Simple crochet sweater free pattern
If you’re looking for a cozy and stylish sweater to add to your wardrobe, then this simple textured sweater might just be the perfect project for you! This beautiful sweater features a simple yet eye-catching texture that will keep you warm and stylish all season long. And the best part? It’s a no-sew project, works up quickly and available as a free crochet pattern.
The Serenity, a textured sweater is made using a combination of basic stitches, making it a great project for beginner and experienced crocheters alike. The pattern is easy to follow and includes detailed instructions for adjusting the size to fit your body, so you can make a sweater that fits you perfectly.
So why wait? Grab your hook and start crocheting this beautiful sweater today! With the free pattern and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have a cozy and stylish new sweater in no time. And don’t forget to share your finished project with me on social media – I’d love to see what you’ve made!
The serenity textured sweater is available in the ad-free, print friendly color codded version on both Etsy and Ravelry.
Simple textured sweater pattern on Etsy
Yarn selection for this simple sweater
The prototype was made using a Worsted weight which is a #4 yarn. I used Hobbii Lolipop, despite the yarn having long beautiful color changes, I planed the colors for a gradient feel using multiple cakes.
You can choose to make yours in a solid color or it’s combinations to match your personal style and preferences.
Supplies needed for the simple textured sweater pattern
Yarn – Hobbii Lolipop, #4 (20% Wool, 80% Acrylic, 382 yards per 7.1 oz/200g Ball)
Estimated Total Yardage
900 (1100, 1200, 1380, 1580, 1680, 1780, 1880, 2180) yards
Hook and other Materials
6 mm Crochet Hook
Gauge
16 sts over 9 Rounds = 5’’ around by 4” in height, before blocking.
Go up or down hook size if necessary, to obtain a gauge.
Instruction for gauge
Chain 16, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Round 1: Ch 2 (do not count as a st), dc in each ch around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 16 dc
Round 2: Ch 2, xdc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 8 xdc
Rounds 3 – 7: Rep Round 2
Serenity textured sweater pattern notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
- Stitch count is written after each round with the smallest XS written first and the other in the ().
- 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 for the simple crochet sweater pattern
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Half Double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Slip stitch – sl st
Front Post double crochet – FPdc
Double crochet 2 stitches together – Dc2tog
Crossed double crochet – xdc
3rd loop
Special stitch
Crossed double crochet lace (xdc)
First round of xdc = *Skip next st, dc in next st, crocheting over the dc just made into the 1st skipped st, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch and yarn over (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops.
The first xdc made
Rep from * to the end
Subsequent rounds of xdc =
*Skip the first leg of xdc, dc in the second leg of xdc, crocheting over the dc just made into the first leg of xdc, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch and yarn over (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Finished measurement for the simple textured sweater
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)”
Length of Top: 21 (21, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23, 25, 25)”
Armhole Measurement: 15.5 (16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5)”
The modeled garment is shown in Small, with negative ease.
The modeled sweater is in Size Small, Bust size 34, Model wears Size Medium on the average.
Adjustments/fittings
1. Length of sweater: increase or decrease the repeats for the body.
2. Armpit:
Too tight? Add a few rounds before splitting for sleeves.
Too loose: Remove a few rounds before splitting for sleeves.
Instructions for the simple textured sweater free pattern
Section 1: Yoke
Chain 74, join with a sl st to the first chain.
Round 1: Ch 2 (do not count as a st here and throughout the pattern), dc in each ch around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 74 dc
Round 2: Ch 2, xdc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 10 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 26 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 10 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 12 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 35 xdc, 12 dc
Round 3: Ch 2, , xdc in next 12 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 10 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 26 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 10 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 12 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 35 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 4: Ch 2, xdc in next 14 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 14 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 30 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 14 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 14 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 43 xdc, 12 dc
Tip
Place a stitch marker on each of the 2nd dc at each corner, this is where you make each of the increase stitches (3 dc)
Each row adds 8 more stitches.
You can follow the written-out pattern for each row below or use this shortened form;
Round 5 – 14 (16, 20, 22, 26, 30, 32, 36, 39): Repeat Rounds 3 – 4.
Here is the breakdown of the repeats
Round 5: Ch 2, xdc in next 14 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 14 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 30 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 14 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 14 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 43 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 6: Ch 2, xdc in next 16 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 18 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 34 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 18 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 16 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 51 xdc, 12 dc
Round 7: Ch 2, xdc in next 16 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 18 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 34 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 18 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 16 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 51 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 8: Ch 2, xdc in next 18 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 22 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 38 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 22 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 18 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 59 xdc, 12 dc
Round 9: Ch 2, xdc in next 18 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 22 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 38 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 22 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next18 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 59 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 10: Ch 2, xdc in next 20 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 26 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 42 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 26 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 20 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 67 xdc, 12 dc
Round 11: Ch 2, xdc in next 20 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 26 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 42 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 26 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 20 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 67 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 12: Ch 2, xdc in next 22 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 30 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 46 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 30 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 22 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 75 xdc, 12 dc
Round 13: Ch 2, xdc in next 22 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 30 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 46 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 30 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 22 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 75 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 14: Ch 2, xdc in next 24 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 34 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 50 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 34 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 24 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 83 xdc, 12 dc
X-Small – Skip to section 2
Round 15: Ch 2, xdc in next 24 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 34 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 50 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 34 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 24 sts, dc in next st, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 180 dc Row 15: Ch 2, , xdc in next 24 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 34 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 50 sts, FPdc around next 5 sts, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 34 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 24 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 83 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 16: Ch 2, xdc in next 26 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 38 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 54 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 38 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 26 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 91 xdc, 12 dc
Small – Skip to section 2
Round 17: Ch 2, xdc in next 26 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 38 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 54 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 38 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 26 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 91 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 18: Ch 2, xdc in next 28 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 42 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 58 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 42 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 28 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 99 xdc, 12 dc
Round 19: Ch 2, xdc in next 28 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 42 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 58 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 42 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 28 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 99 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 20: Ch 2, xdc in next 30 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 46 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 62 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 46 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 30 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 107 xdc , 12 dc
Medium – Skip to section 2
Round 21: Ch 2, xdc in next 30 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 46 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 62 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 46 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 30 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 107 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 22: Ch 2, xdc in next 32 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 50 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 66 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 50 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 32 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 115 xdc, 12 dc
Large – Skip to section 2
Round 23: Ch 2, xdc in next 32 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 50 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 66 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 50 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 32 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 115 xdc
Round 24: Ch 2, xdc in next 34 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 54 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 70 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 54 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 34 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 123 xdc, 12 dc
Round 25: Ch 2, xdc in next 34 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 54 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around 6 xdc in next 70 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 54 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 34 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 123 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 26: Ch 2, xdc in next 36 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 58 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 74 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 58 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 36 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 131 xdc, 12 dc
X-large – Skip to section 2
Round 27: Ch 2, xdc in next 36 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 58 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 74 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 58 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 36 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 131 xdc
Round 28: Ch 2, xdc in next 38 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 62 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 78 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 62 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 38 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 139 xdc, 12 dc
Round 29: Ch 2, xdc in next 38 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 62 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 78 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 62 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 38 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 139 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Round 30: Ch 2, xdc in next 40 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 66 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 82 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 66 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 40 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 147 xdc, 12 dc
2XLarge – Skip to section 2
Round 31: Ch 2, xdc in next 40 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 66 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 82 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 66 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 40 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 147 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Row 32: Ch 2, xdc in next 42 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 70 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 86 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 70 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 42 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 155 xdc, 12 dc
Row 33: Ch 2, xdc in next 42 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 70 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 86 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 70 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 42 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 155 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Row 34: Ch 2, xdc in next 44 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 74 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 90 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 74 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 44 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 163 xdc
3XL = Skip to the body for all sizes
Row 35: Ch 2, xdc in next 44 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 74 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 90 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 74 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 44 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 163 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Row 36: Ch 2, xdc in next 46 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 78 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 94 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 78 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 46 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 171 xdc, 12 dc
4XL = Skip to the body for all sizes
Row 37: Ch 2, xdc in next 46 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 78 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 94 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 78 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 46 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 171 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Row 38: Ch 2, xdc in next 48 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 82 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 98 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 82 sts, 3 dc in next st, xdc in next 48 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 179 xdc, 12 dc
Row 39: Ch 2, xdc in next 48 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 82 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 98 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 82 sts, FPdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, FPdc around next st, xdc in next 48 sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 179 xdc, 12 dc, 8 FPdc
Section 2: Body – For all the sizes.
Before you continue to the body, do check the fit. If the sleeve is too wide, you can frog back a few rows.
Notes
- When making Round 1, make sure to match the xdc with the previous rounds, especially when skipping the stitches for the sleeves openings
- For S, M, 4XL, 5XL, the skipped stitches includes both the FPdc’s and the dc’s
Round 1: Ch 2, xdc in next 24 (26, 30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 46, 49) sts, skip the next 40 (44, 52, 56, 64, 72, 80, 84, 89) sts, xdc in next 50 (54, 62, 66, 74, 82, 90, 94, 98) sts, skip the next 40 (44, 52, 56, 64, 72, 80, 84, 89) sts, xdc in the remaining sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 49 (53, 61, 65, 73, 81, 85, 93, 97) xdc
Round 2: Ch 2, xdc across until last st, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 49 (53, 61, 65, 73, 81, 85, 93, 97) xdc
Rounds 3 – 20 (20, 24, 24, 24, 28, 28, 30, 30): Rep round 2
Increase or decrease the repeats for your desired fit.
Sweater band
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain. 98 (106, 122, 130, 176, 162, 170, 186, 194) dc
Round 2: Ch 2, in 3rd loop only, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain. 98 (106, 122, 130, 176, 162, 170, 186, 194) dc
Rounds 3 – 5: Rep Round 2.
Round 6: Ch 1, in the 3rd loop, sl st in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Fasten off.
Section 3 – Sleeves
Join yarn with a sl st to the base of the armpit, crocheting in rounds.
Round 1: Ch 2, xdc around, join with a sl st. 40 (44, 52, 56, 64, 72, 80, 84, 89)
5xl alone – Ch 2, xdc around until the last 2 sts, dc2tog, join with a sl st. 88
For all the sizes
Round 2: Ch 2, dc2tog, xdc around, until last 2 st, dc2tog, join with a sl st. 38 (42, 50, 54, 62, 70, 78, 82, 86) dc
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc around, until last st, dc in last st, join with a sl st. 38 (42, 50, 54, 62, 70, 78, 82, 86) dc
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc2tog, xdc around, until last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, join with a sl st. 36 (40, 48, 53, 60, 68, 76, 80, 84)
Rounds 5 – 10 (12, 14, 17, 19, 23, 26, 27, 29): Repeat rounds 2 – 4
If the sleeve is bigger than what you would love, continue the decrease until you have a good fit.
Rounds 11 (13, 15, 18, 20, 24, 27, 28, 30) – 30 (30, 34, 34, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40): xdc around, join with a sl st.
If you have increased the number of rounds in Rounds 5 – 10 (12, 14, 17, 19, 23, 26, 27, 29) you would need to reduce the repeats in Rounds 11 (13, 15, 18, 20, 24, 27, 28, 30) – 30 (30, 34, 34, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40)
Sleeves cuff
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Round 2: Ch 2, in 3rd loop only, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Rounds 3 – 5: Rep Round 2
Round 6: Ch 1, in the 3rd loop, sl st in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Fasten off.
Repeat on the other side.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends, block to measurements.
