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    August 13, 2019

    Elevation Free Crochet Sweater Pattern + video tutorial

    grey crochet v neck sweater with long sleeves

    I’m so excited to share my latest free crochet pattern with you – the Elevation Sweater!

    This free crochet sweater pattern is accompanied by a video tutorial.

    This post may contain affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details.

    The Elevation Sweater is a v-neck sweater with a loose fit and long tapered, fitted sleeves. This design is worked up in half double crochet panels that create flattering vertical lines along the body. I love the modern, clean look of this design and its such a versatile transitional piece 🙂 It’s a great early fall layer and since the sleeves are fitted, you can easily layer it under a coat or a puffer jacket during winter!

    grey crochet v neck sweater cosy arms

    DESIGN INSPIRATION

    I’m so excited to be designing sweaters yay! Crochet crop tops are cute and quick to make but cosy jumpers are what made me fall in with crochet! I wanted to create a chic, modern, minimalist sweater that you could easily throw over a pair of jeans. I really wanted this jumper to exude casual, city vibes but still be comfy and cosy.

    Lion Brand Touch of Mohair Yarn in Oxford Grey Flat lay

    YARN

    For this project I used Lion Brand Touch of Mohair in the colour Oxford grey. Touch of Mohair is an acrylic/mohair blend which allows you to have a bit of luxury fibre at a great price point 🙂 Normally you combine a strand of mohair yarn with another thicker yarn to create a sweater. However, Touch of Mohair has the characteristic fluffiness of mohair while being a DK weight yarn, so you get a similar effect without having the hassle of managing 2 different weight yarns at the same time!

    This blend of 10% mohair and 90% acrylic also means that you can create a very light yet warm sweater! The acrylic does make this yarn a bit stiffer but I find that blocking and washing the sweater helped it soften and loosen up. The colour range currently features 8 shades – 5 neutrals and 3 brights, and so it has a nice balance of colours.

    Check out more free crochet patterns!

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    1. Briar Pocket Cardigan / 2. Brooklyn Chunky Sweater / 3. Stonewash Coatigan

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    Thank you to Lion Brand for providing the yarn for this crochet sweater pattern!



    Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here!

    Ad-free, printable version here!

    *The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). E.g. “Ch 90(90, 95, 95, 100, 100, 105). means Ch 90 for XS, Ch 90 for Small, Ch 95 for Medium, Ch 95 for Large, Ch 100 for XL, Ch 100 for 2XL and Ch 105 for 3XL.

    *"HDC 10" means HDC into the next 10 stitches.

    *"2HDC" means place 2 HDC into the same stitch.

    *Ch 3 always counts as a stitch unless otherwise noted.

    *Ch 1 and Ch 2 do NOT count as a stitch.

    *Total stitches are indicated between < >.

    *This pattern uses US crochet terms.

    MATERIALS

    Yarn – Lion Brand Touch of Mohair – DK/Light(3)/8 ply, 310m/100g, 90% Acrylic and 10% Mohair, Oxford Grey (150)
    4(4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins

    4mm (US H/8) Crochet Hook

    Darning Needle

    Scissors

    STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

    Ch = Chain

    Sl st = Slip Stitch

    HDC = Half Double Crochet

    St(s) =Stitch(es)

    BL = Back Loop only

    GAUGE: 10cm/4” square = 20 stitches wide x 10 rows tall in half double crochet

    LEVEL: Easy

    Measurements cm:
    Bust: 79(89, 99, 109, 119, 129, 140)
    Length: 43(43, 46, 46, 48, 48, 50)
    Armhole: 15(16.5, 18, 19, 20, 21.5, 23)
    Sleeve length: 42(43, 43, 45, 45, 46, 46)

    Measurements inches:
    Bust: 31(35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55)
    Length: 17(17, 18, 18, 19, 19, 20)
    Armhole: 6(6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)
    Sleeve length: 16.5(17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18)

    V-Neck Crochet Sweater Video Tutorial

    ELEVATION SWEATER CROCHET PATTERN

    BODY

    FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 90(90, 95, 95, 100, 100, 105).
    *The body panels are worked horizontally. Add/reduce chains for a longer/shorter sweater.

    ROW 1: HDC into the 2nd ch from the hook, HDC in each st until end.
    <89(89, 94, 94, 99, 99, 104)>

    ROW 2: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    ROW 3: Ch 1, turn, HDC, BL HDC in each st until last st, HDC in last st.
    <89(89, 94, 94, 99, 99, 104)>

    ROW 4: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    Repeat ROWS 3-4 until ROW 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56).

    Fasten off.

    Make 4 body panels.

    *Note – if your rectangles are not the same size, steam and block before seaming.

    SLEEVES

    *Sleeves are worked from the cuff up.

    FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 38(43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68).

    ROW 1: HDC into the 2nd ch from the hook, HDC in each st until end.
    <37(42, 47, 52, 57, 62, 67)>

    ROWS 2-4: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    ROW 5: Ch 1, turn, 2HDC, HDC in each st until last st, 2HDC in last st.
    <39(44, 49, 54, 59, 64, 69)>

    ROWS 6-8: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    Repeat ROWS 5-8 until ROW 40.
    <55(60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85)>

    ROWS 41-52: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    ROW 53: Ch 1, turn, 2HDC, HDC in each st until last st, 2HDC in last st.
    <57(62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 87)>

    ROWS 54-56: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    ROW 57: Ch 1, turn, 2HDC, HDC in each st until last st, 2HDC in last st.
    <59(64, 69, 74, 79, 84, 89)>

    ROWS 58-60: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    ROW 61: Ch 1, turn, 2HDC, HDC in each st until last st, 2HDC in last st.
    <61, (66, 71, 76, 81, 86, 91)>

    ROW 62: Ch 1, turn, HDC in each st until end.

    Repeat ROW 62 until ROW 64(66, 66, 68, 68, 70, 70).

    ASSEMBLY

    With the right side facing, place 2 body panels side by side (lines fall vertically).

    Using a mattress stitch, sew the panels together leaving a 17cm/6.5” gap at the top of the front panel.

    Repeat with other 2 panels, sew them together leaving a 14cm/5.5” gap at the top. Sew the front panel and back panels together.
    *Note - The fit of this sweater changes depending on the depth of the v. You can make the v lower or higher by altering the length of the gap.

    Fold sleeves in half and line up the middle of the sleeve with the seam of the front and back panels. Sew the sleeves to the body.

    Fold the top in half and sew along the sides of top and underneath the sleeves.

    FINISHING

    Insert hook along the edge of body. Secure yarn and pull up a loop. SC along the edge of the sweater. The exact stitch count is not important rather make sure to keep tension even. Too many stitches will cause the edge to ruffle and too few stitches will pull/pucker the edge.

    Try on your sweater and alter the depth of the V as desired.

    Weave in all of your ends. Steam and block your sweater.

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    Comments

    1. Sandy Longenecker says

      January 18, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      I’m making this for my niece. Her cup size is large compared to her frame. She gave me a measurement of 19 1/2” from top to bottom in the front, but 17” in the back. Should I make the back shorter in length?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        January 21, 2020 at 1:11 am

        Hi Sandy, you can make the back shorter than the front but the sweater might sit a bit further back on her shoulders. Just make sure that your niece tries on the sweater and then alter the depth of the V to get the right fit. Since this design should stretch out a bit once you've worn it you could also split the difference and make both panels 18" long? I hope this helps! Grace

        Reply
    2. Sandy says

      February 14, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Did you do the hdcs in the back loop only in the arms?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        February 15, 2020 at 3:48 am

        Hi Sandy, the sleeves are crocheted in normal HDCs 🙂

        Reply
    3. Donna Lambe says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:44 am

      So is the side that shows where you HDC’d in to the back loop the front side of the piece..... I’m confused as this won’t match the arms ?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        February 25, 2020 at 11:45 pm

        Yes the body panels are BLO HDC and the sleeves are HDC. This is to create the vertical lines/ribbing on the body. On the arms it isn't as flattering so I decided to crochet the arms in normal HDC. grace 🙂

        Reply
    4. Narelle says

      May 07, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      Hi. Is there any reason I couldn't or shouldn't do the back piece as one full panel?? So just double the number of rows for the back? Cheers.

      Reply
      • Grace says

        May 08, 2020 at 6:31 am

        Hi Narelle, if the back is one full panel you won't be able to make the v-neck neckline. There will be no room for the V to 'open up' and fall off your shoulders. So I'd highly recommend making the 2 separate panels for the back. I hope this helps, Grace 🙂

        Reply
    5. Liz says

      May 28, 2020 at 5:02 am

      When I crochet the sleeves in HDC it doesn't look the same as yours. I've watched the video as well and still it doesn't look the same when I crochet it. Please help.

      Reply
      • Grace says

        June 01, 2020 at 6:17 am

        Hi Liz, make sure that for the sleeves you're crocheting normal HDCs (so you're picking up both the front and the back loop) as opposed to the body which uses BLO HDCs. Grace 🙂

        Reply
      • Hannah says

        August 10, 2020 at 3:25 am

        Hi! I’ve been working on the body panels and can’t seem to get the gauge right. When I have a section 20 stitches wide and 10 rows tall in half double crochet, it ends up about 12cm wide and 8cm tall. I’m using a 4mm hook with the same Lion Brand Touch of Mohair as you used, yet still it comes out too wide and not tall enough. Any suggestions?

        Reply
        • Grace says

          August 13, 2020 at 4:30 am

          Hi Hannah, since everyone holds yarn differently even if you have the same materials your gauge can still be different! To solve the issue of your swatch being too wide, I'd suggest sizing down a hook size. To get the right height of stitches I'd recommend looking for a 'Golden Loop Tutorial' on YouTube - there are heaps! - and you can learn how to adjust your stitch height.
          I hope this helps,
          Grace 🙂

          Reply
    6. Anastasia says

      July 13, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Hi! I would like to ask about the sleeves. Did u do to two pieces for each arm and you just sew them? Because in your video the sleeves is just one piece for each arm so how you did it in order to be a round sleeve?

      Reply
    7. Vanessa says

      July 26, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      Ciao mi piacciono molto i tuoi lavori e devo dire che sei davvero brava . Mi potresti insegnare come si leggono le istruzioni per fare i modelli ?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        July 30, 2020 at 12:19 am

        Hi Vanessa,
        If you're new to reading crochet patterns I'd recommend reading this article - https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/how-to-read-crochet-pattern If you'd like to learn how to read crochet patterns.
        I hope this helps,
        Grace 🙂

        Reply
    8. Eiren says

      August 01, 2020 at 7:02 am

      Hello! Can you please suggest some yarn substitutes?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        August 05, 2020 at 7:47 am

        Hi Eiren, Touch of Merino is a true Dk yarn so any DK / Light (3) with a good amount of drape would work well. Acrylic or merino blends tend to have the nicest drape for sweaters.
        I hope this helps,
        Grace

        Reply
    9. Vanessa says

      August 02, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Grazie mille per il consiglio 😊

      Reply
    10. Lauren says

      August 06, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Hi I was wondering how wide the body panels are in cm, I am using a slightly larger hook and don’t want to make the panels too big

      Reply
      • Grace says

        August 13, 2020 at 4:08 am

        Hi Lauren, the body panels for size XS are the panels should be approx. 45 x 20cm / 17.5 x 8" . If you're using a different size hook make sure to check gauge and compare it to the gauge stated in the pattern. That will give you an indication if your sweater will be larger, smaller or the same size.
        Grace 🙂

        Reply
        • Hannah says

          August 20, 2020 at 3:33 am

          If you’re using your gauge of a 4” square equaling 10 rows by 20 stitches, for your body panel to be only 8” tall wouldn’t it just be 20 rows high instead of the 32 rows your pattern has for an xs?

          Reply
          • Grace says

            August 24, 2020 at 9:13 am

            Hi Hannah, the gauge is worked in half double crochets but the body panels are worked in the back loop half double crochets. Since it's a different stitch the gauge is not the same. As long as you're crocheting with the same tension as stated in the gauge swatch, your sweater should be the right size.
            I hope this helps,
            Grace 🙂

            Reply
    11. Doni says

      August 21, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      I know this sounds weird but I only realized I used a 4.5mm hook instead of a 4mm one after a whole day of crocheting. I’d really hate to redo the whole thing. Should I be doing anything different considering I used a bigger needle?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        August 24, 2020 at 9:29 am

        Hi Doni, your sweater will probably turn out a bit longer and wider than the suggested measurements - it shouldn't be too noticeable but you might want to crochet 2 fewer rows per body panel if your rectangles are too wide.
        I hope this helps,
        Grace

        Reply
        • Doni says

          September 03, 2020 at 11:12 am

          Oh I see. How long should the sleeves be? Do I subtract 2 rows from them too?

          Reply
          • Grace says

            September 08, 2020 at 3:29 am

            Hi Doni, if you're not following the gauge in the pattern you'll need to experiment to see what measurements will fit you. As a starting point, crochet your sleeves to the same length as the measurements provided and then adjust if neccessary!
            Grace

            Reply
    12. Paula says

      August 27, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Perfecto.!

      Reply
    13. Gail Broadfield says

      September 10, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      I only have enough yarn left to sew my panels together. Do you have to do the finishing edge of sc on the body or can you skip that? I'm trying to figure if I should go hunting for some matching yarn. Thanks

      Reply
      • Grace says

        September 20, 2020 at 10:46 pm

        Hi Gail, if you're happy with the way your edge looks without the SC border you don't need to add it on.
        Grace 🙂

        Reply
    14. Madeline says

      September 20, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      hi! this is my first time making a big project. If I use 4 ply indophil yarn and I only had 200 grams, is it enough to make that sweater? btw, my size is large.

      Reply
      • Grace says

        September 20, 2020 at 11:20 pm

        Hi Madeline, this pattern requires a DK/ Light (3) / 8 ply yarn - so a 4ply will be too thin. I recommend choosing a DK yarn and swatch to make sure you meet gauge. All the yarn amounts are provided in the pattern 🙂
        Grace

        Reply
        • madeline says

          September 21, 2020 at 3:33 am

          okay thank you. this helps a lot. 🙂 Btw, your yt channel helps me a lot too.

          Reply
    15. Shira says

      October 12, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Hi! Love this pattern - thank you for the simplicity! What should the dimensions of each panel be for size 2XL? I'm making it as a gift, so unfortunately I can't just hold it up against my body to test sizing:/ Thanks!!

      Reply
    16. Drishti says

      November 26, 2020 at 3:05 am

      Hello, I did BLO HDC in arms too.and i finished doing one arm and another is remaining, can i do the same in another too? I made a mistake there, so, do i have to redo it or I can continue with the same pattern ??suggest me please...

      Reply
      • Grace says

        December 01, 2020 at 1:11 am

        Hi Drishti,
        You can continue with BLO HDCs but you'll probably need to crochet fewer rows since BLO HDCs are taller than HDCs and your sleeves will have a horizontal ribbed look to them.
        Grace

        Reply
    17. Deidre Murphy says

      March 30, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      Hi! I have 6mm yarn in my statch I would love to use for this (Lion Brand Heartland). I plan to make a size L but wondering if I should follow the directions for a size M? If this wouldn't work do you have any resources on how to adjust the gauge/pattern so that this will work?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        April 02, 2021 at 5:13 am

        Hi Deidre,

        If your gauge doesn't match the pattern and you're willing to experiment, I'd suggest following the pattern as a guide and crocheting to the measurements (rather than following the stitch and row counts). However, if you have a different gauge, I can't guarantee that your sweater will look like the sample. You can search for 'crochet gauge' tutorials on YouTube to learn how to alter your gauge and 'golden loop' tutorials will teach you how to alter stitch height.

        I hope this helps,
        Grace

        Reply
    18. Sage Robertson says

      April 13, 2021 at 10:06 pm

      Hi there, I am currently creating the panels and hopefully soon will be able to move on to the sleeves! I was wondering if I wanted to do more of a slimmer cuff on the sleeves, do you have any recommendations for how to integrate that into the pattern? I was thinking about reducing the number of chains to start and making the rows out of single crochets to make it more distinct but I am unsure if that will look good.

      Reply
      • Grace says

        April 27, 2021 at 5:24 am

        Hi Sage,

        Yes I'd start with fewer foundation chains and then increase more times to make sure the sleeves still fit at the armhole. Single crochets tend to be less stretchy so if you'll need to be careful with your cuff size (make sure your hand can fit comfortably through the cuff) or it'll be very difficult to out your arms through your sweater!

        I hope this helps,
        Grace

        Reply
    19. Gabi Wells says

      July 30, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Hello! I’m really excited about making this jumper. I’m making the first body panel and it currently looks like it’s going to end up looking like a parallelogram rather than a rectangle. I keep checking the stitch count and that’s still as it should be. Is it just a case of needing to block it at the end? Will that sort the shape out? Thanks!

      Reply
    20. Andrea says

      January 04, 2022 at 10:11 pm

      How would it be if I crocheted the whole body in 1 complete piece, forming a slit which will become the headhole and the v-neck. I’ve recently made a pair of fingerless gloves in the same stitch and I think this could be made the same way? Then I would just have to seam the sides, and add the sleeves. What do you think?

      Reply
    21. Michelle says

      September 08, 2022 at 11:39 pm

      I love this pattern! This will be my first sweater. The pattern calls for a 3 gauge yarn weight. If I wanted to use a 4 gauge yarn weight how do I adjust the pattern? How much yarn do I need? Do I get the same amount in yards/meters?

      Reply
    22. Laura McLaughlin says

      September 22, 2022 at 6:51 pm

      In the information you provide, you state the hook size as 4mm (US H/8). All the H hooks I have are 5mm. I'm confused - should it be 4mm/G hook, or 5mm/H hook?

      Nevermind. I purchased the ad-free pattern, and it shows 4mm (US G/6), so I am going to go with that. Hopefully it's the correct one. You might want to change it on your website to clarify the size.

      Thanks.

      Reply

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