Keep it Cute
Info
Inspired by my desire for a cute multi-seasonal layering piece. This crochet sweater pattern is worked from the bottom up, beginning in the round for the body, split for top front and back, and seamed at the shoulders. Stitches are then picked up at each armhole for the sleeves, and stitches are picked up at the neckline for the mock or full turtleneck.
Quick Reference
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Abbreviation |
Definition |
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BOR |
Beginning of Round |
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BpTC |
Back Post Triple Crochet |
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FpTC |
Front Post Triple Crochet |
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FTC |
Foundation Triple Crochet |
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ITR |
In the Round |
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Rnd(s) |
Round(s) |
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PM |
Place Marker |
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TC |
Triple Crochet |
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TC2tog |
Triple Crochet two together |
Sizing
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SIZE |
Bust (inches) |
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1 |
32-34 |
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2 |
36-38 |
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3 |
40-42 |
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4 |
44-46 |
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5 |
48-50 |
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6 |
52-54 |
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7 |
56-58 |
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8 |
60-62 |
Experience level: Beginner
Materials and Tools
Yarn used: Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium-4)
YARDAGE: 550(620, 680, 750)[830, 920, 1000, 1100)
Hook Size: 5.0mm (H)
Stitch markers
Pattern Begins
Body (worked ITR)
*note, ribbing rnds are worked regularly, not turned.
- FTC 96(108, 120, 132)[144, 156, 168,180] sts.
- Join ITR, weave the end to connect the bases of the joining sts. PM at BOR.
- TC 6(7, 7, 8)[8, 9, 9, 10] “turned” rnds. Turning your work after each rnd.
Top Front and Back (worked flat)
- Ch 3 counts as one TC in this section.
- Mark the halfway point from BOR (dividing your work in two equal sections)
- Front panel: Ch 3, TC 47(53, 59, 65)[71, 77, 83, 89] sts.
- Ch 3, turn work, TC 6(7, 7, 8)[8, 9, 9, 10] rows. Break yarn.
- Back panel: Attach yarn, ch 3, TC 47(53, 59, 65)[71, 77, 83, 89] sts.
- Ch 3, turn work, TC 7(8, 8, 9)[9, 10, 10, 11] rows.
- Break yarn
Shoulder Seam
- Lay the work flat, line up the front and back
- panels.
- From the center, measure and mark your desired neckline width.
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Seam the shoulders using your preferred seaming method, leaving the marked center open for your neckline.
Neckline
- Attach yarn at the center of the back panel, TC ITR around the neckline. To avoid a hole between the sts on either side of the shoulder seam, TC the stitch before the seam, in the same st, TC2tog with the first st after the seam. See pictures for a visual.
- Ribbing: Ch 3, alternate between FpTC, and BpTC around the neckline for
- Mock Turtleneck 3(3,3,4)[4,4,5,5] rnds or Turtleneck 7(7, 7, 8)[8, 8, 9, 9] rnds.
Sleeves
- Attach yarn at the bottom of the armhole (so the seam will be under your arm).
- Ch 3, TC around and join ITR. To avoid a hole at the armpit, TC2tog at the end of the first rnd.
- Turn work, ch 3, TC 10 (9, 9, 8)[8, 7, 7, 6] “turned” rnds. Turning your work after each rnd.
Sleeve Decreases
- Ch 3, TC2tog, TC around.
- Ch 3, TC around until 2 sts rem, TC2tog.
- Repeat steps 17 and 18 until you reach 3” less than your desired sleeve length.
Sleeve Cuffs
Ribbing: Ch 3, alternate between FpTC, and BpTC for 4-5 rounds.
Finishing
Weave ends, steam block.