Diamond Crochet Sweater Free Pattern
Another Beautiful Project! This Diamond Crochet Sweater Free Pattern is now part of the Life and Yarn Blog and I am so excited to finally release this trendy collared turtleneck pullover sweater to you! This free crochet sweater pattern uses back and forth rows of double crochet stitch and in the round single crochet to create a beautiful knit-look sweater. Although classified as an Intermediate Sweater, I believe a determined beginner could make it as well! Just follow each set of instructions step by step! Keep scrolling to use the free crochet pattern in this blog post or click the button below for an affordable pdf!
Design Story of this Diamond Sweater Pattern
Just like my Mellowspun Sweater, I wanted this Diamond Crochet Sweater Free Pattern to be something that myself and others would actually wear. I definitely think I have been achieving the “so good, it looks store bought” vibe with these last two designs! Another thing this Collared Pullover Crochet Sweater has in common with Mellowspun is that I completed it a year ago! Now that I think about it, my two best designs seem to have come about during the moving madness. I really do work well under pressure! As the weather is finally starting to get chilly here in Florida, I think it is about time that I can wear this diamond sweater without sweating! Yay!
About the Yarn
One of my favorite go-to yarns is Mary Maxim’s Irish Tweed! Saying “I LOVE this yarn!” is an understatement. My only complaint is that it only comes in the one color that I used to make the pullover turtleneck sweater. However, a great sub from is Mary Maxim Alpaca Tweed that comes in 12 beautiful colors! What I love about Irish Tweed is that is wears and washes really well! It is super soft, and has great stitch definition! The photo below is from when I used this same yarn to make my cozy alpine throw pillow!
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Sizing and Fit for this Diamond Sweater Pattern
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
*see chart below for detailed measurements.
This Diamond Sweater Pattern is designed to have 2 inches of positive ease.
Materials
- 6.00 mm hook
- #4 Worsted Weight 1200 (1350, 1500, 1650, 1850, 1950, 2150, 2350)yds
I used Mary Maxim Aran Irish Tweed - Scissors
- 2 Stitch Markers
Gauge
Row 1 – Fdc 14, ch 1, turn.
Row 2 – Sc to end, ch 2, turn.
Row 3 – Dc to end, ch 1, turn
Rows 4 to 10 – Rep. Rows 2 & 3.
14 sts x 10 rows = 4” x 4”
Sc in the round:
16 sts x 16 rows = 4” x 4”
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
- Chain Stitch – ch
- Slip Stitch – sl st
- Stitch(es) – st(s)
- Single Crochet – sc
- Double Crochet – dc
- Treble Crochet – tr
- Foundation Single Crochet – Fsc
- Foundation Double Crochet – Fdc
- Front Post Double Crochet – FPdc
- Back Post Double Crochet – BPdc
- Stitch Marker – SM
- Front Post Treble Crochet – FPTr – Yarn over hook TWICE, insert hook from front to back to front around the SC of the previous row, yarn over, pull up a loop, (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loop, (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook.
- FPTr2tog– Work your first FPTr round the designates stitch, then when you have 2 loops left, begin your next FPTr around the next designated stitch, then finish the stitch as one.
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 and ch 2 do not count as stitch.
- “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch.
- “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
- “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next st to create an increase.
- FPtr sts count as stitches. You must skip the corresponding stitch on previous row, working first leg around previous FPtr and sk 3sc in previous row to work second leg around the fourth sc.
- Single crochet in the round can give you a much different gauge than working in back and forth rows. When you begin working your sleeves be sure to check your gauge again since the hook size that worked for your body may not work for your arms. Adjust accordingly.
- Skill Level : Intermediate
Diamond Crochet Sweater Free Pattern Begins
Font and Back Panels
Row 1 – Fsc 57 [(63, 71, 77, 85, 91, 99, 105, 113) total stitches]
Row 2 -Ch 2, turn, dc across.
Row 3 – Ch 1, turn, sc 16 (17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28) sts, counting from last worked st, FPtr around third sc-st of previous row, *sc in next 3 sts, FPtr2tog around last stitch worked, skip 3-sc sts in previous row, and FPtr around next sc-st in previous row. Repeat from * 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) more times, sc in next 3 sts, FPtr around last FPtr worked, sc to end. [6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) total “V’s” created]
Row 4 – repeat Row 2.
Row 5 – Ch 1, turn, sc 20 (20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31) sts, FPTr2tog around first and next FPtr, *sc in next 3 sts, FPTr2tog around last FPTr and next FPTr st, repeat from * to end, sc to end. [6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14) diamonds]
Rows 6 – 45 (45, 45, 47, 47, 47, 50, 50, 50) – Repeat Rows 2 – 5 and then continue to Collar Shaping section below.
Collar Shaping
Row 1 – Ch 2, turn, dc 17 (17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28), hdc 5, sc 13 (19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47) hdc 5, dc 17 (17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28).
Row 2 – Ch 1, turn, sc across in each st.
Rows 3 and 4 – Repeat Rows 1 and 2, finish off and leave long tails for seaming.
Font and Back Panel Assembly
Shoulders
Step 1 – Lay your front and back panel with right sides facing to begin seaming the shoulders (final row of collar shaping) using long tails.
Step 2 -Attach yarn to outermost corner to seam final rows together.
Step 3 -Using the mattress stitch seam in to the neck opening
11 (14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 32, 35, 39) sts, finish off.
Step 4 -Repeat Steps 2-3 on other side.
Sides
Step 1 – Flip your panels to wrong sides facing.
Step 2 -Attach your yarn to one bottom corner to attach Row 1 to Row 1 of each panel.
Step 3 -Using an Invisible Seam, seam up leaving an arm opening of 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)”, then finish off.
Step 4 -Repeat Steps 2-3 on other side.
Arms
Reattach your yarn at the arm pit and pull up a loop to create a ch 1 where you will place your first single crochet stitch. You will be working in the round with right sides facing you to create a knit-like look. There will be no turning or joins, the arms are worked in continuous rounds so no seams are seen in the sleeves.
- Note: Check your gauge again here. Working single crochet in the round can create a different gauge due to tension. You may need to go up a hook so that your arms are not too tight.
- Note: Average is 3 sts per row end, placing 2 sc in each dc row end and 1 sc in each sc row end. Confirm counts and adjust as needed.
Round 1 – 1 sc in side seam, place stitch marker, sc evenly around working back to first sc with stitch marker. [48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80) total sc sts]
Round 2 – Sc in each next sc to create a continuous round, place stitch marker.
[48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80) total sc sts]
- Note : Be sure to place a stitch marker in the 1st stitch of each round, move up accordingly, however….
- Note: Keep a stitch marker in your decrease round so you keep proper count.
- Note: Special round instructions in next lines, read carefully.
Rounds 3 – 59 (59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63, 63, 64) – includes decrease rounds
Sc in each next sc to create a continuous round unless otherwise noted for decrease rounds as follows:
Create Decrease Round every 13 (8, 6, 5, 4, 5, 4, 3, 3) rounds counting from Round 1.
Decrease Round Instructions – Sc in first st, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts before SM, sc2tog.
- Note: Decrease Rounds worked 4 (6, 8, 10 ,12, 10, 12, 14, 16) times.
- Note: Decrease Rounds reduce stitch count by 2 sts each time.
Cuffs
- Note: Joined rounds for remainder of pattern.
Round 60 (60, 60, 62, 62, 64, 64, 64, 65) – Sc in each sc to SM, sl st to first sc st, ch 2.
[40 (40, 40, 40, 40, 48, 48, 48, 48) total sc sts]
Next Round – Dc around, sl st to first dc, ch 2.
[40 (40, 40, 40, 40, 48, 48, 48, 48) total dc sts]
8 Rounds – *FPdc, BPdc, repeat from* to first FPdc, sl st to first FPdc, finish off after last round. [40 (40, 40, 40, 40, 48, 48, 48, 48) total FP/BP sts]
Collar
Reattach your yarn at one of the shoulder seams created in the neck opening and ch 2.
Round 1 – 1 dc in seam, dc in each st, 1 dc in next seam, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc. [72 total sts]
Next 20 Rounds – *FPdc, BPdc, repeat from* to first FPdc, sl st to first FPdc, finish off after last round.
Waist Trim
Reattach your yarn at one of the side seams and ch 2.
Round 1 – 1 dc in seam, dc in each st, 1 dc in next seam, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc, [116 (128, 144, 156, 172, 184, 200, 212, 228) total stitches]
Next 8 Rounds – *FPdc, BPdc, repeat from* to first FPdc, sl st to first FPdc, finish off after last round.
Congratulations! Enjoy your new sweater!
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