The Wisteria Sweater Crochet Pattern

I’m so excited to finally release The Wisteria Sweater! I finished this one several weeks ago and am so happy to get it out in the world! You can find the full written pattern below, along with links to the Lion Brand kit, video tutorial and printable PDF!

The front and back panels of The Wisteria Sweater are worked from the bottom up. Then, you will seam the sides and shoulders before attaching and working the sleeves top down. For a longer top, add more rows in multiples of 4 before you begin the underarm shaping. For longer or shorter sleeves, just add or remove more rounds before beginning the cuff! The great part about the sleeves being worked top down is you can try it on and adjust the sleeves before fastening off!

I used Lion Brand Re-spun yarn in the bonus bundle, color “blush”. You can find The Wisteria Sweater as a kit on the Lion Brand website, which comes with all the yarn needed to make your sweater plus a free copy of the ad-free printable PDF! You can also customize your yarn color.

 This is more of an intermediate level sweater. So if you are a beginner I would get a few more finished projects under your belt before attempting! Be sure to pay close attention to the sizes as you go. Depending on your size you might be doing a different row repeat than another size. This is also a very form fitting sweater with no positive ease, so I would not recommend sizing down.

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Don’t forget to check out some of my other sweaters if you enjoyed this one!

Links:

• Check out The Wisteria Sweater crochet pattern as a kit with Lion Brand! The kit comes with all the yarn you need to make your sweater plus a FREE copy of the printable PDF download! You can also customize your yarn color!

• I have a full video tutorial of The Wisteria Sweater crochet pattern available on my YouTube Channel! Be sure to check it out if you need a little extra help. Thanks so much for subscribing and supporting me!

• You can find the low cost ad-free printable PDF for The Wisteria Sweater crochet pattern in my Ravelry shop! Be sure to save to your queue for later or purchase the pattern!

• The low cost ad-free printable PDF for The Wisteria Sweater crochet pattern is also in my Etsy shop!

Description:

Introducing “The Wisteria Sweater,” a chic crochet pattern designed for an intermediate skill level. This cropped pullover boasts a flattering v-neck and wide ribbing for both style and comfort. The intricate texture adds a touch of elegance to the design. Perfect for those seeking a satisfying challenge, this pattern strikes a balance between sophistication and creativity.

Materials:

• Worsted (4) weight yarn, Lion Brand Re-spun Bonus Bundle in “Blush”, 2(2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins or 920(1000, 1090, 1180, 1300, 1380, 1460, 1550, 1670) yards

• H/5.00mm Crochet Hook

• Yarn Needle

• Scissors

• Stitch Marker

Gauge:

14 Sts by 13 Rows= 4×4”

To make swatch, work up 18 Hdc Sts and crochet rows 1-16 of main body of sweater. Measure 4×4” within that swatch to check gauge.

Sizes:

XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Measurements:

Notes: 

• The main body of the sweater is worked from the bottom up. The sleeves are worked top down.

• The Ch 1 does not count as a St.

• The Ch 2 does not count as a St.

• I highly recommend placing a stitch marker into the first St made of each turned sleeve round and move it up as you go. This way you know exactly where to Sl St to join and where your round begins and ends.

• You can add or remove rounds to the sleeve (just before the cuff) to lengthen or shorten sleeves to your needs.

• Repeat Rows 2-5 to add length to your sweater if desired, before you begin the underarm shaping. Take into account these adjustments will require more yarn than what is listed.

• Take note that some sizes will be working a different row repeat than other sizes for certain rows/rounds.

• The numbers in parenthesis at the start of the row are the row counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis at the end of the row are the stitch counts for all sizes. The numbers in parenthesis within the rows are instructions for all sizes.

Video Link:

Need a little extra help? Check out the full video tutorial here!

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

Fsc- Foundation Single Crochet

Sc- Single Crochet

Ch(s)- Chain(s)

BLO- Back Loop Only

St(s)- Stitches

Hdc- Half Double Crochet

Hdc2tog- Half Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease)

Dc- Double Crochet

Sl St- Slip Stitch

RS- Right Side

WS- Wrong Side

Pattern:

Back Panel-

Row 1: 24 Fsc, turn. (24 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 25, work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and across for a total of 24 Sc.

Rows 2-52(60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108): Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc (BLO) in each St across until 1 St remains, 1 Sc in final St, turn. (24 Sc)

Do not turn after your last row. We will now be working Row 1 of the main body of the sweater into the ends of the ribbing rows.

Row 1: Ch 1, 1 Hdc into the end of each ribbing row across, turn. (52(60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108)Hdc)

Row 2: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (52(60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108) Sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (52(60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108) Hdc)

Row 4: Ch 1, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (52(60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108) Sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (52(60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108) Hdc)

Rows 6-18: Repeat Rows 2-5, ending on a Row 2 repeat.

Row 19: Ch 1, Work 1 Sl St in the first 2(4, 4, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8) Sts, Ch 1, 1 Hdc in same St as your last Sl St, continue working 1 Hdc in each St across until 1(3, 3, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7) Sts remain, leave them unworked, turn. (50(54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80, 88, 94) Hdc)

Rows 20-39(39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53): Repeat Rows 2-5. You will end on a Row 5(5, 3, 5, 3, 5, 3, 5, 3) Repeat.

Fasten off.

Front Panel-

Repeat Ribbing Rows and main body Rows 1-20(20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34) of the back panel.

We will now be shaping the neckline.

Row 21(21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35): Ch 1, 24(26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 42, 46) Hdc, leave remaining Sts unworked, turn. (24(26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 42, 46) Hdc)

Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36):

Sizes XS(S, -, L, – 2X, -, 4X, -) ONLY: Ch 1, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (24(26, -, 30, -, 36, -, 42, -) Sts)

Sizes -(-, M, -, XL, -, 3X, -, 5X) ONLY: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (-(-, 28, -, 34, -, 38, -, 46) Sts)

Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across until 4 Sts remain, Hdc2tog twice, turn. (22(24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44) Hdc)

Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38):

Sizes XS(S, -, L, – 2X, -, 4X, -) ONLY: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (22(24, -, 28, -, 34, -, 40, -) Sts)

Sizes -(-, M, -, XL, -, 3X, -, 5X) ONLY: Ch 1, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (-(-, 26, -, 32, -, 36, -, 44) Sts)

Row 25(25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (20(22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 38, 42) Hdc)

Row 26(26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (20(22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 38, 42)Sts)

Row 27(27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (18(20, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40) Hdc)

Row 28(28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42): Repeat Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). (18(20, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40) Sts)

Row 29(29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (16(18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38) Hdc)

Row 30(30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (16(18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38) Sts)

Row 31(31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 32(32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46): Repeat Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 34(34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 35(35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49): Repeat Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 36(36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50): Repeat Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 37(37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51): Repeat Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 38(38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 39(39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53): Repeat Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing last row to the back panel.

Left Shoulder (right when worn)-

Place your front panel RS facing up. Count 24(26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 42, 46) Sts in from left to right towards center of panel, join yarn with a Sl St into that 24th(26th, 28th, 30th, 34th, 36th, 38th, 42nd, 46th) St. You will have 2(2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 4, 4, 2) Sts in the center of the panel left unworked.

Row 21(21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 34): Ch 1, Work 1 Hdc in each St across to end, turn. (24(26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 42, 46) Hdc)

Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36):

Sizes XS(S, -, L, – 2X, -, 4X, -) ONLY: Ch 1, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (24(26, -, 30, -, 36, -, 42, -) Sts)

Sizes -(-, M, -, XL, -, 3X, -, 5X) ONLY: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (-(-, 28, -, 34, -, 38, -, 46) Sts)

Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37): Ch 1, Hdc2tog twice, 1 Hdc in each remaining St to end, turn. (22(24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44) Hdc)

Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38):

Sizes XS(S, -, L, – 2X, -, 4X, -) ONLY: Ch 2, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (22(24, -, 28, -, 34, -, 40, -) Sts)

Sizes -(-, M, -, XL, -, 3X, -, 5X) ONLY: Ch 1, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * across row, turn. (-(-, 26, -, 32, -, 36, -, 44) Sts)

Row 25(25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (20(22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 38, 42) Hdc)

Row 26(26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (20(22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 38, 42)Sts)

Row 27(27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (18(20, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40) Hdc)

Row 28(28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42): Repeat Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). (18(20, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40) Sts)

Row 29(29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (16(18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38) Hdc)

Row 30(30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (16(18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38) Sts)

Row 31(31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45): Repeat Row 23(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 32(32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46): Repeat Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 34(34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 35(35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49): Repeat Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 36(36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50): Repeat Row 24(24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 37(37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51): Repeat Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Row 38(38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52): Repeat Row 22(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Sts)

Row 39(39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53): Repeat Row 33(33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47). (14(16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36) Hdc)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing last row to the back panel.

Join Front and Back Panel-

Block your panels to the measurements listed above. I prefer to steam block mine but you can use the method of your choice.

Place your front and back panels together, RS facing. Using your preferred seaming method attach the front panel to the back panel at the shoulders. You can use your hook and Sl St across or use a needle and your preferred sewing method. Be sure your panels are aligned and that you aren’t bunching or skipping stitches.

Next, using the same method as above, we will be sewing the sides of the sweater. Join yarn at the bottom of the ribbing, sew up the side and stop at the under arm shaping. Repeat on other side.

Sleeves-

With your sweater RS out and RS up, join yarn with a Sl St to the underarm at the end of Row 19 on the right side on the front panel. We will be starting the sleeve by first working in rows. You will work 1 St into the end of each row on both the front and back panel. Then later, you will work in joined and turned rounds to finish.

Row 1: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in same row as join, 1 Hdc in the end of each row across arm hole opening. (42(42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) Hdc) Note- do not work stitches in the skipped/sl Sts at Row 19

XS ONLY- Stop here and move onto Round 1 of sleeve. Remaining sizes continue with Row 2.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * across row.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 Hdc in each St across.

S and M ONLY- Stop here and move onto Round 1 of sleeve. Remaining sizes continue with Row 4.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * across row.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3.

L and XL ONLY- Stop here and move onto Round 1 of sleeve. Remaining sizes continue with Row 6.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7: Repeat Row 3.

Remaining sizes move onto Round 1 of sleeve.

Make sure you have not turned your work after the last row made. We will now be joining the first and last St of this row and will begin to work in turned rounds for the remainder of the sleeve. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc made to join, TURN.

Round 1:

-(S, -, -, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) ONLY-

Ch 2, 1 Dc in same St as join, 1 Sl St in next, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to first Dc to join, turn. (-(42, -, -, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) Sts)

XS(-, M, L, -, -, -, -, -) ONLY-

Ch 1, 1 Sl St in same St as join, 1 Dc in next, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to first Sl St to join, turn. (42(-, 46, 50, -, -, -, -, -)

Round 2: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St around, Sl St to first Hdc to join, turn. (42(42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) Hdc)

Round 3:

-(S, -, -, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) ONLY-

Ch 1, 1 Sl St in same St as join, 1 Dc in next, *1 Sl St, 1 Dc* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to first Sl St to join, turn. (-(42, -, -, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) Sts)

XS(-, M, L, -, -, -, -, -) ONLY-

Ch 2, 1 Dc in same St as join, 1 Sl St in next, *1 Dc, 1 Sl St* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to first Dc to join, turn. (42(-, 46, 50, -, -, -, -, -)

Round 4: Repeat Round 2.

Rounds 5-61(61, 61, 61, 59, 59, 59, 57, 57): Repeat Rounds 1-4. You will end on either a Round 1 or 3 repeat.

Round 62(62, 62, 62, 60, 60, 60, 58, 58): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in same St as join, Hdc2tog 3(3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17) times,  *1 Hdc, Hdc2tog twice* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to join. (25(25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39) Hdc)

Do NOT turn or fasten off after your last round. We will now be adding the ribbed cuff rows to the last round of the sleeve.

Cuffs-

Ch 6

Row 1: 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and in each Ch across for a total of 5 Sc, Sl St in the next unworked Hdc of the last sleeve round to join, Sl St over 1 more time to the following St, turn. (5 Sc)

Row 2: 1 Sc (BLO) in first 4 Sc, 1 Sc in last St, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc (BLO) in next 4 Sts, Sl St in next unworked Hdc of the last sleeve round to join, Sl St over 1 more time to the following St, turn.

Rows 4-25(25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37): Repeat Rows 2 & 3.

On your last Row 3 repeat you will only Sl St once to the last sleeve round to join.

Sew first and last row of cuff together. You can either fasten off and use a needle to sew together, or, Sl St them to join. With the RS of the cuff facing, I used my hook and worked 5 Sl Sts across joining the first and last row. Fasten off and repeat sleeve and cuff on other side. This time, with your sweater RS down, you will be joining your yarn to the end of Row 19 on the back panel for Row 1 of the sleeve.

Neckline-

With your sweater RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to any St at the neckline. I like to join next to one of the shoulder seams. Ch 1, 1 Sc in same St as join, continue working Sc Sts evenly around. Sl St to first Sc to join. Note- exact St count is not crucial here, just try to keep Sts evenly placed.

Finishing Up-

Finally, we need to sew the holes at the underarm closed. With your sweater WS out, sandwich the unworked Sts of the underarm to the ends of the unworked rows of the sleeve. Sew a straight line across to close. Repeat on other side and weave in any remaining ends.

 

I hope you guys enjoyed this pattern! Be sure to check out my other free sweater patterns here!

CODE: WISTERIA