Crazy Cool Blushing Autumn Sweater

The FREE easy crochet pattern fall sweater is below. The 3/4 sleeves make this the perfect transition piece from summer to fall. Shown in this season’s trendiest color: Warm Blush

Of course it’s also a perfect spring sweater! The Warm Blush is a nice, soft pastel perfect for a spring crochet sweater.

Pattern for both the sweater and matching chunky crochet necklace also available at my Etsy shop: CrazyCoolCrochetUS

So easy! Front and back panels are identical with no increasing or decreasing! Perfect for beginners!

Women’s Size Small

For larger sizes, add to beginning chain in multiples of 3, plus 4 (for turning chains). And add additional rows for preferred length.

Dimensions:

For size small shown – 19.5 inches from shoulder to bottom. 16 inches wide at waist.

This cotton yarn is very drapey and stretchy.

Materials:

Cotton yarn – 12.25 oz (or 3.5 skeins), brand used here: I Love This Cotton, color Warm Blush

Crochet hook size H

Gauge: 3 hdc = 1”, 3 rows (2 hdc + 1 sc)= 1”

It might be easier to work from a printable pattern. You may purchase that at my Etsy shop: CrazyCoolCrochetUS The matching chunky crochet necklace is HERE

Work two identical panels. No increases or decreases. Stitch same number of stitches for all rows.

Ch 67

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk one ch, sc in next ch*. Repeat from * to * to last three ch’s. Ch 1, sc in ea of last two ch’s. Ch 2. Turn

Row 2:(see photos above) hdc in middle of 1st sc below, *ch 1, hdc in middle of next sc*. Repeat from * to * to last sc. Ch 1, sk last sc, hdc in turning ch. Ch 1. Turn

Row 3: (see photos above) Sc in 1^st sp below, *ch 1, sc in next sp*. Repeat from * to * to last sp. Do not ch, sc in last sp, sc in turning ch. Ch 2. Turn

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for total of 55 rows (27 hdc rows), ending with sc row.

Work 2 rows of sc’s evenly along ea side of panel. Aprox 52 sc’s.

Attach Panels:

Turn panels right sides together. Attach at shoulders with yarn needle with slip st for aprox 4” from edge working toward center.

Attach at sides ending 9” below shoulder with yarn needle and sl st’s to bottom.

Sleeves:

Photos above. Working right side out, insert hook at sleeve hole bottom opening at seam.

Row 1: sl st to join yarn, sc in same st, hdc in next sp and ea sp around. Sl st to join beg sc.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in 1^st st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next st, ch 1*. Repeat from * to * to end. Sl to join.

Row 3: ch 2, hdc in top of 1^st sc, *ch 1, hdc in top of next sc, ch 1*. Repeat from * to * to end. Sl to join.

Row 4: ch 1, sc in 1^st sp, sc in top of 1^st hdc, *sc in next sp, sc in top of hdc, sc in next sp*. Repeat from * to * to end. Sl to join.

Row 5: ch 2, hdc in middle of 1^st sc, ch 1, sk 1, hdc in middle of next sc, ch 1, sk 1. Repeat to last sc, ch 1. Join with sl st.

Row 6: ch1, sc in 1^st sp, *ch 1, sc in next sp, ch1*. Repeat from * to * to end. Join.

Row 7: ch 2, hdc in 1^st sc, *ch 1, hdc in next sc, ch 1*. Repeat from * to * to end. Join.

Row 8: repeat Row 6

Row 9: repeat Row 7

Row 10: repeat Row 6

Row 11: repeat Row 7

Row 12: repeat Row 6

Row 13: ch 2, hdc in ea st (no ch’s in between)

Row 14: ch 1, sc in ea st (no ch’s in between)

Row 15: ch 2, hdc in 1^st sc, *ch 1, hdc in next sc, ch 1*. Repeat from * to * to end. Join.

Row 16: ch 1, sc in ea st to end (no ch’s in between). Join

Row 17: ch 2, hdc in 1^st sc, *ch 1, hdc in next sc, ch 1*. Repeat from * to * to end. Join.

Row 18: ch 1, sc in ea st (no ch’s in between) Join

Rows 19 – 24 repeat rows 17 and 18.

Row 25: ch 2, hdc in ea st (no ch’s in between) Join

Row 26: ch 1, sc in ea st (no ch’s in between). Tie off

Repeat for 2^nd sleeve.

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