Easy Crochet Sweater Pattern (Free) – Spring Breeze Sweater

This easy crochet sweater pattern is the perfect lightweight top for spring and fall. The Spring Breeze Sweater uses a simple v-stitch and worsted weight yarn to create a comfortable, breathable crochet sweater that’s beginner friendly and fun to make.

Special thanks to WeCrochet for providing the yarn for this sweater!

The Spring Breeze Sweater is the perfect transitional top for the changing seasons! The open stitches and elbow length sleeves make it a great sweater for spring and fall! This easy crochet sweater is so fun to make and wear! You could even make it over sized and use it as a layering top over your outfit!

Easy Crochet Sweater Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Easy
• Yarn: Worsted Weight (#4)
• Sizes: XS–3X
• Construction: Bottom-up, worked mostly in the round
• Stitch Used: Simple V-Stitch
• Perfect for: Spring layering or cool summer evenings

Crochet Spring Sweater Details

Believe it or not, this easy crochet sweater was my very first garment pattern! The workup has evolved somewhat since the beginning, but it is still one of my absolute favorites!

I had only been crocheting for about 2 years and saw a top in a magazine that was slightly oversized and lacy and decided I was ready to try to crochet a sweater! I used the simple v-stitch to create panels and then added sleeves and trim at the end. It turned out just like I pictured it!

I was so proud of myself that I shared it with some fellow crocheters and they encouraged me to write up the pattern and have it tested. So I did. When I realized that others could make the same thing from my instructions I was thrilled! So I put the pattern for sale on Ravelry and the rest is history!

This sweater really began my love for crochet garments! And I still love it to this day!

As I have learned more about pattern grading, sizing, and garments in general I have updated the pattern to be worked in the round. It still uses the very simple v-stitch throughout with a single crochet trim.

Crochet Sweater Pattern Details

The Spring Breeze Sweater is made using worsted weight (#4) yarn. I used WeCrochet Mighty Stitch Yarn in the colorway Blush for my newest sweater.

Mighty Stitch is such a nice yarn. It is 80% acrylic and 20% superwash wool. This yarn is so soft! It is really nice to work with and wear! With 32 beautiful colors choices, you’re bound to find one you love!

Be sure to check out my post on Caring for you Crocheted Garments for more details on washing your sweater.

The sweater is worked from the bottom up in the round, with sleeves and trim added at the end.

This crochet pattern comes with instructions for women’s sizes XS to 3X. It has 2″ of positive ease.

It is rated Easy in pattern difficulty. The stitch is a very simple v-stitch with a trim of single crochet stitches. I highly recommend the Ultimate Guide to Crocheting Garments email series if you’re new to crocheting garments!

Who is this Sweater Pattern For?

This pattern is great for:

• crocheters making their first garment
• anyone looking for an easy crochet sweater pattern
• crocheters who love lightweight spring sweaters
• makers who want a quick crochet sweater project

More Crochet Sweater Patterns

If you love this easy crochet sweater pattern, you may also enjoy:

Springtime Sweater – another beautiful and simple transitional garment!

September Sweater – this simple v-neck sweater has vertical stitching and can easily be adjusted. Great for any time of year!

Remi Raglan Sweater– a raglan style sweater that has long sleeves, but uses a lightweight yarn. It is great for fall and winter!

Layla Tunic – this long tunic style sweater also has elbow length sleeves and is perfect for spring!

Spring Breeze Sweater Blouse

Yarn:

Mighty Stitch (#4) Worsted in Blush 

80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool

100g/208 yards

Hook:

I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook

Other Materials:

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

See below for gauge pattern.

Pattern Difficulty:

Easy

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

ch(s): chain(s)

ch-sp: chain 1 space

dc: double crochet

FSC: chainless foundation single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

RS: right side

sc: single crochet

sk: skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

v-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) all in the same st

Sizing:

Size	Bust Circumference	Finished Circumference	Yardage
XS	30”	32”	650
S	34”	36”	768
M	38”	40”	850
L	42”	44”	952
XL	46”	48”	1025
2X	50”	52”	1100
3X	54”	56”	1200

Pattern Notes:

Pattern is in US terms. 

Starting chain does not count as 1^st stitch unless stated otherwise throughout the pattern.

Pattern is worked in XS with additional sizes in parentheses as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X,

3X).

Join round to first st with a sl st.

FSC stitch tutorial: https://youtu.be/0J7oS1lRTZE?si=e2K0ZmQvhR5rqPuJ

V-Stitch tutorial: https://youtu.be/PpbeU6jo8po?si=4tikPMWQxfDztKVY

Spring Breeze Sweater Crochet Pattern:

Gauge Pattern (5”x5” square)

Ch 16

Row 1: Dc in 3^rd ch from hook, *sk 1, v-st in next*, repeat across, dc in last. (14)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1^st st), *v-st in ch-1 sp of previous row*, repeat across, dc in last. (14)

Rows 3-8: Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off.

Swatch should measure 4” x 4”.

Body

Foundation Round: FSC 92(100, 112, 124, 132, 144, 156), join to 1^st st.

Round 1: Ch 2, sk 1^st, v-st in next, *sk next, v-st in next*, repeat around, join to 1^st st. (92, 100, 112, 124, 132, 144, 156)

Round 2: Ch 2, *v-st in ch-1 sp of previous round*, repeat around, join to 1^st st. (92, 100, 112, 124, 132,

144, 156)

Rounds 3-20: Repeat Round 2. Repeat until approximately 14” or desired length before armhole. (Trim will add about 1.5” to length at bottom) Now you will split for armholes and work in rows.

Back Panel

Row 1: Ch 2, work 23(25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39) v-st across in each ch-1 sp from previous round, dc in last dc of previous v-st. (23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39 v-st)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, v-st in each ch-1 sp across, dc in top of ch 2. (23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39 v-st)

Rows 3-11(11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17): (or to desired height) Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off. 

Front Panel

With RS facing you, join yarn to first unworked stitch.

Row 1: Ch 2, work 23(25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39) v-st across in each ch-1 sp from previous round, dc in last dc of previous v-st. (23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39 v-st)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, v-st in each ch-1 sp across, dc in top of ch 2. (23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39 v-st)

Rows 3-11(11, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17): (or to height of Back Panel) Repeat Row 2.

Now turn garment inside out. Slip stich the two panels together from most outside stitch inward for 18 stitches across. Fasten off. Join yarn to other side and repeat. Fasten off.  Turn back to right side. 

Check fit to make sure it fits comfortably over your head. If not, add or decrease slip stitches on each side until you get a good fit.

Sleeves

Facing RS, join yarn to bottom side of armhole.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc 36(40, 40, 46, 50, 50, 54) evenly around armhole, join to 1^st st. (36, 40, 40, 46, 50, 50, 54)

Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc + ch1), dc in same st, sk 1, *v-st in next, sk 1*, repeat around, join to ch- 1 sp of 1^st v-st. (18, 20, 20, 23, 25, 25, 27 v-st)

Rounds 3: Ch 4 (counts as first dc + ch 1) , dc in same st, *v-st in next ch-1 space*, repeat around, join to ch 1 sp of 1^st v-st. (18, 20, 20, 23, 25, 25, 27 v-st)

Round 4-13: Repeat round 3.

Round 14: Ch 1, sc in 1^st st and in each dc around, join to 1^st st. (36, 40, 40, 46, 50, 50, 54) 

Rounds 15-18: Repeat round 14. 

Fasten off. Repeat on other armhole.

Optional Bottom Trim

Facing RS, join to chain st on back side of sweater.

Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in 1^st st and in each st around, join to 1^st. (92, 100, 112, 124, 134, 144, 156)

Rounds 2-5: Repeat round 1. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Optional Neckline Trim

Facing RS, join to 1^st unworked stitch in corner of neckline.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the neckline.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block.

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