Learn to crochet this quick and easy Samhradh sweater and live it up in style throughout any season of the year. Perfect worn over jeans, shorts and skirts, this sweater is a must to any wardrobe.
Not so long ago I released the Samhradh Cardigan and so many of you loved it, so i thought to myself why not make a sweater version.
This crochet sweater is designed to be oversized, yet light and airy. It is absolutely perfect to wear any season. You could make it using a cotton yarn for Spring and Summer or an acrylic wool blend for winter. The choices are endless.
The sweater is worked from the bottom up, making a front panel, back panel and two identical sleeves. Each piece is seamed together and lastly we will crochet the ribbed neckline bringing the whole piece together.
YARN
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The Samhradh Sweater uses Paintbox Simply Dk which is 100% acrylic yarn. This yarn is a weight 3 or Dk and comes in a huge variety of shades, making it a perfect choice for everyone.
I chose this beautiful shade of purple because I thought it had a lovely summer feel to it but can you imagine using some beautiful fall colours like mustard or rust. Perfect for Fall which is not far away from now.
Each ball of Paintbox Simply Dk contains over 300 yards so you really do get a lot for your buck and the best thing about this sweater is that it uses not an overwhelming amount of yarn. Perfect, right?!
MEASUREMENTS
S/M ( L/XL, 2XL/3XL )
Finished bust measurements: 48 ( 56, 64 ) inches
To fit actual bust: 32-38 ( 40-46, 48-54) inches
Back width: 24 ( 28, 32 ) inches
Length: 22 ( 23, 24 ) inches
MATERIALS
Yarn – Paintbox Simply Dk – weight 3/ light/ Dk/ 8 ply
Approximately 5( 6, 6 ) balls
Each ball weighs 276m or 302 yds
6mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Scissors
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
FPDC =. front post double crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet
hdc2tog = half double crochet two together
BST = bead stitch
st = stitch
slst = slip stitch
rep = repeat
SPECIAL STITCH: Bead Stitch (BST): dc in designated st, (Yo, working around the dc post just made pull up a loop) 3 times. You should have 7 loops on hook now, yo pull through 6 loops, 2 loops on hook now, yo pull through last 2 loops.
CROCHET SAMHRADH SWEATER PATTERN
GAUGE 12 hdc = 4″
BACK PANEL
Ch 74 ( 86, 98 )
ROW 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end. Turn.
ROW 2: ch 3 ( counts as first dc ) *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * across, ending row with a dc on top of ch 3. Turn
ROWS 3-5: rep row 2
ROW 6: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
ROW 7: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.
ROWS 8-10: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
Rep rows 7-10 a further 9 more times
NEXT ROW: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn
Fasten off.
FRONT PANEL
Ch 74 ( 86, 98 )
ROW 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end. Turn.
ROW 2: ch 3 ( counts as first dc ) *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * across, ending row with a dc on top of ch 3. Turn
ROWS 3-5: rep row 2
ROW 6: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
ROW 7: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.
ROWS 8-10: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
Rep rows 7-10 a further 8 more times
Now place a stitch marker into the 26th ( 30th, 34th ) st
NEXT ROW: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next, rep from * across placing a dc in st with marker. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across. Turn
NEXT ROW: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1, hdc in each st across.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Now place a stitch marker into the 26th ( 30th, 34th ) st in from the other side.
NEXT ROW: ch 3, *BSt in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2 sts remain, hdc2tog. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2 sts remain, hdc2tog. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 3, *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 1 hdc in each st across.
Fasten off leaving long tail.
SLEEVES:
Ch 34(36, 38)
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end. Turn.
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc) *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, rep from * across placing a dc on top of ch 3 turning ch. Turn.
Row 3-5: rep row 2.
Row 6: ch 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.
Row 7: ch 3 (counts as first dc) *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn
Row 8: ch 1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st across, placing 2hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 9: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
Row 10: ch 1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st across placing 2hdc in last st. Turn.
Rep rows 7-10 until you have 44(50, 56) sts. Turn.
Next row: ch 3 (counts as first dc), *BST in next st, skip next st, rep from * across placing a dc in last st. Turn.
Next 3 rows: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows until entire sleeve measures 17 inches long. If you need a shorter or longer sleeve just subtract or add more rows but make sure you end on a hdc row.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
ASSEMBLEY:
Lay the front panel on top of the back panel and with your yarn needle and long tails seam across the shoulders. Next lay your sweater out entirely flat with the wrong side facing up. Grab a sleeve and place a stitch marker into the middle st. Line this up with the shoulder seam and seam sleeve to sweater. Rep on the other side.
Next fold the sweater over and seam along the under side of sleeve and down along the edge of sweater. Rep on the other side.
Now turn your sweater the right side out. Attach yarn to the edge of the neckline near the shoulder seam.
NEXT ROUND: ch 3, dc all the way around the neck hole. Slst into beginning ch 3 to close the round.
NEXT 3 ROUNDS: ch 3, (FPDC, BPDC) all the way around the neckline. Slst to beginning ch 3 to close the round.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
You are now finished your Crochet Samhradh Sweater.
Thank you for all the beautiful patterns. I know I cannot make them all but some I will. I live in Houston, so too hot here to wear heavy sweaters.
You are very talented.
Thank you again.
Laura
This is a darling sweater. Thank you sweetie
this one is really cute love the bobble stitch thank you
Thank you for this pattern I made the cardigan and I love it, this sweater will be my next project
Hi is this pattern written in English or American terms?
I have just finished making the sweater – just fell in love with it… Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. I have several of your other patterns on my list of things to make, and can’t wait to have a beautiful selection of jumpers.
I love this sweater-I made one in royal blue, and now I am making it in Dusty Lilac. I was always afraid I would never be able to crochet a sweater, but your videos are wonderful and you explain every stitch and step so well. Thank you so much!
I just finished this sweater and it turned out awesome! I love it!!
Thank you for the great pattern and clear instruction on you tube. I have learned so much and become much more confident with the crochet skills.
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it and it’s great that you are more confident crocheting. I wish you all the best in 2023!
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