The Blairwood Sweater free crochet pattern is soft, cozy, and the perfect pullover for Fall. Wear this sweater with your favourite jeans for a cozy Autumn look! Made with beautiful Merino Yarn from Lion Brand Yarn, this oversized comfy sweater will be your go-to for Fall! And guess what beginner crocheters! This one is perfect for you.
I used some absolutely stunning Lion Brand Touch of Merino for the Blairwood Sweater, and it was a dream to work with (even in a dark yarn colour!). The Yarn is so smooth, and the stitch definition is unreal.
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Now that you’re all set, here’s the pattern for the Blairwood Sweater!
Yarn
Lion Brand Touch of Merino (257yds/100g): 8 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) balls #153 Black (A), 1 ball #150 Oxford Grey.
Materials
US Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors.
Size/Measurements
XS (Small, Med, Lg, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
Bust 37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53)”.
Note: Sweater has additional 4-8” positive ease on top of Bust. Size of Blairwood Sweater shown is Small.
Gauge
18 sts x 16 rows in hdc.
Special Stitches
Fhdc (foundationless half double crochet) = ch 2, yo and insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up loop, yo and pull through 1 loop on hook (1st ch made), yo and pull through 3 loops (hdc made), *yo and insert hook into ch of previous foundation stitch, yo and pull up loop, yo and pull through 1 loop on hook (ch made), yo and pull through 3 loops (hdc made); repeat from * until desired number of fhdc have been made.
Puff Stitch = [Yo and insert hook into indicated stitch, yo and draw up a loop] five times, yo and draw through all loops on hook.
Notes
- Chain 1 at start of row does not count as a stitch.
- Chain 2 at start of row counts as a stitch.
- Chain 3 at start of row counts as (dc, ch 1).
Instructions for the Blairwood Sweater:
Back Panel
With A.
Hem
Row 1: Fhdc 110 (118, 122, 130, 134, 142, 146, 154, 162, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, [fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 2 sts] across to last 2, fphdc 2, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, bphdc in next st, [fphdc 2, bphdc 2] across to last, dc in last, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2, fphdc in next st, [bphdc 2, fphdc 2] across to last, dc in last, turn.
Repeat Rows 3-4 until Hem measures 2”.
Body
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.
Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 16 (16, 16, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5)”
Shape Armholes
Row 1: Skip 1st 8 sts, ch 1, hdc in next 95 (103, 107, 115, 119, 127, 131, 139, 147), leave remaining sts unworked, turn–95 (103, 107, 115, 119, 127, 131, 139, 147) hdc.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until Armholes measure 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 9.5, 10, 10, 10.5)”.
Right Shoulder
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc 27 (35, 35, 35, 43, 43, 43, 43, 51), turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across, turn–26 (34, 34, 34, 42, 42, 42, 42, 50) hdc.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn–25 (33, 33, 33, 41, 41, 41, 41, 49) hdc.
Rows 4-8: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Move to Left Shoulder.
Left Shoulder
Row 1: Repeat Row 1 of Right Shoulder on opposite side.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn–26 (34, 34, 34, 42, 42, 42, 42, 50) hdc.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across, turn–25 (33, 33, 33, 41, 41, 41, 41, 49) hdc.
Rows 4-8: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Front
Work as for Back until Armholes measure 2 (3.5, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5, 5.5)”.
Right Shoulder
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc 47 (51, 53, 57, 59, 63, 65, 69, 73) turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across, turn–46 (50, 52, 56, 58, 62, 64, 68, 73) sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until Armhole measures 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.5, 11, 11, 11.5)”.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Left Shoulder
Row 1: Repeat as for Right Shoulder.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc to last 2, hdc2tog, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until Armhole measures 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.5, 11, 11, 11.5)”.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Sleeves
With A, make 2.
Cuff
Row 1: Fhdc 52 (52, 52, 52, 52, 60, 60, 60, 60), turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, [fphdc 2, bphdc 2] across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, fphdc in next, [bphdc 2, fphdc 2] to last 2 sts, bphdc in next, dc in last, turn.
Repeat Row 3 until piece measures 2”.
Sleeve
Row 1: Ch 3, skip next 2 sts, [dc 3, ch 1, skip 1] across to last, dc in last, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] across to last, 2 dc in last, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] across to last, dc in last, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: With B, ch 3, [Puff St in each ch-1 space, ch 1] across to last, dc in last, turn.
Rows 6-9: Repeat Rows 2-3.
Row 10 (increase row): Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] across to last, 3 dc in last, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-10, increasing until piece measures 17 (18, 19, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 23)” wide.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until entire Sleeve measures 17.5 (18, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)”
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in ends.
Finishing the Blairwood Sweater
Block pieces as desired. Sew Shoulder Seams, sew in sleeves, sewing last row at top of sleeve to straight edge of Armhole, and upper side edges of sleeve to last row of Armhole. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Collar
Hdc evenly across top of Left and Right Fronts, and across the Back Panel, leaving the V-neck of the Front Panel unworked.
Tassels
With B, take 4 arm-length long pieces and knot one end. Twirl the 4 pieces together until they begin curling around themselves with tension. Feed one end of the Tassel through the Top Left and Top Right Panels until halfway through and then let both sides of the tassel twirl together. Knot bottom of Tassel to secure.
I hope you enjoyed this pattern, let me know if you make one of your own! I would love to see it over on instagram when you use the hashtag #cococrochetlee.
Happy Crocheting!!
I’m a little confused. The gauge is the first one and then the chain count without doing FHDC.
Hello! The gauge is 18 sts x 16 rows in hdc. That means you can chain 19, hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn. Work 16 rows and measure your swatch to ensure it is 4″ x 4″.
If you don’t want to do Fhdc, you can add 1 st to the listed number and chain that many. Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each across.
Is there a front panel???? I’m a little confused…..or do I make a front panel the same size as the back panel???
Someone please help????
CSTP
Hey there! On the pattern you’ll see the Front panel listed as ‘Front’ with continuations to Right Shoulder and Left Shoulder 😀
At the end of the Body part are you supposed to Fasten off and weave in ends? Because if not and continuing to the Shape Armholes you end up with an odd hole!
Yes! Fasten off, and rejoin for the armholes ♥️
This is cute! It would be fabulous with a hood!
This pattern is seriously SO CUTE!!! It looks like something you could buy at a cute store like Free People. Definitely on my to-make list now 😍
Kailey at https://crochetunraveled.com/
Do you have a picture showing the neckline and collar?
I’ll try to share a few on Instagram this week ♥️