Certainly! Here’s a simple crochet sweater pattern designed for beginners. This pattern is for an adult-sized sweater, but you can adjust it to your preferred size by changing the number of stitches and rows accordingly.

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn (choose your favorite color)
  • Crochet hook size H/5.0mm
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Scissors

Gauge: Approximately 4 stitches and 4 rows in a 1-inch square (10×10 cm) using single crochet (SC).

Abbreviations:

  • CH: Chain
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • HDC: Half Double Crochet
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • SK: Skip
  • ST: Stitch

Instructions:

Back Panel:

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain 60 (or any even number for your desired width), plus 2 more for turning.
  2. Row 1: Starting from the 3rd chain from the hook, SC in each chain across. You should have 60 SC stitches. Turn.
  3. Rows 2-38: Repeat Row 1 for a total of 38 rows. This will be the length of your back panel. Adjust the number of rows for a longer or shorter sweater if needed.
  4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Front Panel (make 2):

Repeat the same steps as for the back panel, but make the front panels slightly different by creating a neckline.

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain 30 (or any even number for your desired width), plus 2 more for turning.
  2. Row 1: Starting from the 3rd chain from the hook, SC in each chain across until the last 6 stitches. Chain 6, skip 6 stitches, then SC in the last 6 stitches. This creates a gap for the neck. You should have 12 SC stitches on each side of the chain-6 gap. Turn.
  3. Rows 2-20: Repeat Row 1 for a total of 20 rows (adjust for your desired length). Continue to maintain the chain-6 gap for the neckline.
  4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly:

  1. Lay the back panel and two front panels on a flat surface, right sides facing up.
  2. Shoulder Seams: Join the shoulder seams by sewing or slip stitching the top edges of the front panels to the back panel. Leave an opening in the center of about 10 inches for the neck.
  3. Side Seams: Fold the sweater in half lengthwise, with the right sides facing each other. Starting from the bottom, sew or slip stitch the sides together, leaving openings for the armholes.
  4. Sleeves: Attach your yarn to the armhole opening. Work a few rounds of SC, HDC, or DC (your choice) around the armhole to create the sleeves. Work as many rounds as needed to reach your desired sleeve length. Repeat for the other sleeve.
  5. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

You’ve now completed your beginner-friendly crochet sweater! Feel free to add any additional embellishments or decorations as desired. Enjoy your cozy and handmade creation!