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My first ever crochet clothing that made it past all the trial and error — my crochet cropped ombre sweater. Also a free pattern on the blog!
Inspiration & Description & Process
I had many attempts of making a crochet clothing before, though most never made it past my indecisive mind. It was either I started to have another idea for that yarn or it just became messed up halfway. And I would frog apart hours worth of work.
But this crochet cropped ombre sweater pushed through and hence it’s appearance on my crochet blog~
I had chosen the color, Skyway, but there are many different colors like Almond, Icy Grape, Teaberry, Wild Pansy, and Quarry. My favorite color is blue {as you can see from the theme color of the blog :)}, so Skyway it was for me!
Materials
– Lion Brand Mandala Watercolor Yarn – Skyway
7 ( 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12)
(Weight 5 Bulky, 164yd, 3.5oz)
– CLOVER Size J, 6.0mm Crochet Hook
– CLOVER Size H, 5.0mm Crochet Hook
– Scissors
– Patience 🙂
Sizes:
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Gauge:
18 sts x 10 rows in herringbone single crochet = 4″
Finished Sweater Measurements (in.) :
Bust : 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)”
Length : 20 (20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23)”
Sleeve (to underarm) : 16 (16.5, 16.5, 17, 17, 17.5, 17.5)”
Armhole : 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)”
Finished Sweater Measurements (cm.) :
Bust: 112 (122, 132, 142, 152, 162, 173) cm
Length : 51 (52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57) cm
Sleeve (to underarm) : 41 (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47) cm
Armhole : 18 (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) cm
Abbreviations/Key
sc = single crochet
bl sc = back loop single crochet
st = stitch
ch = chain
sl = slip stitch
hsc = herringbone single crochet
HSCinc = 2 herringbone single crochets in the same stitch
rs = right side
ws = wrong side
Herringbone Single Crochet Pattern
Row 1 (rs) : Working into the back bumps of the ch, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hsc in each chain until the end
Row 2 (ws) : Ch1, sc into the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end
Row 3 (rs) : Ch1, sc in the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end
Repeat Row 2-3 to your desired length
Video Tutorial from For the Frills : How to Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch Tutorial
I learned this stitch from her video and I can’t say enough about her also amazing crochet blog!
Notes
– Model is 5’3” tall for reference and the sweater is shown in size S.
– Sweater is intended to have lots of room and slouchy fit to be oversized. If you are between sizes, size up for an even more oversized fit or size down for a slightly slimmer fit.
– Sizing listed in the pattern will be in XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, and 3XL listed in parenthesis such as 155 (160, 165, 170, 175, 180, 185). Whereas 155 for size XS, 160 for size S, 165 for size M, 170 for size L, 175 for size XL, 180 for size 2XL and 185 for size 3XL.
– This pattern is written in US terms
– Click HERE for the printable pdf version of the crochet cropped ombre sweater!
Description
A beautiful cropped sweater with a V-neck in a stunning ombre blue shade that could also be made in a multitude of colors! This herringbone sweater is a must-have for your closet!
Crochet Cropped Ombre Sweater
Body Panel x2
With your 6mm crochet hook, chain 155 (160, 165, 170, 175, 180, 185)
Row 1: Working into the back bumps of the ch, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hsc in each chain until the end, turn your work <154, 159, 164, 169, 174, 179, 184>
Row 2: Ch1, sc into the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end, turn your work <154, 159, 164, 169, 174, 179, 184>
Row 3 : Ch1, sc in the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end, turn your work <154, 159, 164, 169, 174, 179, 184>
Repeat Rows 2-3 until Row 25 (29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 29).
Fasten off and make 2 body panels.
Sleeves x2
*I had attached the cuffs on afterwards, and did not work the sleeve from the cuff up*
With your 6mm crochet hook, chain 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60).
Row 1: Working into the back bumps of the ch, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hsc in each chain until the end, turn your work <29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59>
Row 2: Ch1, sc into the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end, turn your work <29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59>
Row 3 : Ch1, sc in the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end, turn your work <29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59>
Repeat Rows 2-3 until Row 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18).
Row 7 : Ch1, HSCinc in the 1st st, hsc in each st until the last st, HSCinc in the last st, turn <31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61>
Row 8 : Ch1, sc in the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end, turn <31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61>
Alternate Rows 7-8 until Row 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28). <41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101, 113>
Row 17 : Ch1, sc into the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end, turn <41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101, 113>
Row 18 : Ch1, sc in the 1st st, hsc in each st until the end, turn <41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101, 113>
Repeat Rows 17-18 until Row 25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). <41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 101, 113>
Fasten off and make two sleeves.
Sleeve Ribbing Cuffs x2
With your 5mm crochet hook, loop your slip knot onto the edge of the sleeve and chain 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25).
Row 1 : Sc into the 2nd st, sc in each st until the end, and sl into two separate stitches on the edge of the sleeve (to attach the cuff on). Turn <12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24>
Row 2 : Bl sc in the 1st and to the end, ch1, turn <12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24>
Repeat Row 2 until Row 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). <12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24>
Fasten off and leave a tail to sew the sleeve together for both sleeves.
Assembly
Lay the two body panels folded side by side, with the RS facing up.
Sew the front and back together at the center using a spare piece of yarn thread on your tapestry needle.
For reference I had sewn 14″ (35cm) at the front and 16.5″ (42cm) at the back. Leaving a neck hole in the center, though remember to try on your sweater and alter the depth of the V-neck as desired.
Fold and sew the sleeves together with the RS facing out, including the cuffs.
Then lay both sleeves perpendicular to the shoulders and sew it together with the body panels. And use another spare piece of yarn to sew the outside of the body panel (underneath the sleeves) for both sides.
Sweater Ribbing
With your 5mm crochet hook, loop your slip knot onto the edge of the sweater and chain 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)
Row 1 : Sc into the 2nd st, sc in each st until the end, and sl into two separate stitches on the bottom edge of the sweater (to attach the ribbing on). Turn <9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21>
Row 2 : Bl sc in the 1st and to the end, ch1, turn <9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21>
Repeat Row 2 until Row 138 (140,142, 144, 146, 148, 150). <9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21>
Sl the gap between the beginning chain and your last row together and fasten off.
Conclusion :
And there you go! You finished your crochet cropped ombre sweater!
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Loved making this hat! I had the pound of love lion brand in acrylic in the same color and it looks so good! currently making another!