Striped Sweater Crochet Pattern – Free Pattern!

This striped sweater crochet pattern is beginner friendly and so comfortable to wear! Enjoy leisure strolls through autumn’s beauty or sip on some hot apple cider while wearing the Foliage Sweater. Available in 6 sizes, this sweater in unbelievably easy to make with minimal shaping. This pullover works up quickly so you can enjoy every last bit of fall wearing the Foliage Sweater.

If there was a garment that perfectly represents fall, it would be this sweater! The rich hues of this sweater is exactly like that of the autumn foliage. While this sweater is simple in design (perfect for beginner garment makers!), this has been one of the more challenging garments I have ever designed.

If you take a peak into my pattern archives, you will find that most of my patterns use only 1-2 colors. This is because it is so much easier to choose 1 color for a project. One color makes projects more mindless to crochet and design. Additionally, crocheting with minimal colors reflects my simplistic style, which centers around wardrobe basics.

However, I really wanted to push myself to design something with multiple colors. Coincidentally, one of my favorite parts about designing this sweater was choosing the colors. Because I usually only crochet with 1-2 colors, I never get the joy of putting different color combinations together, so it was equally refreshing and challenging.

This striped sweater crochet pattern is beginner-friendly and is easily customizable!

I had a lot of fun putting the colors together for this sweater, and I learned a lot about choosing colors for projects. I’m considering making an entire post on this topic with all of my tips and tricks, let me know if you would be interested in the comments!

Enjoy the free pattern!

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Materials

• 1170(1260, 1370, 1480, 1590, 1620) yards of DK weight yarn. I used Cascade 220 Superwash in the following colors
  • Golden (Color A):  2(3, 3,  4, 4, 5) balls
  • White (Color B): 1 ball for all the sizes
  • Doeskin Heather (Color C): 2(2, 3, 3, 4, 5) balls
  • Dark Ginger (Color D): 2(3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls
• US I/5.50mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Notes

1. The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
2. The front and back panels are worked, bottom-up, in rows and then seamed together. The sleeves are worked, bottom-up, in rounds.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Measurements: Measurements are approximate.

Bust: 29(33, 37, 41, 45, 49) inches

Length: 21 ½ (21 ½, 21 ½, 22 ½, 22 ½, 23 1/2,) inches

Stitches Used:

Sl st: Slip Stitch

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single crochet

Hdc: Half Double Crochet

Gauge: Approximately 6 rows of 7 hdcs = 2 inches

Pattern

Back Panel

To work the ribbing, ch 6(6, 6, 8, 8, 8)

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in every ch across (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-80(84, 88, 92, 98, 104): 1 sc in the back loop only of every st (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7). Ch 1, turn.

To work the body of the blanket, ch 1 and work along the long edge of the ribbing.

Row 1: Evenly work 74(78, 82, 86, 92, 98) hdcs across (74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 98). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-56: 1 hdc in the front loop only of every st (74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 98). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off for sizes XS-M.

For sizes L-XL:

Row 57-58: 1 hdc in every st (98). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

For size XXL:

Row 57-64: 1 hdc in every st (98). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

Front Panel

Follow the same pattern as the back panel.

Color Changes for Front and Back Panels

XS, S, M

Ribbing-row 13: Color A

Row 14-16: Color B

Row 17-18: Color A

Row 19-34: Color C

Row 35-36: Color D

Row 37-39: Color B

Row 40-56: Color D

L, XL

Ribbing-row 14: Color A

Row 15-17: Color B

Row 18-19: Color A

Row 20-36: Color C

Row 37-38: Color D

Row 39-40: Color B

Row 41-58: Color D

XXL

Ribbing-row 16: Color A

Row 17-19: Color B

Row 20-21: Color A

Row 22-39: Color C

Row 40-41: Color D

Row 42-44: Color B

Row 45-64: Color D

Sleeves

To work the ribbing, ch 6(6, 6, 8, 8, 8)

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in every ch across (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-30(32, 34, 36, 38, 42): 1 sc in the back loop only of every st (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7). Ch 1, turn.

Slip stitch the two sides together to form a wrist cuff. To work the body of the blanket, ch 1 and work along the long edge of the ribbing.

Round 1: Evenly work 30(33, 36, 39, 42, 48) sts around (30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 48). Ch 1, TURN.

NOTE even though you are working in a round, still turn at the end of each round.

NOTE from now on, work every st in the front loop only

Round 2: *1 hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat around (40, 44, 46, 49, 52, 58). Ch 1, turn.

Round 3-5: 1 hdc in every st (40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 58). Ch 1, turn.

Round 6: *1 hdc in 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat around (50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 68). Ch 1, turn.

Round 7-35: 1 hdc in every st (50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 68). Ch 1, turn.

Round 36: *1 hdc in 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat around (60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 78). Ch 1, turn.

Round 37-47: 1 hdc in every st (60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 78). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off for sizes XS, S, M.

For L-XL:

Round 48-49: 1 hdc in every st (69, 72). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

For XXL:

Round 48-52: 1 hdc in every st (78). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off.

Color Changes for Sleeves

XS, S, M

Ribbing-round 11: Color A

Round 12-14: Color B

Round 15-16: Color A

Round 17-33: Color C

Round 34-35: Color D

Round 36-38: Color B

Round 39-47: Color D

L, XL

Ribbing-round 12: Color A

Round 13-15: Color B

Round 16-17: Color A

Round 18-34: Color C

Round 35-36: Color D

Round 37-39: Color B

Round 40-49: Color D

XXL

Ribbing-round 13: Color A

Round 14-16: Color B

Round 17-18: Color A

Round 19-36: Color C

Round 37-38: Color D

Round 39-41: Color B

Round 42-52: Color D

Assembly

Block the front and back panels. Lay the front panel on top of the back panel. Sew on the dotted lines.

Leave 6 ½ (7, 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, 9) inches for the armholes. Sew the sleeves into the armhole. 

Attach yarn at the neckline. Work 1 round of sc around. Sl st into the first st. 

Fasten off, weave in all loose ends.

I hope you enjoy this striped sweater crochet pattern! Be sure to tag me on Instagram (@stitchberryblog) with your Foliage sweater, I would love to see it!

Thank you to Lovecrafts for providing the yarn for this project.