After spending some time away from the blog, I am back with a fantastic and free crochet pattern to share with you today – a Sleeveless Cowl Neck Crochet Sweater! The body of this elegant sweater is made using only half double crochets, with every other row consisting of alternating front and back loop half double crochets to provide some interesting texture.
I used a #3 weight cotton yarn to keep things lightweight and airy. The color used is called sandstone and I am a little obsessed with the earthy/peachy/gold hue. If you are fair like me, this color is super flattering. This sleeveless crochet sweater is finished off with a comfy, loosely draped cowl neck. If you would like to make a Sleeveless Cowl Neck Crochet Sweater for yourself, read on!
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Sleeveless Cowl Neck Crochet Sweater
Materials Used:
- Bernat Softee Cotton (or any #3 weight yarn) in Sandstone (S = 3 skeins, M and L = 4 skeins, XL and 2XL = 5 skeins, 3XL = 6 skeins)
- Size H/8 – 5.00 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Sizes:
- Fits Bust Measurement: S = 32″-34″, M = 36″-38″, L = 40″-42″, XL = 44″-46″, 2X = 48″-50″, 3X = 52″-54
- One Finished Panel Laid Out Flat Measures Approximately: S = 18″ wide x 19.5″ long; M = 20″ wide x 19.5″ long; L = 22″ wide x 20″ long; XL = 24″ wide x 21″ long; 2X = 26″ wide x 22.5″ long; 3X = 28″ wide x 22.5″ long
Abbreviations:
ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet
hdc2tog = half double crochet two stitches together
BLhdc = half double crochet in the back loop only
FLhdc = half double crochet in the front loop only
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
American crochet terms used throughout
Gauge:
4″ x 4″ = 14 hdc, 11 rows
Notes:
The number of stitches required per size are indicated in parenthesis as follows: (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3x). If only one number is given, then use that number for all sizes.
Ch 1 does not count as a hdc.
Instructions
BODY PANEL (make two):
Chain (66, 72, 78, 88, 94, 100).
(RS) Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (64, 70, 76, 86, 92, 98) sts.
(WS) Row 2:
Ch 1, hdc in first st, *BLhdc next st, FLhdc next st; repeat from * across until last st, hdc in last st, turn. (64, 70, 76, 86, 92, 98) sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (64, 70, 76, 86, 92, 98) sts.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until body panel measures approximately (12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14)” long, ending on a WS row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES:
(RS) Row 1:
Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (62, 68, 74, 84, 90, 96) sts.
(WS) Row 2:
Ch 1, hdc in first st, *BLhdc next st, FLhdc next st; repeat from * across to last st, hdc in last st, turn. (62, 68, 74, 84, 90, 96) sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (60, 66, 72, 82, 88, 94) sts.
Row 4:
Ch 1, hdc in first st, *BLhdc next st, FLhdc next st; repeat from * across to last st, hdc in last st, turn. (60, 66, 72, 82, 88, 94) sts.
Row 5:
Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (58, 64, 70, 80, 86, 92) sts.
Row 6:
Ch 1, hdc in first st, *BLhdc next st, FLhdc next st; repeat from * across to last st, hdc in last st, turn. (58, 64, 70, 80, 86, 92) sts.
Row 7:
Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (58, 64, 70, 80, 86, 92) sts.
Repeat rows 6 and 7 until body panel measures approximately (17.5, 17.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 20.5)” long, ending on a WS row.
SHAPE NECK (Left Side):
(RS) Row 1:
Ch 1, hdc in next (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18) sts, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
(WS) Row 2:
Ch 1, hdc in first st, *BLhdc next st, FLhdc next st; repeat from * across to last st, hdc in last st, turn. (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18) sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18) sts.
Repeat row 2. Fasten off.
SHAPE NECK (Right Side):
With RS facing, go to the row where the sts were left unworked on the left side neck shaping. Skip next (34, 36, 42, 48, 54, 56) sts. Join yarn with a sl st to next st.
(RS) Row 1:
Ch 1, hdc in same st and in next (11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17) sts, turn. (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18) sts.
(WS) Row 2:
Ch 1, hdc in first st, *BLhdc next st, FLhdc next st; repeat from * across to last st, hdc in last st, turn. (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18) sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18) sts.
Repeat row 2. Fasten off.
Once you have made two body panels, stack them on top of each other with RS facing in, and WS facing out. Sew shoulder seams. Turn RS out, then sew side seams from the bottom up (12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14)” until you reach armhole shaping. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
COWL NECK:
This portion of the garment will be worked in rounds. With RS facing out, attach yarn at the middle of one side of the neck hole. It doesn’t matter which, as we haven’t defined a front and back yet. You will define which side is the front or back depending on where you start making the cowl neck portion of this garment.
Round 1:
Ch 1, hdc in same st and evenly around the neck hole, achieving an even number of stitches. Sl st to beginning hdc, turn.
Round 2:
Ch 1 hdc in same st, *BLhdc next st, FLhdc next st; repeat from * around until last st, sl st to beginning hdc, turn.
Round 3:
Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st around, sl st to beginning hdc, turn.
Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until cowl has achieved the length and volume you prefer. I did 27 rounds total for mine.
Weave in all ends, and enjoy this new addition to your wardrobe!
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