Sweater dress crochet pattern

I’m excited to share my new sweater dress crochet pattern with you. As with many of my crochet patterns, this dress can be styled in multiple ways with little effort! This sweater will make a perfect outfit on chilly evenings, especially at this time of year and in warmer climates.

Another fun thing about this crochet sweater dress pattern is the long sleeves but custom-sized sleeves. You can customize the length by increasing or decreasing the starting chain. Also, the pattern uses a repeat row of the basic pattern, making it a perfect mindless project.  

This is a free crochet pattern; scroll down for the details. You can get the digital version of your pattern on Etsy or Ravelry.

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There is no better way to style this dress than the one that matches the intended occasion! 

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​It uses a simple crochet stitch pattern, creating a simple criss-cross pattern for a textured feel. The side panels have a beautiful ribbed look, creating a unique but beautiful look. 

Skill level – Easy, perfect for anyone making their first sweater dress, as it requires minimal shaping

Different ways to wear your sweater dress:

1. Wear over a long skirt or pants with the zippers left open.

2. Wear a long skirt or trousers under the dress.

3. Wear alone with a belt. 

4. Pull up some of the dress’s length and secure it with a belt; the excess bulk of the dress will then fall over the belt.

Supplies needed for a Sweater dress crochet pattern 

Yarn – The yarn choice for this sweater dress can be any worsted weight (#4) in colors of your choice. You can use to strands of Dk yarn if you do not have any of the right yarn in #4. 

​Hobbii Mega Ball,  Aran weight, #4 (100% Acrylic, 1200 m (1312 yds) per 14.1oz/400g Ball) 

Estimated Total Yardage 

Main Color (Cream)

1000  (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800) Yards 

Contrasting Color  (Grey)

800 (860, 920, 980, 1060, 1120, 1200, 1280, 1360) Yards

Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook

Other materials 

• Zippers – The length will be determined once you finish Section 1. – This helps with the different styles. 
• Tapestry needle 
• Stitch marker

Gauge Swatch

14 sts over 9 Rows = 4 x 4” made in xhdc, before blocking. Adjust the hook size by going up or down a hook size. 

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Beginning chains count as a stitch except when stated otherwise throughout the pattern.
3. Stitch count is written after each row/round with the smallest, size XS written first and the other in the ().
4. 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)

Terms – US Terminology

The basic crochet stitches for sweater dress: 

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Chain space – ch sp

Stitch(es) – st(s) 

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single Crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Half double crochet – hdc

Crossed half double crochet – xhdc

Half double crochet 2 stitches together – hdc2tog

Front Post Half double crochet – FPhdc Back Post Half double crochet – BPhdc

Special Stitches for this beautiful sweater dress

Crossed half double crochet – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting over the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st

Finished Measurements 

Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Hip Measurement: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”

Armhole Circumference: 11 (12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20)” 

Length of Sweater: 40”

The modeled garment is shown in M with a positive ease of 2″

Picking a size = Use hip circumference and not bust sizes.

Construction Notes

1. This project is done in 2 sections: section 1 – the body of the sweater is made in rows(flat) and then joined together.
2. Section 2: The sleeves of the sweater are made in rows and joined together at the shoulder seam and side.

How to make a sweater dress crochet pattern

Section 1: Main  Panels: Front and Back

Make 2 pieces

For 40” version – chain 154

For 32” version – chain 128

Section 1:

With cream

Row 1: Ch 128 (154), hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in next ch, hdc in each ch across, turn. 126 (152) hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 2 hdc, 62 (75) xhdc

Rows 3 – 22 (26, 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44): Repeat rows 2

Continue the repeats until your piece measures = 10 (10, 12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 16)”

Side Extensions

With Grey yarn

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, in first loop, xhdc across until the last st, in both loops, hdc in last st, turn

Row 3: Ch 1, in booth loops, hdc in first st, in back loop, hdc in each st across until the last st, in both loops, hdc in last st, turn.

Repeat rows 2 – 3 until it measures 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7)”

Fasten off.

Increase the repats for an oversized sweater

Opposite side

Join Grey 

Make sure to keep the braids created by working into the third stitch and BLO on the right side. If you have difficulties doing this, kindly let me know. 

[RS] Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.

[WS] Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, in first loop, xhdc across until the last st, in both loops, hdc in last st, turn

[RS] Row 3: Ch 1, in booth loops, hdc in first st, in back loop, hdc across until the last st, in both loops, hdc in last st, turn

Repeat rows 2 – 3 until it measures 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7)”

Fasten off.

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel:

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around the whole panel, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Sleeves

With Grey Chain 70

This length will determine the length of your sleeves. Reduce or increase in multiples of 2

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 68 hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in the last st, turn. 33 xhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 3 – 42: Repeat row 2

or until it is a comfortable width around the widest part of your arm.

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel:

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around the whole panel, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Sleeve Cuffs

Fold the sleeves length-wise. Crochet across one of the short ends and in rounds.

Round 1: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, hdc2tog, rep from * to the end, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 40 hdc

Round 2: Repeat round 1 – 26 hdc

Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog, rep from * to the end, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 13 hdc

Try the sleeve on; if it is too wide, repeat round 2 or 3, depending on how wide the opening is.

If the opening is too tight, you can frog Round 3 

Round 4: Ch 1,* FPhdc, BPhdc, rep from * to the end, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Rounds 5 – 8: Repeat Round 4. 

Fasten off.

Repeat on the other side. 

Turn the sleeves to the wrong side.

Sew the sides together.

Shoulder Seam(s)

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

• Place the front panel over the back panel.
• Join yarn with a slip stitch to the edge, crocheting towards the neckline, and sc into both ends. Stop after joining about 3 – 5”, depending on how wide you want the neckline to be. 
• Fasten off and repeat on the other side.

Joining the sleeves to the sweater

• Place the sleeves next to the shoulder seam of the shirt.
• Attach the sleeve to the body of the sweater.
• Use stitch markers to secure it.
• Make sure you are happy with the placement. Turn both the sweater and the sleeves to the wrong side.
• Using your hook, join both sleeves, one at a time.

Fasten off and sew in all ends.

Block to measurement.

Adding zippers to the dress:

Match the Zippers to the lower end of the sweater on either side.

Sew the zipper to each side of the extension from the lower end towards the hip.

Repeat on the other side.

Side seaming

Sew the remaining stitches between the zippers and the sleeves. 

Happy hooking

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