The Saturday Sweater is the perfect crochet topper for the weekend - or any day! It's surprisingly fast, easy to crochet, and even easier to wear. And best of all, it comes in 8 sizes, and they are all free here on Moogly!
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I wanted to make a crocheted t-shirt sweater. Something you can just throw on over a tank and leggings and go - or dress up with the right accessories! But it's simple enough to make that you can whip this up, even if this is your very first crocheted sweater.
The Saturday Sweater is made top down, so that you can totally adjust the length to suit your own frame and wardrobe. Be sure to read the instructions carefully - they tell you right when to try it on for a custom fit!
This pattern was designed using Red Heart Fashion Soft - a lovely Light/DK weight yarn, ideal for crochet clothing. But gravity will still work - so if the sweater seems short straight off the hook, don't panic - try it on! It may be just the right length, or you can follow the instructions to adjust the length as desired.
I think you're going to love spending lazy Saturdays in the Saturday Sweater!
Saturday Sweater
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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
700-1200 yds Red Heart Fashion Soft (100% Acrylic; 
Light/DK/UK: 8 ply; 385 yd/352 m; 141 g)
Colorway used: Grey Heather
(Yarn Estimate: Small/Medium: 2 balls; Large-3X: 3 balls; 4X/5X: 4 balls)
Gauge (laid flat): 13 sts x 7 rows = 4"/10 cm in pattern
Sizes (bust measurement):
Small - 34"(Medium - 38", Large - 42", XL - 46", 2X - 50", 3X - 54", 4X - 58", 5X - 62")
If possible, mark the numbers for your size before you begin crocheting.
NOTES:
This pattern includes up to 8" of positive ease, based on the bust measurement. For a slimmer fit, chose one size down.
The length of this top is totally customizable - just add more repeats of the last 2 rows. Be sure to adjust the length of both the front and back to match - or go longer in the back if desired!
It is strongly recommended that you try on your top before weaving in the ends from the side seams and adding the edging so that you can see just how long the fabric hangs and adjust both the length of the top and the length of the side vents. Remember that crochet grows with gravity!
If desired, substitute a Chainless Starting Double Crochet (CSDC) and ch 1 for the Ch 4 beginning the even-numbered rows, and a CSDC for the Ch 3 beginning the odd-numbered rows.
If desired, substitute a Standing Double Crochet (STDC) and ch 1 for the join and Ch 4 beginning of the first Body rows.
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Saturday Sweater - Video Tutorial
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
INSTRUCTIONS:
FRONT OF SWEATER:
First Shoulder
Row 1: FDC 33 (37, 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 57); turn. (33 (37, 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 57) dc)
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip the next st, dc in the next st, *ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * across; turn. (17 (19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29) dc)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each rem st across; turn. (33 (37, 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 57) dc)
Row 4 - 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11): Repeat Rows 2 and 3, break yarn and set aside.
Second Shoulder
Row 1 - 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11): Repeat as for First Shoulder, but do NOT break yarn; turn.
Joining and Sleeves
NOTE: You work across both shoulders in this next row. The numbers in parentheses are stitch counts for the entire Joining Row.
Joining Row: Ch 4, skip the next st, dc in the next st, *ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * to end of row**, ch 23, dc in last st made in the last row of First Shoulder, rep from * to **, turn. (34 dc/55 ch (38 dc/59 ch, 42 dc/63 ch, 44 dc/65 ch, 48 dc/69 ch, 52 dc/73 ch, 54 dc/75 ch, 58 dc/79 ch))
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to Row 17 (17, 19, 19, 19, 19, 21, 21): Break yarn and turn after last row. (89 (97, 105, 109, 117, 125, 129, 137) dc)
Body
Row 18 (18, 20, 20, 20, 20, 22, 22): : Join yarn to stitch #13 of the previous row, ch 4, skip the next st, dc in the next st, *ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * across until 12 sts rem; turn leaving rem sts unworked. (33 (37, 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 57) dc)
Row 19 (19, 21, 21, 21, 21, 23, 23): Repeat Row 3. (65 (73, 81, 85, 93, 101, 105, 113) dc)
For Hip Length (shown): Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to Row 41 (43, 43, 45, 45, 45, 47, 47). Break yarn.
For Tunic Length: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to Row 45 (47, 47, 49, 49, 49, 51, 51). Break yarn.
TIP - Do NOT tie off or weave in your ends here - you may want to adjust the length once you can try it on! It will seem short, but gravity will do it's work once it's worn.
BACK OF SWEATER:
First Shoulder
Row 1: FDC 33 (37, 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 57); break yarn and set aside. (33 (37, 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 57) dc)
Second Shoulder
Row 1: Repeat as for First Shoulder, but do NOT break yarn; turn.
Joining and Sleeves
Joining Row: Ch 4, skip the next st, dc in the next st, *ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * to end of row**, ch 23, dc in last st made in the last row of First Shoulder, rep from * to **, turn. (34 dc/55 ch (38 dc/59 ch, 42 dc/63 ch, 44 dc/65 ch, 48 dc/69 ch, 52 dc/73 ch, 54 dc/75 ch, 58 dc/79 ch))
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to Row 17 (17, 19, 19, 19, 19, 21, 21): Break yarn and turn after last row. (89 (97, 105, 109, 117, 125, 129, 137) dc)
Body - Repeat as written for the FRONT OF SWEATER.
ASSEMBLY:
Right side vs wrong side is a personal choice - just make sure that the front and back are sewn with the same sides out! Use clips or stitch markers to hold pieces together for sewing.
Whip stitch seam the tops of the shoulders together.
Whip stitch seam the bottom of the sleeves and sides of the sweater together, leaving a 4" to 8" vent on both sides (4" shown).
Try the sweater on to adjust side vent length as desired.
Sc evenly around neck opening, sleeve openings, and hem. Weave in all ends.
And that's the Saturday Sweater! I hope you enjoy making - and wearing - this easy crochet top pattern! It's a great jumping off point for your own personalization. Make the back half longer if that's the style you like, add patch pockets if you want them, add sleeves by crocheting right around the armholes - it's your Saturday!
If you make the Saturday Sweater, I’d love to see a photo. So if you share it on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog – and happy crocheting!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Red Heart Yarns and Furls Crochet Hooks for providing the materials for this pattern.
Jean J.
LOVE this sweater! When reading the pattern I must confess I was a little confused about the shoulders. Seeing the photos helped a lot. If I get stuck I'll yell for your help. LOL Your instructions for using the PRINT FRIENDLY feature a couple of weeks ago really helped me get this pattern in to a computer document. No more copy and paste!!! Thank you so much.
Tamara Kelly
I'm so glad the Print Friendly works for you! 😀 And that you like the sweater. 🙂 There will be a video tutorial up soon!
Tracy King
Pretty much just what I was looking for to ring in spring temps! Thanks again 🙂
Debbie Smetherham
Love it! Thank you for the pattern ❤
Ghexia
Simple + Beautiful = Perfect sweater t-shirt ! ♥
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much!
SuDIE PATTERSON
I really want to make this, but I am stuck on the very first row. There are 8 sizes but there are 10 numbers..
Sorry I can't get roll 1. Help
Tamara Kelly
I'm so sorry about that - it's fixed now! 🙂
Eileen
Hi Ms. Kelly,
I was wondering what does the numbers in the parentheses i n row 4 mean?
Tamara Kelly
Hello! When you see "Row 4 – 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11)", the numbers in the parentheses are for the multiple sizes.
So if you are making a small, med, or large, then you work to Row 7, if the XL, 2X, or 3X then you work to Row 9, and for 4X and 5X, you work to Row 11. 🙂
BecKie
Confused about the shoulders all those numbers. Can't wait to get answers so I can get started.
Tamara Kelly
I'm sorry about the transcription error in row 1 - it's fixed now!
SuDIE PATTERSON
Stop after the word "turn" and go to Row 2
Numbers at the end just tells you how many stitches there are in the row.
Love this pattern and learned a new stitch also.
Front Double Crochet (FDC)Better than counting chains.
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you for helping out Sudie - and thank you so much!
Phyll Nelson
. Does the pattern run true to sizes? Thank you for sharing such a simple and crisp pattern
Tamara Kelly
I used the Craft Yarn Council sizing standards as a jumping off point, and added lots of positive ease. I wear a size 14 and this is the Large size that I'm modeling.
I talk more about the sizing in the Notes above.
Stormee Gabriel
I'm confused about the joining row. I understand the chain 23 and then continue on the other sleeve but I get all mixed up on the--turn. (34 dc/55 ch (38 dc/59 ch, 42 dc/63 ch, 44 dc/65 ch, 48 dc/69 ch, 52 dc/73 ch, 54 dc/75 ch, 58 dc/79 ch)) do I really double crochet for 42 sts and then chain 63 and not continue over the other sleeve or the ch 23 of previous row. Also when it says repeat rows 2 and 3. If i do that would I end up chaining 67 to continue on just the one sleeve. Leaving the other unworked. I'm so confused sorry. I may just be tired but the picture seems like the row after ch23 you would just DC across all the stitches making it 105 DC then continue with the body. Sorry if I sound crazy(I might just be) or i might just not be smart enough at the moment to follow simple instruction. Or I may just not be understanding the big picture haha.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Stormee! Those are the stitch counts for that row. So for instance, if you were making the small, at the end of the Joining Row you'd have 34 dc and 55 ch total in that row. You are correct that the next row is just dc across in each st and ch sp. 🙂
Cathy Jammie
Sorry to be confused, but I want to clarify before I launch. I printed the original pattern but I see multiple duplicate 43s and 47s. Not sure what to cross out. The new pattern, supposedly corrected, still has duplicate 43s and 47s. Sorry to be dense but I just want to be sure
Tamara Kelly
Hi Cathy! Shoot, that's what I get for trying to fix it while at the airport between flights! Okay, so I got some coffee and time and now I do believe I've caught them all. Basically, any time there were 10 numbers listed for 8 sizes, there was a duplicate 43 and 47 in there.
Cathy Jammie
Thanks for your quick reply! Is there a corrected version available?
Stormee Gabriel
Oh ok thanks!That makes so much more sense now I kept wondering why I needed to chain again lol ...but relieved that my crocheting abilities and knowledge are getting better enough to suspect I didnt need to. Thanks again for clarifying and the quick reply! Also I absolutely adore your finished result! I hope mine turns out as good!
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you!
Jean J
After reading all of the posts I think I'm going to wait until the video is available before I start this sweater. I think I have it figured out then I get confused again. lol
Tamara Kelly
It's been one of those Mondays! *sigh* - I don't blame you!
Lois
Can this be made with any DK yarn. I’m in the UK and finding it difficult to get Ref Heart Fashion Soft.
Tamara Kelly
Yes, Fashion Soft is DK weight. 🙂
Myra
This looks so cute to make as mothers day gifts, will wait for the video, you're one of my favorite boogers your videos make it so easy to follow along...thanks for another great pattern!!!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you! 😀 The video is now live!
Myra
Sorry meant blogger...dumb spell check...
Tamara Kelly
😀
Julie
I love it! Thank you so much for sharing!!
janice ROSS
Thanks Tamara so much for making this pattern in multiple sizes. I will be able to make it for all f my sisters. Especially thanks for the large sizes, as these are so hard to find patterns for. thank you
Tamara Kelly
😀 You are very welcome! I'm so glad you liked the pattern!
sudie patterson
Does this Fashion Soft yarn pull out from the middle.
I have never used it before. I can't see that it does pull out.
Thanks.
Tamara Kelly
I believe it can, but I prefer to pull it from the outside, so I haven't spent a lot of time trying!
Patti
In the gauge sample, it says 13 sts x 7 rows = 4”. Are the stitches DC or alternating DC and DC, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, DC rows?
Sorry. I always get confused on gauge and I know it is super important for garments.
Thank u
Tamara Kelly
Hi Patti! The latter - the pattern used in the sweater. 🙂
Patti
Txs
Kim Cowing
I love this pattern!!! just finished whipstitching both sides together. I'm a little panicked about doing the sc around the neck opening, arm openings and hem. For places like sides on DC, where do you actually put the sc?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Kim! Thank you! 😀 My best tip for working into these edges is to try to work 2 sc into the post of each dc on the edge. If you put one in the stitch itself, and one where the stitch is actually worked into the next row, it can be a little neater too. Really I would say this is where you just take your time and frog a little bit as needed, and find the places where you stitches want to land and look nice, and then try to be consistent all the way around. 🙂
Teresa
This looks like a great project for try for a first crochet garment. Do you think that Red Heart Its a Wrap can be used with this pattern?
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Teresa! It's a lot thinner, but you can use it held doubled! 🙂
Megan
Thank you for the pattern! I think this will be a great cover up for my mom.
How can I lengthen the sleeves?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Megan! You can add additional stitches to each shoulder portion (the same amount to each), and then join the body portion that many more stitches "in" from the edge, or you can join and crochet the sleeves right onto the arm holes. 🙂
Sharon Williams
This is listed for beginners??????
Tamara Kelly
It is only double crochets and chains with no increasing or decreasing or shaping. It is definitely a "my first garment" type of pattern, but probably not the very first thing a new crocheter would make either. If you're having trouble and the video tutorials haven't helped, I'd be happy to answer any questions you have!
Wendy Mason
I love this Saturday sweater can you put long sleeves on it.Thanks Wendy @wendyann09@gmail.com 😇 🐩
Tamara Kelly
Thank you Wendy! Yes, if you'd like to add longer sleeves, you can crochet around the arm opening and add rounds there, or you can increase the starting chain and add the sleeve length up front. 🙂
Cynthia
This is a delightful pattern! It is much like a sweater that my grandmother made for me years ago, now i will love making one!! Thank You!
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much Cynthia, I hope you enjoy making it!
Jen Yates
Hi I can hardly wait to make this sweater. Will it be possible to make the sleeves longer? Do i just add on some extra sts to the shoulders?
Tamara Kelly
Yes! You can add sleeves afterwards by just crocheting around the arm hole, or you can start with more stitches at the beginning and then come in more at the sides. 🙂
Leah
Thank you for another beautiful pattern! I’m excited to get started! Although I’ve been crocheting for many years,, this is the first piece I’m attempting to make that I’ve needed to get gauge and I’m struggling to get there. I’m using a DK weight yarn from my stash and started by using the suggested hook size. I think my gauge was too small (too many stitches per inch), so I popped up one hook size (from K to L). The swatch with the bigger hook looks really loose; I think I prefer the look of the smaller hook. My two questions are:
1. Should I wash the swatches before measuring again? I didn’t wash before taking my first measurements.
2. If I go with a smaller hook size, how should I adjust the pattern? I know this is a big question...any recourses you suggest would be welcome if the answer is too cumbersome. 🙂
Thanks again for a cute pattern, and for any help you can offer!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Leah! Washing shouldn't be necessary unless you are using a natural fiber that will change size after blocking (like alpaca - that stuff GROWS!).
Going with the smaller hook size is great, if that's the fabric you like. If it's within 4-6 stitches of the written gauge, I would recommend just following the instructions for a size up from what you would normally make. 🙂
Lisa
Can you tell me instead of FDC what you would ch. wrote doubt a beginning row of DC thanks
Tamara Kelly
Hi Lisa! Just ch 2 more than the number of fdc called for, and then dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and each rem ch across. 🙂
Kerri Hoback
Are stitch counts correct for joining rows? If I alternate dc & (ch 1, skip 1 dc) across I get 45 dc and 44 ch for size small. Am I missing something?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Kerri! Did you missed the ch 23 in the middle?
Kerri H.
Aha! Yes, I was actually trying to figure out the stitch count for the repeat of row 3, so I was counting the mesh row that follows the joining row. Thank you!
Tamara Kelly
So glad I was able to help! It can be tricky to do from a distance! 🙂
Kathleen Fuller
I've made two of these and I love the pattern! Thanks so much for such and easy and cute pattern. 🙂
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Kathleen! I'm so glad you enjoy it!!
Karen A
Hi I made 3 of you Saturday sweaters to give away to my daughter s. The first one I had to redo over because I see the sleeves closed,HaHa but I just easily took the top part off and re crochet it together again. See that is what you get for not reading and doing 3 thing all at once. Learn by your mistake, Love your pattern. Now I'm making one for myself.thank you so much .have a blessed day. SMILE
Tamara Kelly
I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern! ♥ Thank you so much, Karen!
KIMBERLY M JOSLIN
question, from the joining row down till we start body do we restart row count or total of 19 rows for med or just continue counting from the joining row
Tamara Kelly
Hi Kimberly! The row count doesn't restart, but counts from the Row 1 of the shoulder. 🙂
Annie
Hi Tamara,
I have a question about the double crochet rows. The pattern says to work in the stitch. When I watched the video, it appears that you are working in the mesh space, not the stitch. Can you please clarify?
Thanks!!!
Annie
Tamara Kelly
Hi Annie! You can work into the chs or the ch sps - whichever you prefer, and gets you closest to gauge. 🙂
Caitlin
I’m stuck at the joining row. If I dc across both shoulder and chain 23 between I get 42dc and 23ch. So where does the size variation come in? It says I’m suppose to have 42dc and 63 ch. but I don’t see it telling me that just chain 23. Thanks for your help!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Caitlin! I'm not sure if I understand your question, but the total counts the chs between the dc sts when you are stitching across the pieces. Did you check out the video tutorial?
Mary Shere
I love your designs and keep looking in the hope that you’ll design a v neck ladies sweater soon - please !
Tamara Kelly
Thank you! I will definitely add that to the list!
Julie
Hi,
I’m looking for the video that shows the Foundation Double Crochet. When I click the link it says it no longer exists.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Julie! I think there may have been a glitch, sorry about that! The link seems to be working now: https://www.mooglyblog.com/foundation-double-crochet-fdc/