This crochet bobble sweater pattern is the sweetest sweater pattern for fall! The Dottie Sweater is versatile and functional to wear with a true to size, cropped fit. This sweater uses simple construction and easy stitches making this sweater easy to crochet
Designed with a simple, true-to-size silhouette, the Dottie Sweater is an ideal sweater to add to your fall wardrobe! The slight cropped fit, makes this top flattering to wear with high-waisted jeans or a midi skirt. The subtle bobbles compliment this staple sweater, while still making this sweater easy to crochet. The construction is also very simple providing ease when creating the Dottie Sweater.
As part of my design process, I typically have a vision for what I want a design to look like before I choose a yarn to work the sample up in — and the Dottie Sweater was no different! I knew I wanted this sweater made with a light weight yarn since I wanted this to be a very transitional sweater for the seasons. With this is in mind, I used MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, since it is a sport weight and is available in some beautiful color ways! Even though it is a sport weight yarn, it still provides ample warmth since it is made from 100% Merino Wool!
Enjoy the free pattern below!
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Materials
Yarn: 1,240(1,340, 1,450, 1,550, 1,660) yards of DK (3) weight yarn. 10(10, 11, 11, 11, 13) balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Putty Grey
Hook: US G/4.00mm crochet hook
You will also need: Tapestry needle
Notes
- The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
- The front and back panels are worked, bottom-up, in rows and then seamed together. The sleeves are worked, bottom-up, in rounds and then seamed to the sweater.
- This sweater designed true to size with little ease, so if you are in between sizes, size up.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: XS(S, M, L, XL)
Measurements:
Finished measurements are approximate.
Bust: 29(31, 35, 41, 50) inches
Length: 19(19, 20.5, 22, 27) inches
Gauge: Approximately 8 rows of 10 hdcs = 2 inches
Stitches Used:
Sl st: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
Bb st: Bobble Stitch
Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull through st (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook) . Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull through st (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, (3 loops on hook) . Yarn over, insert hook into same st, yarn over, pull through st, (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 1st 2 loops (4 loops on hook) . Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops. NOTE the bobble will show on the opposite side.
Pattern
Back Panel
Sizes XS-M only
To work the ribbing, ch 15(15, 15)
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in every ch across. (14, 14, 14) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-89(102, 111): 1 sc in the back loop only of every st. (14, 14, 14) sts. Ch 1, turn.
To work the body of the blanket, ch 1 and work along the long edge of the ribbing (where the line is).
Row 1: Evenly work 77(88, 99) hdcs across (77, 88, 99). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-5: 1 hdc in every st (77, 88, 99). Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: 1 hdc in 5 st, 1 bobble st in next st. *1 hdc in next 10 sts, 1 bobble st in next st* repeat until there are 5 sts left of the row. 1 hdc in the last 5 sts (77, 88, 99). Ch 1, turn.
Row 7-11: 1 hdc in every st (77, 88, 99). Ch 1, turn.
Row 12: 1 hdc in 10 sts, 1 bobble st in next st. *1 hdc in next 10 sts, 1 bobble st in next st* repeat until there are 11 sts left of the row. 1 hdc in the last 11 sts (77, 88, 99). Ch 1, turn.
Row 13-17: 1 hdc in every st (77, 88, 99). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 6-17 for a total of 65(65, 71) rows
Sizes L-XL only
To work the ribbing, ch 15(15, 15)
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in every ch across. (14, 14, 14) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-89(102, 111): 1 sc in the back loop only of every st. (14, 14, 14) sts. Ch 1, turn.
To work the body of the blanket, ch 1 and work along the long edge of the ribbing (where the line is).
Row 1: Evenly work 104(117) hdcs across (88). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-7: 1 hdc in every st (87). Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: 1 hdc in 6 st, 1 bobble st in next st. *1 hdc in next 12 sts, 1 bobble st in next st* repeat until there are 6 sts left of the row. 1 hdc in the last 6 sts 104(117). Ch 1, turn.
Row 9-15: 1 hdc in every st 104(117). Ch 1, turn.
Row 16: 1 hdc in 6 st, 1 bobble st in next st. *1 hdc in next 12 sts, 1 bobble st in next st* repeat until there are 6 sts left of the row. 1 hdc in the last 6 sts 104(117). Ch 1, turn.
Row 17-23: 1 hdc in every st 104(117). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 8-23 for a total of 87(95) rows
Front Panel
All Sizes
Follow the same pattern as the back panel for the corresponding size.
Sleeves (Make 2)
Sizes XS-M only
Ch 81(92, 103)
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 13 sts. 1 hdc in the rest of the stitches. (91) sts. ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 hdc in 66(77, 88) sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (80, 91, 102) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts, 1 hdc in 66(77, 88) sts. (80, 91, 102) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: 1 hdc in 66(77, 88) sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (80, 91, 102) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts, 1 hdc in 66(77, 88) sts. (80, 91, 102) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: 1 hdc in 5 sts, 1 bb st in next st. *1 sc in 10 sts, 1 bb st in next st* repeat 4(5,6) more times. 1 hdc in 5 sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (80, 91, 102) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7-11: Repeat rows 3 and 4.
Row 12: 1 hdc in 10 sts, 1 bb st in next st. *1 sc in 10 sts, 1 bb st in next st* repeat 3(4, 5) more times. 1 hdc in 11 sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (80, 91, 102) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 13-17: Repeat rows 3 and 4.
Repeat rows 6-17 for a total of 48(48, 54) rows
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Sizes L-XL only
Ch 119(119)
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 13 sts. 1 hdc in the rest of the stitches. (118, 118) sts. ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 hdc in 104(104) sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts, 1 hdc in 104(104) sts. (118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: 1 hdc in 104(104)sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts, 1 hdc in 104(104) sts. 118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: 1 hdc in 104(104)sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Round 7: 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts, 1 hdc in 104(104) sts. 118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: 1 hdc in 6 sts, 1 bb st in next st. *1 sc in 12 sts, 1 bb st in next st* repeat 6(6) more times. 1 hdc in 6 sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 9-15: Repeat rows 3 and 4.
Row 16: 1 hdc in 12 sts, 1 bb st in next st. *1 sc in 12 sts, 1 bb st in next st* repeat 5(5) more times. 1 hdc in 13 sts, 1 sc in back loop only of 14 sts. (118, 118) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 17-23: Repeat rows 3 and 4.
Repeat rows 8-23 for a total of (63, 71)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Assembly
Block the front and back panels.
Lay the front panel on top of the back panel with the two ride sides together. Sew on the dotted lines (NOTE for the side seams, start seaming above the ribbed bottom). Leave 5.5(5.5, 6, 7, 7) inches for the arm hole.
Fold the sweater inside out, insert the sleeve into the arm hole (with the two right sides facing each other) Sew the sleeves into the sweater.
Collar
Attach yarn at the top, ch 1
Round 1: Evenly hdc around. Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 2: 1 hdc in every st. Sl st into first st.
Fasten off, weave in all loose ends.
I hope you enjoy this crochet bobble sweater pattern! Be sure to tag me on Instagram with your Dottie sweater, I would love to see it!
Thank to Lovecrafts for providing the yarn for this pattern.
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