Crochet Lacy Sweater Top

The Crochet Lacy Sweater Top

The crochet lacy sweater top is the perfect addition to your wardrobe for a touch of elegance and charm. This versatile piece effortlessly combines cozy comfort with a delicate, feminine flair, making it ideal for various occasions. The intricate lace design adds a lovely texture and breathability, ensuring you feel both stylish and comfortable all day long.

Lacy Crochet Sweater Top Pattern Details

Finished Measurements

Size(s) and Color Codes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”

Armhole Circumference: 14 (14, 16, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18)”

Length of Sweater: 18 (20, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 24)”

The modeled garment is shown in M, with about 1” of Positive Ease.

Materials

• Yarn – 24/7 Cotton – Worsted weight, #4 lightweight (100% Cotton, 186 yd/170 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)
• Estimated Total Yardage
• MC = 800 (860, 920, 980, 1060, 1120, 1200, 1280, 1360) Yards
• CC = 180 (200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320, 360) Yards
• Hook – 5 mm Crochet Hook
• Gauge – 20 sts over 10 Rows = 4 x 4” made using the stitch pattern, before blocking.

Gauge Pattern

Chain 20 and follow the pattern for 10 rows.

Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.

The stitch count is written after each row/round, with the smallest XS written first and the others in parentheses. Stitch count written in black is for all sizes, but at some points, the stitch counts are color-coded for clarity, i.e., XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Terms

• US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

• Chain/Chains – ch/chs
• Chain Space – ch sp
• Stitch(es) – st(s)
• Slip Stitch – sl st
• Single Crochet – sc
• Double Crochet – dc

Special Stitch

V stitch = (dc, ch 3, dc)

Construction Notes

This project is made in flat (rows), after which the panels are joined together at the shoulder seam and the sides. The project works from top down – neckline towards the waist/hips (depending on how long you want yours to be) with no need to shape necklines or armholes.

Section 1 starts from the neckline, and you can stop once you have reached your desired length.

Picking a Size:

Fitted Version:

Use your bust measurement for a fitted top.

Oversized Fit:

Go up 1 or 2 sizes for a relaxed/positive fit.

The model top is an XL on a model with M bust. So, mine has an 8” of positive ease on me.

Pattern Instruction

Section 1 – Front and Back Panels

Make 2

With MC, chain 60 (68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124)

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip next 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch, rep from * until the last 8 chains, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, 2 dc in last ch, turn. 4 dc, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) V sts, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) sc

Row 2: Ch 1 (count as a st, here and throughout), sc in next st, *ch 2, skip ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, ch 2, skip next (ch sp and st), sc in ch 3 sp, rep from * until the last V st, ch 2, skip ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, ch 2, sc in last 2 sts, turn. 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sc, 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) dc

Your piece should measure about 15 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31)”

Row 3: Ch 3 (count as a st, here and throughout), dc in next st, *ch 2, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip next (2 sts and ch 2 sp), (dc, ch 3, dc) in next st, rep from * until the last sc before dc cluster, ch 2, sc in next ch 1 sp, skip next (2 sts and ch 2 sp), ch 2, dc in last 2 sts, turn. 4 dc, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) V sts, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) sc

Row 4 – 17: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Row 18: Rep Row 2

Drop MC and join CC

Rows 19 – 24: Rep Row 3 – 2

Drop CC and join MC

Row 25 – 26: Rep Rows 3 – 2

Drop MC and join CC

Rows 27 – 32: Rep Row 3 – 2

Fasten off CC and join MC

Row 33 – 34: Rep Rows 3 – 2

Drop MC and join CC

Rows 35 – 40: Rep Row 3 – 2

Edging

Crocheting around the whole piece.

With the right side facing (the odd rows give the right side).

You can use one or more colors for the edging, I used MC.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for 2 sc in each ch sp/dc st around, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join.

Section 2: Sleeves

Make 2

With MC, chain 60 (60, 68, 68, 68, 68, 76, 76, 76)

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip next 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch, rep from * until the last 8 chains, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, 2 dc in last ch, turn. 4 dc, 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) V sts, 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) sc

Row 2: Ch 1 (count as a st, here and throughout), sc in next st, *ch 2, skip ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, ch 2, skip next (ch sp and st), sc in ch 3 sp, rep from * until the last V st, ch 2, skip ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, ch 2, sc in last 2 sts, turn. 10 (10, 11, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12) sc, 28 (28, 32, 32, 32, 32, 36, 36, 36) dc

Row 3: Ch 3 (count as a st, here and throughout), dc in next st, *ch 2, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip next (2 sts and ch 2 sp), (dc, ch 3, dc) in next st, rep until the last sc, ch 2, sc in next ch 1 sp, skip next (2 sts and ch 2 sp), ch 2, dc in last 2 sts, turn. 4 dc, 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) V sts, 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) sc

Row 4 – 31: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Row 32: Rep Row 2

Edging

Crocheting around the whole piece.

With the right side facing.

I used MC.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for 2 sc in each ch sp/dc st around, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join.

Finishing and Joining

Shoulder Seam(s)

Turn both panels made in Section 1 to the wrong side.

Place the front panel over the back panel, with the right side facing the other.

Measure about 3” from the side of the panels towards the neckline and secure with a stitch marker.

Join yarn with a slip stitch to ch 1 sp at the corner of the edging.

Crocheting from the edge towards the stitch marker, ch 1, sc over both panels.

Fasten off and repeat on the other side.

Try the piece on and adjust the amount joined for a more comfortable fit.

Joining the Sleeves to the Bodies

Pick up your main panel.

Fold the main panel into two (as if you are putting it on).

The folded edge of the sleeves should be a continuation of the folded edge of the main panel.

Open the main panel with the wrong side up. Make sure the sleeve is wrong side up. Attach the outer edges of the sleeve to the main panel with a stitch marker.

Count an equal number of stitches on the sleeve and the main panel.

Sew the edge of the sleeve to the main panel.

Sleeve Seam(s)

With the wrong side facing you, sew the sides of the sleeves together, starting from the sleeve cuffs towards the armpit. Then, continue the instructions for the side seam as written below.

Side Seam(s)

With the wrong side facing you, sew the sides of the front and back panels together.

Fasten off.

Repeat on the other side.

Neckline Edging – Optional

Join yarn to any stitch around the neckline.

Crocheting around and the corresponding stitches on the back panel.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Weave in all ends.

Block to measurement.