Alpine Stripes Sweater (adult sizes)

The Alpine Stripes Sweater is a cozy women’s crochet sweater pattern that’s just as fun to make as it is to wear. With rich texture and clean, modern colorwork, this sweater has a relaxed fit that feels comfortable without looking bulky.

This textured crochet sweater pattern includes sizes XS through 5XL, so it’s designed to fit a wide range of bodies beautifully. The stitch pattern adds plenty of visual interest while staying approachable, making this a great project for confident beginners and a satisfying make for more experienced crocheters. Whether styling it casually or layering it on chilly days, the Alpine Stripes Sweater is an easy, wearable piece you’ll reach for again and again.

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Difficulty

This pattern is rated Intermediate. It includes an involved stitch pattern, color work, and shaping. A video tutorial is provided so it can be completed by a determined beginner.

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a loose fit with approximately 10 cm (4") of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 10 cm (4").

Model pictured is wearing a size M and has a bust measurement of 97 cm (38 inches).

Centimeters given as: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust: 96 (100) 105 (109) 114 (118) 122 (127) 131

Sweater Length (with ribbing): 55 (55) 58 (58) 58 (58) 62 (62) 62

Sleeve Length (with ribbing): 50 (50) 54 (54) 54 (56) 56 (56) 56

Inches given as: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust: 37.5 (39.5) 41 (43) 44.5 (46.5) 48 (50) 51.5

Sweater Length: 21 (21) 25 (25) 25 (25) 26.5 (26.5) 26.5

Sleeve Length (with ribbing): 21.5 (21.5) 21.5 (21.5) 21.5 (22) 22 (22) 22

Yarn

You will need the following amount of a DK weight (3) yarn given as: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Color 1

meters: 510 (540) 640 (670) 700 (760) 820 (860) 880

yards: 550 (590) 700 (730) 770 (830) 900 (940) 960

Color 2

meters: 880 (930) 1110 (1170) 1220 (1330) 1440 (1500) 1550

yards: 970 (1020) 1210 (1270) 1340 (1450) 1570 (1640) 1670

Sample was made using King Cole Big Value DK. Big Value DK is a 100% acrylic, DK weight (3) yarn that contains 145 meters (159 yards) per 50 grams (1.7 ounces).

Here are a few great yarn alternatives you can try:

1. Bernat Softee Baby Yarn

• Soft, easy‑care 100% acrylic DK yarn that’s machine washable & dryable, excellent for baby garments, blankets, and everyday projects.

• Budget: $7.99 per skein

2. Swish DK Yarn

• 100% superwash merino wool DK gives great stitch definition and next‑to‑skin softness while still being machine friendly.

• Mid-range: $6.99 per skein

3. Malabrigo Silky Merino

• Luxurious silk and merino blend DK with beautiful drape, sheen, and softness for shawls, garments, and heirloom pieces.

• Splurge: $11+ per skein

Hook Size and Notions

• 4.25 mm crochet hook

• 3.75 mm crochet hook

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

Pattern Abbreviations

BLO - back loop only

ch(s) - chain(s)

dc - double crochet

dc3tog - double crochet 3 together

rep - repeat

rnd - round

sc - single crochet

sk - skip

sl st - slip stitch

SM - stitch marker

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(s)

tch(s) - turning chain(s)

yo - yarn over

( ) - work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space

** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Gauge

4.5 clusters and 10 rows in a 10 cm (4") square

To create a gauge swatch, use a 4.25 mm crochet hook and chain a multiple of 4 + 2. Chain enough chains to create a gauge swatch that is at least 10 cm (4") in width.

Row 1 sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across

Row 2 ch 3, turn, dc in same st (the first st that is typically skipped when ch-3 counts as a stitch), *ch 1, sk 3 sts, dc 3 times in next st* rep across, dc 2 times in last st

Row 3 ch 3, turn, *(dc, dc into center st of the 3 skipped sts from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3

Row 4 ch 3, turn, (dc in skipped dc from prev row) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp

Row 5 ch 3, turn, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3

Repeat Rows 4 - 5 until gauge swatch measures at least 10 cm (4") in height.

Measure gauge in center of swatch.

Click HERE to learn more about gauge.

Special Stitches

Granny Spike Stitch

1. dc in next ch 1 sp.

2. dc in center st of the dc cluster from two rounds prior.

3. When working the double crochet spike stitch (step 2) pull the loop up high enough to meet the height of the previous double crochet made (from step 1).

4. dc in same ch 1 sp.

Decrease

1. dc into center st of cluster from previous row in next ch-1 sp

2. dc3tog working in next 3 sts

3. dc into center st of cluster from previous row in next ch-1 sp

Video Tutorial

Notes

• Left and right sides are for pattern reference only; the sweater has no right or wrong side.

• pattern is written as follows: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

• A chain 3 at the beginning of a row or round counts as a double crochet stitch.

• A “cluster” refers to 3 double crochet stitches worked into the same ch-1 space.

• Stitch counts are given at the end of each row as follows: {XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL}

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Pattern

Front and Back Panels

All Sizes

Using a 4.25 mm crochet hook and Color 1, ch 82 (86) 90 (94) 98 (102) 106 (110) 114

Row 1 sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across {81, 85, 89, 93, 97, 101, 105, 109, 113 sts}

Row 2 ch 3, turn, dc in same st (the first st that is typically skipped when ch-3 counts as a stitch), *ch 1, sk 3 sts, dc 3 times in next st* rep across, ch 1, sk 3 sts dc 2 times in last st {19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 clusters}

Row 3 With color 2, ch 3, turn, *(dc, dc into center st of the 3 skipped sts from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 clusters}

Row 4 With color 1, ch 3, turn, (dc in skipped dc from prev row) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 clusters}

Row 5 with color 2, ch 3, turn, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 clusters}

Continue following pattern in your size

Size XS, S

Rows 6 - 11 rep rows 4 - 5

Rows 12 - 19 rep rows 4 - 5 using ONLY color 2

Rows 20 - 29 rep rows 4 - 5

Rows 30 - 37 rep rows 4 - 5 using ONLY color 2

Rows 38 - 46 rep rows 4 - 5, ending on row 4

Do not fasten off. Continue with the “Front Panel Collar” instructions. When complete, repeat Rows 1 - 46 and then follow the “Back Panel Collar” instructions.

Sizes M, L, XL, 2XL

Rows 6 - 13 rep rows 4 - 5

Rows 14 - 23 rep rows 4 - 5 using ONLY color 2

Rows 24 - 35 rep rows 4 - 5

Rows 36 - 45 rep rows 4 - 5 using ONLY color 2

Rows 46 - 50 rep rows 4 - 5, ending on row 4

(BACK PANEL ONLY) Rows 51 - 52 rep row 5, then repeat row 4

Do not fasten off. Continue with the “Front Panel Collar” instructions. When complete, repeat Rows 1 - 52 and then follow the “Back Panel Collar” instructions.

Sizes 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Rows 6 - 13 rep rows 4 - 5

Rows 14 - 23 rep rows 4 - 5 using ONLY color 2

Rows 24 - 35 rep rows 4 - 5

Rows 36 - 45 rep rows 4 - 5 using ONLY color 2

Rows 46 - 54 rep rows 4 - 5, ending on row 4

(BACK PANEL ONLY) Rows 55 - 58 rep row 5, then rep row 4

Do not fasten off. Continue with the “Front Panel Collar” instructions. When complete, repeat Rows 1 - 58 and then follow the “Back Panel Collar” instructions.

Front Panel Collar

(Right side)

All Sizes

Place a stitch marker in the 9th (9th) 10th (10th) 10th (11th) 11th (12th) 12th ch-1 space from the left edge and in the 9th (9th) 10th (10th) 10th (11th) 11th (12th) 12th ch-1 space from the right edge.

Row 47 (47) 51 (51) 51 (51) 55 (55) 55 With color 2, ch 3, turn, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp*, rep across working last cluster into the ch-1 sp containing the SM, fasten off {9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12 clusters}

Row 48 (48) 52 (52) 52 (52) 56 (56) 56 turn, join color 1 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11 clusters}

Row 49 (49) 53 (53) 53 (53) 57 (57) 57 with color 2, ch 3, turn, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp* rep across, fasten off {8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11 clusters}

Row 50 (50) 54 (54) 54 (54) 58 (58) 58 turn, join color 1 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 clusters}

Row 51 (51) 55 (55) 55 (55) 59 (59) 59 with color 2, ch 3, turn, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp* rep across, fasten off {7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 clusters}

Continue following pattern for your size.

Sizes XS and S

Row 52 (52) X (X) X (X) X (X) X with color 1, ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, *in next ch-1 sp dc into center st of cluster from previous row, sc in next 3 sts* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {29, 29, X, X, X, X, X, X, X sts}

Fasten off, continue with (Left Side) to complete the opposite side of the collar.

Sizes M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Row X (X) 56 (56) 56 (56) 60 (60) 60 turn, join color 1 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {X, X, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters}

Row X (X) 57 (57) 57 (57) 61 (61) 61 with color 2, ch 3, turn, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp* rep across, fasten off {X, X, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters}

Row X (X) 58 (58) 58 (58) 62 (62) 62 with color 1, ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, *in next ch-1 sp dc into center st of cluster from previous row, sc in next 3 sts* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {X, X, 29, 29, 29, 33, 33, 37, 37 sts}

Fasten off, continue with (Left Side) to complete the Left side of the collar.

(Left Side)

All Sizes

Position the collar so the completed half is on your right side. Join Color 2 in the marked ch-1 space. Work across from the center of the panel toward the outer edge.

Row 47 (47) 51 (51) 51 (51) 55 (55) 55 (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12 clusters}

Row 48 (48) 52 (52) 52 (52) 56 (56) 56 with color 1, ch 3, turn, in first ch-1 sp dc in skipped dc from prev row, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp* rep across, fasten off {8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, clusters}

Row 49 (49) 53 (53) 53 (53) 57 (57) 57 turn, join color 2 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, clusters}

Row 50 (50) 54 (54) 54 (54) 58 (58) 58 with color 1, ch 3, turn, in first ch-1 sp dc in skipped dc from prev row, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp* rep across, fasten off {7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 clusters}

Row 51 (51) 55 (55) 55 (55) 59 (59) 59 turn, join color 2 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 clusters}

Continue following pattern for your size.

Sizes XS and S

Row 52 (52) X (X) X (X) X (X) X with color 1, ch 1, turn, sc in first st, in next ch-1 sp dc in skipped dc from prev row, sc in next 3 sts, *in next ch-1 sp dc into center st of cluster from previous row, sc in next 3 sts* rep across working last sc in top of ch-3 {29, 29, X, X, X, X, X, X, X sts}

Fasten off.

Sizes M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Row X (X) 56 (56) 56 (56) 60 (60) 60 with color 1, ch 3, turn, in first ch-1 sp dc in skipped dc from prev row, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp* rep across, fasten off {X, X, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters}

Row X (X) 57 (57) 57 (57) 61 (61) 61 turn, join color 2 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {X, X, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters}

Row X (X) 58 (58) 58 (58) 62 (62) 62 with color 1, ch 1, turn, sc in first st, in next ch-1 sp dc in skipped dc from prev row, sc in next 3 sts, *in next ch-1 sp dc into center st of cluster from previous row, sc in next 3 sts* rep across working last sc in top of ch-3 {X, X, 29, 29, 29, 33, 33, 37, 37 sts}

Fasten off.

Back Panel Collar

(Right side)

All Sizes

Place a stitch marker in the 8th (8th) 8th (8th) 8th (9th) 9th (10th) 10th ch-1 space from the left edge and in the 8th (8th) 8th (8th) 8th (9th) 9th (10th) 10th ch-1 space from the right edge.

Row 47 (47) 53 (53) 53 (53) 59 (59) 59 With color 2, ch 3, turn, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, *ch-1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp*, rep across working last cluster into the ch-1 sp containing the SM, fasten off {8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 clusters}

Row 48 (48) 54 (54) 54 (54) 60 (60) 60 turn, join color 1 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from prev row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters}

Row 49 (49) 55 (55) 55 (55) 61 (61) 61 with color 2, ch 3, turn, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in first ch-1 sp, *ch-1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp*, rep across {7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters

Row 50 (50) 56 (56) 56 (56) 62 (62) 62 with color 1, ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, *in next ch-1 sp dc into center st of cluster from previous row, sc in next 3 sts* rep across, dc 2 times in ch-3 sp {29, 29, 29, 29, 29, 33, 33, 37, 37 sts}

Fasten off

(Left Side)

Position the collar so the completed half is on your right side. Join Color 2 in the marked ch-1 space. Work across from the center of the panel toward the outer edge.

Row 47 (47) 53 (53) 53 (53) 59 (59) 59 (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) all in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 clusters}

Row 48 (48) 54 (54) 54 (54) 60 (60) 60 with color 1, ch 3, turn, in first ch-1 sp dc in skipped dc from prev row, *ch 1, (dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp* rep across, fasten off {7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters}

Row 49 (49) 55 (55) 55 (55) 61 (61) 61 turn, join color 2 in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) all in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous row, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep across, dc in top of ch-3 {7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 clusters}

Row 50 (50) 56 (56) 56 (56) 62 (62) 62 with color 1, ch 1, turn, sc in first st, in next ch-1 sp dc in skipped dc from prev row, sc in next 3 sts, *in next ch-1 sp dc into center st of cluster from previous row, sc in next 3 sts* rep across working last sc in top of ch-3 {29, 29, 29, 29, 29, 33, 33, 37, 37 sts}

Fasten off

Seaming

Lay the sweater panels together, making sure each stitch at the top lines up directly with its matching stitch on the opposite panel.

With color 1, use a whip stitch to seam across the shoulders, working 29 (29) 29 (29) 29 (33) 33 (37) 37 sts.

With color 2, use a mattress stitch, seam from the bottom of the sweater up 33 (32) 37 (36) 35 (33) 38 (37) 36 rows. Leave approximately 17 (18) 19 (20) 21 (23) 24 (25) 26 cm / 6.5" (7") 7.5" (8") 8.5" (9") 9.5" (10") 10", unseamed for the armhole depth.

Sleeves

All Sizes

With a 4.25 mm crochet hook and Color 2, join yarn in any stitch near the underarm on the outside of the sweater.

Rnd 1 ch 1, pick up 60 (64) 68 (72) 76 (84) 88 (92) 92 sts evenly spaced around the armhole, sl st to first sc to join {60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 84, 88, 92, 92 sts}

Rnd 2 ch 3, dc 2 times in same st, *ch 1, sk 3 sts, dc 3 times in next st* rep acround, ch 1, sk last 3 sts, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join {15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 23 clusters}

Rnd 3 With color 1, ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of the 3 skipped sts from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of the 3 skipped sts from previous rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join {15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 23 clusters}

Rnd 4 with color 2, ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join {15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 23 clusters}

Rnd 5 with color 1, ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from previous rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join {15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 23 clusters}

Continue following pattern for your size

Sizes XS and S

Rnds 6 - 11 rep rnds 4 - 5 {15, 16, X, X, X, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 12 - 20 rep rnd 4 and decrease once anywhere in rnd on rnds 15, 17, and 19 (see “special stitches and techniques” for decrease instructions) {you will end rnd 20 with 12, 13, X, X, X, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 21 - 29 rep rnd 5, then rep rnds 4 - 5 {12, 13, X, X, X, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 30 - 38 rep rnd 4 and decrease once anywhere in rnd on rnds 33, 35, and 37 {you will end rnd 38 with 9, 10, X, X, X, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 39 - 46 rep rnd 5, then rep rnds 4 - 5, ending on row 4 {9, 10, X, X, X, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnd 47 with color 1, ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, *dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, sc in next 3 sts* rep around, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd in final ch-1 sp, sl st to first st of rnd {36, 40, X, X, X, X, X, X, X sts}

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, Ch 7 and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing.”

Sizes M, L, and XL

Rnds 6 - 13 rep rnds 4 - 5 {X, X, 17, 18, 19, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 14 - 24 rep rnd 4 and decrease once anywhere in the rnd on rnds 19, 21, and 23 (see “special stitches and techniques” for decrease instructions) {you will end rnd 24 with X, X, 14, 15, 16, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 25 - 35 rep rnd 5, then rep rnds 4 - 5 {X, X, 14, 15, 16, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 36 - 46 rep rnd 4 and decrease once anywhere in the rnd on rnds 39, 41, 43, and 45 {you will end rnd 46 with X, X, 10, 11, 12, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnds 47 - 50 rep rnd 5, then rep rnds 4 - 5, ending on row 4 {X, X, 10, 11, 12, X, X, X, X clusters}

Rnd 51 with color 1, ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, *dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, sc in next 3 sts* rep around, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd in final ch-1 sp, sl st to first st of rnd {X, X, 40, 44, 48, X, X, X, X sts}

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, Ch 7 and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing.”

Sizes 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL

Rnds 6 - 13 rep rnds 4 - 5 {X, X, X, X, X, 21, 22, 23, 23 clusters}

Rnds 14 - 24 rep rnd 4 and decrease once anywhere in the rnd on rnds 17, 19, 21, and 23 (see “special stitches and techniques” for decrease instructions) {you will end rnd 24 with X, X, X, X, X, 17, 18, 19, 19 clusters}

Rnds 25 - 35 rep rnd 5, then rep rnds 4 - 5 {X, X, X, X, X, 17, 18, 19, 19 clusters}

Rnds 36 - 46 rep rnd 4 and decrease once anywhere in the rnd on rnds 39, 41, 43, and 45 {you will end rnd 46 with X, X, X, X, X, 13, 14, 15, 15 clusters}

Rnds 47 - 52 rep rows 4 - 5, ending on row 4 {X, X, X, X, X, 13, 14, 15, 15 clusters}

Rnd 53 with color 1, ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, *dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, sc in next 3 sts* rep around, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd in final ch-1 sp, sl st to first st of rnd {X, X, X, X, X, 52, 56, 60, 60 sts}

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, Ch 7 and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing.”

Bottom of Sweater

Using a 3.75 mm crochet hook, join color 1 in any stitch along the bottom of the sweater. Ch 11 and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing.”

Collar

Using a 4.25 mm crochet hook, join color 1 in the first stitch at the back of the collar, just beneath the collar shaping, in the first dc of a cluster (in Row 46 (46) 52 (52) 52 (52) 58 (58) 58)

Rnd 1 ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, dc into center st of cluster from prev row in next ch-1 sp*, rep across back of collar, sc in last 3 sts before collar shaping

You will now be at the collar shaping “steps” that begin at row 47 (47) 53 (53) 53 (53) 59 (59) 59.

Each “step” is made up of a 3 dc cluster. Work 1 single crochet in the side of each cluster, then work 1 single crochet in each of the first 2 stitches across the top of each cluster.

Work 4 single crochets evenly across the seam where the front and left panels join.

On the opposite side of the collar, work 1 single crochet in each of the last 2 stitches across the top of each cluster (the same 2 stitches as before, now worked in reverse), then work 1 single crochet in the side of each cluster.

The following is worked across Row 46 (46) 50 (50) 50 (50) 54 (54) 54 *sc in next 3 sts, dc into center st of cluster from prev row in next ch-1 sp*, rep across front of collar, sc in last 3 sts before collar shaping

You will now be at the collar shaping “steps” that begin at row 47 (47) 51 (51) 51 (51) 55 (55) 55.

Work 1 single crochet in the side of each cluster, then work 1 single crochet in each of the first 2 stitches across the top of each cluster.

Work 4 single crochets evenly across the seam where the front and left panels join.

On the opposite side of the collar, work 1 single crochet in each of the last 2 stitches across the top of each cluster (the same 2 stitches as before, now worked in reverse), then work 1 single crochet in the side of each cluster.

sl st to first st of rnd.

With a 3.75 mm crochet hook, ch 7 and following instructions for “Crochet Ribbing.”

Crochet Ribbing

1. Chain specified number of stitches.

2. Single crochet in the second chain from hook, and in each remaining chain.

3. Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches along the sleeve cuffs, collar, or bottom of sweater.

4. Turn your work so you are working back up the single crochet stitches that were just made. Skip the two slip stitches, then single crochet in the back loops only of each single crochet stitch. Single crochet through both loops of the final single crochet stitch, chain 1, and turn.

5. Working back down the single crochet stitches that were just made, single crochet through both loops of the first stitch, then single crochet in the back loops only of the remaining stitches.

6. repeat steps 3 - 5 until each stitch along the sleeve cuffs, collar, or bottom of the sweater has been slip stitched into.

NOTE: When there is an even number of stitches, you will end up with 1 extra stitch to slip stitch into instead of 2. Slip stitch into this final stitch, turn your work to work back up the previous row of single crochet stitches, skip the 1 slip stitch, back loop only single crochet in each stitch, single crochet through both loops of the final stitch.

Fasten off.

Whip stitch the first and the last row together to close, then weave in ends.

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