The Siesta Sweater is going to be your go to crochet top for fall and spring! With the lacy stitch work at the top and the lightweight yarn used, it’s perfect for the transitioning seasons!
Pattern Inspiration
I wanted to create a crochet top that was simple , but that looked intricate! I also wanted something great for transitioning into a new season. It turned out just as beautiful as I had hoped!
I decided to use a sport weight yarn for this one because I wanted it to be lightweight enough to wear in the spring and fall and not be too warm when wearing it.
I found the lacy stitch combo in one of my favorite crochet stitch books! It’s super simple but looks very detailed and intricate! I decided to work the sleeves to just at the elbow and I just love the look it gives!
Pattern Details
The Yarn
The Siesta Sweater crochet pattern calls for sport (#2) weight yarn. I used Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo. It is a sport weight yarn made of 60% Viscose and 40% cotton, making it light, cool, and drapey. It’s a great yarn for spring and summer garments.
Any other sport weight (#2) yarns should work, but be sure to check and meet gauge before starting!
The pattern difficulty is labeled as intermediate. You’ll need to know the basic crochet stitches, as well as the herringbone half double crochet stitch. Plus it’s best to have a bit of knowledge on crocheting garments.
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This crochet top is worked in rows in two pieces and sewn together.
The instructions from this pattern come in women’s sizes XS to 5X.
This sweater is fitted with only about 1-2″ positive ease. If you would like a looser fit, go up one size.
This crochet pattern uses the herringbone half double crochet stitch. I am a left-handed crocheter. If you are a right-handed crocheter the steps will be the same, but you will be working in the opposite direction of the video.
Stitch Tutorial for the Siesta Crochet Top
More Transitional Sweater Patterns
Love this pattern? You may also like some of these other lightweight crochet sweaters, perfect for changing seasons.
Siesta Sweater
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