Brentwood Men’s Pullover – Free Crochet Sweater Pattern
The Brentwood Men’s Shawl Collared Pullover is a classic crochet mens pullover that can be worn for years to come. Pair it with dress slacks for a dressier look, or pair it with jeans for a more casual vibe.
You can find the free crochet sweater pattern for men in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. The ad-free version also includes a detailed garment schematic and all photo tutorials.
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This classic crochet mens shawl collared pullover is worked from the bottom up with minimal seaming (shoulders only). The collar is then added. The sleeves are worked directly from the armhole openings and worked and shaped down to the cuff.
Photography by the talented Bethany at Frozen Moments Photography
The Yarn
For this crochet mens pullover, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease, which is a worsted weight yarn. Wool Ease is an acrylic / wool blend yarn that is available in 66 gorgeous colors. Although Wool Ease is classified as a Craft Yarn Council 4 / worsted weight yarn, I’ve found that it is on the lighter side of most worsted weight yarns. Keep this in mind if you plan to substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn.
Brentwood Men’s Pullover – FREE CROCHET SWEATER PATTERN
The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a great option for you.
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Materials
- Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, (Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease in Forest Green Heather & Grey Heather was used for the samples in the photos) (3 oz / 85 g / 197 yards / 180 m / 80% acrylic / 20% wool) per ball.
- Yardage needed per size is shown in the size chart below.
- Wool Ease is also available on Amazon HERE.
- Crochet Hooks: J/10/6.00mm, H/8/5.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Locking Stitch Markers or scrap pieces of yarn
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Gauge
- Waistband: 9 sts = 2.25″; 10 rows = 2.60″
- Sweater: In pattern stitch as written (6mm hook), 14.5 sts = 4”; 6 rows = 2.125″
Sizes
- Men’s Sizes XS through 3XL (see size chart below)
Skill Level
- Easy / Intermediate
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sc2tog: single crochet decrease
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- yo: yarn over
- Rep: repeat
- Rnd(s): round(s)
- SM: stitch marker
- beg: beginning
- yo: yarn over
- BLO/FLO: back loop only / front loop only
- Alt-dc: alternate double crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
- Alt-dc2tog: alternate double crochet decrease (click HERE for tutorial)
- standing sc: standing single crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
Pattern Notes
- I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
- Yarn: Yarn used for the sample shown here is Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease in Forest Green Heather (3 oz / 85 g / 197 yards / 180 m / 80% acrylic / 20% wool) per ball.
- Yarns similar in fiber content and weight can be substituted as long as gauge is met.
- Chains (for chain spaces) are included in stitch count.
- This pullover is worked from the bottom up then split for front and back panels. After the panels are worked, the shoulders are seamed, then sleeves and collar are added.
- Changes for sizes are written as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
- Yardage: Please refer to the size chart below.
Special Stitches
- Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog): (Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull thru remaining 3 loops on hook.
- Alternate Double Crochet (Alt-dc): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
- Alternate Double Crochet Decrease (Alt-dc2tog): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru one loop, yo, insert your hook into the next st indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 3 loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
- Join with a standing sc: When instructed to “Join with a standing sc”, begin with a slip knot on your hook. Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook. Click HERE for tutorial.
- Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc2tog): (yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up a loop) twice, yo, pull thru all remaining loops on your hook.
Size Chart
| Size | Fits Chest | Finished Chest | Finished Length
(w/o collar) |
Yardage |
| XS | 32″ – 33″ | 35″ | 25″ | 1,450 yards |
| S | 34″ – 36″ | 38″ | 26″ | 1,550 yards |
| M | 38″ – 40″ | 42″ | 26-3/4″ | 1,650 yards |
| L | 42″ – 44″ | 46″ | 27-1/2″ | 1,850 yards |
| XL | 46″ – 48″ | 51″ | 28-1/4″ | 2,100 yards |
| 2XL | 50″ – 52″ | 54.5″ | 29″ | 2,300 yards |
| 3XL | 54″ – 56″ | 59″ | 30″ | 2,500 yards |
Lengthening the Torso
Do you have a guy who has a longer than average torso? No worries, simply use this guide to make your custom length sweater!
Step 1: Work the waist band as written.
Step 2: Work the Body of Sweater as written. This is where you will add more length to the torso. Continue repeating Rnds 2 – 3, ending w/ a Rnd 3, until you’ve added the additional length you desire. Continue on to Front Upper Center Panel.
Lengthening Sleeves
The sleeves are worked in joined rows (rounds) from armhole to cuff. To lengthen the sleeves, simply repeat rounds 3 – 4, making sure to end with a RS round, until your sleeves are the desired length and then add the 3″ cuff.
Brentwood Men’s Pullover
Free Crochet Sweater Pattern
Waistband
Hook: H/8/5.00mm
Row 1 (RS): Ch 10, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. Turn. (9 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, BLO sl st across. Turn. (9 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, BLO hdc across. Turn. (9 sts)
Rows (4- 100) (4 – 112) (4 – 126) (4 – 140) (4 – 158) (4 – 172) (4 – 188): Repeat Rows 2 & 3, ending w/ a Row 2 repeat. With RS together, sl st Both Loops of Row 1 to BLO of the last row. (9 sts)
Turn RS out and continue on to the Body of Sweater.
Body of Sweater
Hook: J/10/6.00mm
Sizes (XS)
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, sc in each of the next 22 rows, (sc in each of the next 2 rows, 2 sc in the next row) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (126 sts)
Size (S)
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, sc in each of the next 8 rows, (sc in each of the next 3 rows, 2 sc in the next row) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (138 sts)
Size (M)
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, sc in each of the next 22 rows, (sc in each of the next 3 rows, 2 sc in the next row) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (152 sts)
Size (L)
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, sc in each of the next 10 rows, (sc in each of the next 4 rows, 2 sc in the next row) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (166 sts)
Size (XL)
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, sc in each of the next 2 rows, (sc in each of the next 5 rows, 2 sc in the next row) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (184 sts)
Size (2XL)
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, sc in each of the next 16 rows, (sc in each of the next 5 rows, 2 sc in the next row) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (198 sts)
Size (3XL)
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, sc in each of the next 6 rows, (sc in each of the next 6 rows, 2 sc in the next row) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (214 sts)
All Sizes
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep around. Join. Turn.
Rnd 3: Alt-dc in the first ch-1 sp, dc in each sc and ch-1 sp around. Join. Turn.
All Sizes: Rep Rnds 2 – 3, until work measures 16″ (17″, 17.75″, 17.5″, 18.25″, 18.25″, 19″), ending w/ a Rnd 3 rep.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Front Upper Center Panel for the size you’re making.
Front Upper Center Panel
Notes: Work the armhole shaping noted below, for the size pullover you’re making, then continue on to Row 1 of the Front Upper Center Panel.
X-Small Armhole Shaping: BLO sl st in each of the next 3 sts, then continue to Row 1 and work next 57 sts only. Skip 6 sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in 7th st to mark beg of back panel.
Small Armhole Shaping: BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts, then continue to Row 1 and work next 61 sts only. Skip 8 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 9th st to mark beg of back panel.
Medium Armhole Shaping: BLO sl st in each of the next 6 sts, then continue to Row 1 and work next 65 sts only. Skip 11 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 12th st to mark beg of back panel.
Large Armhole Shaping: BLO sl st in each of the next 7 sts, then continue to Row 1 and work next 69 sts only. Skip 14 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 15th st to mark beg of back panel.
XL Armhole Shaping: BLO sl st in each of the next 8 sts, then continue to Row 1 and work next 77 sts only. Skip 15 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 16th st to mark beg of back panel.
2X Armhole Shaping: BLO sl st in each of the next 9 sts, then continue to Row 1 and work next 81 sts only. Skip 18 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 19th st to mark beg of back panel.
3X Armhole Shaping: BLO sl st in each of the next 12 sts, then continue to Row 1 and work next 85 sts only. Skip 22 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 23rd st to mark beg of back panel.
All Sizes
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 27 (29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41) times, sc in the next st. (57, 61, 65, 69, 77, 81, 85) sts *Before you turn to complete Row 2, skip 6 (8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 22) sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in 7 (9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 23) st to mark beginning of Back Panel. Turn to work Row 2.
Row 2 (RS): Alt-dc in the first st, dc in each of the next 56 (60, 64, 68, 76, 80, 84) sc and ch-1 sps. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 27 (29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41) times, sc in the next st. Turn.
X-Small: Rows 4 – 8: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2 rep. Upper Center Panel height should be 2.75″.
Small: Rows 4 – 8: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2 rep. Upper Center Panel height should be 2.75″.
Medium: Rows 4 – 6: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2 rep. Upper Center Panel height should be 2.125″.
Large: Rows 4 – 8: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2 rep. Upper Center Panel height should be 2.75″.
XL: Row 4: Rep Row 2. Upper Center Panel height should be 1.5″.
2X: Rows 4 – 8: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2 rep. Upper Center Panel height should be 2.75″.
3X: Rows 4 – 8: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 2 rep. Upper Center Panel height should be 2.75″.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Upper Right Panel for the size you’re making.
Upper Right Panel
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in the next st. (23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37) sts *Before you turn to work Row 2, place a SM in the following (see photos below):
- Place a SM (orange on left) in the same st as the last sc worked in Row 1 to mark the last st of the Set-up round of the Collar.
- Place a SM (green on left) in the side of the last sc worked in Row 1 to mark the beg of the Set-up round of the Collar.
- Skip 11 sts after working Row 1, place a SM (orange on right) in the 12th st to mark the beg of the Upper Left Panel AND to also mark where you’ll place an additional st in the set-up of the collar (that will become the bottom left corner of the collar).
Turn to work Row 2.
Row 2 (RS): Alt-dc in the first st, dc in each of the next 22 (24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 36) sc and ch-1 sps. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in the next st. Turn.
Rows 4 – 18 (18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22): Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a row 2 rep. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Upper Left Panel.
Upper Left Panel
Row 1 (WS): Join yarn w/ a sc in st w/ marker that marks the beginning of the upper left panel, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in the next st. Turn. (23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37) sts You should have a gap of 11 sts between the upper right & left panels.
Row 2 (RS): Alt-dc in the first st, dc in each of the next 22 (24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 36) sc and ch-1 sps. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in the next st. Turn.
Rows 4 – 18 (18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22): Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a row 2 rep.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Back Panel.
Back Panel
Row 1 (WS): Join yarn w/ a sc in st w/ st marker for back panel, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 27 (29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41) times, sc in the next st. (57, 61, 65, 69, 77, 81, 85) sts
Row 2 (RS): Alt-dc in the first st, dc in each of the next 56 (60, 64, 68, 76, 80, 84) sc and ch-1 sps. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) 27 (29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41) times, sc in the next st. Turn.
Rows 4 – 26 (26, 26, 28, 28, 30, 30): Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a row 2 rep.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue to Shoulder Seams.
Shoulder Seams
Turn sweater inside out. Line up the outer corners of the back panel with the outer corners of the front panels. Using a tapestry needle and yarn, whipstitch each stitch of the front panel to the back panel. Weave in ends. Turn sweater right side out. Continue on to Collar on the next page.
Collar
Gauge: With a 5.00mm hook, in BLO hdc: 12.5 sts = 3″; 9 rows = 3″
Note: When working a hdc2tog in the last st of a row and into the next st along the edge of the neck opening, work thru BOTH loops along the edge of the neck opening.
Set up Round: With RS facing you & using a H/8/5.00mm hook, join yarn w/ a sc in the side of the sc marked for beginning the collar (yellow arrow), work 2 sc into the side of each dc row and work 1 sc into the side of each sc row up the side of the neck opening until you reach the back of the neck, work 1 sc into each of the 11 sts across the back of the neck opening, rotate to work down the opposite side, work 2 sc into the side of each dc row and work 1 sc into the side of each sc row down the side of the neck opening, work 1 sc into the st marked with a SM (green arrow right), sc in each of the 11 sts across the bottom of the neck opening, work last 1 last sc into the st marked with a SM (green arrow left). Join. (78, 78, 84, 84, 90, 90, 90 sts)
Collar Sizes X-Small & Small
Row 1: Turn sweater inside out, ch 1, turn, FLO hdc in next 12 sts long the bottom of the neck opening, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 2: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Rows 4 – 5: Rep Rows 2 & 3. (13 sts)
Row 6: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (14 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 13 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (14 sts)
Row 8: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 13 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (15 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 14 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (15 sts)
Row 10: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 14 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (16 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 15 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (16 sts)
Row 12: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (16 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 15 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (16 sts)
Rows 14 – 54: Rep Rows 12 & 13, ending w/ a Row 12 Rep. (16 sts)
Row 55: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 13 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (15 sts)
Row 56: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (15 sts)
Row 57: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (14 sts)
Row 58: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (14 sts)
Row 59: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 11 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 60: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Row 61: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 62: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Rows 63 – 65: Rep Rows 61 & 62, ending w/ a Row 61 rep. (13 sts)
Fasten off leaving an 8” tail. Continue on to Finishing Collar.
Collar Sizes Medium & Large
Row 1: Turn sweater inside out, ch 1, turn, FLO hdc in next 12 sts long the bottom of the neck opening, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 2: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Rows 4 – 5: Rep Rows 2 & 3. (13 sts)
Row 6: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (14 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 13 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (14 sts)
Row8: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 13 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (15 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 14 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (15 sts)
Row 10: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 14 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (16 sts)
Row11: Ch1, turn, BLO hdc in next 15 sts, hdc2tog in next stand next st along edge of neck opening. (16sts)
Row 12: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (16 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 15 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (16 sts)
Rows 14 – 60: Rep Rows 12 & 13,ending w/a Row 12 Rep. (16 sts)
Row 61: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 13 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (15 sts)
Row 62: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (15 sts)
Row 63: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (14 sts)
Row 64: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (14 sts)
Row 65: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 11 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 66: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Row 67: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 68: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Rows 69 – 71: Rep Rows 67 & 68, ending w/a Row 67 rep. (13 sts)
Fasten off leaving an 8” tail. Continue on to Finishing Collar.
Collar Sizes X-Large, 2XL, 3XL
Row 1: Turn sweater inside out, ch 1, turn, FLO hdc in next 12 sts long the bottom of the neck opening, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 2: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 4: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 11 sts, 2 hdc in each of the last 2 sts. (15 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 14 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (15 sts)
Row 6: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 14 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (16 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 15 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (16 sts)
Row 8: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 15 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (17 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 16 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (17 sts)
Row 10: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc in next 16 sts, 2 hdc in last st. (18 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (18 sts)
Row 12: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (18 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (18 sts)
Rows 14 – 66: Rep Rows 12 & 13, ending w/ a Row 12 Rep. (18 sts)
Row 67: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 15 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (17 sts)
Row 68: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (17 sts)
Row 69: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 14 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (16 sts)
Row 70: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (16 sts)
Row 71: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc2tog, hdc in next 13 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (15 sts)
Row 72: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (15 sts)
Row 73: Ch 1, turn, BLO (hdc2tog) twice, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 74: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Row 75: Ch 1, turn, BLO hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog in next st and next st along edge of neck opening. (13 sts)
Row 76: Sl st in next st along edge of neck opening, turn, BLO hdc across. (13 sts)
Row 77: Rep Row 75. (13 sts)
Fasten off leaving an 8” tail. Continue on to Finishing Collar.
Finishing Collar
Turn sweater RS out. Line up the last row of the collar w/ the remaining loops of Row 1 of the collar. Whipstitch the last row to the remaining loops of Row 1. Weave in ends. Continue on to Sleeves.
Sleeves
Sizes XS, S, L, 2XL, 3XL
Rnd 1 (RS): With a 5mm crochet hook, join yarn nearest the center of the bottom of the armhole opening, ch 1, work 1 sc into the side of each sc, 2 sc into the side of each dc. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Do not turn. (84, 86, 98, 108, 112 sts)
Sizes M & XL
Rnd 1 (RS): With a 5mm crochet hook, join yarn nearest the center of the bottom of the armhole opening, ch 1, sc2tog, then work 1 sc into the side of each sc, 2 sc into the side of each dc and 1 sc in each sc. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Do not turn. (88, 98 sts)
All Sizes
Rnd 2 (RS): Switch to a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next 3 (5, 7, 17, 17, 7, 11) sts, (sc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Do not turn. (64, 66, 68, 78, 78, 88, 92 sts)
Rnd 3 (RS): Alt-dc in the first st, dc in each sc around. Join. Turn.
Rnd 4 (WS): Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn.
Rnd 5: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, dc in each st around to the last 2 sts, dc2tog. Join. Turn. (62, 64, 66, 76, 76, 86, 90 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn.
Rnds 7 – 14: Repeat Rnds 5 – 6. (54, 56, 58, 68, 68, 78, 82 sts)
Rnds 15 – 18: Repeat Rnds 3 – 4.
Rnds 19 – 28: Repeat Rnds 5 – 6. (44, 46, 48, 58, 58, 68, 72 sts)
Rnds 29 – 32: Repeat Rnds 3 – 4.
Rnds 33 – 40: Repeat Rnds 5 – 6. (36, 38, 40, 50, 50, 60, 64 sts)
Sizes (XS, S, M)
Repeat Rnds 3 – 4, ending with a round 3 repeat, until sleeve measures (19″, 19-1/2″, 20″), or desired length, measured along the underarm. Do not turn at the end of the last round. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Cuff.
Sizes (L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Rnds 41 – 44: Repeat Rnds 3 – 4.
Rnds 45 – 52: Repeat Rnds 5 – 6. (42, 42, 52, 56 sts)
Repeat Rnds 3 – 4, ending with a round 3 repeat, until sleeve measures (21″, 21-1/2″, 22″, 23″), or desired length, measured along the underarm. Do not turn at the end of the last round. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Cuff.
Cuff
Gauge: With a 6.00mm hook, in stitch pattern as written below: 8 sts = 2″; 10 rows = 2″
Row 1 (RS): Ch 15, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in next 12 chs, sc2tog in next ch and same st as ch 15. (14 sts)
Row 2: Sl st in next st along edge of sleeve, turn, BLO sl st across. (14 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, BLO, sc in next 13 sts, sc2tog in next st and next st along edge of sleeve. (14 sts)
Repeat Rows 2 – 3, ending with a row 3, around circumference of the sleeve.
Last Row (cuff seam): Sl st in next st along edge of sleeve, turn, line up last row with Row 1, holding working yarn on the inside of the cuff sl st FLO of 1st row to BLO of last row across. (14 sts) *Click here for photo tutorial.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Repeat Sleeve and Cuff for opposite sleeve then weave in all ends.
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THANK YOU! This is exactly what I have been looking for and I had actually saved this design in your Etsy store!
You’re welcome!
Is this pattern true to size
Hi Sonia,
I use the Craft Yarn Councils’ size charts when sizing all of my garment patterns. There size chart is in alignment with standard sizing of clothing you’ll find in the stores.
Jennifer
Took me nearly a year, but I’m FINALLY on the second sleeve. This pattern is beautiful
Jennifer is so helpful! I had a question about one of the steps in this pattern. I emailed her and she wrote back that same day! This is working up beautifully and will be a great father-in-law (sort of) christmas present this year!!!
Hi! I was wondering which stitch you used for the gauge?
Hi,
For the waistband, complete a few rows of the waistband to check gauge. For the Body of Sweater, the gauge is in the pattern stitch as written. So check Rnds 2 & 3 under Body of Sweater.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Happy Crocheteing,
Jennifer
this is one of my favorite designs by you and been on my makes list for a while. Maybe 2024 will be the year it gets completed!!
My dad loved this sweater. Thank you for a brilliant pattern.
Thank you for sharing such a great pattern! I really like the style of this sweater and appreciate your creativity in designing it! Thanks for sharing!
2024 is the year I finally make a sweater for my hubby. This looks like the perfect pattern.
This is a beautiful pattern! Thanks for publishing men’s crochet sweater patterns!