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Striped sweater crochet pattern

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Yarn 1 - Bernat Cotton-ish (color: Gun powder) / light 3 / 2.4 oz (70 g) / 282 yards (258 m) / about 2.5 balls needed
Yarn 2 - Bernat Cotton-ish (cotton ball) / light 3/ 2.4 oz (70 g) / 282 yards (258 m) / about 2.5 balls needed
Hook - E/4 – 3.50 mm, F/5 3.75 mm, and G/6 4.25mm or other crochet size hooks needed to get the desired gauge
Gauge - Two repeats (widest part) are about 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Sweater Size - XS/S
Complexity - Beginner friendly stitch

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Pullover sweater with sleeves crochet pattern
Step-by-step crochet instructions
Part 1 video tutorial
Crochet the sweater from the top to bottom. Make a foundation chain of 121 chs or multiples of 5 chains plus 1 additional chain. Join it into a ring with the slip stitch.
1st round – ch3, sk1, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, dc3 into 1ch, sk1, [dc1, sk1, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, dc3 into 1ch, sk1] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
2nd round – ch3, sk2, dc1, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc1, sk2, [fp dc1, sk2, dc1, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc1, sk2] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
3, 4, 5, and 6 rounds = 2nd round
Attach a different color yarn
7th round – ch4, sk2, dc1, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc1, ch1, sk2, [fp dc1, ch1, sk2, dc1, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc1, ch1, sk2] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Use a white color yarn
8th round – ch4, sk3, dc1, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc1, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc1, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc1, ch1, sk3] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Change the yarn color
9th round – ch4, sk3, dc2 into 1ch, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2 into 1ch, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2 into 1ch, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2 into 1ch, ch1, sk3] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Use a white color yarn
10th round – ch4, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Change the yarn color and use a larger size crochet hook.
11th round = 10th round

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Part 2 video tutorial
12th round – ch4, sk3, trc2, (trc2, ch3, trc2) into arch of 2 chs, trc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] x 6, fp dc1, ch1, sk3, trc2, (trc2, ch3, trc2) into arch of 2 chs, trc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] x 4, fp dc1, ch1, sk3, trc2, (trc2, ch3, trc2) into arch of 2 chs, trc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] x 6, fp dc1, ch1, sk3, trc2, (trc2, ch3, trc2) into arch of 2 chs, trc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] x 4 + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Join front and back parts together
13th round – sl.st.7*, ch4, trc1 under chs, trc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] x 6, fp dc1, ch1, sk3, trc2, trc1 into arch of 3 chs, trc1 into the 2nd ch of arch of 3 chs, ch3, skip 4 repeats, trc1 into 2nd ch of arch of 3 chs, trc1 into arch of 3 chs, trc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] x 6, fp dc1, ch1, sk3, trc2, trc1 into arch of 3 chs, trc1 into the 2nd ch of arch of 3 chs, ch3, skip 4 repeats + sl.st.1 into 4th ch
*work slip stitches together with the second yarn, and then continue crocheting using the second yarn.
14th round – sl.st.5*, ch4, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 (or 3) chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Crochet your 15th and all other rounds as your 10th round alternating yarn colors to about your waistline, and then work the pattern using a larger size crochet hook to widen the garment.
Sleeves
Attach the yarn underarm into the 2nd ch of arch of 3chs of the 12th round.
1st round – ch4, sl.st.1 into 2nd ch of arch of 3chs of the 13th round (underarm repeat), trc1 under ch, trc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] x 4, fp dc1, ch1, sk3, trc2, trc2 under ch + sl.st.1 into 2nd ch of arch of 3chs of the 13th round (underarm repeat)
Attach the white yarn
2nd round – sl.st.6*, ch4, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 chs, dc2, ch1, sk3, [fp dc1, ch1, sk3, dc2, (dc2, ch2, dc2) into arch of 2 (or 3) chs, dc2, ch1, sk3] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Crochet your 3rd and all other rounds as your 10th body round alternating yarn colors to about your elbows, after that continue crocheting the pattern using a smaller size crochet hook.
Edges
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Abbreviations
[] – repeat
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fp dc – front post double crochet
sk – skip a chain
sl.st. – slip stitch

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Crochet striped pullover sweater with sleeves

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Japanese translation of the pattern by Neko Sakura - Striped sweater crochet pattern in Japanese

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Comments

Hi Sana. I am starting to

Hi Sana. I am starting to learn crocheting and I want to try to make this sweater, as I am in love in this model, however I don't know with how many chains I need to start for the size M. I am planing to use not a very thick yarn, as I want something very light. Can you help me, please?
Thanks in advance :)

Hi Vicoria,

Hi Vicoria,
It depends on your gauge. You may try to add one more repeat/5chs to each back and front parts. If you do that, your foundation chain should be 131 chs. Happy crochet!

Hi Faheemboby,

Hi Faheemboby,
For a 7 year old or 26 inches chest circumference, I would adjust my gauge (2 repeats = 3.7"). For that, use a thinner yarn and smaller size crochet hook. Happy crochet!

I completed this sweater and

I completed this sweater and plan to wear it tonight to my Language Group. I really love it.! However, I had to adjust the pattern, because I have a larger chest and my arms are bigger. If you would like me to explain what I did to convert the pattern to a size L, please contact me at steffieb123@gmail.com. Thank you for sharing your beautiful patterns! I love them!

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Hi Sana...I would like to

Hi Sana...I would like to make this sweater in size L with the larger hook...so can you plz suggest the hook size. I’m using premier cotton fair yarn weight category 2.

Hi sarvani,

Hi sarvani,
Since you plan to use a thinner yarn, I think using a larger size crochet hook might not be enough. I would suggest adding 4 additional repeats. One repeat for each sleeve and one repeat for the front and back parts. So, (28 x 5) + 1 = 141 chs - foundation chain. Happy crochet

Thank you very much for

Thank you very much for sharing lovely pattern.
I finished my sweater today. It was a little hard to find alternative yarn, but I am happy with the result.

If you don't mind, I would like to translate your pattern into Japanese and share with Japanese crocheters.
This sweater is easy and beautiful, so people will be happy to make it.

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Hi Neko Sakura,

Hi Neko Sakura,
I love your work and yarn color. Congratulations!
One crocheter translated my hat pattern to Japanese language (http://interunet.com/how-to-crochet-a-slouchy-hat-in-japanese) also. To upload the translation, she went to My account - Track - Create content. If you upload your translation and share the link with others, I would appreciate that. Happy crochet!

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