Crochet Summer Sunset Sweater Free Pattern
Crochet Summer Sunset Sweater Free Pattern
Hi everyone, today I am bringing to you the crochet Summer Sunset Sweater free pattern. This new design has truly been a labor of love for me, and I do hope you enjoy it! It features gorgeous yarn and a stunning design. The free pattern is available at the bottom of this page.
The video tutorial for this project can be found here:
Crochet Summer Sunset Sweater Free Pattern: The Yarn
For this new crochet design, I used a DK/light 3 yarn. I used a beautiful stunning yarn that I had never used before. Indeed, for this project I used Loops And Threads yarn from Michael’s, called Soft Ombre. This yarn is so soft and beautiful, and I enjoyed crocheting with it very much.
Soft and delicate, this yarn is made from 75% polyester and 25% acrylic. I used color orange/pink/blue, and I can honestly say I am in love with this yarn! Ombre yarns are now a favorite of mine, and I cannot wait to crochet many more projects using this yarn! The Josephine Vintage Shawl is one of my latest patterns featuring a DK/light 3 yarn.
Let me know if you have ever used this stunning yarn. In any case, you can substitute this yarn with your preferred light 3/DK weight yarn of your preference. Indeed, this yarn is only available in the United States and Canada, so for Europeans I will list a couple of alternative yarns you can use in lieu of this Soft Ombre yarn. If you live in Europe or another continent where this yarn is not available, please consider using World Of Yarn Manarola yarn, or James C Brett Shhhhh Double Knitting yarn. Both these yarns offer an ombre effect in the same weight (DK/Light 3).
Crochet Summer Sunset Sweater Free Pattern: The Design
I absolutely love this new sweater design! A few weeks ago I crocheted this beautiful Cherry Blossom Cardigan. This lovely and feminine cardigan is literally one of my favorite projects ever. It features a simple cropped design and lovely cherry blossom flowers stitched across the project.
This new sweater design is also one of my favorite projects to date. Indeed, it features a simple yet stunning filet crochet design. It comes in sizes S to XXXL, and it is very easy to crochet. The wider neckline is also perfect for the warmer months.
The stunning yarn also adds to the beauty of this sweater. I love this new crochet sweater so much, and I hope you will too. Let me know in the comments what you think of this project.
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Crochet Summer Sunset Sweater: The Pattern
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You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern from my Ravelry store here: Crochet The Summer Sunset Sweater PDF Pattern
Level: Easy +
Notes
I will be writing in US terms (British terms in brackets).
The video tutorial can be found here:
Gauge
4” (10 cm) = 17 stitches
4” (10 cm) = 8 rows
Sizes of finished jumper
These are the sizes measured once jumper has been assembled and all edgings and borders have been added.
Size of sleeves given once they have been sewed onto project and edging added.
These sizes are given as follows: length (from shoulder to bottom of sweater) x width (side to side).
Size S:
Body of jumper: 22” (56 cm) in length x 20” (51 cm) in width
Sleeves: 8,5” (21,5 cm) in width x 19,5” (50 cm) in length
Size M:
Body of jumper: 23,5” (60 cm) in length x 21,5” (55 cm) in width
Sleeves: 9,5” (24 cm) in width x 19,5” (50 cm) in length
Size L:
Body of jumper: 25” (63,5 cm) in length x 23” (58,5 cm) in width
Sleeves: 10,5” (27 cm) in width x 19,5” (50 cm) in length
Size XL:
Body of jumper: 26,5” (67 cm) in length x 24,5” (62 cm) in width
Sleeves: 11,5” (29 cm) in width x 19,5” (50 cm) in length
Size XXL:
Body of jumper: 28” (71 cm) in length x 26” (66 cm) in width
Sleeves: 12,5” (32 cm) in width x 19,5” (50 cm) in length
Size XXXL:
Body of jumper: 29,5” (75 cm) in length x 27,5” (70 cm) in width
Sleeves: 13,5” (34 cm) in width x 19,5” (50 cm) in length
Materials
3 (S), 4 (M/L/XL), 5 (XXL/XXXL) of Loops And Threads Soft Ombre yarn in shade Pink/Blue/Orange or any DK/Light 3 yarn of your preference.
A 4,5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
A pair of scissors
Measuring tape
Abbreviations
ch: chain
St: stitch
sk: skip
Sp: space
Sl st: Slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet (= UK Double Crochet)
DC: Double Crochet (=UK Treble Crochet)
HDC: Half Double Crochet (=UK Half Treble Crochet)
EOR: End of row/end of round
Sizes will be indicated like this
S, (M), [L], {XL}, *XXL*, XXXL
General notes concerning this pattern
Each step of this project is explained in detail throughout the pattern; this is just to give you a brief explanation of what is to be expected before starting the project.
To begin, we will be making both the front and back panels of this jumper (these two are identical).
Then we will be crocheting the sleeves (2 sleeves). Once this is done, we will seam each sleeve, place all the elements of the sweater together and sew this sweater together.
Once this is completed, we will be adding the bottom and sleeve edgings, as well as crocheting the neck edging also.
Front and Back of Jumper (2 identical panels)
Ch 95 (103) [111] {119} *127* 135
1: DC in 4th ch from hook, place DC into each ch across until eor.
2: Ch 4 (=DC+1 ch), turn your work, sk 1 stitch, DC into next stitch, [ch 1, sk 1 st, DC into next st] until eor.
3: Ch 3 (=DC), turn your work, place a DC into next stitch until eor (do not forget to place a DC into the 4th and 3rd chains from previous row).
4-41 (44) [47] {50} *53* 56: alternate rows 2 and 3.
Do not fasten off.
Create neck and shoulder shape:
First side, using yarn still attached to project, just continue crocheting following the pattern explained below depending on the size you are making (see below):
Size S:
Row 42-45: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 25 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Repeat these 3 rows on the other side of this panel as follows:
Attach yarn to the 1st stitch on the other side of the front or back panel. Crochet these rows as follows:
Rows 42-45: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 25 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Size M:
Rows 45-48: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 29 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Repeat these 3 rows on the other side of this panel as follows:
Attach yarn to the 1st stitch on the other side of the front or back panel. Crochet these rows as follows:
Rows 45-48: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 29 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Size L:
Rows 48-51: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 33 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Repeat these 3 rows on the other side of this panel as follows:
Attach yarn to the 1st stitch on the other side of the front or back panel. Crochet these rows as follows:
Rows 48-51: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 33 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Size XL:
Rows 51-54: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 37 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Repeat these 3 rows on the other side of this panel as follows:
Attach yarn to the 1st stitch on the other side of the front or back panel. Crochet these rows as follows:
Rows 51-54: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 37 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Size XXL:
Rows 54-57: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 41 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Repeat these 3 rows on the other side of this panel as follows:
Attach yarn to the 1st stitch on the other side of the front or back panel. Crochet these rows as follows:
Rows 54-57: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 41 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Size XXXL:
Rows 57-60: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 45 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Repeat these 3 rows on the other side of this panel as follows:
Attach yarn to the 1st stitch on the other side of the front or back panel. Crochet these rows as follows:
Rows 57-60: alternate rows 2 and 3 for 45 stitches across.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing project together later on.
Sleeves (make 2)
Ch 77 (87) [97] {107} *117* 127
1: DC in 4th ch from hook, place DC into each ch across until eor.
2: Ch 4 (=DC+1 ch), turn your work, sk 1 stitch, DC into next stitch, [ch 1, sk 1 st, DC into next st] until eor.
3: Ch 3 (=DC), turn your work, place a DC into next stitch until eor (do not forget to place a DC into the 4th and 3rd chains from previous row).
4-35: alternate rows 2 and 3.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Once you have these 4 elements, you can start assembling your jumper together.
Assembling your sweater together
Start by folding sleeves in half width wise, and seaming the sleeves together, using tapestry needle and loose end. Use the mattress stitch (or your preferred stitch), for this part.
With wrong side facing, place the back of your sweater onto a flat surface. Now place both front panels flat onto the back of the jumper. There is no gap for the neck and front part, meaning the back and front panels are completely on top of the other (see photo above page 6).
Now sew the shoulder seams at the top of the jumper, using the mattress stitch.
Then place sleeves to each side of the jumper, and start sewing sleeves from the top of project, working all the way down to the bottom of the jumper. Make sure you place the seam of the sleeves facing down.
You can then sew the “back” side of the sleeve to the back side of the project by flipping the project around. This creates a more seamless stitching.
Do this on both sides of the sweater for each sleeve and side of project.
Fasten off, tidy up all loose ends.
Sleeve cuffs
Repeat this process on each sleeve. We will be working this part of the project in the rounds.
Attach yarn to any stitch on the edge of the 1st sleeve.
Round 1: Ch 1 (=SC), SC into next st, [sk 1 st, SC into next st] until eor. Once you reach the beginning ch 1, sl st to ch 1 to close off round.
Round 2: Ch 2 (=HDC), place a HDC into next st until eor; sl st to first ch 2 to close off round.
Round 3-6: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off, tidy up all loose ends. Repeat process on the other sleeve cuff.
Bottom edging
We will be working this part in the rounds.
Attach yarn to the bottom edging of the jumper.
Round 1: Ch 1 (=SC), SC into next st until eor. Sl stitch to first ch 1 to close off round.
Fasten off, tidy up all loose ends.
Neck edging
Attach yarn to any stitch at the top of the neck opening.
Ch 1 (=SC), SC into next st until eor, making sure you place your SC evenly across the neck opening. Sl st to first ch 1 to close off round.
Fasten off, tidy up all loose ends.
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