Crochet Elegant Lace-Sleeved Sweater Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in a neutral color
• Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• rep - repeat

Gauge:

10 dc and 5 rows = 4 inches

Instructions:

Front and Back Panels (make 2):

1. Ch 74 for a small size (add multiples of 2 for larger sizes).
2. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Rows 2-25: Ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn. (Adjust length as needed)

Ribbed Hem:

1. Attach yarn at the bottom of the panel with sl st.
2. Row 1: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Sl st to next 2 dc on the panel. Turn.
3. Row 2: Skip the sl sts, sc in back loops of each sc. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the ribbing completes the panel width.

Sleeves (make 2):

1. Ch 54.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across. Turn.
3. Rows 2-12: Ch 3, dc in first dc, *ch 1, dc in next dc; rep from * across. Turn.
4. Rows 13-25: Continue in lace pattern, increasing 2 sts at the beginning and end of each row to widen the sleeves.

Ribbed Cuffs:

1. Attach yarn at the sleeve end with sl st.
2. Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch. Sl st to next 2 dc on the sleeve. Turn.
3. Row 2: Skip the sl sts, sc in back loops in each sc across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the cuff completes the sleeve circumference.

Assembly:

1. Align front and back panels and sew shoulder seams.
2. Sew sleeves to the body, aligning the center of the sleeve with shoulder seams.
3. Fold sweater and sew side seams from ribbed hem to armpit, and underarm seam of sleeves.
4. Weave in all ends and block if necessary.