The Hazelnut Henley Sweater is the perfect crochet sweater for weekends at home or for running errands. The oversized relaxed fit, makes this sweater incredibly comfortable to wear and the henley button detail adds a sweet little to this timeless sweater. This free crochet pattern uses simple construction and basic stitches making this sweater easy to crochet.
Several years ago I worked into one of my college classes and I saw one of the girls wearing an adorable oversized henley sweater. It was so cute and looked so comfortable that I knew I had to make my own crochet version. During the class I even sketched out my idea in my class notes because I didn’t want to forget about the idea! It was an design idea that I couldn’t get out of my head and as much as I wanted to make it, I would get distracted with other designs and this one kept getting pushed to the back burner… until now!
I can’t even beginning to express out comfortable this sweater is! It is the oversized sweater to wear on a relaxing day at home, while also pairing well for casual outings. You will definitely catch me wearing this one many trips to the coffee shop! While each size is designed to be a little oversized, if you would like a more fitted sweater, size down! You can also easily adjust the length of the sweater, if you prefer more cropped sweaters or longer sweaters (isn’t that the beauty of making your own clothes, you can totally customize it!)
I hope you enjoy making this sweater as much as I did as it is definitely one that I will be reaching for over and over again!
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Materials
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn: Approximately 1600(1635, 1680, 1735, 1770, 1830, 1880 yards of DK (category 3) weight yarn. 13(14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16) ball of WeCrochet Alpaca Cloud in Collette
Hooks:
You will also need:
- Tapestry needle
- 3, 1/2 inch buttons
Notes
- The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
- The model is wearing the size small.
- The front and back panels are worked in rows bottom-up and seamed together. The sleeves are worked in the round.
- With 7 sizes, I recommend going through the entire pattern and highlighting your size.
Sizing:
XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
The sizes are written as XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) throughout the entire pattern. If there is only one number it applies to all sizes.
Gauge: With H hook, 9 rows of 9 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY = 2 inches
Measurements:
Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches
Length: 18(19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) inches
Sleeve Length: 15(15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 17) inches
The sweater is designed to be slightly oversized and cropped.
Abbreviations:
Sl st: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Sc tog: Single crochet together
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Pattern
Front Panel
Ribbing
With H hook, ch 13.
Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch (12 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-74(82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122): 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st (12 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Do not fasten off.
Body
Turn so that you are crocheting on the long side of the ribbing. Ch 1.
Row 1: Evenly work 84(92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132) hdc across the band (84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-50(53, 56, 59, 62, 65): 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of every st (84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Top Shaping
Row 1: 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of 41(45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65) sts (41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-17: 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of every st (41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 18: 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of 35(39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59)sts. 1 hdc tog in next two sts (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 19: 1 hdc tog in first two sts. 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of every st (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 20: 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of 29(33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53) sts. 1 hdc tog in next two sts (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 21: 1 hdc tog in first two sts. 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of every st (29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 22: 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of 23(27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47) sts. 1 hdc tog in next two sts (24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 23: 1 hdc tog in first two sts. 1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of every st (23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Flip the panel around and start on the back side at the beginning of the row, attach yarn on the other side and repeat rows 1-23.
Button Detail
With E hook, attach yarn at the top corner (where the arrow is pointing). You will now be working down the side (where the green line is located). Ch 1.
Row 1: Evenly work 21 hdc down the side (21 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-5: 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st (21 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off.
Attach yarn on the other corner. Ch 1.
Row 1: Evenly work 21 hdc down the side (21 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st (21 sts). Ch 1, turn.
The next row is the button hole row.
Row 3: Work 4 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY, ch 1, skip next st. Work 5 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY, ch 1, skip st. Work 5 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY, ch 1, skip st. 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of the last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st. Work 1 hdc in each ch space (21 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st (21 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Align the buttons with the button holes and sew them to the panel without the button holes.
Back Panel
Ribbing
With H hook, ch 13.
Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch (12 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-74(82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122): 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st (12 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Do not fasten off.
Body
Turn so that you are crocheting on the long side of the ribbing. Ch 1.
Row 1: Evenly work 84(92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132) hdc across the band (84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-70(73, 76, 79, 82, 85, 88):1 hdc in the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP of every st (84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off.
Assembly
Lay the front panel on top of the back panel and seam on the doted gray lines. Leave approximately 7.5(8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches for the arm hole.
Sleeves
With H hook, attach yarn under arm.
Row 1: Evenly hdc 60(64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84) around the arm hole (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 sts). Sl st into first st, ch 1, TURN.
Row 2-47(47, 50, 50, 53, 53, 53): 1 hdc in THIRD AND FRONT loop of every st (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 sts). Sl st into first st, ch 1, TURN.
NOTE: This is where you can adjust the arm length to fit to your preferences. Keep in mind that you will still be working approximately 3.5 more inches to the sleeve.
Row 48(48, 51, 51, 54, 54, 54): *In the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP 1 hdc in 2 sts, 1 hdc tog in next stitch* repeat around (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68 sts). Ch 1, TURN.
Row 49(49, 52, 52, 55, 55, 55)-50(50, 53, 53, 56, 56, 56): 1 hdc in THIRD AND FRONT loop of every st (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68 sts). Ch 1, TURN.
Row 51(51, 53, 53, 56, 56, 56): *In the THIRD AND FRONT LOOP 1 hdc in 2 sts, 1 hdc tog in next stitch* repeat around (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56 sts). Ch 1, TURN.
Cuff
Switch to G hook, ch 13
Row 1: 1 hdc in every ch (13 sts). Sl st in the next two stitches on the sleeve. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Skip the two sl sts, and hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st (13 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 1 hdc in the BACK LOOP ONLY of every st (13 sts). Ch 1, turn. Sl st in the next two stitches on the sleeve. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 2-3 around the rest of the sleeve. Sl st the two sides together and fasten off.
Repeat the sleeve and cuff on the other side.
Neckline
With G hook, attach yarn at the neck. Ch 1
Round 1: Evenly hdc around the neck. Sl st into first st, ch 1.
Round 2: 1 hdc in every st. Sl st into first st.
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
I hope you enjoy crocheting the Hazelnut Henley Sweater! Be sure to tag me on Instagram with your cozy sweater, I would love to see it!
xo, Grace
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It looks so gorgeous! I will definetely try it 🙂
If I wanted to make it longer, do you think simply adding rows in the body (instead of just 50) would work and keep its shape?
Thank you! 🙂
Yay!!! And yes, by just adding more rows will add length while still adding shape 🙂
This is a must make! It looks so comfortable. Quick question about the measurements. Are they the “to fit” measurements or the “finished garment” measurements? Thank you for sharing the pattern!
It is literally the comfiest sweater I’ve ever crocheted! The length and sleeve length are finished garment measurements and the bust is to fit.
I’m confused! I started making this jumper but 90 rows of the ribbing is super long, I’ve done 56 rows and it’s already the length of my arm! Am I doing something wrong? I’m using dk yarn and a 5mm hook.
Hello Kate, Did you check your gauge?
Hey! I have also just started, I checked my gauge as per this comment and it’s so far off!
I used a 5mm hook, 9 rows of 9 hdc, and it’s 2.5 x 4.5 inches! Not sure what I’m doing wrong.
Im planning to make the size L to fit bust 40”, shall I just make the bottom ribbing 40” wide? Or use a sc BLO rib instead of hdc to make it the same amount of stitches but less wide overall… im unsure!
Hello Jasmine!
I would try going down a hook size to see if that is closer. However, you could definitely use the pattern as a guide and customize a size for you! Because this pattern is designed with positive ease, I would crochet the ribbing 42-44 inches, depending on how oversized you would like it.
I, too, am getting a much larger gauge – even with a hook size smaller. I am using 4 strands of Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK (not happy with the sweater I knit with this yarn).
Like the commenter, above, I am going for the 40” bust sizing. I will use the pattern as a guide and go for the garment measurements, rather than stitch count. Any other inputs are appreciated!!
Hmmm, I would either try a tighter tension or going down in pattern size.
I’ve been puzzling over the “third and back loop” and I can’t find any videos on how to do this! Ia it definitely not just the third? Thanks
Hello! I don’t have a tutorial for this technique yet, but here is a great, quick video that demonstrates the technique. I hope this helps! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKmNHillpG_/
Grace
Hey Grace! I watched the tutorial video but they are going through the front loop instead of back. I am confused are we supposed to go in the third loop and then go under the front loop to get to the back loop?
Hello Emily, yes, I just noticed that is a typo in the pattern! You are working through the third and front loop! Sorry about that confusion!
This confused me too, but the link you provided is great, so your actually working into the wrong side of the previous row, the third loop and the first loop facing you.
Hello!
When starting the body it says to turn and work 108 sts across the band (for size lg). I’m just wondering what stitch we are suppose to use for that? It doesn’t specify…
Thank you!
You’ll work hdc!
In the Body sections where it says to evenly work stitches across the band, which kind of stitch do you mean? Is it hdc? Slip stitches? Single crochet?
Thanks!
You’ll work half double crochets
Hi there! When I get to crocheting along the long side of the ribbing to begin the body it just says do however many “sts” meaning stitches correct? But what kind of stitch? A slip stitch “sl st” or half double crochet.
Thanks for your help!
Hello Robin!
Yes, sts means stitches and you’re working hdc 🙂
Hi!
I am looking forward to starting this project, I absolutely love it!
First thing’s to meet gauge, and I’m a bit confused. It says we should have 9 rows of 9 hhdc in 2 inches. However, what does it mean by hhdc? Is it regular half double crochets, half double crochets in the third and front loop or something else?
Thanks!
Hello! I just fixed it to make it clearer!
I think this pattern is way off. I just spent 2 hours on the ribbing only for it to be way too long! Also, the front and first loop without context does not help us one bit. I see many comments that feel the same way. Maybe you can rewrite and repost? Very thankful for the free patterns, but I’d really like to be able to understand them enough to finish my project.
Hello Tiffany! I made this short tutorial a few weeks back. I hope it helps!https://www.tiktok.com/@stitchberry.crochet/video/7275363626792291626?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7208630326679324203
I’m confused! If I do the neckline decreases on the 18th row they end up at the shoulder not the head space? Would I need to do it on the 17th or 19th row instead?
You may need to work the decreases on the opposite side of the row. For example, decreasing at the beginning of the row instead of the end.
Hi! I’ve been working on this sweater for the past couple of weeks and just finished the first sleeve, but the cuff looks huge. I switched to a smaller hook but it still doesn’t seem to have a tighter hug around my wrist like your pictures. My stitch count is correct per the last row of the sleeve, so I suppose my question is – are the cuffs supposed to be oversized?
They definitely are supposed to fit looser then most sleeves, but I wouldn’t say that they are oversized. You may need add a few more decrease rounds to the sleeve.
Hi! I had the same problem and I did BLOsc instead of hdc. It worked for me! Hope it helps
Hello, for the neckline it says hdc in rounds. What about when you get to the button panels? Is it just for looks and you’re hdc around with it closed? Or are you hdc around the panels as well? I just doesn’t look like it in your photos. Thank you!
Hello Alexandra!
I crocheted the neckline after completing the button panels for a more polished look. It’s totally optional, I knew I didn’t need the button panels to be functional for myself so I chose to crochet the neckline.
Got it! Thank you so much! I found you on Tik Tok, and I love these sweater patterns! Hoping to make the Harbor bag asap as well! 🫶🏽
I cannot get the gauge right! I tried with a 5.0 hook, a chain of 10 (9+turn) and 9 hdc in blo. The length is good at 2″ but only 4 rows is already 2″. I tried at 4.0 hook, now a 3.0 hook. Only 4 rows with the 3.0 and it’s still 1.5″! How small and I going to need to go to get 9 rows in only 2″?
Hi,
Have you resolved rhisnissie? I’m struggling with the same thing, and can’t imagine doing down another hook size!
hi (fellow) grace! as a few others have mentioned in the comments here i am also struggling with gauge – my rows seem to be much too tall no matter what i do. with a 5.0mm hook i can get as short as 6 hdc rows per 2″ if i work quite tightly, however going to a smaller hook then ends up messing with my stitch gauge. do you have any tips on how to meet this tight of a row gauge?
Hello Grace,
if you aren’t able to achieve the length of gauge, I’d recommend taking a few rows out of the body
Hi Fiber Friend,
How long, in inches, is the front bottom ribbing for a size small?
Thank you!
I don’t have access to the sweater right now but I think it’s approximately 2.5 inches
Hey! I love this pattern. Just started it a few days ago! Just curious what “sts”means? Also, when it says to hdc into the front and third loop what exactly does that mean?! Thanks in advance!!
Hey Grace! Thanks for providing a free pattern. I am really enjoying making the sweater so far. I am on the front panel and just finished the top shaping portion according to the pattern. I am looking at the pictures of yours though and it appears there are additional rows after the 23 rows for the top shaping that would allow the front and back panels to connect (I am guessing). Is this correct? If so, how many additional rows after the 23 should be added?
Thank you!
What size did you follow to create this sweater? I am about your size.
I have finished the body and I started the Top Shaping. I finished the decrease rows are on the outside not the inside. I have tried this twice and the decrease rows are still on outside. I do Row 1 then Rows 2-17. Then Row 18 is my 1 had tog in next two, but it’s on outside. Please help!
when turning the ribbing to work on the body when making a size xs how do you go from 74 rows to 84 stiches??
I feel like I’m probably just reading wrong, but I’m trying to make this in XL for a friend, and the front panel is shorter than the back panel? Was I supposed to add additional rows before starting the top shaping on the front panel?