Hello Everyone!
I’m back with another big project! This one uses a bulky yarn because it is full swing winter here in Minnesota and we’ve been seeing some -40 degree nights over here with not too much warmer days. It seemed fitting to make an extra thick sweater and bulky yarn paired with the alpine stitch did not disappoint. It’s even a fair bit more wind proof than my other handmade sweaters so it’s perfect for the time of year I’m in.
As always this pattern was made with plus sized individuals in mind as well and the sizing goes up to a 5x. If you ever need a larger size feel free to message me on my Facebook page and let me know. I will make the new sizes available as soon as I can.
This pattern will be available on my Patreon by the end of the month for my top 2 tiers of subscribers.
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Let’s get hooking!
Supplies
7mm crochet hook
4-8 balls of each color you choose to work with I used Atlas from Iceyarns.
Scissors
Darning needle
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single crochet
DC- Double crochet
FPDC- Front post double crochet
BPDC- Back post double crochet
Slst- Slip stitch.
Crochet Sweater Pattern
Remember the PDF for this sweater will be available on my Patreon before the end of the month for my highest 2 tiers.
Make 2
Row 1- Work (45-extra small)(51-small)(55-medium)(59-large)(61-extra large)(65-2X)(69-3X)(73-4X)(77-5X) foundation sc stitches.
Row 2- Ch 2, turn, work 1 DC in each stitch across.
Row 3- Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each stitch across.
Row 4- Ch 2, DC in the first stitch, *FPDC in the next DC of your previous DC row. (you will be skipping the sc row in between.) DC in the next stitch.* Repeat * across.
Row 5- Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each stitch across.
Row 6- Ch 2, work 1 DC in the first 2 stitches, *FPDC in the next DC of your previous row, DC in the next stitch.* Repeat * across.
Row 7-27- Repeat rows 3-6. You will end on a sc row.
Tie off. Join color 2.
Rows 28-47- Repeat rows 3-6
Row 48- Ch 2, turn, alternate DC and FPDC for the first (13-extra small)(15-small)(17-medium)(19-large)(21-XL)(23-2X)(25-3X)(27-4X)(29-5X) stitches.
Rows 49-55- Repeat rows 3-6 in the stitches you worked in your last row.
For the other side count in the amount of stitches you are supposed to work (For large you would count in 19 stitches, XL 21 stitches, etc.) and repeat the rows the same way but starting at the stitch you counted to not at the end of the row.
Tie off.
Sew your shoulder sections together of your front and back panel.
Border
Tie onto the bottom of one of your panels. Ch 1, work 2 sc in the sides of each DC row. Skip the sc rows.
Repeat this on both sides from each corner.
Sew shut
Starting from the bottom use the border you just stitched on and sew it shut until you have (15-extra small)(16-small)(17-medium)(18- large)(19-Extra large)(20-2X)(21-3X)(22-4X)(23-5X) border stitches left on each side.
Weave in your end to secure your seam.
Sleeves
Do this on both sides.
Join with your second color in your arm hole.
Row 1- Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch of your arm hole. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 2- Ch 2, turn, work 1 DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 3- Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 4- Ch 2, turn, starting with DC alternate DC and FPDC in your previous DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 5- Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 6- Ch 2, turn, starting with FPDC alternate FPDC and DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 7- Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off. Join color 1.
Rows 8-30- Repeat rows 4-7
Row 31- Ch 1, turn, sc decrease all the way around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 32- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 33-34 Ch 2, turn, alternate FPDC and BPDC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off, weave in ends.
Neckline
Tie on at any point of your neckline.
Row 1- Ch 2, work 1 DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 2-3- Ch 2, turn, alternate FPDC and BPDC around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off, weave in ends.
Bottom hem line
Tie on at any point of the bottom of your sweater.
Row 1- Ch 2 DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 2-6- Ch 2, turn, alternate FPDC and BPDC around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off, weave in ends.
Before we go…
As always, I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern I absolutely did it’s always a joy to work with the alpine stitch. It worked up quickly and having something handmade to wear in such a short amount of time is so gratifying. This sweater with how quickly it works up would also make an amazing gift for your loved ones.
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Once again I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern and as always happy hooking!