Crochet Sweater Workshop
Crochet Sweater Workshop
We teach this lesson plan at our recurring Intermediate & Advanced Crochet Class. Sign up for your first session here to get started on this project!
Learn to crochet a seamless, top-down raglan sweater! All students attending this workshop will choose a top-down raglan sweater pattern that uses dk, worsted, aran, or bulky weight yarn. Keep in mind that thicker yarns take less time to crochet! We have several great recommendations listed below.
SKILL LEVEL
Almost Advanced. If you know how to do all of the techniques listed below you know enough to take this class!
You can read about how we determine skill levels here.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
You must already be very comfortable with the chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and how to read your stitches to tell what you've done or where you are in a project. Having some experience reading simple patterns is helpful but not required.
PATTERNS
listed in order of difficulty, starting with the easiest/quickest
| Pattern | Yarn Weight | Notes |
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Aran |
This is UK pattern and thus uses British pattern terminology which differs from US terms slightly. (i.e. US single crochet = UK Double crochet) This pattern is worked with a faux ribbing on the neckline and cuffs that will only be visible from the right side of the work. The pattern has instructions for optional color blocking if you like to mix it up and get a lil funky with it.
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Worsted | This pattern has both a free web version and an ad-free version that can be purchased on the website or through Ravelry. It is worked without ribbing and features a wide sleeve design, which can be very classy if that look catches your fancy. |
| Top Down Crochet Pullover by Cleo Malone |
DK |
Designed by our titular owner, THE Cleo of CLEO's. This pattern is also made without ribbing and is as cozy as it looks. Can be made with or without the color changes, whatever style you feel called to. We only recommend choosing this pattern if you're already comfortable working with smaller yarn and have lots of time to complete your homework between sessions! |
MATERIALS - available for purchase at the shop
The weight and amount of yarn needed will vary with your chosen pattern. We will be discussing picking a size and the correct yarn to buy on the first day of class! You can also come ahead of time to get help picking out the right yarn and amount for your sweater.
TOOLS - available for purchase at the shop
All students should bring 4–6 locking stitch markers. Hook sizes will vary with your chosen pattern. If you have crochet hooks you think will work, please bring them to the first session. We also have crochet hooks for sale in the shop.
LESSON PLAN
Session 1: Learn how to read a pattern, how to choose the right size, pick out the right yarn & needles for your size, make a gauge swatch, make chain for neckline, place markers, start raglan increases.
Session 2: Troubleshoot increasing, continue working on yoke, initial fit test. Required homework: finish yoke and be ready for separating for the sleeves.
Session 3: Separating for sleeves, trying on to test fit, continue working on the body of sweater, optional waist shaping. Optional homework: finish body of sweater.
Session 4: Crochet around sleeve openings, plan sleeve style & optional decreasing.
Session 5: Continue working on body & sleeves. Required homework: finish body of sweater & at least one sleeve.
Session 6: final session! final sweater try on, adding optional ribbing to hemlines & cuffs, weaving in ends, how to block.
