Sawgrass Sweater

If you love breezy, boho-inspired crochet garments, you’re going to adore the Sawgrass Sweater! This lightweight, flowy sweater is perfect for layering in any season, with an airy design that’s both stylish and comfortable. Designed in sizes XS to 5XL, this free crochet pattern is beginner-friendly and fun to make. Whether you’re dressing it up for a night out or keeping it casual, the Sawgrass Sweater is a wardrobe staple you’ll want in every color. Grab your hook and let’s get started!

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Difficulty

This is an intermediate level pattern.

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a classic fit with approximately 5 cm (2 inches) of ease. To select the correct size, measure across the widest part of the chest and add 5 cm (2 inches).

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

Bust: 80, 90, 100, 111, 123, 133, 145, 155, 166

Center back to end of sleeve length: 55, 57, 60, 60, 64, 66, 69, 69, 71

Sweater Length: 64, 64, 64, 64, 67, 67, 67, 72, 72

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

Bust: 31.5, 35.5, 40, 44, 48.5, 52.5, 57, 61, 65.5

Center back to end of sleeve length: 21.5, 22.5, 23.5, 23.5, 25, 26, 27, 27, 28

Sweater Length: 25, 25, 25, 25, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5, 28.5, 28.5

Yarn

Sample was made using the following amounts of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton yarn (given as XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL):

Meters: 914; 1,005; 1,050; 1,140; 1,400; 1,500; 1,600; 1,870; 1,970

Yards: 1,000; 1,100; 1,150; 1,250; 1,550; 1,650; 1,750; 2,050; 2,150

Comfy Cotton is a DK/sport weight (3) yarn that contains 358 meters (392 yards) per 200 grams (7 oz).

Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend yarn was a beloved choice for lightweight garments and accessories, but unfortunately, it has been discontinued. This yarn was known for its soft, breathable texture, made from a 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend, which gave it a perfect balance of durability and drape. It had a lightweight (Category 3) gauge, a gentle heathered effect, and a cozy feel that made it ideal for sweaters, shawls, and summer tops.

Here are some alternatives:

1. Berroco Remix Light - a cotton-blend yarn with a soft, eco-friendly texture

2. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK - has a smooth, 100% cotton option with excellent stitch definition

3. Premier Cotton Fair - a cotton-acrylic blend with a similar drape and breathability to Lion Brand Comfy Cotton

Hook Size and Notions

• 4 mm crochet hook

• 3.5 mm crochet hook

• 4 stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

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Gauge

You should have 15 sts in a 10 cm (4") square worked in single crochet with a 4 mm crochet hook.

One row repeat (Rows 2 - 5) should measure 4.5 cm (1.75").

Follow Rows 1 - 5 of pattern, then repeat Rows 2 - 5 until gauge swatch measures a little over 10 cm (4"). Measure gauge in center of swatch.

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Pattern Abbreviations

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

hdc2tog – half double crochet two together

rep – repeat

rs – right side

sc – single crochet

sc2tog – single crochet two together

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch – turning chain

tr – treble crochet

ws – wrong side

yo – yarn over

** – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

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

Notes

• Pattern is written as follows for each size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).

• Stitch counts are given as follows: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).

• All pieces of the sweater are worked flat and seamed together. After seaming, ribbing details are added to the sweater by working in the round.

• Chain 4 at the beginning of a row counts as a treble crochet stitch.

• Chain 2 at the beginning of a row does not count as a half double crochet stitch.

• Left and right sides are given as if the finished sweater is being worn.

Pattern

Front Panel

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, ch 61 (69, 77, 85, 93, 101, 109, 117, 125)

Row 1 (ws) hdc in 3rd st from hook, hdc in each ch across, ch 1, turn (59, 67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115, 123 sts)

Row 2 (rs) sc in each st across, ch 2, turn (59, 67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115, 123 sts)

Row 3 (ws) hdc in each st across, ch 4, turn (59, 67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115, 123 sts)

Row 4 (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *skip 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep eacross, ch 2, turn (59, 67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115, 123 sts)

Row 5 (ws) hdc in each st across, hdc in top of tch, ch 1, turn (59, 67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115, 123 sts)

Rows 6 – 41 rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with row 5 (ws), do not ch 1 and turn, fasten off (59, 67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115, 123 sts)

With the right side of the fabric facing you, place two stitch markers on each side 5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9) stitches in. Attach yarn at the right stitch marker and begin working right to left. End Row 42 at the stitch marker on the left side.

Rows 42 – 49 (49, 49, 49, 53, 53, 53, 57, 57) rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with row 5 (51, 59, 67, 71, 79, 87, 95, 99, 107 sts)

Left Shoulder Shaping

Row 50 (50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 54, 58, 58) (rs) sc in next 13 (17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 37, 41) sts, ch 2, turn (13, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 37, 41 sts)

Row 51 (51, 51, 51, 55, 55, 55, 59, 59) (ws) hdc2tog, hdc across, ch 4, turn (12m 16, 20, 22, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40 sts)

Row 52 (52, 52, 52, 56, 56, 56, 60, 60) (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep 3 (5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17) more times, tr in last st, ch 2, turn (12, 16, 20, 22, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40 sts)

Row 53 (53, 53, 53, 57, 57, 57, 61, 61) (ws) hdc2tog, hdc across, hdc in top of tch, ch 1, turn (11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 39 sts)

Row 54 (54, 54, 54, 58, 58, 58, 62, 62) (rs) sc in next 9 (13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37) sts, sc2tog, ch 2, turn (10, 14, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38 sts)

Row 55 (55, 55, 55, 59, 59, 59, 63, 63) (ws) hdc2tog, hdc across, ch 4, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Row 56 (56, 56, 56, 60, 60, 60, 64, 64) (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep 1 (3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15) more times, tr in next st, tr in last st, ch 2, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Row 57 (57, 57, 57, 61, 61, 61, 65, 65) (ws) hdc in each st across, hdc in top of tch, fasten off (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Right Shoulder Shaping

With the right side of the fabric facing you, join yarn in the 13th (17th, 21st, 23rd, 27th, 31st, 35th, 37th, 44st) stitch in from the left side. Work Row 50 (50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 54, 58, 58) from right to left

Row 50 (50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 54, 58, 58) (rs) ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 2, turn (13, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 37, 41 sts)

Row 51 (51, 51, 51, 55, 55, 55, 59, 59) (ws) hdc in next 11 (15, 19, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 39) sts, hdc2tog, ch 4, turn (12, 16, 20, 22, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40 sts)

Row 52 (52, 52, 52, 56, 56, 56, 60, 60) (rs) tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep across, ch 2, turn (12, 16, 20, 22, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40 sts)

Row 53 (53, 53, 53, 57, 57, 57, 61, 61) (ws) hdc in next 10 (14, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38) sts, hdc2tog next st and top of tch, ch 1, turn (11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 39 sts)

Row 54 (54, 54, 54, 58, 58, 58, 62, 62) (rs) sc2tog, sc across, ch 2, turn (10, 14, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38 sts)

Row 55 (55, 55, 55, 59, 59, 59, 63, 63) (ws) hdc in next 8 (12, 16, 18, 22, 26, 30, 32, 36) sts, hdc2tog, ch 4, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts

Row 56 (56, 56, 56, 60, 60, 60, 64, 64) (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep across, ch 2, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Row 57 (57, 57, 57, 61, 61, 61, 65, 65) (ws) hdc in each st across, hdc in top of tch, fasten off (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Back Panel

Follow all instructions for front panel until Row 42

Rows 42 – 53 (53, 53, 53, 57, 57, 57, 61, 61) rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with row 5 (51, 59, 67, 71, 79, 87, 95, 99, 107 sts)

Right Shoulder Shaping

Row 54 (54, 54, 54, 58, 58, 58, 62, 62) (rs) sc in next 10 (14, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38 sts) sts, ch 2, turn (10, 14, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38 sts)

Row 55 (55, 55, 55, 59, 59, 59, 63, 63) (ws) hdc2tog, hdc across, ch 4, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Row 56 (56, 56, 56, 60, 60, 60, 64, 64) (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep 1 (3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15) more times, tr in next st, tr inlast st, ch 2, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Row 57 (57, 57, 57, 61, 61, 61, 65, 65) (ws) hdc in each st across, hdc in top of tch, fasten off (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Left Shoulder Shaping

With the right side of the fabric facing out, join yarn in the 10th (14th, 18th, 20th, 24th, 28th, 32nd, 34th, 38th) stitch in from the left side. Work Row 54 (54, 54, 54, 58, 58, 58, 62, 62) from right to left

Row 54 (54, 54, 54, 58, 58, 58, 62, 62) (rs) ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 2, turn (10, 14, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38, sts)

Row 55 (55, 55, 55, 59, 59, 59, 63, 63) (ws) hdc in next 10 (12, 16, 18, 22, 26, 30, 32, 36) sts, hdc2tog, ch 4, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37, sts)

Row 56 (56, 56, 56, 60, 60, 60, 64, 64) (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep across, ch 2, turn (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Row 57 (57, 57, 57, 61, 61, 61, 65, 65) (ws) hdc in each st across, hdc in top of tch, fasten off (9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37 sts)

Sleeves (make 2)

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, ch 54 (54, 54, 54, 68, 68, 68, 80, 80)

Row 1 (rs) sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, ch 2, turn (53, 53, 53, 53, 67, 67, 67, 79, 79 sts)

Row 2 (ws) hdc across, ch 4, turn (53, 53, 53, 53, 67, 67, 67, 79, 79 sts)

Row 3 (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep across, ch 2, turn (53, 53, 53, 53, 67, 67, 67, 79, 79 sts)

Row 4 (ws) hdc across, hdc2tog anywhere in row 2 times, hdc in top of tch, ch 1, turn (51, 51, 51, 51, 65, 65, 65, 77, 77 sts)

Row 5 (rs) sc in each st across, ch 2, turn (51, 51, 51, 51, 65, 65, 65, 77, 77 sts)

Row 6 (ws) hdc across, hdc2tog anywhere in row 2 times, ch 4, turn (49, 49, 49, 49, 63, 63, 63, 75, 75 sts)

Row 7 (rs) rep row 3 (49, 49, 49, 49, 63, 63, 63, 75, 75 sts)

Row 8 (ws) hdc across, hdc2tog anywhere in row 1 time, hdc in top of tch, ch 1, turn (48, 48, 48, 48, 62, 62, 62, 74, 74 sts)

Row 9 (rs) rep row 5 (48, 48, 48, 48, 62, 62, 62, 74, 74 sts)

Row 10 (ws) hdc across, hdc2tog anywhere in row 1 time, ch 4, turn (47, 47, 47, 47, 61, 61, 61, 73, 73 sts)

Row 11 (rs) rep row 3 (47, 47, 47, 47, 61, 61, 61, 73, 73 sts)

Row 12 (ws) rep row 4 (45, 45, 45, 45, 59, 59, 59, 71, 71 sts)

Row 13 (rs) rep row 5 (45, 45, 45, 45, 59, 59, 59, 71, 71 sts)

Row 14 (ws) rep row 6 (43, 43, 43, 43, 57, 57, 57, 69, 69 sts)

Row 15 (rs) rep row 3 (43, 43, 43, 43, 57, 57, 57, 69, 69 sts)

Row 16 (ws) rep row 8 (42, 42, 42, 42, 56, 56, 56, 68, 68 sts)

Row 17 (rs) rep row 5 (42, 42, 42, 42, 56, 56, 56, 68, 68 sts)

Row 18 (ws) rep row 10 (41, 41, 41, 41, 55, 55, 55, 67, 67 sts)

Row 19 (rs) rep row 3 (41, 41, 41, 41, 55, 55, 55, 67, 67 sts)

Row 20 (ws) rep row 4 (39, 39, 39, 39, 53, 53, 53, 65, 65 sts)

Row 21 (rs) rep row 5 (39, 39, 39, 39, 53, 53, 53, 65, 65 sts)

Row 22 (ws) rep row 6 (37, 37, 37, 37, 51, 51, 51, 63, 63 sts)

Row 23 (rs) rep row 3 (37, 37, 37, 37, 51, 51, 51, 63, 63 sts)

Row 24 (ws) rep row 8 (36, 36, 36, 36, 50, 50, 50, 62, 62 sts)

Row 25 (rs) rep row 5 (36, 36, 36, 36, 50, 50, 50, 62, 62 sts)

Row 26 (ws) rep row 10 (35, 35, 35, 35, 49, 49, 49, 61, 61 sts)

Row 27 (rs) rep row 3 (35, 35, 35, 35, 49, 49, 49, 61, 61 sts)

Row 28 (ws) hdc across, hdc in top of tch, ch 1, turn (35, 35, 35, 35, 49, 49, 49, 61, 61 sts)

Row 29 (rs) sc across, ch 2, turn (35, 35, 35, 35, 49, 49, 49, 61, 61 sts)

Row 30 (ws) hdc across, ch 4, turn (35, 35, 35, 35, 49, 49, 49, 61, 61 sts)

Row 31 (rs) tr in 3rd st, tr in 2nd st, *sk 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st* rep across, ch 2, turn (35, 35, 35, 35, 49, 49, 49, 61, 61 sts)

Rows 32 – 36 rep Rows 28 – 31, ending on Row 28

Fasten off

Seaming

Align the front and back panels with their right sides facing each other. Seam the shoulders together using the mattress stitch. You will be seaming together 9 (13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37) stitches on both the right and left shoulders.

Lay the seamed panels flat with wrong sides facing up. Place the sleeves wrong sides up in the inset portions along the seamed panels. Use a mattress stitch to attach the sleeves to the panels.

Fold the sweater in half lengthwise with the right sides together. Use a mattress stitch to seam up each side and continue towards the end of each sleeve.

Collar

Flip the sweater inside out so that the right sides are facing out. Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook, join a new strand of yarn anywhere on the back of the neck opening.

Rnd 1 ch 1, sc in each st around. When working into the side of rows, place 1 sc st in the side of each single crochet and half double crochet row, and 3 sc sts in the side of each treble crochet row, sl st to 1st sc

Chain 7 and follow instructions for “Crochet Ribbing”

Crochet Ribbing

1. Chain specified number of stitches.

2. Single crochet in the 2nd 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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