If you’re looking for an exciting project that highlights your crochet skills, this Lace Sleeve Crochet Sweater pattern is a must-make. With stunning openwork details and a flattering drape, it’s as fun to wear as it is to create.
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This size-inclusive pattern fits from XS to 5X, making it a great garment project for makers of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for a stylish layering piece or a transitional-season pullover, this sweater is lightweight, breathable, and effortlessly elegant. If you love top-down style sweaters, you will enjoy creating the Macchiato Crochet Poncho (and coordinating Beanie) or the Enchanted Poncho.
Tips for Crocheting a Sweater (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Making your first (or fifth) sweater can feel like a big project — but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some tried-and-true tips:
- Read the pattern first so you understand shaping and repeats.
- Check your gauge before you begin. This ensures your sweater fits properly.
- Take breaks to avoid burnout and assess your progress more clearly.
- Use stitch markers to help keep track of lace repeats and seam placements.
Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Sweater
Not all yarns are created equal, especially when it comes to garments. Here’s what to look for:
Stretch & recovery: Make sure the yarn won’t lose its shape over time.eaters, there are a few things to consider when selecting your yarn. First, decide if you want a lightweight or chunky knit sweater. Then, consider what type of fiber you’d like—such as wool, cotton, or acrylic. And how a fiber might effect the drape and stretch.
Fiber type: Cotton, bamboo, and blends offer great drape. Wool adds warmth.
Weight: For a lighter sweater, choose sport or DK weight yarn.
Texture & softness: This affects both the look and feel of the sweater.
✨ The Perfect Yarn for the Job
We’ve chosen Heatherly Sport for this design — a smooth, soft, and lightweight yarn that enhances the delicate lacework of the sleeves. With a range of beautiful shades available, you can make your sweater truly reflect your personal style.
How to Style Your Lace Sleeve Crochet Sweater
This sweater is just as versatile to wear as it is fun to make.
- Add a statement necklace to draw attention to the delicate lace sleeves.
- Pair with jeans or tailored trousers for a casual or dressed-up look.
- Layer over a slip dress for a romantic date night outfit.
- Want a more defined shape? Add a belt at the waistline.
Keep accessories simple to let the lacework shine!
Sweater Construction Overview
This top-down raglan sweater begins with neck ribbing worked in rows, then joins to work in the round. Four stitch markers are used to guide the raglan increases and are moved up each round. A lace panel is established in the sleeve section and continued throughout.
Once the yoke is complete, the stitches are separated into body and sleeves. The body is worked in single crochet, with optional shaping on the sides using increases or decreases. It’s finished with a clean ribbed hem.
To complete the sleeves, you’ll continue the lace panel down the arm while shaping with gentle decreases. The sleeves taper naturally, creating a clean edge at the wrist. This is a fitted sweater — for a looser, more relaxed fit, consider sizing up.
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❓ FAQ – Lace Sleeve Crochet Sweater Pattern
Q: Can beginners make this sweater?
- This pattern is beginner-friendly if you’ve completed a few simple projects before. With video support and a community to help, it’s a great step up.
Q: What sizes does the pattern cover?
- It includes sizes XS–5X, with clear instructions on how to adjust fit and length.
Q: Where can I get help if I get stuck?
- We have a dedicated crochet community to help you out every step of the way. Plus, we have video tutorials available in case you need extra guidance.
Q: Is this sweater worked flat or in the round?
- It’s a top-down construction worked seamlessly, so no complicated seaming is required.
Q: How long does it take to crochet?
- Most makers finish this project in 1–2 weeks, depending on your pace and how often you work on it.
Video Tutorial for the Lovely Lace Long Sleeve Sweater
Lace Sleeve Crochet Sweater Supplies
Crochet Hook:
E (3.5mm) & G (4.0mm) Crochet Hook or hook to meet gauge.
The 3.5 mm hook will be used for the neck ribbing, and 4.0mm for the rest of the sweater.
Notions:
Removable stitch markers if needed
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Winding Kit to Cake Yarn
Yarn:
WeCrochet Heatherly Sport
80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool,
328yds/100g
Yardage:
1025 (1075, 1250, 1400, 1500) (1800, 2075, 2225, 2400) yds
4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) hanks of yarn
Yarn Substitutions
Cotton Kings
100% Cotton, 875yds/200g
Weight: Sport
Shown as a short-sleeved shirt in images.
Brava Sport
100% Premium Acrylic, 340yds/100g
Wool Of The Andes Sport
100% Peruvian Highland Wool,
137yds/50g
Galileo
50% Merino Wool, 50% Viscose from
Bamboo 131yds/50g
Abbreviations/Stitches:
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
pm – place marker
ssc – split single crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Gauge:
17 sts and 18 rows = 4″ by 4″ in sc
Gauge Swatch:
Working a gauge swatch will let you know if you have the correct sizing for this pattern.
A gauge swatch is a fantastic way to familiarize yourself with the stitches used in this project and the perfect opportunity to perfect your stitch work and make it look flawless.
If you are struggling to match the gauge, visit What Is Gauge and How To Fix It.
Gauge Swatch Instructions:
Row 1: Ch 20, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the remaining across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until there are 20 rows. Measure your swatch and adjust as needed.
Measurements/Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
To fit chest: 32 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)
Actual measurements are in schematic.
Finished Measurements:
35 (37, 40, 44, 47) (52, 55, 59, 62) After Ease
This crochet sweater is meant to be a fitted design.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Notes for the Lovely Lace Sleeve Crochet Sweater
- Measure Your Body For the Best Fit
• A ch 1 at the beginning of a sc row is not needed as this will be worked continuously.
• The ch 3 space in the Established Lace Sleeve Stitch Instructions will count as 1 st.
• The instructions and stitch counts are given for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in brackets ( ).
• Before you dive into your project, take a moment to identify the stitch and row counts that match the size you’re making.
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Lace Sleeve Sweater Schematic
Crochet Chart for the Lace Sleeve Sweater
Crochet Chart With Row Guides
Established Lace Sleeve Stitch Instructions
This section is worked across 17 sts and is a 5-row repeat.
Rnd 1:
Ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 4, skip 1, ssc 1, ch 3, blo sc 1, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 4, blo sc 1, ssc 1.
Rnd 2:
Ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 3, skip 1, ssc 1, ch 3, sc in previous ch-space, blo sc 1, sc in previous ch-space, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 3, blo sc 1, ssc 1.
Rnd 3:
Ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 2, skip 1, ssc 1, ch 3, sc in previous ch-space, ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 1, sc in previous ch-space, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 2, blo sc 1, ssc 1.
Rnd 4:
Ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 1, ch 3, sc in previous ch-space, ssc 2, blo sc 1, ssc 2, sc in previous ch-space, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 1.
Rnd 5:
Ssc 1, blo sc 1, skip 1, ssc 1, ch 3, sc in previous ch-space, ssc 3, blo sc 1, ssc 3, sc in previous ch-space, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, blo sc 1, ssc 1.
Written Crochet Instructions for the Lovely Lace Sleeve Sweater
Neck Ribbing for Easy Crochet Sweater
Use hook size E (3.5mm).
Row 1:
Ch 6, starting in the second chain from the hook blo sc 5, turn. | (5 sts)
Row 2:
Ch 1 (turning chain, does not count as a stitch), in blo sc in each stitch across, turn.
Repeats:
Repeat Row 2 until there are a total of 110 (110, 110, 114, 114) (120, 120, 124, 124) rows.
Join last row to the beginning row by slip stitching through blo of the first and last row at the same time.
Yoke of the Crochet Sweater
Use size G (4.0mm) hook for the remainder of the pattern.
This first section will slip stitch along the edge of the neck ribbing while also placing markers for the raglan increasing. Work the sl sts as one per row. Do not join and work continuously.
Rnd 1:
Sl st in first and pm. sl in the next 40 (40, 40, 40, 40) (43, 43, 45, 45), sl st in next and pm, sl st in next 13 (13, 13, 15, 15) (15, 15, 15, 15), sl st in next and pm, sl st in the next 40 (40, 40, 40, 40) (43, 43, 45, 45), sl st in next and pm, sl st in the last 13 (13, 13, 15, 15) (15, 15, 15, 15) sts. | 110 (110, 110, 114, 114) (120, 120, 124, 124) sts.
For the remaining rounds, sc in the marked stitch and move up stitch marker.
Rnd 2:
Work this entire rnd in the blo: sc in first and pm, (2 sc in next, sc until one st before the next st marker, 2 sc in next, sc 1 and pm) three times, 2 sc in next, sc until the last st in the rnd, 2 sc in last. | 118 (118, 118, 122, 122) (128, 128, 132, 132) sts
Sizes XS, S, M:
Rnd 3:
*Sc 1 in marked st and pm, 2 sc in next, sc until one st before the next st marker, 2 sc in next, sc 1 and pm, blo 2 sc in next, ssc 4, skip 1, ssc in next, ch 3, blo sc 1, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 4, blo sc 2 in next; repeat from * one more time. | 126 (126, 126, 130) sts
Rnd 4:
*Sc 1 in marked st and pm, sc until the next st marker, sc 1 and pm, ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 3, skip 1, ssc 1, ch 3, sc in previous ch-space, blo sc 1, sc in previous ch-space, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 3, blo sc 1, ssc 1; repeat from * one more time.
Rnd 5:
*Sc 1 in marked st and pm, 2 sc in next, sc until one st before the next st marker, 2 sc in next, sc 1 and pm, 2 ssc in next st, blo sc 1, ssc 2, skip 1, ssc 1, ch 3, sc in previous ch-space, ssc 1, blo sc 1, ssc 1, sc in previous ch-space, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 2, blo sc 1, 2 ssc in next; repeat from * one more time. | 134 (134, 134, 138,)sts
Sizes L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
Rnd 3:
*Sc 1 in marked st and pm, 2 sc in next, sc until one st before the next st marker, 2 sc in next, sc 1 and pm, sc 2 in next, blo sc 1, ssc 4, skip 1, ssc in next, ch 3, blo sc 1, ch 3, ssc 1, skip 1, ssc 4, blo sc 1, sc 2 in next; repeat from * one more time. | – (-, -, 130, 130) (136, 136, 140, 140) sts. Go to repeats.
Yoke Repeats of the Crochet Sweater
For the rest of the yoke, increases are spaced as evenly as possible. Follow the instructions below for your size.
I have also included which Established Lace Sleeve Rnd from the notes section should be worked on which yoke rnd, this is indicated as: L1 = Lace Sleeve Round 1, or L2 = Lace Sleeve Round 2.
How To Work Non-increasing and Increasing Rounds:
Non-increase Rnd:
*Sc 1 in marked st and move pm up, sc until the next st marker, sc 1 and move pm up, sc until the established lace sleeve sts and work in pattern, sc until one st before the next st marker; repeat from * one more time.
Increase Rnd:
*Sc 1 in marked st and move pm up, 2 sc in next, sc until one st before the next st marker, 2 sc in next, sc 1 and move pm up, 2 sc in next, sc until the established lace sleeve sts and work in pattern, sc until the next st marker, 2 sc in next; repeat from * one more time. (increases st count by 8 sts)
Handy Tip: Check Gauge!
Did you know that our tension can vary depending on our moods? To ensure that our garments turn out just right, let’s make sure we maintain consistent sizing. A quick tip is to check the gauge every 10-20 rows and make any necessary adjustments. Let’s keep our crochet game on point!
XS – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 6: Increase, 142 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 150 sts / L 1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 158 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 166 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 174 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 182 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 190 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 198 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 206 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 214 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 26: Non-increase / L4
S – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 6: Increase, 142 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 150 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 158 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 166 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 174 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 182 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 190 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 198 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 206 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 214 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 222 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 230 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Non-increase / L3
M – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 6: Increase, 142 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 150 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 158 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 166 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 174 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 182 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 190 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 198 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 206 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 214 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 222 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 230 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Increase, 238 sts / L3
Rnd 31: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 32: Increase, 246 sts / L5
Rnd 33: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 34: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 35: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 36: Non-increase / L4
L – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 4: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 5: Increase, 138 / L3
Rnd 6: Increase, 146 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 154 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 162 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 170 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 178 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 186 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 194 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 202 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 210 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 218 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 226 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 234 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Increase, 242 sts / L3
Rnd 31: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 32: Increase, 250 sts / L5
Rnd 33: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 34: Increase, 258 sts / L2
Rnd 35: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 36: Increase, 266 sts / L4
Rnd 37: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 38: Increase, 274 sts / L1
Rnd 39: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 40: Increase, 282 sts / L3
Rnd 41: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 42: Non-increase / L5
1X – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 4: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 5: Increase, 138 / L3
Rnd 6: Increase, 146 sts /L4
Rnd 7: Increase, 154 sts / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 162 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 170 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 178 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 186 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 194 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 202 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Increase, 210 sts / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 218 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 226 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 234 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 242 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 250 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Increase, 258 sts / L3
Rnd 31: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 32: Increase, 266 sts / L5
Rnd 33: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 34: Increase, 274 sts / L2
Rnd 35: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 36: Increase, 282 sts / L4
Rnd 37: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 38: Increase, 290 sts / L1
Rnd 39: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 40: Increase, 398 sts / L3
Rnd 41: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 42: Increase, 306 sts / L5
Rnd 43: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 44: Increase, 314 sts / L2
2X – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 4: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 5: Increase, 144 / L3
Rnd 6: Increase, 152 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Increase, 160 sts / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 168 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 176 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 184 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 192 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 200 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 208 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 216 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 224 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Increase, 232 sts / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 240 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 248 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 256 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Increase, 264 sts / L3
Rnd 31: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 32: Increase, 272 sts / L5
Rnd 33: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 34: Increase, 280 sts / L2
Rnd 35: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 36: Increase, 288 sts / L4
Rnd 37: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 38: Increase, 296 sts / L1
Rnd 39: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 40: Increase, 304 sts / L3
Rnd 41: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 42: Increase, 312 sts / L5
Rnd 43: Increase, 320 sts / L1
Rnd 44: Increase, 328 sts / L2
Rnd 45: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 46: Increase, 336 sts / L4
3X – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 4: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 5: Increase, 144 / L3
Rnd 6: Increase, 152 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Increase, 160 sts / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 168 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 176 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 184 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Increase, 192 sts / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 200 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 208 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 216 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Increase, 224 sts / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 232 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 240 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 248 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Increase, 256 sts / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 264 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 272 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Increase, 280 sts / L3
Rnd 31: Increase, 288 sts / L4
Rnd 32: Increase, 296 sts / L5
Rnd 33: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 34: Increase, 304 sts / L2
Rnd 35: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 36: Increase, 312 sts / L4
Rnd 37: Increase, 320 sts / L5
Rnd 38: Increase, 328 sts / L1
Rnd 39: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 40: Increase, 336 sts / L3
Rnd 41: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 42: Increase, 344 sts / L5
Rnd 43: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 44: Increase, 352 sts / L2
Rnd 45: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 46: Increase, 360 sts / L4
Rnd 47: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 48: Increase, 368 sts / L1
4X – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 4: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 5: Increase, 148 / L3
Rnd 6: Increase, 156 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Increase, 164 sts / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 172 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 180 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 188 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Increase, 196 sts / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 204 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 212 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 220 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Increase, 228 sts / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 236 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 244 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 252 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Increase, 260 sts / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 268 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 276 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Increase, 384 sts / L3
Rnd 31: Increase, 292 sts / L4
Rnd 32: Increase, 300 sts / L5
Rnd 33: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 34: Increase, 308 sts / L2
Rnd 35: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 36: Increase, 316 sts / L4
Rnd 37: Increase, 324 sts / L5
Rnd 38: Increase, 332 sts / L1
Rnd 39: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 40: Increase, 340 sts / L3
Rnd 41: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 42: Increase, 348 sts / L5
Rnd 43: Increase, 356 sts / L1
Rnd 44: Increase, 364 sts / L2
Rnd 45: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 46: Increase, 372 sts / L4
Rnd 47: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 48: Increase, 380 sts / L1
Rnd 49: Increase, 388 sts / L2
Rnd 50: Increase, 396 sts / L3
5X – Yoke Repeats
Rnd 4: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 5: Increase, 148 / L3
Rnd 6: Increase, 156 sts / L4
Rnd 7: Increase, 164 sts / L5
Rnd 8: Increase, 172 sts / L1
Rnd 9: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 10: Increase, 180 sts / L3
Rnd 11: Increase, 188 sts / L4
Rnd 12: Increase, 196 sts / L5
Rnd 13: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 14: Increase, 204 sts / L2
Rnd 15: Increase, 212 sts / L3
Rnd 16: Increase, 220 sts / L4
Rnd 17: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 18: Increase, 228 sts / L1
Rnd 19: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 20: Increase, 236 sts / L3
Rnd 21: Increase, 244 sts / L4
Rnd 22: Increase, 252 sts / L5
Rnd 23: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 24: Increase, 260 sts / L2
Rnd 25: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 26: Increase, 268 sts / L4
Rnd 27: Increase, 276 sts / L5
Rnd 28: Increase, 284 sts / L1
Rnd 29: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 30: Increase, 292 sts / L3
Rnd 31: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 32: Increase, 300 sts / L5
Rnd 33: Increase, 308 sts / L1
Rnd 34: Increase, 316 sts / L2
Rnd 35: Non-increase / L3
Rnd 36: Increase, 324 sts / L4
Rnd 37: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 38: Increase, 332 sts / L1
Rnd 39: Increase, 340 sts / L2
Rnd 40: Increase, 348 sts / L3
Rnd 41: Non-increase / L4
Rnd 42: Increase, 356 sts / L5
Rnd 43: Non-increase / L1
Rnd 44: Increase, 364 sts / L2
Rnd 45: Increase, 372 sts / L3
Rnd 46: Increase, 380sts / L4
Rnd 47: Non-increase / L5
Rnd 48: Increase, 388 sts / L1
Rnd 49: Non-increase / L2
Rnd 50: Increase, 396 sts / L3
Rnd 51: Increase, 404 sts / L4
Rnd 52: Increase, 412 sts / L5
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Splitting the Body & Sleeves
Rnd 1:
Sc in the first st and mark it as the beginning of the round, sc 66 (7o, 74, 82, 90) (97, 105, 113, 117), sc in next and remove marker, ch 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) (10, 10, 11, 11), skip 39 (43, 47, 57, 65) (69, 77, 83, 87), sc in next and remove marker*; repeat from * to *. | 148 (156, 168, 184, 200) (218, 234, 252, 260) body sts.
Crocheting the Body of the Sweater
Work the body in single crochet until the desired length. If shaping is desired, sc2tog on each side of the body every few rows to decrease around the waist and then increase towards the hips, placing 2 sc sts in one st on each side.
The sample in the images is 11 inches from the underarm to the bottom ribbing.
Bottom Ribbing of Sweater
Row 1:
Ch 9, sc in second chain from hook and across the chains to body of the sweater, sl st the next 2 sts on the body edge (these do not count as sts), turn. | 8 sts
Row 2:
Skip the 2 sts from the body edge, in blo sc in each st across until the last st, sc in both loops of the last st, turn. | 8 sts
Row 3:
Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc through both loops of the first st, blo sc in each st across, sl st the next 2 sts along the body edge, turn.
Repeats:
Repeat Rows 2-3 around the bottom of the Sweater body. Join the last row to the beginning row by slip stitching through blo of first and last row at the same time with the WS facing.
Lovely Lace Sweater Sleeves
Rnd 1:
Join the yarn to the center of the underarm, sc until the established lace sleeve stitches, work the established lace sleeve stitches in pattern, sc until the end of the round; do not join and work continuously. Tip: Be careful to miss any stitches or pick up any extras; check your stitch count. | 45 (49, 55, 65, 73) (77, 87, 93, 97) sts
The remaining sleeve rounds will be decreased to the cuff. You can adjust as needed for your fit, add or reduce the number of rnds for a custom sleeve length.
Size XS: Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every 9th rnd, 4 times, this will be on rnds (9, 18, 27, 36), and then decrease on every 10th rnd, 4 times, this will be on rnds (46, 56, 66, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 37 sts at the wrist.
Size Small:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every 9th rnd, 4 times, this will be on rnds (9, 18, 27, 36), and then decrease on every 10th rnd, 4 times, this will be on rnds (46, 56, 66, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 41 sts at the wrist.
Size Medium:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every 5th rnd, 8 times, this will be on rnds (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40), and then decrease on every 6th rnd, 6 times, this will be on rnds (46, 52, 58, 64, 70, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 41 sts at the wrist.
Size Large:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every 3rd rnd, 20 times, this will be on rnds (3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60), and then decrease on every 4th rnd, 4 times, this will be on rnds (64, 68, 72, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 41 sts at the wrist.
Size 1X:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every 2nd rnd, 20 times, this will be on rnds (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40), and then decrease on every 3rd rnd, 12 times, this will be on rnds (43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 41 sts at the wrist.
Size 2X:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every 2nd rnd, 32 times, this will be on rnds (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64) and then decrease on every 3rd rnd, 4 times, this will be on rnds (67, 70, 73, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 41 sts at the wrist.
Size 3X:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every rnd, 16 times, and then decrease on every 2nd rnd, 30 times, this will be on rnds (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 43 sts at the wrist.
Size 4X:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every rnd, 28 times, and then decrease on every 2nd rnd, 24 times, this will be on rnds (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 43 sts at the wrist.
Size 5X:
Decrease (sc2tog on the underside of the sleeve) on every rnd, 36 times, and then decrease on every 2nd rnd, 20 times, this will be on rnds (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76). This will be a total of 76 rnds, ending with 43 sts at the wrist.
Finishing the Crochet Pullover
Work one round to even out the stitches. To do this, we will sc in each sc stitch, ssc in each ssc stitch, and skip the ch 3 space. This will decrease by 2 sts.
Fasten off yarn and weave in all ends. Blocking this sweater is essential, especially for opening up the sleeve stitches. Wear and enjoy!
This lace sleeve crochet sweater pattern combines beauty, comfort, and customization — all in one stylish pullover. Whether you’re making it for yourself or a loved one, it’s sure to become a favorite handmade piece.
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