I designed the Lee’s Sweater as a free crochet pattern to be over sized and ultra cozy! I absolutely loved working with Lion Brand Yarn Sock Ease for this free crochet pattern, the colourway Marshmallow is so beautiful!
I wanted something ultra wearable with a beautiful stitch, and of course I love a ribbed collar and cuff! I always love finding ways to create knit looking stitches with crochet!
I absolutely love the stitch pattern, it’s easy and a bit repetitive which is great because this is a fairly thin yarn to work with! It’s totally worth it though because it wears like a dream.
To begin the Lee’s Sweater, you’ll need a few supplies:
Yarn
Lion Brand Sock Ease (438 yds, 100g) 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) balls Marshmallow.
Yarn Alternatives
We also recommend Wool and the Gang Kinda Magic Sock Yarn and Red Heart Sport Socks.
Materials
US Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers.
I can’t wait to see your beautiful Lee’s Sweater Free Crochet Pattern come to life! If you make one, be sure to tag me on Instagram @coco.crochet.lee and #cococrochetlee
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Gauge
10 clusters and 13 pattern rows = 4”
Sizes/Measurements
Sm, med, lg, 1x, 2x.
Bust 36” (38, 40, 44, 46)”
Special Stitches
Fdc (foundationless double crochet) = ch 3, yo, insert hook into 3rd ch from hook, yo and draw up a loop, ch 1, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, *yo, insert hook into ch-1, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice; repeat from * for indicated number of sts.
Cluster (extended single crochet cluster) = insert hook into indicated st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 1 loop (2 loops on hook), *insert hook into same st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 1 loop; repeat from * once (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through remaining 4 loops.
Instructions:
Back Panel
Fdc 90 (96, 100, 110, 116).
Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip 1, cluster, ch 1; repeat across to last, dc in last, turn–44 (47, 49, 54, 57) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-1 space across, turn–90 (96, 100, 110, 116) dc.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until Panel measures 17” ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Shape Armholes
Skip 1st 6 (6, 6, 9, 12) sts and join with a sl st.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-1 space, leaving last 6 (6, 9, 9, 12) sts unworked, turn–78 (84, 88, 92, 92) dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip 1, cluster, ch 1; repeat across to last, dc in turning ch, turn–38 (41, 43, 45, 45) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-1 space across, turn–79 (85, 89, 93, 93) dc.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip 1, cluster, ch 1; repeat across to last, dc in last, turn–38 (41, 43, 45, 45) clusters, 2 dc.
Repeat Rows 3-4 until Armhole measures 6” (6, 7, 7, 8)” ending on a RS row.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Front Panel
Repeat instructions for Back Panel until piece measures 17”.
Shape Armholes
Skip 1st 6 (6, 6, 9, 12) sts and join with a sl st.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-1 space, leaving last 6 (6, 9, 9, 12) sts unworked, turn–78 (84, 88, 92, 92) dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip 1, cluster, ch 1; repeat across to last, dc in turning ch, turn–38 (41, 43, 45, 45) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-1 space across, turn–79 (85, 89, 93, 93) dc.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip 1, cluster, ch 1; repeat across to last, dc in last, turn–38 (41, 43, 45, 45) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 23 sts, sc to last 24, dc in last 24, turn–31 (37, 41, 45, 45) sc, 48 dc.
Repeat Rows 4-5 until Armhole measures 6” (6, 7, 7, 8)” ending on a RS row.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sleeves (make 2)
Fdc 61, (61, 71, 71, 81).
Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip 1, cluster, ch 1; repeat from * across to last, dc in last, turn–29 (29, 34, 34, 39) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-1 space across, turn–61 (61, 71, 71, 81) dc.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until Sleeve measures 18” (18, 20, 20, 20)”.
Cuff
Row 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 2; repeat from * across, turn–60 (60, 70, 70, 80) sts
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as fphdc), fphdc around next fphdc, *bphdc around next 2 bphdc, fphdc around next 2 fphdc; repeat from * around, turn–60 (60, 70, 70, 80) sts.
Repeat Round 2 until Cuff measures 31/2”.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew shoulder seams of Back Panel and Front Panel. Lay Pieces out open, with RSs facing. Match Sleeves to Armholes on either side. Sew Armhole seams. With WSs facing, sew from Sleeve Cuff to armpit, and down sides of Sweater. Back Panel will be longer than Front Panel.
Collar
Join to any st.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as fphdc), fphdc around next st, *bphdc around next 2, fphdc around next 2; repeat from * around, join.
Repeat Round 1 until Collar measures 31/2”.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
I hope you enjoy making the Lee’s Sweater Free Crochet Pattern! I can’t wait to see yours!
~Lee
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Hi there,
Do you work the bottom of the sweater just like the cuffs and the collar? I didn’t see it mentioned but I might have just missed it.
Thanks
Yes that’s correct 👍
great, thanks!
I think Vasanti is confused about the sleeves. The first line says to fpdc. Shouldn’t that be fdc?
That is confusing. ‘
Yes, thanks for pointing this out! I’ll update the pattern now to reflect that it should be fdc not fpdc.
Could I use Cobo #3 weight yarn for the sweater or maybe Coffey Cotton #3 ? Tia
Hey there! This is best in fingering weight, #3 would be too thick.
I am wondering if I can use a baby yarn to make this sweater, I have lots of it and none of the sock yarn 🙂
TIA
Baby yarn should work! Just be sure to check your gauge.
Thanks 🙂
Hi
I have a question for the Lee’s sweater do you first chain 90 and then start fpdc? I am new to crochet and a bit confused.
Thanks
Vasanti Pereira
Hey there! The panel starts with foundationless double crochet stitches. Enjoy!