Drapey Boxy Sweater by Knitting with Chopsticks

Drapey Boxy Sweater

Crochet
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in alternating rows of dc and hdc
4.0 mm (G)
1996 - 2794 yards (1825 - 2555 m)
9 sizes (XS to 5XL)
US
English
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Just imagine an unseasonably beautiful, but chilly day. You’ve got a pair of cute boots, comfy jeans (or leggings if you feel like staying a little more comfy) and the COZIEST boxy sweater. You are kept warm, but not SO warm. You carry yourself with confidence because not only is your outfit cute as ever, but you made it.

Now your search for the perfect beginner-level oversized sweater crochet pattern is over! This one is available in inclusive sizes XS-5XL and features a minimal round collar with a simple, very loose fit.

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/PATTERN DETAILS
• Sizes XS to 5XL
• Beginner
• Worked in panels sewed together
• Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern.
• US crochet notations

/MATERIALS
• 4 mm / US G – 6 hook. 
• 2-ply superwash sock yarn (100% superwash merino, 365 m / 399 yd, 100g), hand-dyed with avocados by me (learn how in this post): 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) skeins
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

SIZE

The crochet sweater pattern is available in following sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL. Sizes are written as XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the L size.

The sweater is designed with a very big oversized fit, 40 – 50 cm / 16” to 20” ease at the bust.

Below are the final sweater measurements for the different sizes.

XS: bust 120 cm / 47”
S: bust 130 cm / 51”
M: bust 140 cm / 55”
L: bust 150 cm / 59”
XL: bust 160 cm / 63”
2XL: bust 170 cm / 67”
3XL: bust 180 cm / 71”
4XL: bust 190 cm / 75”
5XL: bust 200 cm / 78.5”

The Sweater is 61 cm / 24” long. To adjust the length, add/remove repeats before shaping for the neck (don’t forget to adjust your yarn quantity accordingly).