Crochet Sleeveless Sweater

Crochet sleeveless sweaters are the perfect blend of style and comfort for any season. With their intricate crochet patterns and airy design, they are versatile pieces that can be dressed up or down effortlessly. Whether you're heading to the beach or a casual brunch, a crochet sleeveless sweater adds a touch of bohemian chic to your outfit. The soft, handmade feel of the yarn makes them cozy and breathable, ensuring you stay comfortable all day long. Embrace the laid-back vibes with a crochet sleeveless sweater and feel fabulous while staying cool in the summer heat.

Materials

• Yarn: 179 grams (for size S)
• Crochet Hook: 2 sizes larger than the maximum recommended on the yarn label
• Stitch Marker

Creating the Foundation

Slip Knot

Start by making a slip knot.

Base Chain

Create a base chain that measures from your shoulder to the desired length. For size S, chain 61.

Back of the Sweater

Row 1

Single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Insert the hook into the “paw-shaped space” of the previous single crochet and then into the next chain. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. Repeat across the row.

Row 2

Chain 1 and turn. Work single crochets in the front loops only. In the last stitch, insert through both loops.

Row 3

Chain 1 and turn. Work in the back loop of each stitch until the second-to-last. Insert the hook into the “leg-shaped space” of the previous single crochet and then into the back loop of the next stitch. Pull through all 3 loops. In the last stitch, insert through both loops.

Row 4 Onwards

Chain 1 and turn. Repeat the alternating front-loop and back-loop pattern from Rows 2 and 3. Continue until the back panel measures approximately 45 cm wide and 46 cm high.

Front of the Sweater

Chain the same number of stitches as the back (e.g., 61). Work one side of the front panel to the width of your shoulder (e.g., 7 cm). Mark the neckline drop at 4 cm.

Continue crocheting to the marked point using the same front and back loop method. To shape the neckline, chain 1 and turn.

Work only in the front loops following the same stitch pattern. Once one side is complete, continue the other shoulder:

• Chain 11 to bridge the neckline.
• Start with single crochet in the second chain and continue across using the front-loop method.

Joining the Sweater

Chain 1 and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the shoulders together, aligning one stitch from the front with one from the back.

For the sides, leave a 20 cm opening for the sleeves and mark the spot. Sew up to the markers on each side.

Ribbing

Make a slip knot. Work 1 slip stitch around the entire neckline. Chain 13.

Starting from the second chain, make 12 slip stitches. Remove the hook, skip one stitch, insert it into the next, and pull the loop through. Work 1 slip stitch in the back loops of each stitch (both loops for the last stitch).

Chain 1 and turn.

Repeat the ribbing pattern around the neckline, sleeve openings, and hem of the sweater. Slip stitch one stitch on each side to finish. The ribbed edge should measure 4 cm wide.