How to Crochet a Cotton Sweater: A Comprehensive Pattern Guide
You’ll Need:
6; 7; 7 skeins of 100% cotton yarn (124m/50g);
Crochet hook 3.5.
Size:
S; M; L.Stitches Control:
22 double crochets x 7 rows = 10 x 10 cm.Instructions
Back
Make 104 (112) 128 chainsts. Work according to the scheme to 54 cm height. After that, make 48 chain sts from both sides for sleeves and continue work according to the scheme on all the sts.
Finish your work at 78 (79) 80 cm.
Left Front
Make 40 (48) 56 chain sts and work according to the scheme to 48 cm height.
Neck-Hole
Make decreases from the neck-hole side.
1st row: single crochets in the last st near the neck-hole;
2nd row: 3 chain sts, 1 double crochet in the next st, finish the row according to the ornament;
3rd row: 1 single crochet in the last double crochet near the neck-hole.
Repeat 1st-3rd rows every 5 (7) 7 rows x 4 (3) 3 times.
At the same time, after crocheting 54 cm, make 48 chain sts for the sleeve and create new sts (see the scheme).
Finish your work at 78 (79) 80 cm.
Right Front
Make in symmetry to the left front.
Assembly and Fastening
Sew shoulders, sides, and sleeves.
Fasten front, neck-hole, and sleeves with the 5th row of the scheme.