An easy worsted weight sweater pattern is a must to have in your pattern library, and while I’ve had the Dude Pullover for men for many years now, it was time to create one for the ladies!
Meet the Dudette Sweater, the women’s version of the Dude Pullover. It has the same great textured stitch combo you love, reworked with a women’s fit and a size range from XS all the way to 5X. It’s an easy worsted weight sweater that works up fast, even if it’s your very first one.
And this time you don’t have to figure it out alone. The Dudette comes with a full pattern video tutorial, so you can crochet right along with me from the neckline to the last cuff.
Why You’ll Love this Crochet Raglan Sweater:
- Top-down raglan construction. You start at the neckline and work down, so you can try it on as you go and adjust the length of the body and sleeves. No sewing needed!
- Worsted weight yarn. It works up faster than a lightweight sweater and is easy to find in tons of colors.
- Sizes XS-5X. Every size is written out, so you can make one for yourself, your sister, your mom and your best friend.
- Full video tutorial. If you’re a visual learner, or this is your first sweater, the video walks you through every step.
- Matches the Dude family. Pair it with the Dude Pullover for a his-and-hers set, or make the whole family match!
The Yarn
The Dudette Sweater is made with WeCrochet Brava Worsted (#4) weight yarn. This is a 100% Premium Acrylic yarn that can be machine washed and dried. There are over 40 colors to choose from! I used the colorway Rouge for my first sample sweater.
For my second sample, I used the WeCrochet Brava Speckle line in the colorway Cherry Speckle.
For my most recent men’s version of the Dude Pullover Sweater, I used WeCrochet Brava Tweed, which is another favorite of mine or garments.
Looking for more ideas in this weight? Check out my roundup of 45 worsted weight yarn crochet clothing patterns.
More Dude Patterns
Love the Dudette? These patterns use the same textured stitch combo:
- Dude Pullover Sweater (men’s and kids’ sizes)
- Dude Cardigan
- Dude Hat and Scarf Set
- Dude Blanket
- Dude Washcloth
Frequently Asked Questions
Q? Is the Dudette Sweater beginner friendly?
A. If you know the basic half double crochet stitch and have made a hat or blanket before, you can do this! The top-down construction and the full video tutorial make it a great first sweater.
Q? What’s the difference between the Dude and the Dudette?
A. The Dudette uses the same textured stitch combo as the Dude Pullover, but it’s sized and shaped for women, from XS to 5X. The measurements and stitch count are based off the bust circumference, where the men’s version is based off both the chest and the shoulder measurements. This gives the women’s a bit more of a feminine fitted look.
Q? Do I have to sew any pieces together?
A. Nope! It’s worked top-down in one piece, so there’s no seaming at the end.
Q? Can I make it longer or shorter?
A. Yes! Because you work from the top down, you can try it on and stop the body and sleeves right where you want them.
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Dudette Sweater
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Dudette Sweater Crochet Pattern
Copyright © 2026 Michelle Ferguson – Two Brothers Blankets
All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, sold, or tampered with, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher.
Items produced from these patterns may be sold, but the patterns themselves may not be sold, shared, or altered in any way.
Yarn:
Brava Worsted (#4)
Colorway: Rouge
100% Premium Acrylic
100g/218yds
Hook:
I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
Other Materials:
Gauge:
16 hdc (within st pattern) x 11 rows = 4”
Pattern Difficulty:
Intermediate
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:
blo sc: 1 sc in back loop only of stitch
blo hdc: 1 hdc in back loop only of stitch
ch(s): chain(s)
ch- sp: chain space
FSC: chainless foundation single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
inc: increase: (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-sp
RS: right side
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side
*: repeat from
Sizing:
| Size | Bust Circumference | Finished Circumference | Finished Length | Yardage |
| X-Small | 28-30” | 32” | 22.5” | 1014 |
| Small | 32-34” | 36” | 23” | 1141 |
| Medium | 36-38” | 40” | 23.25” | 1268 |
| Large | 40-42” | 44” | 23.5” | 1395 |
| X-Large | 44-46” | 48” | 23.75” | 1522 |
| 2X | 48-50” | 52” | 24” | 1648 |
| 3X | 52-54” | 56” | 24” | 1775 |
| 4X | 56-58” | 60” | 24.5” | 1902 |
| 5X | 60-62” | 64” | 24.5” | 2029 |
Pattern Notes:
Pattern is in US terms.
This garment is worked from the top down in a raglan style yoke. You will turn and join each round.
Join with a slip stitch to first stitch at the end of each round.
Starting long chain does not count as first stitch, unless stated otherwise within pattern.
Sweater has approximately 2” of positive ease.
Ribbing trim adds approximately 2” of length to garment.
Pattern is written in smallest size, with additional sizes in parentheses as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), unless stated otherwise within the pattern.
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/OYOKONzu_MM
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