Easy Crochet Ribbed Sweater | Free Pattern & Tutorial

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Here is another pullover sweater pattern for you all! This one is super fun, easy, and quick to make! This ribbed, cozy sweater is made up of four separate pieces that are slip stitched together, so I could avoid sewing. It is simple and efficient, requiring about 10 hours to complete. It offers easy customization, allowing you to adjust the size effortlessly.

This ribbed sweater crochet pattern I’m sharing is super straightforward. It’s constructed from two identical front and back panels and two identical sleeve panels. What sets it apart is that these panels are stitched together rather than sewn, making the entire process more manageable. This is great for newer crocheters who may not be comfortable with sewing yet. This pattern is approachable and enjoyable for crocheters of all skill levels!

Quick Crochet Sweater

Also, if you’re looking for a quick project, this sweater pattern is perfect! It’s probably the fastest sweater I’ve ever made, taking only about 10 hours to complete from start to finish. This is great for beginners who have never attempted a sweater before and don’t want to spend 40+ hours on an intricate pattern! The pattern’s efficiency ensures that you can have a brand new sweater to show off in no time.

Easy to Adjust

One of the best aspects of this pattern is the size adjustability. You can easily adapt the size to suit your preferences. Want longer sleeves? Just add more chains at the beginning. Need a roomier fit? Increase the number of rows to expand the width of the front and back panels. This flexibility ensures that the sweater can be tailored to your specific measurements and style.

Crochet Ribbed Texture

What makes this pattern even cooler is its innovative ribbing technique. The ribbed texture is created simultaneously, just by changing the stitch used at the ends. This not only simplifies the crocheting process but also adds an extra layer of visual interest to the sweater. The ribbing detail is an attractive feature that’s integrated into the pattern effortlessly. The “ribbing” adds the finishing touch to the sweater and it’s super easy to do!

Self-Striping Yarn Crochet Project

Finally, it’s a great pattern to use self-striping yarn! The vertical striping makes it a great choice because it makes similar sized stripes, unlike with horizontal stripes. If you prefer solid colored sweaters, then you can do that as well and it will look just as good!

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Project Level

This is a great project for a beginner’s first sweater! It uses simple stitches like slip stitches and double crochets and simple techniques like crocheting in the back loop only (to make the ribbed effect) and slip stitching parts together. It can also be a quick sweater for more advanced crocheters!

Materials

• 575 grams of #4 or medium weight yarn (Yarnspirations Caron Cakes in “Raspberry Ice“)
• 5mm Clover Amour crochet hook)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Dimensions

Main Panels: 42 cm/16.5″ long x 49 cm/19.3″ wide

Sleeves: 42 cm/16.5″ long x 17 cm/6.7″ wide

Notes and Tips

• This crochet pattern uses US crochet terms
• Add/subtract chains in the beginning to get a longer/shorter sleeve or body
• Add/subtract rows to make a wider/smaller sleeve or body
• The chain 1 or 2 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch
• Tighten your slip stitches to make the seam smaller and less visible
• Pull your loose ends to the inside of the sweater and weave them in

Abbreviations

ch = chain

st = stitch

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Sleeves (Make 2)

Foundation

Make a slipknot and ch70 (or desired length) + 1 turning ch

Row 1

sl st10 (or desired length of cuff) blo starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc blo across the rest (70)

Row 2

ch2, turn, dc60 blo, sl st10 blo

Row 3

ch2, turn, sl st10 blo, dc60 blo

Row 4 – 34

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for the width of the sleeve

Stitching

ch1, connect ends of sleeve with sl st

Fasten off, leaving long tail end for stitching sleeves to rest of sweater

Body Panel (Make 2)

Shoulder

Foundation Chain

Make a slipknot and ch70 (or desired length) + 1 turning ch

Row 1

sc10 blo (or desired length of cuff) starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc blo across the rest (70)

Row 2

ch2, turn, dc60 blo, sc10 blo

Row 3

ch2, turn, sc10 blo, dc60 blo

Row 4 – 13

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for the length from outside of shoulder to side of neck

Neck

Row 1

ch6, turn, sc5 blo across ch starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc60 blo, sc10 blo

Row 2

ch1, turn, sc10 blo across ch starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc60 blo, sc5 blo

Row 3

ch1, turn, sc5 blo across ch starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc60 blo, sc10 blo

Row 4 – 23

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for half circumference of neck

Other Shoulder

Row 1

ch2, turn, sc10 blo, dc60 blo

Row 2

ch2, turn, dc60 blo, sc10 blo

Row 3 – 13

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for the length from outside of shoulder to side of neck

Assembly

Attach the two body panels together by sl st across the top of the shoulders.

Attach the sleeves to the body by sl st starting from underarm section.

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends. And your ribbed sweater is complete!