Get ready to fall in love with the much-anticipated and highly coveted granny stitch v-neck crochet sweater. We’re thrilled to finally unveil this magnificent piece that promises both style and simplicity.
Picture this: a pattern so effortlessly constructed that you’ll be able to whip up your very own v-neck sweater in record time. To make your journey even smoother, we’ve provided a comprehensive video tutorial that guides you every step of the way.
With this pattern, there’s no need to worry about complexity or confusion – you’ll quickly become a pro in no time, effortlessly creating a stunning crochet masterpiece that will turn heads and spark envy. So grab your hook and yarn because this is one project you won’t want to miss out on.
Below you will find everything you need to crochet this easy Crochet V-Neck Sweater, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this Free Crochet V-Neck Sweater pattern, please share!
Making a V-Neck Crochet Sweater is easier than you might think. This v-neck design follows a top-down construction method similar to that used in cardigans. By gradually increasing the front panels until they match the back section, you will be able to seamlessly join them together to form the v-neck shape. Once this is done, you can continue crocheting the body in the round, ensuring a flawless finish. To complete the sweater, simply attach the sleeves and work on them in the round.
We can hardly contain our excitement as we finally release this incredibly versatile and timeless pattern. With its easy construction and clear video tutorial, this pattern is designed to be accessible and achievable for all crochet enthusiasts.
Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as you create your own v-neck sweater. This pattern ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience, allowing you to effortlessly bring your creative vision to life. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern will guide you step-by-step, ensuring that you breeze through the process with confidence and satisfaction.
Say goodbye to lengthy and complicated projects that leave you feeling overwhelmed. Our granny stitch v-neck crochet sweater pattern is intentionally crafted to be quick and easy, allowing you to feel a sense of accomplishment as you watch your creation take shape. Create a cozy v-neck sweater that will become an enduring staple in your wardrobe. Let’s get crocheting!
290yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Landscape.
Yarn substitution is an indispensable skill for crocheters, empowering you to achieve desired results in case the original yarn listed in a pattern is unavailable.
The V-Neck Crochet Sweater is crocheted using Mary Maxim Best Value, a 100% acrylic worsted weight (4) yarn in colour Platinum, as well as Mary Maxim Prism, a stunning gradient yarn in a DK weight (3) and 100% acrylic composition, specifically in colour Landscape.
If you wish to substitute the yarn for this pattern, I have provided a list of suitable alternatives below. However, please keep in mind that it is important to do a gauge swatch with your chosen yarn and adjust your hook size accordingly to achieve the pattern’s specified gauge for correct sizing. This will ensure that the final garment turns out as intended.
Mellowspun (CDN) – 284 yards/100g – Made of soft 100% premium acrylic with a special twist that we are very proud of! Choose from 33 luscious shades of dk-weight yarn that blend and complement each other.
Lion Brand mandala – 590 yds/150g – With an exceptionally wide range of enchanting colours, from jewel tones to bright children’s colours, and even classic shades for men, one glimpse of this mystical new yarn will leave you spellbound.
Premier Bamboo Fair (CDN) – 273 yds/100g – Bamboo Fair, the perfect blend of bamboo fiber and cotton, boasts a silky softness and subtle sheen that’s ideal for warm-weather projects. Perfect for a day trip to the beach or summer picnic. It’s 60% bamboo and 40% cotton, and each 3.5 oz. ball contains 273 yds.
Brava Sport – 273 yds/100g – Brava is an affordable and versatile 100% acrylic yarn that’s gentle on sensitive skin, but also hard-wearing for durability. Perfect for projects that require easy care and maintenance, it’s hypoallergenic and machine washable, making it accessible for everyone.
The V-Neck Crochet Sweater pattern follows a top-down construction, working in rows until you achieve the desired size. After reaching this point, you’ll begin the separation of sleeves and body, carefully following our provided instructions. Once separated, you will join the body and continue working in the round, concluding with a ribbed band for a polished finish. Next, you’ll rejoin the sleeves and crochet them in the round, guided by our detailed instructions. We’ll guide you through the process of creating a stunning cuff to give your sleeves a seamless and professional appearance.
Body: 4-3 dc cluster and 4 ch-sps (16 sts) & 7 rows equal to 4″ with 5mm crochet hook in pattern
We’ll begin by introducing you to the yarn and hooks needed to bring your project to life. You’ll learn about the ideal materials for achieving the perfect drape and comfort.
Next, we dive into the yoke construction, showing you how to start and work the repeat pattern to increase the front and shape the beautiful V-Neck. We’ll break down each stitch and provide helpful tips along the way to ensure clarity and ease.
Following that, you’ll discover the techniques for separating the body and sleeves, and we’ll demonstrate how to elegantly join the V-Neck and continue working the body of the pattern in the round. You’ll master the seamless construction technique that gives the sweater a polished and professional finish.
As we progress, we’ll demonstrate the precise steps for joining onto the sleeves, efficiently decreasing them as you work in the round. You’ll be amazed at how seamlessly these elements come together.
Finally, we’ll guide you in finishing both the body and sleeves with a stylish ribbed cuff and band, providing that extra touch of sophistication to your Granny Pop V-Neck sweater.
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Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on ourFacebook community groupand through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.
We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating our pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.
Yarn Requirments and Size Chart
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
V St – dc, ch 1, dc in the same st
WS – Wrong Side
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated
Special Stitches
How to Decrease Granny Cluster Stitch Over 2 ch-1 Spaces (Cluster dec): Dc in first ch-1 sp, YO (yarn over), insert hook in the same ch-1 sp and pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops, YO, insert hook through next ch-1 sp, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO pull through all 3 loops on the hook, dc in same ch-1 sp.
V st in V st: Work (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of V st in the previous row.
Cluster: Work 3 dc in indicated space.
Pattern
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Notes
The V-Neck Crochet Sweater is worked from the top down in Rows. All sizes begin the same. Continue working the yoke until the desired size is reached. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes—a step-by-step video tutorial is provided on YouTube for size small.
Yoke
Setup Row:
With the larger hook, ch 72, 1 sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—71 sts.
Row 1 (RS):
Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), work 3 dc in same first st, ch 1, sk next st (front panel), V st (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, ch 1, sk st, *dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sk st*; rep from * to * 3 more times (sleeve), V st in next st, ch 1, sk st, rep from * to * 7 times (back), V st in next st, ch 1, sk st, rep from * to * 4 times (sleeve), V st in next st, ch 1, sk st, 4 dc in last st, turn—17 clusters, 4 V sts.
Row 2 (Front panel Incr.):
Ch 3, 3 dc in sp between first and second dc, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to V st, V st in V st, ch 1; rep from * across, cluster in next ch-1 sp, 4 dc in sp between third dc and turning ch, turn—22 clusters, 4 V sts.
Row 3:
Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and throughout), *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to next V st, V st in V st, ch 1, rep from * across, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to end, 1 dc in turning ch, turn—25 clusters, 4 V sts, 2 dc.
Row 4:
Ch 3, *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to V st, V st in V st, ch 1, rep from * across, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to last sp, 4 dc in last ch-1 sp, turn—30 clusters, 4 V sts.
Row 5 (Front panel Incr.):
Ch 3, cluster in sp between first and second dc, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to V st, V st in V st, ch 1; rep from * across, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to last cluster, 4 dc in sp between third dc and turning ch, turn—35 clusters, 4 V sts.
Row 6 (Front panel Incr.):
Rep Row 5—40 clusters, 4 V sts.
Row 7:
Rep row 3—43 clusters, 4 V sts.
Size XS Only:
Rows 8-10:
Rep rows 4-6—58 clusters. Go to Join V-Neck
Sizes – (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X):
Rows 8-x (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26):
Rep rows 4-7, after Row 11, rep Rows 4 and 7, ending with a rep of Row 4— x (66, 74, 82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122) clusters.
Join V-Neck
Ch 1, sl st in the starting Ch-3 to join, fasten off and weave in tail.
Separate Body and Sleeves
With RS back facing, put a slip knot on the hook at the right side of the back, join yarn to the left of the V st, in the first ch-1 sp.
Round 1 (RS):
Ch 3, work 2 dc in same ch-1 sp as join, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to next V st, sk V st, sk sleeve section and next V st, rep from * twice, sl st in ch-3 to join, turn—34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) clusters.
The Fronts and Back are now worked continuously in the round until the desired length is reached.
Round 2 (WS):
Ch 3, work 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in ch-3 to join, turn—34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) clusters.
Rounds 3-16:
Rep Round 2.
Work additional rounds for a longer sweater.
Round 17:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in each dc st around, sl st in first sc to join—102 (114, 126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186, 198) sts.
Band
The band is joined as you go to the body edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at body edge, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—10 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—10 sts.
Rows 4-102 (114, 126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186, 198):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st band together matching sts on first row, fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves (Left & Right)
Round 1 (RS):
Put a slip knot on the larger hook (leave a long tail); at the underarm, work a sl st in the first V st (to the right), sl st in next V st (to the left), sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in ch-3 to join, TURN—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) clusters. Use the starting tail to stitch closed the hole under the arm.
Round 2:
Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in ch-3 to join, turn—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) clusters.
Round 3 (dec):
Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around to last 2 ch-1 sps, cluster dec across last 2 ch-1 sps, sl st in ch-3 to join, turn—13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) clusters.
Rounds 4-5:
Rep Round 2—13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) clusters.
Round 6 (dec):
Rep Round 3—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) clusters.
Rounds 7-28:
Rep Round 2. Crochet the sleeves to the desired length. The band will add an additional 2″ to the sleeve length.
Round 29 (RS):
Ch 1, work 1 sc in 2nd dc of 3-dc cluster, work 1 sc in each ch-1 sp and 2nd dc of each 3-dc cluster around, sl st in first sc to join—24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) sts.
Cuff
The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge. Repeat Band Rows 1-3, repeating Rows 2-3, ending on Row 2, around the sleeve edge. Last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together, fasten off and weave in ends.
Collar
With the slip knot on the larger hook, join yarn in sp to the left of the cluster at the centre of the V-neck.
Round 1:
Sl st around the entire neck opening, working 2 sl sts per dc row and 1 sl st per st, sl st in first sl st to join.
Round 2:
With smaller hook, ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st around, sl st in first sc to join.
Band
The band is joined as you go to the neck edge. The first 5 back loops are left for finishing (Row 1), and the first 5 front loops (Rows 1-5) are left for sewing the overlapped section of the collar.
Row 1:
Turn, sc in flo of the next 5 sts, turn—5 sts.
Row 2:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in blo of next 2 sts along neck edge, turn—5 sts.
Row 3:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—5 sts.
Row 4:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in the blo next 2 sts along neck edge, turn—5 sts.
Row 5:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—5 sts.
Row 6:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in the next 2 sts (neck edge), turn—5 sts.
Rep Row 5 & 6 working through the st rather than the blo. Work to the last 5 Rows that will overlap the band. Sl st in the blo of these sts as you finish the band. Last Row, sl st in the remaining st, fasten off with a tail for sewing. Sew each st of the band to the front loops left from rows 1-5. Push yarn to the WS of the sweater and weave in the tail.
Finishing
For a professional finish, I recommend lightly steaming the sweater and ribbing. Gently use a steamer to release any wrinkles and flatten the ribbing. Be cautious not to hold the steamer too close to the garment to avoid any damage.
Washing Instructions
Handwashing or gentle machine washing:
To clean your sweater, handwashing is highly recommended. Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics. Gently immerse the garment and agitate it softly to cleanse. Avoid excessive squeezing or wringing to prevent stretching or misshaping.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Alternatively, if you prefer to use a washing machine, place the garment inside a garment bag or pillowcase to protect it. Use a gentle cycle with cool water and mild detergent. Avoid harsh spin cycles or high temperatures that can damage the fibres. Refer to the yarn label if substituting yarn.
Drying:
After washing, gently remove excess water without wringing the garment. Lay it flat on a clean, absorbent towel, arranging it into shape. Roll up the towel and gently press to remove more moisture. Then, let the garment air dry, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources that could cause fading or shrinking.
