Crochet a Ribbed Sweater: Step-by-Step Guide
Crocheting a ribbed sweater is an exciting project that allows you to showcase your creativity and keep cozy at the same time! The ribbed texture adds a lovely touch of elegance and warmth to the sweater, making it a perfect choice for chilly days or cozy nights in. With a bit of patience and some colorful yarn, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece that will not only keep you snug but also make you feel stylish and confident. So, grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and get ready to embark on a fun and rewarding crafting adventure with your very own crocheted ribbed sweater!
Materials Needed
- DROPS Safran, color 64, yarn group A.
- Hook: US G6 /4.00 mm and D3/3 mm
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Of course, you are more than welcome to use any yarn fiber that you wish. I think a nice wool blend or even an acrylic yarn would work wonders for the colder months ahead as long as it’s a sport weight yarn.
Stitch Key (US Terminology)
- ch = chain
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
- hdc blo = Half double Crochet in back loop only
- st = Stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = Slip Stitch
Project Level
Easy
Size
XS
Notes
- The ch 90 and ch 62 for the body and sleeves is the length.
- Crochet with a G6/4 mm hook unless the instructions are for a 3 mm hook size.
- The ribbing on sleeves and body is worked in spiral rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first st in the round.
- Ch 1 never counts as a stitch.
Instructions
Back Panel
- Ch 90
- Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and across.
- Row 2 – 90: Ch1, turn, hdc blo across.
Front Panel
- Ch 90
- Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and across.
- Row 2 – 22: Ch1, turn. Hdc blo across.
- Row 23: Ch1, turn. Sl st in next 3 sts, ch1, hdc blo across.
- Row 24 – 67: Ch1, turn. Hdc blo across.
- Row 68: Ch4, turn. Hdc in 2nd ch from the hook for the first 3 sts. Hdc blo across.
- Row 69 – 90: Ch1, turn. Hdc blo across.
Sew the shoulders together with a sl st so that the stripes from the front and back panel continue nicely.
Sleeve (Make 2)
- Ch 62
- Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and across.
- Rows 2 – 70: Ch1, turn. Hdc blo across.
Use the blanket stitch to attach the sleeves.
With a sl st sew the sleeve and sides of the body.
Sleeve Ribbing
- Round 1: Work 1 hdc in each hdc row.
- Round 2 – 4: With a D3/3 mm hook work 1 hdc in each st across.
Finish off with a sl st in the last st of the round and then make an invisible finish off.
Body Ribbing
- Round 1: Work 1 hdc in each hdc row.
- Round 2 – 4: With a D3/3 mm hook work 1 hdc in each st across.
Finish off with a sl st in the last st of the round and then make an invisible finish off.
Neck
Work 1 hdc evenly across the neck hole. Finish off.