It’s about time, am I right? I am so excited to add the Sunday Sweater Ladies XS-5X crochet pattern to the blog! This pattern was originally designed in 2016 and was desperate for an update. In the past four years I have learned a lot about yarn, and definitely have a better comprehension on what I like from a garment.
Sunday Sweater Crochet Pattern
The design was first written in sizes XS-1X. Although I had every intention of also releasing it in 2X-5X shortly after, the reality of life with an active toddler, and another in kindergarten meant that it never happened.
I also realized that the yarn I had used (Loops and Threads Charisma) didn’t hold up well over time. The sweaters I made didn’t wash and wear well, and ended up looking a bit ragged after the first couple of times through the washer.
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THE YARN
For this version of the Sunday Sweater I used Biggo yarn in the color Autumn Heather. This yarn is available at WeCrochet and comes in 19 colors. I am making a child size one for my daughter in Pinot Heather! This is a bulky weight #5 yarn in a 50% Superwash Merino Wool, 50% Nylon blend.
Why a nylon blend, you ask? Well, nylon adds strength, flexibility, and movement to wool. It enhances the moisture-wicking capabilities of nylon, combined with the anti-microbial properties of wool, make this a power couple in the fibre world!
Nylon increases the wrinkle resistance of your garments while holding up its shape. When you pair it with the superwash merino in Biggo, you have a yarn that can be machine washed, and thrown on a low heat in the dryer.
Needless to say, Biggo has stolen my heart.
YARN SUBSTITUTIONS
Wonderfluff (70% Baby Alpaca , 7% Merino Wool , 23% Nylon) or Swish Bulky (100% Fine Superwash Merino) would make great substitutions if Biggo isn’t for you. Both of these yarns are incredibly soft and feel amazing against the skin.
However, if you are looking for an allergy-friendly option, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend checking out Brava Bulky (super affordable acrylic), Billow (100% pima cotton), or Lion Brand’s Hue and Me (another gorgeous acrylic).
Any of these options, or similar, would be great when making the Sunday Sweater crochet pattern.
STYLE OPTIONS
I mentioned above that the original Sunday Sweater didn’t have the cowl neck as shown in the first photo. Instead it had this really simple and pretty rolled collar. Both sets of instructions are included below, so you can choose whichever neckline works best for you!
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MATERIALS
Yarn: Bulky Weight #5. Sample made in Biggo by WeCrochet.
See approximate yardage for individual sizes below.
Hook: I used my Furls Crochet Streamline Swirl N (9.00 mm).
- Note: I used the Cream M hook for the photos because my N is the Andromeda hook and the orange in it clashed with the yarn. Yeah, I know, I know.
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Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
SIZE CHART
| SIZE | BUST IN/CM | FINISHED BUST IN/CM | LENGTH IN/CM | APPROX YDS/M |
| XS | 28-30″ / 71-76 cm | 34″ / 86 cm | 24.5″ / 62.25 cm | 625 yds / 571.5 m |
| S | 32-34″/ | 38″ / 81.25-86.5 cm | 25″ / 63.5 cm | 750 yds / 686 m |
| M | 36-38″ / 91.5-96.5 cm | 42″ / 106.5 cm | 25″ / 63.5 cm | 880 yds / 805 m |
| L | 40-42″ / 101.5-106.5 cm | 46″ / 116.75 cm | 25.5″ / 64.75 cm | 1000 yds / 915 m |
| 1X | 44-46″ / 111.75-116.75 cm | 50″ / 127 cm | 26″ / 66 cm | 1125 yds / 1029 m |
| 2X | 48-50″ / 122-127 cm | 54″ / 137.25 cm | 26″ / 66 cm | 1200 yds / 1097 m |
| 3X | 52-54″ / 132-137.25 cm | 58″ / 145.75 cm | 26.5″ / 67.25 | 1320 yds / 1207 m |
| 4X | 56-58″ / 142.25-147.25 cm | 62″ / 157.5 cm | 26.5″ / 67.25 | 1420 yds / 1298 m |
| 5X | 60-62″ / 152.5-157.5 cm | 66″ / 167.5 cm | 26.5″ / 67.25 | 1525 yds / 1394 m |
PATTERN KEY
- beg: beginning
- BLO: back loop only
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Intermediate
GAUGE
8 sc sts = 4”
SPECIAL PATTERN NOTES
This Sunday Sweater crochet pattern is made from the top down. Sleeves are crocheted onto the sweater in a raglan style. Cowl or rolled cowl are crocheted directly on to the sweater.
Beginning chains do not count as a stitch throughout.
The stitch counts at the end of each row will be in numerical order by size. (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Yarns similar in fiber content and weight can be substituted. See Yarn Substitution section above for suggestions.
Sample shown is made in size M. Model is 5’7″ tall and has a long sleeve shirt layered underneath.
SUNDAY SWEATER CROCHET PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
YOKE
Ch 36, join to first ch being careful not to twist. (36)
This is your foundation chain.
1: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 4, 3sc, sc next 12, 3sc, sc next 4, 3sc, sc next 12, sc in same as ch1, join. (44)
2: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 6, 3sc, sc next 14, 3sc, sc next 6, 3sc, sc next 14, sc in same as ch1, join. (52)
3: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 8, 3sc, sc next 16, 3sc, sc next 8, 3sc, sc next 16, sc in same as ch1, join. (60)
4: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 10, 3sc, sc next 18, 3sc, sc next 10, 3sc, sc next 18, sc in same as ch1, join. (68)
5: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 12, 3sc, sc next 20, 3sc, sc next 12, 3sc, sc next 20, sc in same as ch1, join. (76)
6: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 14, 3sc, sc next 22, 3sc, sc next 14, 3sc, sc next 22, sc in same as ch1, join. (84)
7: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 16, 3sc, sc next 24, 3sc, sc next 16, 3sc, sc next 24, sc in same as ch1, join. (92)
8: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 18, 3sc, sc next 26, 3sc, sc next 18, 3sc, sc next 26, sc in same as ch1, join. (100)
9: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 20, 3sc, sc next 28, 3sc, sc next 20, 3sc, sc next 28, sc in same as ch1, join. (108)
End here for XS. Continue on to Arm Holes.
10: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 22, 3sc, sc next 30, 3sc, sc next 22, 3sc, sc next 30, sc in same
as ch1, join. (116)
11: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 24, 3sc, sc next 32, 3sc, sc next 24, 3sc, sc next 32, sc in same as ch1, join. (124)
End here for S. Continue on to Arm Holes.
12: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 26, 3sc, sc next 34, 3sc, sc next 26, 3sc, sc next 34, sc in same as ch1, join. (132)
End here for 1X-5X. Continue on to Round 17.
13: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 28, 3sc, sc next 36, 3sc, sc next 28, 3sc, sc next 36, sc in same as ch1, join. (140)
End here for M. Continue on to Arm Holes.
14: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 30, 3sc, sc next 38, 3sc, sc next 30, 3sc, sc next 38, sc in same as ch1, join. (148)
15: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 32, 3sc, sc next 40, 3sc, sc next 32, 3sc, sc next 40, sc in same as ch1, join. (156)
16: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 34, 3sc, sc next 42, 3sc, sc next 34, 3sc, sc next 42, sc in same as ch1, join. (164)
End here for L. Continue on to Arm Holes.
Continue here for 1X-5X:
17: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 28, 3sc, sc next 12, 2sc, sc next 10, 2sc, sc next 12, 3sc, sc next 28, 3sc, sc next 12, 2sc, sc next 10, 2sc, sc next 12, sc in same as ch1, join. (144)
18: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 30, 3sc, sc next 5, 2sc, sc next 28, 2sc, sc next 5, 3sc, sc next 30, 3sc, sc next 5, 2sc, sc next 28, 2sc, sc next 5, sc in same as ch1, join. (156)
19: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 32, 3sc, sc next 15, 2sc, sc next 12, 2sc, sc next 15, 3sc, sc next 32, 3sc, sc next 15, 2sc, sc next 12, 2sc, sc next 15, sc in same as ch1, join. (168)
End here for 1X. Continue on to Arm Holes.
20: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 34, 3sc, sc next 10, 2sc, sc next 26, 2sc, sc next 10, 3sc, sc next 34, 3sc, sc next 10, 2sc, sc next 26, 2sc, sc next 10, sc in same as ch1, join. (180)
End here for 2X. Continue on to Arm Holes.
21: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 36, 3sc, sc next 17, 2sc, sc next 16, 2sc, sc next 17, 3sc, sc next 36, 3sc, sc next 17, 2sc, sc next 16, 2sc, sc next 17, sc in same as ch1, join. (192)
End here for 3X. Continue on to Arm Holes.
22: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 38, 3sc, sc next 13, 2sc, sc next 28, 2sc, sc next 13, 3sc, sc next 38, 3sc, sc next 13, 2sc, sc next 28, 2sc, sc next 13, sc in same as ch1, join. (204)
End here for 4X. Continue on to Arm Holes.
23: Ch1, 2sc in same as ch1, sc next 40, 3sc, sc next 20, 2sc, sc next 18, 2sc, sc next 20, 3sc, sc next 40, 3sc, sc next 20, 2sc, sc next 18, 2sc, sc next 20, sc in same as ch1, join. (216)
End here for 5X. Continue on to Arm Holes.
ARM HOLES
1: Ch1 sc in first, ch 2 (2, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0), sk 22 (26, 30, 34, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) sts, sc next 32 (36, 40, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66), ch 2 (2, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0), sk 22 (26, 30, 34, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) sts, sc last 31 (35, 39, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65), do not join. (64, 72, 80, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 sc)
BODY
1: Sc around each sc and chain, do not join. (68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 sc)
Continue to sc around without joining, until Sweater is 2” from desired length, ending at one side of the Sweater, slst next to join. It is not necessary to use a stitch marker since you will be using a measurement to determine when to stop.
2: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, slst to next st in Body. (6 sc)
3: Slst in next st in Body, turn, sk 2 slsts, working in the BLO, slst across. (6 slst)
4: Ch1, turn, working in the BLO, sc across, slst to next st in Body. (6 sc)
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 around the bottom of the sweater.
Join the last row worked to Row 2 by sc across in the BLO of both rows.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SLEEVES
Reattach yarn at the bottom of one Arm Hole. You will be working in continuous rounds for the length of the Sleeve. Use a Stitch Marker to keep track of the Rounds and move it up as you go.
XS, S, and M Only – XS (S, M):
1: Ch1, sc 26 (28, 31) evenly around, do not join, mark with a Stitch Marker. (26, 28, 31 sc)
2: Sc2tog, sc in remaining sts around. (25, 27, 30 sc)
3-6: Sc around. (25, 27, 30 sc)
7: Sc2tog, sc in remaining sts around. (24, 26, 29)
Repeat Rounds 3-7 until stitch count gets to (20, 21, 24).
Continue on to Cuff.
L, 1X, and 2X Only – L (1X, 2X):
1: Ch1, sc 34 (34, 36) evenly around, do not join, mark with a Stitch Marker. (34, 34, 36 sc)
2-3: Sc around. (34, 34, 36 sc)
4: Sc2tog, sc in remaining sts around. (33, 33, 35 sc)
5-6: Sc around. (33, 33, 35 sc)
Repeat Rounds 4-6 until stitch count gets to 24 sc for all sizes.
Continue on to Cuff.
3X, 4X and 5X Only – 3X (4X, 5X):
1: Ch1, sc 38 (40, 42) evenly around, do not join, mark with a Stitch Marker. (40, 42 sc)
2: Sc around. (38, 40, 42 sc)
3: Sc2tog, sc in remaining sts around. (37, 39, 41 sc)
4-5: Sc around. (37, 39, 41 sc)
6: Sc2tog, sc in remaining sts around. (36, 38, 40 sc)
7: Sc around. (36, 38, 40 sc)
Repeat Rounds 3-7 until stitch count gets to 25 (26, 28) sc.
CUFFS
1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, slst to next st in Body. (4 sc)
2: Slst in next st in Body, turn, sk 2 slsts, working in the BLO, slst across. (4 slst)
3: Ch1, turn, working in the BLO, sc across, slst to next st in Body. (4 sc)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 around the bottom of the sweater.
Join the last row worked to Row 1 by sc across in the BLO of both rows.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat on other side.
COLLAR
Cowl Neck Option:
With the tail of the Foundation Chain facing you and on your right (this is the Back of the Sweater), reattach the yarn the same stitch as your join in the Foundation Chain.
1: Ch 25, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across, slst to next st in sweater. (24 sc)
2: Slst in next st in sweater, turn, sk 2 slsts, working in the BLO, sc across. (24 sc)
3: Ch1, turn, working in the BLO, sc across, slst to next st in sweater. (24 sc)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 around the foundation chain.
Join the last row worked to Row 1 by sc across in the BLO of both rows.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Rolled Collar Option:
With the tail of the Foundation Chain facing you and on your right (this is the Back of the Sweater), reattach the yarn the same stitch as your join in the Foundation Chain.
1: Ch1, sc around the Neck opening, join. (36)
2: Ch1, sc first 18, 2sc, *sc next 2, 2sc, repeat from * 3 more times, sc in remaining 5 sts, join. (41)
3: Ch1, sc around, join. (41)
4: Ch1, sc first 20, 2sc, *sc next 2, 2sc, repeat from * 4 more times, sc in remaining 5 sts, join. (47)
5: Ch1, sc around, join. (47)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
FINISHING
Block if desired.
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