The Sabre Sweater crochet pattern is an off-the-shoulder style sweater that uses a variety of stitches to create its gorgeous lacy look!
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Pattern Details
The Sabre Sweater crochet pattern is a top down project with sleeves added at the end. You will start with the ribbed trim and then work in the round down, skipping stitches to create the armholes.
This crochet pattern is intermediate in difficulty level. You will need to know the basic stitches as well as have some knowledge of crocheting garments. Check out my blog post on Crocheting Garments for some great tips.
The pattern comes in women’s sizes XS to 2X. The Sabre Sweater is fitted, with no positive ease. There are tips throughout the pattern to getting a good fit, but I do recommend going up one size if you’re in between sizes.
This pattern also comes with photo tutorials to help you along the way. As always, you can email me for pattern support if you run into trouble.
The Yarn
I used Stylecraft Special Double Knit yarn in the colorway Peony for this project. It is a lightweight (#3) yarn that is very soft and durable. It is made of 100% premium acrylic.
Stylecraft Special DK comes in a huge varieties of colors as well! However, you can also use any DK (#3) weight yarn you prefer. Just be sure to check gauge!
I made my sample sweater with 3/4 length sleeves, but it is easy customizable to make the body and the sleeves longer or shorter.
The Sabre Sweater also looks great as a short sleeved crochet top! Perfect for summer!
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Sabre Sweater
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Sabre Sweater
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:
Stylecraft Special Double Knit (#3)
100% acrylic
100g/323yds
Hook:
I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge
J/10 (6.0mm) crochet hook or one size up from hook used to obtain gauge
Other Materials:
Stitch Marker (optional)
Gauge:
With I hook: Ribbing gauge: 8 sts x 8 rows = 2”x 1.75” (LxW)
14 dc x 8 rows = 4”
Pattern Difficulty:
Intermediate
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:
ch(s)- chain(s)
st(s)- stitch(es)
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
blo- back loop only
*- repeat from
RS- right side
Special Stitches:
ch/dc group- ch 2, sc around next ch space, ch 2, sc around next ch space, 1 dc in next 4 sts.
dc/ch group- 1 dc in next 4 sts, ch 2, sc around next ch space, ch 2, sc around next ch space
Sizing:
XS –28- 30” bust
S – 32-34”
M – 36-38”
L – 40-42”
XL – 44-46”
2X – 48-50”
Pattern Notes:
Garment is worked from the top down with sleeves added at the end.
Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.
Pattern is written in smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses as follows XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X). Final stitch count for all sizes will be in parentheses at the end of each row/round in order of smallest to largest. If there is only one number, that means it’s the stitch count for all sizes.
Garment is fitted and has no ease to it. If you are in between sizes, go up one size. If you find it too tight in some areas, go up a hook size or two more.
Stitch combination is worked in multiples of 8.
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Sabre Sweater Crochet Pattern:
Top Ribbing
Ch 9
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in blo of each st across. (8sc)
Rows 3-134 (150, 166, 174, 192, 208): Repeat row 2. (8sc)
Sew both ends of the ribbing together by slip stitching through both stitches across. Turn ribbing to the other side and continue to next section.
Body of Sweater
Working along the side of the ribbing:
Round 1: (RS) Ch 1, sc evenly around for 136 (152, 168, 176, 192, 208) sts, join to 1st st. (136, 152, 168, 176, 192, 208)
Round 2: Ch 2, turn, 1 dc in 1st 4 sts, [ch 2, skip next st, sc in next st] twice, *1 dc in next 4 sts, [ch 2, skip next st, sc in next] twice*, repeat around, join to 1st st. (17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26 dc/ch groups)
Round 3: Ch 1, turn, work 17 (19, 21, 22, 24, 26) ch/dc groups, join to 1st st. (17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26 dc/ch groups)
Round 4: Ch 2, turn, work 17 (19, 21, 22, 24, 26) dc/ch groups, join to 1st st. (17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26 dc/ch groups)
Rounds 5-11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21): Repeat rounds 3 and 4.
This is where you will create the armholes by skipping stitches within the round. If you need more room for your arms, continue repeat rounds 2 and 3 until you have the room you need. Then move on to the next round. Work your stitches loosely as you create the armholes.
Go up a hook 1 hook size here.
Round 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22): Ch 2, turn, dc/ch group 3 times, skip 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6) dc/ch groups, dc/ch group 5 (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) times, skip 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6) dc/ch groups, dc/ch group 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, join to 1st st. (11, 11, 13, 14, 14, 14 dc/ch groups)
Round 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23): Ch 1, turn, ch/dc group 11 (11, 13, 14, 14, 14) times, join to 1st st. (11, 11, 13, 14, 14, 14 dc/ch groups)
Round 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24): Ch 2, turn, dc/ch group 11 (11, 13, 14, 14, 14) times, join to 1st st. (11, 11, 13, 14, 14, 14 dc/ch groups)
Repeat the previous 2 rounds until garment is approximately 20” (20”, 21”, 21”, 22”, 22”) long or desired length.
Fasten off.
Sleeves
Join yarn to bottom of armhole, facing the RS.
Round 1: (RS) Ch 1, work 40 (40, 48, 48, 56, 64) sc evenly around the armhole, join to 1st st. (40, 40, 48, 48, 56, 64).
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, ch/dc group 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) times, join to 1st st. (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8 ch/dc groups)
Round 3: Ch 2, turn, dc/ch group 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) times, join to 1st st. (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8 dc/ch groups)
Rounds 4-29 (or to desired length): Repeat rounds 2-3.
Fasten off.
Optional Shoulder Straps (Make 2)
Ch 5
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (4 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 blo sc in each st across. (4 sc)
Rows 3-35 (or desired length): Repeat row 2.
Fasten off. Attach the strap on the inside of the top ribbing of both the front and back of the garment, approximately 5” from the edge when laid flat. Use your yarn needle and some extra yarn to sew the straps on.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Block if needed.
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