I am delighted to share the Pride Summer Sweater Pattern, which has been highly requested. This new design reaffirmed my belief that following my creative instincts without planning can yield great results. I am thrilled with the outcome of this sweater and anticipate wearing it frequently.
In fact, I love it so much that I have already begun making another one in a lovely blue hue. Although I had intended to work on this project while on vacation, it has been difficult to put down. I may even make a third sweater using the same yarn as the sample, as I had to redo the yoke for a video tutorial and it feels wrong not to finish it.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
Now, let’s begin and dive into the pattern.
MATERIALS
• Yarn: DK-weight yarn
• Crochet Hook:
o 4 mm crochet hook
• stitch markers
• yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
NOTES ABOUT DESIGN
Introducing the Pride Summer Sweater! This top-down crochet design is worked in circular rounds on the right side. We begin with the yoke, then divide for the sleeves and body.
With its relaxed fit, this sweater is perfect for casual wear. The main stitch used is triple crochet, keeping things simple yet stylish. What’s unique is that the raglan increases are done individually on the body and sleeves. This allows you to customize the circumference of each part to your liking.
To give the sweater a polished finish, we’ll incorporate a combination of Front Post double crochet and back post double crochet stitches for the neckline, cuffs, and bottom hem. This technique creates a ribbed effect, adding texture and a professional touch.
MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES
The Pride Summer Blouse pattern is available in 9 sizes, XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
Final Measurements of the Pride Summer Sweater
– Neckline a:26 cm (26, 26, 26, 26) (27, 27, 27, 27)
– Armhole depth b: 17 cm (19, 19, 21, 23) (25, 29, 31, 33)
– Bust circ. c: 97 cm (103, 109, 115, 122) (131, 143, 152, 161)
– Sleeve circ. d: 39cm (40, 42, 44, 50) (53, 55, 59, 61);
Sleeve length. e: 37 cm (37, 39, 39, 40) (40, 41, 41, 41)
– Length f: 44 cm (46, 46, 48, 52) (54, 60, 62, 64)
YARN
For the Pride Summer Sweater I used: Pride by Wool Addicts, in color 1090; Yarn composition: 40% Linen, 32% Cotton, 28% Viscose; Each ball has 100 grams and is approximately 280meters
For each size, you will about need:
660 (700, 760, 820, 950) (1030, 1200, 1290, 1380) meters
3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) balls.
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet
tr – triple crochet
fptr – front post triple crochet
ss – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
R – row
** – repeated section.
TENSION
Using a 4mm crochet hook working in triple crochet
13tr = 10 cm
5 rows = 10 cm
Note: all the gauge measurements are taken after wet blocking and it is measured flat. When wearing, the gauge might be slightly different.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
STITCH PATTERN AND TECHNIQUES
The construction technique used for this sweater is called a rectangle yoke. It means that the yoke part of the sweater is divided into four sections: the front, the back panel, and the sleeves, with four raglan lines separating them.
To shape the sweater, we make increases on each side of each raglan line. This allows us to decide how many stitches to increase for the sleeves and how many for the body of the sweater. We can also choose not to increase stitches for certain sections, like the sleeves, while still increasing stitches for the other sections.
To mark the raglan lines, we will use front post triple crochet stitches, although regular triple crochet stitches can be used as well.
The main stitch used for the Pride Summer Sweater is the triple crochet stitch. For a neat and finished look, we will incorporate a combination of Front Post double crochet and back post double crochet stitches for the neckline, cuffs, and bottom hem.
PATTERN NOTES
– work the piece in the round, only on the right side;
– each round we will start with the right back panel raglan line and it will finish with the last increase of the second sleeve (or the last stitch if no increases are required)
– To begin the round with a front post triple crochet, first, pull the working loop slightly higher. Then, work the front post triple crochet around the stitch one round below. When going around the stitch, make sure to go around not only the front post triple crochet itself but also the loose starting loop;
– to close the round slip stitch into the loose starting loop;
INSTRUCTIONS
NECKLINE RIBBING
Start: ch 108 (108, 108, 108, 108) (116, 116, 116, 116) sts; close with a ss to make a circle
R1: 3ch (counts as first dc), 1dc in each st around; ss into the third ch;
R2: 3ch (counts as a bpdc), 1fpdc in next st, *1bpdc in next st, 1fpdc in next st; *rep. to the end of the round; ss into the third ch
R3 – R4: Rep. R2
YOKE
The instructions below include stitch charts. the Stitch chart is showing a section of the yoke that will help visualize how to work the increases before and after the raglan line
YOKE SIZES XS and S
R1: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 27sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 17sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; reo from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 35; sleeves 25
R2: 1fptr, 2tr into the next st 1tr in next 33sts, 2tr into the next st, 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 23sts, 2tr in next st*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 37; sleeves 27
R3: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 33sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 23sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 41; sleeves 31
R4: 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 39sts, 2tr into the next st, 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 29sts, 2tr in next st*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 43; sleeves 33
R5: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 39sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 29sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 47; sleeves 37
Size XS only
R6: *1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 45sts, 2tr into the next st, 1fptr, 1tr in next 37sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 49; sleeves 37
R7: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 39sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 1tr in next 37sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 53; sleeves 37
For size XS the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section
Size S only
R6: 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 45sts, 2tr into the next st, 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 35sts, 2tr in next st*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 49; sleeves 39
R7: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 45sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 1tr in next 39sts*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 53; sleeves 39
R8: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 49sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 1tr in next 39sts*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 57; sleeves 39
For size S the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section.
YOKE SIZES M and L
R1: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 27sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 17sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; reo from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 35; sleeves 25
R2: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts 1tr in next 31sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 23sts, 2tr in next st*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 39; sleeves 27
R3: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 35sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 23sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 43; sleeves 31
R4: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts 1tr in next 39sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 29sts, 2tr in next st*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 47; sleeves 33
R5: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 43sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 29sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 51; sleeves 37
R6: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts 1tr in next 47sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 35sts, 2tr in next st*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 55; sleeves 39
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
Size M only
R7: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts 1tr in next 51sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 37sts, 2tr in next st*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 59; sleeves
41
R8:*1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 57sts, 2tr into the next st, 1fptr, 1tr in next 41sts*; rep.from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 61; sleeves
41
For size M the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section.
Size L Only
R7: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 51sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 35sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 59; sleeves 43
R8: *1fptr, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1tr in next 55sts, 2tr into the next 2sts, 1fptr, 1tr in next 43sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 63; sleeves 43
R9: *1fptr, 2tr into the next st, 1tr in next 61sts, 2tr into the next st, 1fptr, 1tr in next 43sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round;
Total sts: front and back panels 65; sleeves 43
For size L the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section.
YOKE Sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL
R1: *1fptr, 2tr in the next st, 1tr in next 29 (31, 31, 31, 31) sts, 2tr in next st, 1fptr, 2tr in next 2sts, 1tr in next 17 (19, 19, 19, 19) sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 33 (35, 35, 35, 35); sleeves 25 (27, 27, 27, 27)
R2: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 29 (31, 31, 31, 31) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 23 (25, 25, 25, 25) sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 37 (39, 39, 39, 39); sleeves 27 (29, 29, 29, 29)
R3: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 33 (35, 35, 35, 35) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next 2sts, 1tr in next 23 (25, 25, 25, 25) sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 41 (43, 43, 43, 43); sleeves 31 (33,33, 33, 33)
R4: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 37 (39, 39, 39, 39) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 29 (31, 31, 31, 31) sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 45 (47, 47, 47, 47); sleeves 33 (35, 35, 35,35)
R5: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 41 (43, 43, 43, 43) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next 2sts, 1tr in next 29 (31, 31, 31, 31) sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 49 (51, 51, 51, 51); sleeves 37 (39,39, 39, 39)
R6: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 45 (47, 47, 47, 47) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 35 (37, 37, 37, 37) sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 53 (55, 55, 55, 55); sleeves 39 (41, 41, 41, 41)
R7: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 49 (51, 51, 51, 51) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next 2sts, 1tr in next 35 (37,37,37,37) sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 57 (59, 59, 59, 59); sleeves 43 (45,45, 45, 45)
R8: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 53 (55, 55, 55, 55) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 41 (43, 43, 43, 43) sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 61 (63, 63, 63, 63); sleeves 45 (47, 47, 47, 47) sts
R9: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 57 (59, 59, 59, 59) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next 2sts, 1tr in next 41 (43, 43, 43, 43) sts, 2tr in next 2sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 65 (67, 67, 67, 67); sleeves 49 (51,51, 51, 51)
R10: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 61 (63, 63, 63, 63) sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 47 (49, 49, 49, 49) sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 69 (71, 71, 71, 71); sleeves 51 (53, 53, 53, 53) sts
For size XL the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section.
Sizes 2XL (3XL, 4XL, 5XL) only
R11: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 67 sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 51 sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 75; sleeves 55 sts
For size 2XL the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section.
Sizes 3XL (4XL, 5XL) only
R12: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 71 sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 53 sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 79; sleeves 57 sts
Size 3XL only
R13: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 75 sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 1tr in next 57 sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 83; sleeves 57 sts
For size 3XL the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section.
Sizes 4XL and 5XL only
R13: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 75 sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 55 sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 83; sleeves 59 sts
R14: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 79 sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 2tr in next st, 1tr in next 57 sts, 2tr in next st*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 87; sleeves 61 sts
Size 5XL only
R15: *1fptr, 2tr in the next 2sts, 1tr in next 83 sts, 2tr in next 2sts, 1fptr, 1tr in next 61 sts*; rep from * to * one more time to complete the round.
Total sts: front and back panels 91; sleeves 61 sts
For size 4XL and 5XL the YOKE is done; Move to the BODY section.
Before splitting into sleeves and body, let’s summarize the yoke number of sts:
Front and Back Panels:
53 (57, 61, 65, 69) (75, 83, 87, 91) sts
Sleeves:
37 (39, 41, 43, 51) (55, 57, 61, 61) sts
At this stitch count, we will add the 4 raglan lines. When splitting the yoke, the raglan lines will go into the body section.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
BODY
Splitting Round
Start from where your yarn is
Ch4 (counts as first tr), 1tr in each of the next sts until the next raglan line, 1tr into the raglan line, ch 10 (10, 10, 10, 10) (10, 10, 12, 14) sts, skip the sleeve sts up to the next raglan line, 1tr in the raglan fptr, 1tr in each sts until the next raglan line, 1tr into the raglan line, ch 10 (10, 10, 10, 10) (10, 10, 12, 14) sts skip the sleeve sts and join with a ss into the 4th chain.
BODY
R1: ch4, 1tr in each st around (including the armpit chain sts.) Close the round with ss into the 4th chain.
Rep. R1 until you get to the desired length or until you have 12 (12, 12, 12, 13) (13, 14, 14, 14) rounds.
Finish the BODY section with the RIBBING.
SLEEVES
Please note that the sleeves have two connecting points with the body, where you should work sts into the body side row (the splitting round) to prevent any gaps. In this specific design, I used tr2tog twice at each of these points, resulting in an additional four stitches on each
R1: rejoin yarn at the armpit
ch4, 1tr in each st around (consider the notes above).
Continue to work 1tr in each st until you get to the desired length, or until you have 17 (17, 18, 18, 19) (19, 20, 20, 20) rounds.
Finish the sleeves with the RIBBING.
RIBBING
You can use for RIbbing a smaller crochet hook (3.5 or 3mm)
R1: 3ch (counts as a bpdc), 1fpdc in next st, *1bpdc in next st, 1fpdc in next st; *rep. to the end of the round; ss into the third ch
R2 – R4: Rep. R1
TO FINISH
Weave in all the ends and block to measurements.
And that was it. I hope you enjoy this patter and I can’t wait to see your Pride Summer Sweater.
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