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It has been a dream of mine for a while now to create a men’s crochet sweater pattern and I’m super excited to be able to share it with you now!

This versatile crochet sweater pattern is actually designed for both men and women, featuring a stylish top-down raglan construction with classic, clean lines that make it a perfect wardrobe staple for any season. 

With size adjustments from XS to 5XL, it ensures a comfortable, flattering fit for all body types. 

In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this men’s crochet sweater pattern, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.

A man stands in a grassy field, wearing a stylish grey crochet sweater, blue jeans, and brown boots, with trees gracefully framing the background.

I haven’t designed a garment for men before, and this was definitely a different experience. The concept for this sweater has been in the pipeline for over two years though! I designed the matching crochet sweater pattern for boys and girls first and always intended to release an adult one too!

Now that it’s here, I absolutely love it, and can’t wait to make more sweater patterns for men.

Not forgetting the women of course! This pattern includes sleeves in women lengths too, and it is fully customisable, so you can make his and hers sweaters like I have!

I now have quite a selection of different styles of women’s Adult Crochet Sweater Patterns.

Yarn

To make the top down crochet sweater pattern I used Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK, which is 100% Acrylic (273yds/250m/100g).

Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK is a 100% acrylic fiber that is specially formulated to reduce the formation of pills over time. As it is made with fibers that resist pilling, it will last longer, look newer, and feel softer. This yarn is ideal for apparel and home décors projects like afghans, baby clothing, sweaters, and baby blankets.

It’s a category 3, light weight yarn which gives a lovely drape to the sweater. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.

I used Khaki for the men’s version but there are over 50 colours to choose from in the range so don’t be shy!

You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:

For the one I am wearing, I used Capra DK in Tansy Heather.

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  • Quick and easy: Top-Down Raglan Style for an effortless, seamless construction.
  • Customisable: Size Range XS to 5XL, with easy adjustments for a perfect fit.
  • Timeless design: Classic Design with clean lines, suitable for casual or dressy occasions.

Many people can be a bit nervous about making a raglan sweater, because it looks like it’s going to be really complicated, but it’s honestly not!

A raglan sweater begins from the neckline and you increase at four points to create the yoke (the different texture you see here at the top of the sweater) then you magically start to just work the body without any joining or seaming.

Learning to Crochet Garments

If you’re new to crochet garments and worried about all the sizing, seaming, gauge and other things that might seem really daunting, please don’t worry. I used to feel exactly the same! If you can make a blanket, then you can make this garment. I promise!

I’ve written all about my experience with learning to both make and design garments and you can learn about crochet garment making and make sure you explore all of these fabulous easy crochet cardigan patterns too. There are so many options out there for every skill level and style!

We also have an article all about how to make perfect crochet garments which is a great read packed full of experience and tips!

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Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Top Down Crochet Sweater

Sizing

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

To fit chest sizes: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches.

With finished garment circumference: 33.5 (37, 41.5, 45, 49.5) (53, 57.5, 61, 65) inches.

The Sweater is designed to have between 2.75″-3.5″ of positive ease (meaning that it is bigger than your body measurements) all over with gently tapered sleeves.

How much yarn do I need to crochet a raglan sweater?

This sweater is designed with between 2.75″-3.5″ of ease and is tailored to a male figure. It is however really easy to adjust the length of the sweater and sleeves to fit any body type beautifully.

There are numerous options for adding length to the sweater body, cuff and sleeves to make it perfect for you but make sure to order plenty of yarn if you are making adjustments to the pattern.

The following yarn amounts are estimated as a total as the pattern is written assuming a single colour is used, with the longer sleeve option in the pattern.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

You will require approximately 1440 (1620, 1800, 1980, 2250) (2520, 2790, 3060, 3420) metres, 1575 (1770, 1970, 2165, 2460) (2760, 3050, 3345, 3740) yards of yarn to crochet the sweater.

This is 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls of the recommended yarn.

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Other Materials

Along with your yarn, you will need the following:

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Video Tutorial: Follow Along to Create Your Sweater

Come along as I crochet the raglan sweater in this step-by-step video tutorial. Press play to watch here for part one (parts two and three are further down the post) or choose to watch on YouTube:

  • The Sweater is made from the top down creating a Raglan Yoke to begin in the round.
  • Once the Raglan Yoke is complete, we split for the sleeves by adding an Underarm Chain and Short Back Row.
  • The Body is then worked in rounds to the desired length.
  • With the Body complete we add a Bottom Rib to the length of your choice.
  • Next we add the Neck Band in a Join As You Go Method.
  • The Sleeves are added in the round to each armhole.
  • The sweater is completed with a Sleeve Cuff to each arm.

Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know

Glossary and Abbreviations

beg – beginning

blo – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)

flo – front loop only

rep – repeat

RS – right side

sp – space

ss/sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

WS – wrong side

Yoh – yarn over hook

Stitches

The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

hdc – half double crochet (UK htr – half treble crochet)

Special Stitches

I love using different textures in crochet and am really pleased with the combination of stitches in this pattern!

It uses both the herringbone half double crochet stitch and the back loop only herringbone half double crochet moss stitch – a mouthful I know, but easy once you get the hang of it!

I love this stitch so much that I’ve also used it on my crochet sweater pattern for boys, as well as this herringbone crochet backpack pattern.

Or how about some cute accessories? My free crochet winter hat pattern, my free crochet headband pattern, and my moss stitch crochet mittens pattern are such fun and makes great gifts too 🙂

Herringbone half double crochet: Hhdc

Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Pull first loop straight through the second loop (similar to a slip stitch to leave 2 loops on the hook). Yarn over, pull through two remaining loops on hook.

The Hhdc is used in Raglan Section.

Back loop only herringbone half double crochet moss stitch: Hhdc-moss

Work as for Hhdc but insert hook into back loop only of unworked stitch 2 rounds below. Work over the chain 1 space on the previous round.

The Hhdc-moss is used in the Body and Sleeves.

Back loop only herringbone half double crochet moss stitch 2 together : Hhdc-moss2tog

Yarn over, insert hook into back loop only of next stitch 2 rounds below (working over the ch1 on round below), yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Pull first loop straight through the second loop (similar to a slip stitch to leave 2 loops on the hook). Yarn over, skip next st on previous round, insert hook into back loop only of next stitch 2 rounds below (working over the ch1 on round below), yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Pull first loop straight through the second loop (similar to a slip stitch to leave 3 loops on the hook). Yarn over, pull through three remaining loops on hook.

blo – back loop only

To work the back loop only, turn your work so that the top is facing you to see the front and back loops. Work into the back loop by inserting the hook into the loop furthest from you.

Foundation half double crochet (Fhdc)

Step 1: Ch2, yarn over, insert hook into second ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]

Step 2: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the first “chain” in your foundation row. [still 3 loops on hook]

Step 3: Yarn over and pull through all three loops to complete the first Fhdc.

Step 4: Next stitch and subsequent stitches: Yarn over, insert hook into “chain” created in Step 2, yarn over and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]

Step 5: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the next “chain” in your foundation row. [still 3 loops on hook]

Step 6: Yarn over and pull through all three loops to complete the next Fhdc.

Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 as required.

Yarn Over Slip Stitch: yoslst

Yoh, insert your hook, yoh and pull through stitch and all loops on the hook.

Making Your Raglan Crochet Sweater Perfect For You

Once you have chosen the correct chest size you’d like to make, the rest of the design is easy to adjust to fit as you would like it to.

The Sweater is designed to have between 2.75″-3.5″ of positive ease all over with gently tapered sleeves. The garment is worked from the top down so it is simple to change the length of both the Body and the Sleeves as you’d like.

LENGTH

Main Body Length: To adjust the length, you can work more or less rounds of the Body using the Herringbone Moss Stitch.

Bottom Rib: you can adjust the Bottom Rib length by working more or less stitches in the Join as You Go Method.

If you change either of these lengths then please be mindful that your finished sweater will have different proportions to the ones shown.

SLEEVES

Sleeve Length: You can adjust the Sleeves by working as many or as few rounds of the Herringbone Moss Stitch. Make sure to work a matching number of rounds for each sleeve.

NECK BAND

You can make your Neck Band any length you like by working more or less chains on the Foundation Chain.

For a tighter Neckband work all stitches as slip stitches in the back loop only.

For a regular Neckband work as detailed in the pattern.

Before you jump into crocheting your sweater, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!

These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.

Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!

  • A ch1 at the beginning of a round does not count as st.
  • A ch2 at the beginning of a round counts as a ch1-sp in stitch count.
  • Do not turn at the end of each round.
  • Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
  • Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
  • Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
  • Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger sizes in brackets ( ). E.g. XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
  • If an instruction does not apply to a particular size then a – is used instead of a number. E.g. – (-, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) means that the XS and S sizes do not apply to this instruction.
  • Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each Row or Round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Row or Round.
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Pattern Gauge

Gauge: 18 sts and 12.5 rounds = 4″ by 4″ over Hhdc

Making a crochet gauge swatch is particularly important when crocheting projects (and even more so for garments) to ensure that it ends up the desired size.

RAGLAN YOKE

Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) only

Important note – the following instructions apply for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) only. For all other sizes see 3XL (4XL, 5XL) Raglan Yoke instructions.

Round 1: *Fhdc 14 (14, 14, 14, 14, 14), ch1, continuing in Fhdc already made Fhdc 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40), ch1; rep from * once more, taking care not to twist, ss in 1st st to join. [88 (92, 96, 100, 104, 108)Fhdc, 4 x ch1-sps] Work in continuous rounds now.

Round 2: *Hhdc in next 14 (14, 14, 14, 14, 14) sts, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp, Hhdc in next 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) sts, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp; rep from * once more. [96 (100, 104, 108, 112, 116)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Round 3: *Hhdc in each st to next ch1-sp, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp; rep from * a further 3 times, Hhdc in next st. [104 (108, 112, 116, 120, 124)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Place a st marker in first st of round and move it up after each round, always placing it in first st of round. This will be one stitch further away from the corner each round as you increase the Raglan.

Round 4: *Hhdc in each st to next ch1-sp, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp; rep from * a further 3 times, Hhdc in each st to last st of Round (this will be one stitch further away from the corner each Round). [112 (116, 120, 124, 128, 132)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Rounds 5 – 22 (25, 28, 30, 32, 35): Repeat Round 4, noting that 8 sts are increased on each round. [256 (284, 312, 332, 352, 380)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Move to Split for Sleeves and Short Back Row.

RAGLAN YOKE

Sizes 3XL (4XL, 5XL) only

Round 1: *Fhdc 14 (14, 14), ch1, continuing in Fhdc already made Fhdc 42 (44, 46), ch1; rep from * once more, taking care not to twist, ss in 1st st to join. [112 (116, 120)Fhdc, 4 x ch1-sps] Work in continuous rounds now.

Round 2: *Hhdc in next 14 (14, 14) sts, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp, Hhdc in next 42 (44, 46) sts, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp; rep from * once more. [120 (124, 128)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Round 3: *Hhdc in each st to next ch1-sp, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp; rep from * a further 3 times, Hhdc in next st. [128 (132, 136)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Place a st marker in first st of round and move it up after each round, always placing it in first st of round. This will be one stitch further away from the corner each round as you increase the Raglan.

Round 4: *Hhdc in each st to next ch1-sp, (Hhdc, ch1, Hhdc) in ch1-sp; rep from * a further 3 times, Hhdc in each st to last st of Round (this will be one stitch further away from the corner each Round). [136 (140, 144)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Extra increase round: (when required – see below) This round is worked in the same way as Round 4 but includes working 2Hhdc in one of the stitches at both the Front and the Back of the sweater. This can be done at any point along the Front and Back at your choice. It will mean that the stitch count increases by 10 for that round, rather than 8 as with all other rounds.

Rounds 5 – 36 (39, 42): Repeat Round 4 for the Raglan. [404 (432, 462)Hhdc, 4 x ch1-sps]

Work the following Rounds as Extra Increase Rounds:

3XL and 4XL: Rounds 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

5XL: Rounds 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

Move to Split for Sleeves and Short Back Row.

SPLIT FOR SLEEVES AND SHORT BACK ROW

Video Tutorial Part Two

Watch as we split for the Sleeves and then work the Body of the sweater:

All Sizes

On the last round of the yoke, slip stitch into first stitch to join and break yarn.

Join yarn with RS facing to the 1st ch1-sp before where you have just joined the round. This will be the ch1-sp that you most recently created.

Sizing is now as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Row 1: ch 2 (2, 4, 6, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10), skip the next 56 (62, 68, 72, 76) (82, 84, 90, 96) sts (first sleeve), Hhdc in next ch1-sp, Hhdc in next 72 (80, 88, 94, 100) (108, 118, 126, 135) sts, Hhdc in next ch1-sp, ch 2 (2, 4, 6, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10), skip the next 56 (62, 68, 72, 76) (82, 84, 90, 96) sts (second sleeve), ss in next ch1-sp. [74 (82, 90, 96, 102) (110, 120, 128, 137) Hhdc, 2 x 2 (2, 4, 6, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10) underarm chains] Break yarn.

Suggestion – try the yoke on now to see how it fits and feels. Make sure that the Short Back Row is at the back when you try it on. You can block to measurements now if needed.

HHDC BODY SETUP

All Sizes

With RS facing, join yarn to 1st underarm chain before the Short Back Row.

Round 1: ch1, Hhdc in next 2 (2, 4, 6, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10)chs, Hhdc in next 74 (82, 90, 96, 102) (110, 120, 128, 137) sts (of Short Back Row), Hhdc in next 2 (2, 4, 6, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10)chs, Hhdc in next 72 (80, 88, 94, 100) (108, 118, 126, 135) sts (of last round of Raglan which is the Front). [150 (166, 186, 202, 222) (238, 258, 274, 292)] Work in continuous rounds now.

Round 2: Hhdc in each st around.

Round 3: Rep Round 2.

Suggestion – try the sweater on again to see if you would like your Herringbone stitch section to continue further or not. You can work as many repeats of Round 2 as you like before moving to the Herringbone Moss Body Section. If you do work more rounds here you will need to work less rounds of the Herringbone Moss Body Section than suggested below.

HERRINGBONE MOSS BODY SECTION

All Sizes

When you are ready to begin the Herringbone Moss Body Section, ss in 1st st of last round to join and begin working in joined rounds from now on.

Round 1: ch1, *Hhdc in next st, ch1, skip next st; rep from * around, ss in 1st to join. [150 (166, 186, 202, 222) (238, 258, 274, 292)]

Round 2: ch2 (counts as ch1-sp), Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp, *ch1, skip next st, Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp; rep from * around, ss in 1st ch of beginning ch2 to join.

Round 3: ch1, Hhdc-moss in skipped st below ch1-sp, ch1, skip next st, *Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp, ch1, skip next st; rep from * around, ss in 1st Hhdc-moss to join.

Round 4: Rep Round 2

Rounds 3 and 4 create the Set Pattern for the Main Body Section.

Rounds 5- 56 (56, 56, 66, 70) (70, 74, 74, 74): Repeat the Set Pattern for the Main Body Section.

Suggestion – if you would like to add or take away length then you can do so here. Work as many or as few repeats of the Set Pattern until you are happy with the length before adding the Bottom Rib (suggested 2.5”)

Round 57 (57, 57, 67, 71) (71, 75, 75, 75): ch1, Hhdc-moss in skipped st below ch1-sp, sc in next st, *Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in 1st Hhdc-moss to join. Continue to Bottom Rib.

BOTTOM RIB

All Sizes

The Bottom Rib is worked in rows and joined as you work to the stitches of the last round of the Main Body Section. This is a Join As You Go technique.

Without breaking your yarn, continue from the last st of the final round of the Herringbone Moss Body Section.

Foundation chain: with RS facing, ch 15 (all sizes).

Row 1: yoslst in 2nd chain from hook and next 13 chains, ss into next st of final round of Main Body Section, turn. [14]

Row 2: yoslst in blo of each st, turn.

Row 3: ch1, yoslst in blo of each st, ss into next 2 sts of final round of Herringbone Moss Body Section, turn.

Rows 2 and 3 create the Bottom Rib Set Pattern

Repeat the Bottom Rib Set Pattern around.

Join first and last Row together with a slip stitch seam to complete the Bottom Rib.

Fasten off and weave in end.

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NECK BAND

Video Tutorial Part Three

Watch as we work the Neck Band and Sleeves of the Sweater to complete:

All Sizes

The Neck Band is also worked using the Join As you Go Method to the stitches of the first round of the Raglan.

For a tighter Neckband you can work all stitches as slip stitches rather than including yoslst.

For a standard Neckband work as follows:

With RS facing, join yarn to a shoulder stitch at the Back of the sweater (to ensure that the seam is at the back of the neckline).

Foundation chain: ch 7 (all sizes but adjust as you would like).

Row 1: ss in 2nd chain from hook and next 5 chains, ss into next st of first round of Raglan, turn. [6]

Row 2: yoslst in blo of each st, turn.

Row 3: ch1, ss in blo of each st, ss into next 2 sts of first round of Raglan, turn.

Rows 2 and 3 create the Neck Band Set Pattern

Repeat the Neck Band Set Pattern around.

Join first and last Row together with a slip stitch seam to complete the Neck Band.

FIRST SLEEVE

All Sizes – tailored to Mens Sizing

With RS facing, join yarn to 1st chain of underarm chain so that you will begin to work towards the Back of the sweater. I am right handed so that is the left Sleeve for me.

Round 1: ch1, Hhdc in next 2 (2, 4, 6, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10) chs, Hhdc in the next 56 (62, 68, 72, 76) (82, 84, 90, 96) sts. [58 (64, 72, 78, 86) (92, 94, 100, 106)] Work in continuous rounds now.

Round 2: Hhdc in each st around.

Round 3: Rep Round 2.

Suggestion – if you added more Hhdc rounds to the Body of the sweater then make sure to adjust here also. This will impact on the number of rounds you need to work in the Herringbone Moss Sleeve Section next.

First Sleeve – Herringbone Moss Section

When you are ready to begin the Herringbone Moss Sleeve Section, ss in 1st st of last round to join and begin working in joined rounds from now on.

Round 1: ch1, *Hhdc in next st, ch1, skip next st; rep from * around, ss in 1st to join. [58 (64, 72, 78, 86) (92, 94, 100, 106)]

Round 2: ch2 (counts as ch1-sp), Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp, *ch1, skip next st, Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp; rep from * around, ss in 1st ch of beginning ch2 to join.

Round 3: ch1, Hhdc-moss in skipped st below ch1-sp, ch1, skip next st, *Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp, ch1, skip next st; rep from * around, ss in 1st Hhdc-moss to join.

Round 4: Rep Round 2

Rounds 3 and 4 create the Set Pattern for the Herringbone Moss Sleeve Section.

After completing Round 4, each sleeve has decrease rounds at various points in the sleeve in order to shape the sleeve. When instructed to work a decrease round, follow the decrease round instructions below.

Decrease Round: ch1, Hhdc-moss2tog, ch1, skip next st, *Hhdc-moss in skipped st below next ch1-sp, ch1, skip next st; rep from * around, ss in 1st Hhdc-moss2tog to join. [2 sts decreased].

At the end, each sleeve has a final round that is worked as follows:

Final Sleeve Round: ch1, *Hhdc-moss in next skipped st below ch1-sp, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in 1st st to join.

The sizes are worked with the following decrease sequence for the longer sleeves (as per the schematic):

XS: Total Rounds to Work: 77

Decrease on rounds: 5, 13, 19, 27, 33, 41, 47, 55, 61, 69

Stitch count on Final Round: 38

S: Total Rounds to Work: 77

Decrease on rounds: 5, 11, 17, 23, 29, 35, 41, 47, 53, 59, 65, 71

Stitch count on Final Round: 40

M: Total Rounds to Work: 83

Decrease on rounds: 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 29, 33, 39, 43, 49, 53, 59, 63, 69, 73

Stitch count on Final Round: 42

L: Total Rounds to Work: 83

Decrease on rounds: 5, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 77

Stitch count on Final Round: 42

XL: Total Rounds to Work: 87

Decrease on rounds: 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83

Stitch count on Final Round: 44

2XL: Total Rounds to Work: 87

Decrease on rounds: 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 83

Stitch count on Final Round: 44

3XL: Total Rounds to Work: 87

Decrease on rounds: 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 83

Stitch count on Final Round: 44

4XL: Total Rounds to Work: 93

Decrease on rounds: 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 87

Stitch count on Final Round: 46

5XL: Total Rounds to Work: 93

Decrease on rounds: 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87

Stitch count on Final Round: 46

SLEEVE CUFF

All Sizes

The Sleeve Cuff is worked in rows using the Join As You Go technique.

Without breaking your yarn, continue from the last st of the final round of the Herringbone Moss Sleeve Section.

Foundation chain: ch 9 (all sizes but adjust as you would like).

Row 1: ss in 2nd chain from hook and next 7 chains, ss into next st of final round of Sleeve, turn. [8]

Row 2: yoslst in blo of each st, turn.

Row 3: ch1, ss in blo of each st, ss into next 2 sts of final round of Sleeve, turn.

Rows 2 and 3 create the Sleeve Cuff Set Pattern

Repeat the Sleeve Cuff Set Pattern around.

Join first and last Row together with a slip stitch seam to complete the Sleeve Cuff.

SECOND SLEEVE

All Sizes

The Second Sleeve is worked in exactly the same way as the First Sleeve but to avoid joining rounds at the front of the Sleeve, you need to count back 20 (24, 30, 36, 42) (48, 50, 54, 60) stitches from the underarm chain.

This is where you need to join your yarn to begin the Second Sleeve.

Work as per the First Sleeve and then add a Sleeve Cuff.

SHORTER SLEEVE OPTIONS

If you would like shorter sleeves with more tapered cuffs then the following are suggestions using Craft Yarn Councils Women’s Standard Sizing:

Sizes XS: Total Rounds to Work: 67

Decrease on Rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59

Stitch count on Final Round: 26

Sizes S: Total Rounds to Work: 67

Decrease on Rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 61

Stitch count on Final Round: 30

Sizes M: Total Rounds to Work: 67

Decrease on Rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 61, 63, 65

Stitch count on Final Round: 34

L: Total Rounds to Work: 73

Decrease on rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69

Stitch count on Final Round: 36

XL: Total Rounds to Work: 73

Decrease on rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71

Stitch count on Final Round: 38

2XL: Total Rounds to Work: 73

Decrease on rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71

Stitch count on Final Round: 40

3XL: Total Rounds to Work: 77

Decrease on rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73

Stitch count on Final Round: 40

4XL: Total Rounds to Work: 77

Decrease on rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75

Stitch count on Final Round: 42

5XL: Total Rounds to Work: 77

Decrease on rounds: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75

Stitch count on Final Round: 42

Weave in ends and block to finish.

Once you have made your sweater you can block it to measurements.

Blocking a crochet project, especially one like this sweater, can really transform it into something really spectacular. It makes the stitches sit really evenly by ‘opening them out’ and shapes the item to exactly the size it should be.

There are a few ways to block things but these are my favourites:

  • Steam block – set your iron to steam and lightly steam over the project (you can do it through a protective cloth if you’re worried), then pin to measurements and allow to dry.
  • Spray block – pin the project out to desired dimensions and lightly spray with water and allow to dry naturally.

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