Maglione Boho Chic
Boho Chic Crochet Sweater 🌿
A stylish and lightweight piece, perfect for any season! With its lacy design and boho chic vibe, this sweater adds a touch of elegance and romance to your wardrobe.
Grab your crochet hook, and let’s create something unique!
Perfect for Beginners
No need to worry if you’re new to crochet! This project is easy to follow: the sweater is made up of four panels (front, back, and two sleeves), worked in identical rows with no shaping (no increases or decreases).
If you’re familiar with chain stitches, single crochet, and double crochet, you’re ready to begin!
Materials Needed
- Yarn:Composition: 100% cotton
Yardage: 180 meters per 50 g
Weight: Sport weight (size 2)
XS-266 g -1,100 m
S-300 g- 1,210 m
M-333 g- 1,350 m
L-366 g – 1,500 m
XL-400 g – 1,600 m
2X-450 g- 1,800 m
3X-500 g -2,000 m
4X-550 g – 2,200 m
5X-600 g – 2,400 m
- Hook sizes:
- 3mm mm for the main panels.
- 2.5 mm for finishing touches (cuffs, neckline, and bottom hem).
- Accessories: stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape.
Available sizes
XS (S, M, L) XL (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Measurements in cm
Neck circumference: 60(60,60,60),60(60,60,60,60)
Body circumference: 90(94,98,104),110(118,126,134,142)
Sweater length: 51(53,55,56),58(59,61,62,64)
Sleeve length: 52(53,54,55),57(58,60,61,63)
Sleeve circumference: 28(29,30,32)34(36,38,40,42)
Stitch Symbols (US Terminology)
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- R: row
- sk: skip
- * *-repeat
Sweater Structure
- Front panel
- Back panel
- Right sleeve
- Left sleeve
Lace Pattern
The lace pattern is based on the repetition of two main rows.
Foundation chain: 34 chains (multiple of 7 + 6, e.g., 7×4 = 28 + 6 = 34).
Pattern rows:
- Row 1:
- Start with 3 chains (ch3).
- From the 5th chain , 4 double crochets (dc), 3 chains (ch3), skip 1 stitch (sk1), 1 single crochet (sc), 3 chains (ch3), skip 1 stitch (sk1), repeat to the end.
- End with 5 double crochets (dc).
- Row 2:
- Start with 1 chain (ch1) and 1 single crochet (sc).
- 4 chains (ch4), skip 4 double crochets, 1 single crochet (sc) in the first 3 chains of the previous row, 3 chains (ch3), 1 single crochet (sc) in the next 3 chains of the previous row, repeat to the end.
- End with 4 chains (ch4) and 1 single crochet (sc).
- Row 3:
- Start with 3 chains (ch3).
- 4 double crochets (dc) into the 4 chains of the previous row, 3 chains (ch3), 1 single crochet (sc) into the 3 chains of the previous row, 3 chains (ch3), repeat to the end.
Repetition:
From row 4 onward, alternate:
- Row 2
- Row 3
Swatch: Work the pattern for 16 rows.
Gauge: 10×10 cm (22 chains wide x 13-14 rows high). Adjust hook size and tension as needed.
XS-extra small
Back Panel
Foundation chain: 92 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3 (counts as 1dc), ch3, skip 8 sts, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, *4dc, ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st*; repeat until the end, and finish with 1dc.
Row 2:Ch1, *sc (on the first ch3 from the previous row), ch3, sc (on the second ch3 from the previous row), ch4 (skip the 4dc from the previous row)*; repeat. Finish the row with ch3, sc.
Row 3:Ch3,* ch3, sc (on the ch3 from the previous row), ch3, 4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row)*; repeat the sequence. Finish the row with 1dc.
Row 4:Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 56 rows.
Shoulder Shaping (Rows 57 and 58):
Continue where the yarn is located:
Right Shoulder:Row 57: Ch3, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat 3 times.
Row 58: Ch1, sc, *ch4, sc, ch3, sc*; repeat.
Cut the yarn.
Left Shoulder:Attach the yarn to the sixth set of 4dc (leaving 5 elements unworked).
Row 57: Ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3,4dc*; repeat. Finish the row with 1dc.
Row 58: Ch1, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat.
Cut the yarn.
Front Panel
Foundation chain: 92 chains (ch).
Work it identical to the back panel for a total of 52 rows.
Shoulder shaping:Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 additional rows for each shoulder.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the shoulders together later.
Sleeves
Foundation chain: 68 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, *ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat across the row and finish with 1dc.
Row 2:Ch1, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end, and finish with sc.
Repeat the pattern by alternating Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 52 rows.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the sleeves to the panels.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Assembly
Join the shoulders:Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) in each chain space.
Attach the sleeves:Find the center of each sleeve and mark it with a stitch marker. Align the sleeve with the front and back panels, and sew it along the entire circumference using single crochets.
Seam the sides:Close the sides of the sweater and the sleeves with single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of single crochet (sc) along the neckline.
Follow with 1-2 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop. If you wish to add more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners of the neckline.
Cuffs and Bottom Hem:Work 1 round of sc, then add 3 more rounds of sc, working only in the back loop.
S-small
Back Panel
Foundation chain: 100 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 2dc, *ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat until the end, and finish with 3dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, ch2, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4 (skip the 4dc from the previous row)*; repeat until the end, and finish with sc, ch2, sc.
Row 3:Ch3, 2dc (worked over the ch2 from the previous row),* ch3, sc (on the ch3 from the previous row), ch3, 4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row)*; repeat until the end, and finish with 2dc (over the ch2 from the previous row) and 1dc (on the sc).
Row 4:Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 58 rows.
Shoulder Shaping (Rows 59 and 60):
Continue where the yarn is located:Right Shoulder:
Row 59: Ch3, 2dc,* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat (total 4 groups of 4dc).
Row 60: Ch1, *sc, ch4, sc, ch3*; repeat. Finish the row with sc, ch2, sc.
Cut the yarn.
Left Shoulder:Attach the yarn to the sixth set of 4dc (leaving 5 elements unworked).
Row 59: Ch3, 3dc,* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat and finish the row with 2dc (over the ch2 from the previous row) and 1dc (on the sc).
Row 60: Ch1, sc, ch2, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat.
Cut the yarn.
Front Panel
Foundation chain: 100 chains (ch).
Work it identical to the back panel for a total of 54 rows.
Shoulder shaping:Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 additional rows for each shoulder.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the shoulders together later.
Sleeves
Foundation chain: 70 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 1dc,* ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat across the row, and finish with 2dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, ch1,* sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end, and finish with sc, ch1, sc.
Row 3:Ch3, 1dc (on the ch1 from the previous row), follow the pattern, and finish the row with 1dc (on the ch1 from the previous row) and 1dc (on the sc).
Repeat alternating Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 54 rows.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the sleeves to the panels.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Assembly
Join the shoulders:Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) in every 2 chain spaces.
Attach the sleeves:Find the center of each sleeve and mark it with a stitch marker. Align the sleeve with the front and back panels, and sew it along the entire circumference using single crochets.
Seam the sides:Close the sides of the sweater and the sleeves with single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of single crochet (sc) along the neckline.
Follow with 1-2 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop. If you wish to add more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners of the neckline.
Cuffs and Bottom Hem:Work 1 round of sc, then add 3 more rounds of sc, working only in the back loop.
M (Medium Size)
Back Panel
Foundation chain: 104 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 4dc,* ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat until the end, and finish with 5dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, ch4,* sc, ch3, sc, ch4 (skip the 4dc from the previous row)*; repeat until the end.
Row 3:Ch3, 4dc (worked over the ch4 from the previous row), *ch3, sc (on the ch3 from the previous row), ch3, 4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row)*; repeat until the end, and finish with 4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row) and 1dc (on the sc).
Row 4:Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 60 rows.
Shoulder Shaping (Rows 61 and 62):
Continue where the yarn is located:
Right Shoulder:Row 61: Ch3, *4dc, ch3, sc, ch3*; repeat for a total of 5 groups of 4dc.
Row 62: Ch1,* sc, ch4, sc, ch3*; repeat.
Cut the yarn.
Left Shoulder:Attach the yarn to the sixth set of 4dc (leaving 5 elements unworked).
Row 61: Ch3, 3dc,* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat.
Row 62: Ch1,* sc, ch4, sc, ch3*; repeat.
Cut the yarn.
Front Panel
Foundation chain: 104 chains (ch).
Work it identical to the back panel for a total of 56 rows.
Shoulder shaping:Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 additional rows for each shoulder.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the shoulders together later.
Join the yarn to the sixth sequence of 4dc (leaving 5 elements free).
Sleeves
Foundation chain: 72 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 2dc, *ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat across the row, and finish with 3dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, ch2, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end, and finish with sc, ch2, sc.
Row 3:Ch3, 2dc (on the ch2 from the previous row), follow the pattern, and finish the row with 2dc (on the ch2 from the previous row) and 1dc (on the sc).
Repeat alternating Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 56 rows.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the sleeves to the panels.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Assembly
Join the shoulders:Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) in every 2 chain spaces.
Attach the sleeves:Find the center of each sleeve and mark it with a stitch marker. Align the sleeve with the front and back panels, and sew it along the entire circumference using single crochets.
Seam the sides:Close the sides of the sweater and the sleeves with single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of single crochet (sc) along the neckline.
Follow with 1-2 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop. If you wish to add more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners of the neckline.
Cuffs and Bottom Hem:Work 1 round of sc, then add 3 more rounds of sc, working only in the back loop.
L (Large Size)
Back Panel
Foundation chain: 110 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, ch3, skip 8 sts, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, *4dc, ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st*; repeat across the row. Finish with 1dc.
Row 2:Ch1, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end, finishing with sc.
Row 3:Ch3, *ch3, sc (on the ch3 from the previous row), ch3, 4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row)*; repeat across the row. Finish with 1dc.
Row 4:Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 62 rows.
Shoulder Shaping (Rows 63 and 64):
Continue where the yarn is located:Right Shoulder:
Row 63: Ch3,* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat 4 times for a total of 5 sets of 4dc.
Row 64: Ch1,* sc, ch4, sc, ch3*; repeat until the end, finishing with ch3, sc.
Cut the yarn.
Left Shoulder:Attach the yarn to the sixth set of 4dc (leaving 5 sets unworked).
Row 63: Ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat, finish with ch3, sc, ch3, dc.
Row 64: Ch1,* sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end, finishing with sc.
Cut the yarn.
Front Panel
Foundation chain: 110 chains (ch).
Work it identical to the back panel for a total of 58 rows.
Shoulder shaping:Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 additional rows for each shoulder for a total of 64 rows (same as the back panel).
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the shoulders together later.
Sleeves
Foundation chain: 76 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, *4dc, ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st*; repeat across the row and finish with 5dc.
Row 2:Ch1, *sc, ch4 (skip the 4dc from the previous row), sc, ch3*; repeat and finish with sc, ch4, sc.
Row 3:Ch3, *4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row), ch3, sc (on the ch3 from the previous row), ch3*; repeat until the end. Finish with 4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row) and 1dc (on the sc).Repeat alternating Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 58 rows.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the sleeves to the panels.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Assembly
Join the shoulders:Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) in every 2 chain spaces.
Attach the sleeves:Find the center of each sleeve and mark it with a stitch marker. Align the sleeve with the front and back panels, and sew it along the entire circumference using single crochets.
Seam the sides:Close the sides of the sweater and the sleeves with single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of single crochet (sc) along the neckline.
Follow with 1-2 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop. If you wish to add more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners of the neckline.
Cuffs and Bottom Hem:Work 1 round of sc, followed by 3 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop.
XL (Extra Large Size)
Back Panel
Foundation chain: 116 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 3dc,* ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat across the row, ending with 4dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, ch2, *sc (on the first ch3), ch3, sc (on the second group of ch3), ch4 (skip the 4dc from the previous row)*; repeat and end the row with ch2 (skip 3 sts), sc.
Row 3:Ch3, 3dc (on the ch2 from the previous row),* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat across the row.
Row 4:Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 64 rows.
Shoulder Shaping (Rows 65 and 66):
Continue where the yarn is located:
Right Shoulder:
Row 65: Ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat 4 more times.
Row 66: Ch1,* sc, ch4, sc, ch3*; repeat until the end, finishing with ch2, sc.
Cut the yarn.
Left Shoulder:Attach the yarn to the sixth set of 4dc (leaving 5 sets unworked).
Row 65: Ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3,4dc*;repeat and finish with 4dc.
Row 66: Ch1, sc, ch2, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end.
Cut the yarn.
Front Panel
Foundation chain: 116 chains (ch).
Work it identical to the back panel for a total of 60 rows.
Shoulder shaping:Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 additional rows for each shoulder for a total of 66 rows.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the shoulders together later.
Sleeves
Foundation chain: 80 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 6dc,* ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat across the row, ending with 7dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, ch5 (skip the 6dc below the first ch3), *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat and finish with sc, ch5, sc.
Row 3:Ch3, 6dc (on the ch5 from the previous row),* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat until the end, finishing with 6dc (on the ch5) and 1dc (on the sc).
Repeat alternating Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 60 rows.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the sleeves to the panels.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Assembly
Join the shoulders:Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) in every 2 chain spaces.
Attach the sleeves:Find the center of each sleeve and mark it with a stitch marker. Align the sleeve with the front and back panels, and sew it along the entire circumference using single crochets.
Seam the sides:Close the sides of the sweater and the sleeves with single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of single crochet (sc) along the neckline.
Follow with 1-2 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop. If you wish to add more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners of the neckline.
Cuffs and Bottom Hem:Work 1 round of sc, followed by 3 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop.
2X (Extra Extra Large)
Back Panel
Foundation chain: 124 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, ch3, skip 8 sts, sc, ch3, skip 1 st,* 4dc, ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st*; repeat across the row, ending with 1dc.
Row 2:Ch1,* sc, ch3, sc, ch4 (skip the 4dc from the previous row)*; repeat across the row.
Row 3:Ch3,* ch3, sc (on the ch3 from the previous row), ch3, 4dc (on the ch4 from the previous row)*; repeat across the row, ending with 1dc.
Row 4:Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 66 rows.
Shoulder Shaping (Rows 67 and 68):
Continue where the yarn is located:Right Shoulder:
Row 67: Ch3,* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat 5 more times
Row 68: Ch1,* sc, ch4, sc, ch3*; repeat until the end.
Cut the yarn.
Left Shoulder:Attach the yarn to the sixth set of 4dc (leaving 5 sets unworked).
Row 67: Ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat across the row, ending with 1dc.
Row 68: Ch1,* sc, ch3, sc, ch4; repeat until the end.
Cut the yarn.
Front Panel
Foundation chain: 124 chains (ch).
Work it identical to the back panel for a total of 62 rows.
Shoulder shaping:Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 additional rows for each shoulder.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the shoulders together later.
Sleeves
Foundation chain: 84 chains (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 1dc, *ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat across the row, ending with 2dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4 (skip the 4dc)*; repeat across the row, ending with 2sc.
Row 3:Ch3, 1dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat across the row, ending with 2dc.
Repeat alternating Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 62 rows.
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the sleeves to the panels.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Assembly
Join the shoulders:Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) in every 2 chain spaces that meet.
Attach the sleeves:Find the center of each sleeve and mark it with a stitch marker. Align the sleeve with the front and back panels, and sew it along the entire circumference using single crochets.
Seam the sides:Close the sides of the sweater and the sleeves with single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of single crochet (sc) along the neckline.
Follow with 1-2 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop. If you wish to add more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners of the neckline.
Cuffs and Bottom Hem:
Work 1 round of sc, followed by 3 additional rounds of sc, working only in the back loop.
Size-3X
Back Panel
Foundation chain: Chain 132 (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 4dc,* ch3, skip 1, sc, ch3, skip 1,4dc*; repeat until the end, finish with 5dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, *ch4 (skip 4 sts), sc (over the first ch3 group from the previous row), ch3 (over the second ch3 group from the previous row), sc*; repeat until the end.
Row 3: Ch3, *4dc, ch3, sc, ch3*; repeat until the end.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 68 rows.
Shoulder Division (Rows 69 and 70):
Continue from where the yarn is: Right Shoulder:
Row 69: Ch3,* 4dc, ch3, sc, ch3*; repeat 6 more times.
Row 70: Ch1, *sc, ch4, sc, ch3, sc*; repeat until the end.
Left Shoulder: Attach yarn to the 6th set of 4dc (leaving 5 elements free).
Row 69: Ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat, finish the row with 5dc.
Row 70: Ch1, sc, *ch4, sc, ch3, sc*; repeat until the end.
Fasten off.
Front Panel
Foundation chain: Chain 132 (ch).
Work identically to the back panel for a total of 64 rows.Shoulder Division:Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 separate rows for each shoulder.
Leave a piece of yarn to sew the shoulders together later.
Sleeves
Foundation chain: Chain 88 (ch).
Row 1: Ch3, 3dc, *ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat until the end, finish with 4dc.
Row 2:
◦ Ch1, sc, ch3,* sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end, finish with sc, ch3, sc.
Row 3: Ch3, 3dc (over the ch3 from the previous row), *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat until the end, finish with 3dc (over ch3 from the previous row), 1dc (over the sc).
Alternate repeating Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 64 rows.
Leave enough yarn to sew the sleeves to the panels.
Repeat for the second sleeve.
Assembly
Joining the shoulders: Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) into every 2 chain arches that meet.
Attaching the sleeves:
◦ Find the center of each sleeve and mark it. Place the sleeve aligning it with the front and back panels. Sew it on using single crochets around the entire sleeve circumference.
Seaming the sides:Seam the sides of the sweater and the sleeves using single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of sc along the neckline edge.
◦Continue with 1–2 additional rounds of sc worked in the back loop only. If adding more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners.
Cuffs and bottom edge:Work 1 round of sc, then 3 additional rounds worked in the back loop only.
Size 4X
Back Panel (4X)
Foundation chain: Chain 140 (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 1dc,* ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat, finish the row with 2dc.
Row 2: Ch1, sc, sc, *ch3, sc (over the second ch3 group from the previous row), ch4 (skip 4 sts), sc*; repeat, finish with 2sc.
Row 3: Ch3, 1dc, *ch3, sc (over ch3 from the previous row), ch3, 4dc (over ch4 from the previous row)*; repeat, finish with 2dc.
Row 4:Repeat Row 2.
Work a total of 70 rows.
Shoulder Division:
Row 71 – Right Shoulder: Ch3, 1dc,* ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat 6 more times.
Row 72 – Right Shoulder: Ch1, sc, *ch4, sc, ch3, sc*; repeat until the end.
Leave 5 sets of 4dc unworked and continue with the left shoulder:
Row 71 – Left Shoulder: Attach yarn to the 6th set, ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; finish with 2dc.
Row 72 – Left Shoulder: Ch1, sc, sc, *ch3, sc, ch4, sc*; repeat until the end.
Front Panel (4X)
Foundation chain: Chain 140 (ch).
Work identically to the back panel for 66 rows.
Shoulder Division: Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 rows for each shoulder.
Sleeves (4X)
Foundation chain: Chain 92 (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 5dc,* ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat, finish with 6dc.
Row 2: Ch1, sc, ch5 (skip the 5dc from the previous row), *sc (over the first ch3 group), ch3, sc (over the second group), 4dc (over the ch4 from the previous row)*; repeat. Finish the row with ch5, sc.
Row 3:Ch3, 5dc (over ch5 from the previous row), *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat until the end.
Alternate Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 66 rows.
Assembly
Joining the shoulders: Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) into every 2 chain arches that meet.
Attaching the sleeves:
◦ Find the center of each sleeve and mark it. Place the sleeve aligning it with the front and back panels. Sew it on using single crochets around the entire sleeve circumference.
Seaming the sides: Seam the sides of the sweater and the sleeves using single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline: Work 1 round of sc along the neckline edge.
Continue with 1–2 additional rounds of sc worked in the back loop only. If adding more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners.
Cuffs and bottom edge:Work 1 round of sc, then 3 additional rounds worked in the back loop only.
Size 5X
Back Panel (5X)
Foundation chain: Chain 148 (ch).
Row 1:Ch3, 5dc, *ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st, 4dc*; repeat, finish the row with 6dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, ch5, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat, finish the row with ch5, sc.
Row 3: Ch3, 5dc (over ch5 from the previous row), *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat until the end. Finish the row with 5dc (over ch5 from the previous row), 1dc (over sc).
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 72 rows.
Shoulder Division:
Row 73 – Right Shoulder: Ch3, 5dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat 6 more times.
Row 74 – Right Shoulder: Ch1, sc,* ch4, sc, ch3, sc*; repeat until the end.
Leave 5 sets of 4dc unworked and continue with the left shoulder:
◦ Row 73 – Left Shoulder: Attach yarn to the 6th set, ch3, 3dc, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; finish with 6dc.
◦ Row 74 – Left Shoulder: Ch1, sc, ch5, *sc, ch3, sc, ch4*; repeat until the end.
Front Panel (5X)
Foundation chain: Chain 148 (ch).
Work identically to the back panel for 68 rows.
Shoulder Division: Follow the instructions for the back panel, working 6 rows for each shoulder.
Sleeves (5X)
Foundation chain: Chain 96 (ch).
Row 1: Ch3, ch3, skip 8 sts, sc, ch3,* 4dc, ch3, skip 1 st, sc, ch3, skip 1 st*; repeat, finish with 1dc.
Row 2:Ch1, sc, *ch3, sc, ch4, sc*; repeat until the end.
Row 3: Ch3, *ch3, sc, ch3, 4dc*; repeat, finish with 1dc.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 68 rows.
Assembly
Joining the shoulders:Join the shoulders by working 3 single crochets (sc) into every 2 chain arches that meet.
Attaching the sleeves:Find the center of each sleeve and mark it. Place the sleeve aligning it with the front and back panels. Sew it on using single crochets around the entire sleeve circumference.
Seaming the sides:Seam the sides of the sweater and the sleeves using single crochets.
Finishing Touches
Neckline:Work 1 round of sc along the neckline edge.
Continue with 1–2 additional rounds of sc worked in the back loop only. If adding more rounds, remember to decrease at the four inner corners.
Cuffs and bottom edge: Work 1 round of sc, then 3 additional rounds worked in the back loop only.
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