I finished the ColorFall Sweater a while ago, and I am so happy that I can finally share the pattern with you.
I started to work on this sweater during the summer when I had an idea to release a collection of patterns in the fall with the main concept: Sustainable makes; Use whatever yarn you have. But, the period after it was super busy, and I didn’t have time to prepare all the designs for the beginning of the season. But the concept still remains.
So, for the ColorFall Sweater, I used some single-color skeins I had from some samples from Katia to test for a project. My daughter picked the color order, and even if I didn’t agree with her initially, I said to go for it because otherwise, she would be disappointed. Not that she remembers, but when I tell her that I used the colors in the order that she suggested, she is so happy. And, anyways, after finishing the sweater, I think she did a great job.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also for the yoke section for all sizes.
But let’s jump into the pattern and see how we can make this sweater.
MATERIALS
• Yarn: DK weight yarn, size 3
• Crochet Hook:
o 4.5 mm crochet hook
• yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
NOTES ABOUT DESIGN
The ColorFall Sweater has a top-down construction with a round yoke. It has a relaxed fit with a positive ease of about 24 cm around the bust circumference.
The sweater is worked in the round, only on the right side. Along the yoke section, there are several increases according to the needed yoke depth, bust, and sleeve circumference.
The yoke is then divided into sleeves and body. The 3 parts are then worked individually until completing the desired length.
Work a slip stitch in the back loop ribbing on the bottom hem, neckline, and cuffs to finish the sweater.
MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES
The ColorFall Sweater Pattern is available in 8 sizes, from Small to 5X Large.
The model is 168 cm tall and wears size Medium.
*Neckline width a: 22 cm (22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 24, 24 )
Yoke depth b: 19 cm (20, 20.5, 22, 23, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5)
Bust width c: 53 cm (56, 58.5, 62, 65.5, 70.5, 75.5, 80.5)
Sleeve circ. d: 30 cm (32, 34, 36, 44, 46, 48, 50)
Sleeve Length e: 37 cm (36, 36, 36, 35, 35, 36, 36)
Length f: 46 cm (47, 47.5, 49, 51, 51.5, 53.5, 54.5)
*the neckline width is measured considering the ribbing; without ribbing, the neckline circumference will be too wide;
How much yarn do you need?
I used Marathon 3.5 by Katia Yarns. Yarn composition 75% acrylic, 25% Wool. 1 skein has 50 grams and is approximately 125 meters.
The colors I used: 8 (Camel), 46 (Saffron Yellow), 9 (Beige), 6 (Fawn Brown), 43 (Reseda Green), 47 (khaki), 44 (green), 37 (bottle green)
For each size, you will need the following:
| Color/skein | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
| Camel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Saffran Yellow | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Beige | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Fawn Brown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Reseda Green | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Khaki | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Green | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Bottle Green | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 |
In total, you will approximately need: 850 (910, 950, 1040, 1170, 1260, 1380, 1480) meters.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also for the yoke section for all sizes.
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
ss -slip stitch
ssblo – slip stitch in back loop only
Vst – V stitch (1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc – in the same st or ch-sp)
ch-sp – chain space
St(s) – stitch(es)
R – rows/rounds
Inc – increase
TENSION
Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook Vst
5 Vsts = 10 cm
8 rows = 10cm
STITCH PATTERNS AND TECHNIQUES
The main stitch pattern is Vst. For this particular pattern, work the Vst as follows:
(1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) in the same st or ch-sp
In the foundation ch, work the Vst as follows: *1Vst, skip the next 2sts; *rep, until the end of the round.
Make the increase as follows: (1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) in the same 3ch-sp.
Increase at the beginning of the round; (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) in the same 3ch-sp.
Slip stitch in the back loop only Ribbing
ch the number of sts required
R1: start in the 2nd st, 1ss in each st. 1ch and turn
R2: 1ssblo in each st. 1ch and turn.
Work the ribbing into the neckline, bottom hem, and sleeves edge. See the instructions on connecting the ribbing rows with the edge in the RIBBING section of the pattern.
PATTERN NOTES
- Work the piece in the round only on the right side;
- start each round into the first 3ch-sp; each round starts with (5ch, 1hdc) in the first 3ch-sp, which counts as the first Vst;
- To close the round, ss into the second chain;
- starting with R2, the pattern below will not mention how to begin and how to close the round; follow the instruction above;
- the pattern below is written without color change; for your reference, I worked 4 rounds with each color for the sample;
- The neckline is measured considering the ribbing; without the ribbing, the neckline is too large; if you don’t want to work the ribbing, consider adjusting the pattern.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also for the yoke section for all sizes.
INSTRUCTIONS
Numbers for sizes M, L XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL are written between brackets; if not, the pattern applies to all sizes.
YOKE
Start: Ch 120 (120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 132, 132) sts; slip stitch to make a circle.
R1: (5ch, 1hdc) in the same st, skip the next 2sts, *1Vst in next st, skip the next 2sts; *rep. until the end of the round.
Total: 40 (40, 40, 40, 40, 40, 44, 44) Vsts
R2: 1 Inc, 1Vst in next 4 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) 3ch-sps; Rep. the section 8 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times
Total: 48 (50, 50, 50, 50, 50, 55, 55) Vsts
R3: 1Vst in each 3ch-sp.
Rep. R3 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0) more times.
Number of rounds 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4,3, 3)
Number of Vsts: 48 (50, 50, 50, 50, 50, 55, 55) Vsts
Next Round: 1 Vst in next 5 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 3ch-sp, 1inc in next 3ch-sp. Rep. the section 8 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times
Total: 56 (60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 66, 66) Vsts
Next Round: rep. R3.
Rep. previous round 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1) more times.
Number of rounds: 8 (8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 6, 6)
Number of Vsts: 56 (60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 66, 66) Vsts
Next Round: 1 Inc, 1Vst in next 6 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5) 3ch-sps; Rep. the section 8 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times
Total: 64 (70, 70, 70, 70, 70, 77, 77) Vsts
Next Round: rep. R3.
Rep. previous round 2 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1 1, 1) more times.
Number of rounds: 12 (12, 12, 12, 11, 11, 9, 9)
Number of Vsts: 64 (70, 70, 70, 70, 70, 77, 77) Vsts
Next Round: 1 Vst in next 7 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) 3ch-sp, 1inc in next 3ch-sp. Rep. the section 8 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times
Total: 72 (80, 80, 80, 80, 80, 88, 88)
Next Round: rep. R3.
Rep. previous round 1 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1) more times.
Number of rounds: 15 (16, 16, 16, 14, 14, 12, 12)
Number of Vsts: 72 (80, 80, 80, 80, 80, 88, 88)
For Sizes S, and M, the YOKE section is done. Move to the BODY section.
Only for Size L
Last Round of the yoke: 1inc, 1Vst in next 39 Vsts; Rep. the section 2 times.
Total Vsts: 82 Vsts.
For Size L, the YOKE section is done. Move to the BODY section.
Continuing the YOKE section
Sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL only
Next Round 1 Inc, 1Vst in next – (-, -, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) 3ch-sps; Rep. the section – (-, -, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times
Total: – (-, -, 90, 90, 90, 99, 99) Vsts
Next Round: rep. R3.
Rep. previous round: – (-, -, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1) more times.
Number of rounds: – (-, -, 18, 17, 17, 15, 15)
Number of Vsts: Total: – (-, -, 90, 90, 90, 99, 99) Vsts
For Sizes XL, the YOKE section is done. Move to the BODY section.
Continuing the YOKE section
Sizes 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL only
Next Round: 1 Vst in next – (-, -, -, 8, 8, 8, 8) 3ch-sp, 1inc in next 3ch-sp. Rep. the section – (-, -, -, 10, 10, 11, 11) times
Total: – (-, -, -, 100, 100, 110, 110) Vsts
Next Round: rep. R3.
Rep. previous round: – (-, -, -, 0, 0, 2, 1) more times.
Number of rounds: – (-, -, -, 19, 19, 19, 18)
Number of Vsts: Total: – (-, -, -, 100, 100, 110, 110) Vsts
For Size XXL, the YOKE section is done. Move to the BODY section.
Only for Sizes 3XL, 4XL
Last Round of the yoke: 1inc, 1Vst in next 24 (54) Vsts; Rep. the section 4 (2) times
Total Vsts: 104 (112) Vsts.
For Sizes 3XL and 4XL, the YOKE section is done. Move to the BODY section.
Continuing the YOKE section
Size 5XL only
Next Round: 1inc, 1Vst in next 9 3ch-sps. Rep. the section 11 times.
Total: 121 Vsts
Next Round: rep. R3.
Rep. previous round: 1 more time.
Number of rounds:21
Number of Vsts: 121
To summarize the YOKE section:
Number of rounds:15( 16,17, 18, 19, 20, 20, 21)
Number of Vsts:72 (80,82, 90, 100, 104, 112, 121)
BODY
R1 (separating round): 1Vsts in next 24 (26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35, 37) Vsts, ch 8 (8, 11, 8, 8, 11, 11, 11)sts , skip the next 12 (14, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23) Vsts, 1Vsts in next 24 (26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35, 38) Vsts, ch 8 (8, 11, 8, 8, 11, 11, 11) sts, skip the next 2 (14, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23) Vsts and ss into the second ch to close the round.
R2:*1Vsts, in each 3ch-sp, until the armpit ch, skip 2sts, (1Vst in first ch, skip 2) x 2 (2, 3, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times. * rep one more time for the other half of the sweater. Close the round with ss into the second ch.
R3: 1Vst in each 3ch-sp
Rep. R3 until you have 20 rounds for the body or until you get to the desired length.
Last Round: 1sc in the first 3ch-sp, 2ch, *1sc in the next 3ch-sp, 2ch. *rep. until the end of the round.
SLEEVES
Rejoin yarn at the armpit
R1: 1Vst in each Vst around.
Rep. R1 until you have in total: 25 (24, 24, 24, 23, 23, 24, 24)
Last Round: 1sc in the first 3ch-sp, 2ch, *1sc in the next 3ch-sp, 2ch. *rep. until the end of the round.
RIBBING
Work the ribbing around the neckline, bottom hem, and sleeves.
Start: rejoin yarn and ch11
R1: start in the second st, 1ss in each of the next 10sts, 1ss into the next 2sts of the neckline/bottom hem, sleeves edge; turn
R2: 1ssblo in next 10sts, 1ch and turn
R3: 1ssblo in each of the next 10sts, 1ss in next 2sts of the neckline/bottom hem, sleeves edge; turn
Rep. R2 and R3 until you complete the entire circumference.
Use slip stitches to join the ribbing edges.
And done! I hope you will enjoy this pattern, and I can’t wait to see yours.
Until next time, Happy Crochet!
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also for the yoke section for all sizes.
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