Alpine Stripes Sweater (adult sizes)

$9.00

Looking for a crochet sweater that feels classic and fresh? The Alpine Stripes Sweater is a modern crochet pullover pattern that uses a unique variation of the granny stitch to create beautiful color stripes and rich texture without complicated techniques.

This size-inclusive crochet sweater pattern delivers a cozy fit, clean lines, and eye-catching stitch definition that looks impressive but stays approachable. The stitch pattern does the heavy lifting, making color changes feel intentional and polished.

Why you’ll love this pattern:
Unique granny-style stitch for texture + visual interest
Striped colorwork that looks complex but is easy to follow
Designed for confident beginners and beyond
Size-inclusive adult fit for real bodies and real comfort

Looking for a crochet sweater that feels classic and fresh? The Alpine Stripes Sweater is a modern crochet pullover pattern that uses a unique variation of the granny stitch to create beautiful color stripes and rich texture without complicated techniques.

This size-inclusive crochet sweater pattern delivers a cozy fit, clean lines, and eye-catching stitch definition that looks impressive but stays approachable. The stitch pattern does the heavy lifting, making color changes feel intentional and polished.

Why you’ll love this pattern:
Unique granny-style stitch for texture + visual interest
Striped colorwork that looks complex but is easy to follow
Designed for confident beginners and beyond
Size-inclusive adult fit for real bodies and real comfort

Note: You can find child sizes for this sweater here: https://stitchandhound.com/blog/alpine-stripes-sweater-ch...

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.

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).

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).

Hook Size and Notions
4.25 mm crochet hook
3.75 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors