The Simple V-neck Crochet Sweater

If you’d like to make an easy and simple v-neck crochet sweater, this is the pattern for you! This sweater is worked up in basically one piece with an opening for the neck. You will need to seam up the sides and the borders, but overall it’s minimal seaming!

The pattern is a simple 1 row repeat but turns out beautifully. The pattern uses the Single Crochet Column Stitch.

The neckline is simple – by skipping rows and chaining instead, you create an easy v-neck that is comfortable and pretty.

The free pattern below is available in small, medium, large and x-large.

Yarn:

The yarn used in this tutorial is a DK weight yarn named Soft Linen by Classic Elite Yarn in Orchid. I found this yarn in the clearance bin at a local yarn store. The nice lady in the store informed me that the company had gone out of business and that the 7 skeins they had were all that was left. I thought the color was lovely and at 137 yards per skein, I was sure I could make something pretty out of it. I’ve been working on a similar pattern, and have been using Paintbox DK Cotton. I find the the yarn comparable to the Classic Elite yarn in size (not texture) and it’s available in a number or beautiful colors.

Since spring is right around the corner, a short sleeve top seemed appropriate. And as the material is partially linen, I’m hoping it will hold up in the hot Florida summers.

Here’s a video tutorial to help guide you through crocheting this sweater:

Materials:

DK weight yarn, approximately 800 yards for a size medium

4.5 mm crochet hook (This is the one I used)

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers

Measuring tape

Scissors

Pattern is in Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) measured in US sizes – please remember that you can adjust the sweater to fit you – if you need to increase the armholes, do so. If you are tall, increase the initial chain to suit you.

Gauge:

4″ by 4″ = 20 st wide and 18 rows tall in Column Stitch -gauge was measured in the finished product; keep in mind this project is initially worked lengthwise.

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sk: Skip

Sc: Single Crochet

BLO: Back loop only

St: Stitch

Special stitch – this stitch is a single crochet, chain 1 and skip 1, then single crochet. On the next row, you will be crocheting into the previous single crochet, creating the Column Stitch.

Pattern:

Body

Begin by chaining 198 (206, 222, 242)

Row 1: SC in 2nd chain from hook (skipping closest chain). *Ch 1, sk 1 st, Sc 1*, Repeat ** continue until end. You should end with a Sc. Ch 1 and turn . The ch 1 does not count as anything. Total sts = 196 (204, 220, 240)

Row 2: Sc in 1st St, *Ch 1, sk 1 st, SC 1*, repeat ** until end. Ch 1 and turn.

Repeat Row 2 upto and including Row 41 (46, 51, 56)

Row 42(47, 52, 57): Sc in 1st st, *Ch 1, sk 1 st, Sc 1* until st 99(103, 111, 121 ) (this should be a Sc). Chain 35, skip 35 st. Sc into st 134 (138, 146, 156). Continue ** until end. Ch 1 and turn. This provides an approximately 8 inch neckline. The chain will appear longer initially, but once you start the pattern it will match up.

Row 43 (48, 53, 58): Sc in 1st st, including the chain, until you reach the end. Continue pattern, ensuring the you continue the Column stitch by continuing to crochet each Sc into the the Sc of the previous row.

Row 44(49, 54, 59) – 82 (92, 102, 112): repeat row 2, then tie off.

Hem:

Ch 10

Row 1:SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 and turn

Row 2: BLO SC in 1st st, continue *BLO SC in each SC* until end, Ch 1 and turn. You should have 9 sc.

Repeat Row 2 until Row 82 (92,102, 112) . Tie off.

Repeat Hem for a total of 2 times, one for the the front of the sweater and one for the back. If you prefer to make one continuous hem, double the total numbers of rows.

SLEEVES:

Ch 5

Row 1: Sc in each st for a total of 4 Sc

Row 2: BLO SC in 1st st, continue *BLO SC in each SC* until end, Ch 1 and turn

Repeat Row 2 for a total of 56 (60, 68, 74) rows. Repeat for other sleeve.

Seaming together:

Fold sweater in half to create front and back panels.

Count 28(30, 34, 37) sts from the neck down on each side for sleeve openings. You should have a total of 56 (60, 68, 74) sts total. Place stitch markers to keep track of sleeve openings.

From the bottom corners, start seaming up with sides using any method you choose. I used the whip stitch. Stop when you reach the stitch markers and tie off.

To seam up the hems and sleeves, lay the garment down on a flat surface and align the edges. Use stitch markers as need to keep the pieces lined up.

Weave in any ends.

I recommend blocking this sweater. I use blocking mats and pins, with a steamer to block.

This is the first pattern I’ve shared – if there is any confusion, please leave me a comment below and I’ll try my best to clarify.

You are welcome to use the results of this pattern in social media, but please give credit to The Crafty Crochetier. You may sell the results of this pattern, but please give credit to The Crafty Crochetier. You may not copy this pattern for your own website or sell the pattern itself.

I hope you enjoyed this pattern! Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments below. If you found this post helpful, please consider buying me a coffee. Thanks and Happy Crocheting!

xoxo Serena

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