Single Crochet Sweater Pattern (top down, easy to adjust)

If you’ve ever wanted to make a sweater but felt unsure where to begin, you’re not alone — and that’s exactly why I created this easy single crochet sweater pattern.

Garments can feel intimidating. Getting the fit right can seem complicated. You might wonder if it will suit you, drape nicely, or quietly end up in the “unfinished projects” pile. And sometimes, even when you do make one, it still doesn’t quite feel like you.

The Blueprint Sweater was designed to change that — a simple, adjustable, confidence-building pattern that grows with you from the very first stitch. And the best part? You can completely transform it into a tee, tunic, dress, or classic sweater — whatever feels most like you.

Pattern Overview: Blueprint Crochet Yoke Sweater

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A Sweater You Can Shape As You Go

Let’s talk more about why this kind of crochet sweater is so great for starting out with. The Blueprint Sweater is worked as a top down crochet sweater pattern, which means you begin at the neckline and work downward in one seamless piece. No sewing, no complicated construction — just calm, steady crochet.

This top down, seamless construction is great because:

• You can try it on as you go.
• You can see how it fits.
• You can adjust the length.
• You can decide what feels right for your body.

This is where garment making becomes empowering rather than stressful.

And did I mention it only uses one stitch?! The single crochet stitch is perfect to make it easy for beginners. Plus, we create the most amazing drape by working in the back loops only throughout. And I promise it doesn’t take as long to make as you might think!

Make The Crochet Sweater You Want

One of the most special things about the Blueprint Sweater is how flexible it is.

You can:

• Make long sleeves or short sleeves
• Add cuffs and ribbing — or leave it soft and relaxed
• Create a classic sweater, lightweight tee, tunic, or even a dress
• Adjust the body length to suit your shape
• Choose yarn that gives the drape you love

Nothing is fixed. You decide as you go.

I loved this design so much that I made three different versions myself — and it’s amazing how changing the colour, yarn, or length completely transforms the finished garment.

Just look how different it looks with short sleeves and little sleeve cuffs:

Single Crochet Sweater Pattern PDF

The sweater pattern is available as a paid PDF. Here’s where you can find it:

Get the PDF Pattern!

Perfect to print out or use on any device, with schematic, colour inspiration and stitch tutorials.

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There are numerous options for adding length to the sweater body, cuff and sleeves to make it perfect for you but make sure to order plenty of yarn if you are making adjustments to the pattern.

The yarn amounts given are estimated as a total as the pattern is written, with a neck rib band and worked to the length of body with a bottom band and long sleeves with cuffs as in the pattern.

A Seamless Crochet Sweater Pattern Designed to Fit You

The Blueprint Sweater is written in sizes XS–5XL and focuses on helping you create a garment that feels right on your body — not just one that follows instructions.

This seamless crochet sweater pattern is about:

• Simplicity
• Fit
• Comfort
• Confidence
• And the quiet joy of making something truly wearable

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

To fit chest size: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches

Finished sweater circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) inches

Full schematic included in the PDF pattern.

Making a crochet gauge swatch is important when crocheting projects like garments to ensure that it ends up the desired size.

If you’d like to work a swatch ahead of purchasing the pattern then you can this as follows:

Foundation Chain: Using the larger hook, ch45, taking care not to twist, ss in 1st ch to join. [45]

Round 1: sc in each ch around, ss in 1st to join.

Round 2: ch1, sc in blo of each st around, ss in 1st to join.

Repeat Round 2 until you until you have enough to measure and be sure your gauge is correct.

Video Tutorial for the Blueprint Crochet Yoke Sweater

Why is a Crochet Yoke Sweater Great For Beginners?

Round yoke sweaters like this one are worked from the top down, beginning at the neckline and growing outward in a smooth circle to form the yoke that sits over your shoulders.

As you crochet, the circle gradually increases to create space for the chest and upper body, with the fabric naturally draping into shape. Once the crochet yoke reaches the right depth, the work is divided to separate the sleeves from the body, and each section is then continued individually to create the finished sweater.

It might sound a little intimidating at first, but a crochet yoke sweater is actually wonderfully beginner friendly. You’re simply working in small, manageable counts using one easy stitch, taking it round by round.

The real magic is that after each round, you can try it on and see exactly how it’s sitting on your body. Because you can check the fit as you go, you can gently adjust the proportions of the front, back, and sleeves — shaping the sweater so it feels comfortable, balanced, and perfectly suited to you.

More Easy Crochet Sweater and Top Patterns

If you love this then I have more sweater and wearable patterns that are great for beginners too!

• Oversized Crochet Sweater Pattern – the Easy Tweedy is made from simple hdc stitches and has a relaxed fit.
• Crochet Ribbed Sweater Pattern – the Harris Sweater uses hdc and slip stitches for a classic knitted look.
• Short Sleeve Summer Top – The Treble Tee is a create with long crochet stitches for a comfy and breezy fit.
• V Neck Crochet Sweater – The Mystical Sweater has a stunning V neckline and hdc texture.