The Shipshape Sweater is an easy and quick beginner friendly oversized chunky crochet sweater. It uses simple crochet stitches to create a fake-knit look. Although this uses chunky yarn, the drape is incredibly light and airy. The sweater also has a classic chic mock neck, and you can choose between a cropped or long version.

Pattern includes:
-Instructions written in US crochet terminology and measurements in centimeters
-FULL exclusive video tutorial that coincides with written instructions, starting from beginning to end
-Cropped or long length versions with full stitch counts provided
-Instructions on how to find the best size and ease
-Color coded instructions for sizes XS-5X

This pattern is suitable for beginners.

GAUGE
Using a 9 mm hook OR ANY HOOK REQUIRED TO MEET THE GAUGE:
10 sts x 8 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm blocked
alternating half double crochet front loop only, single crochet back loop only

SIZING
The sweater has a range of 25 to 37 cm positive ease.
Your chest circumference in centimeters (cm):
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
71–76 (81–86, 91–96, 101-106, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) cm

Finished width (circumference):
108 (118, 128, 138, 148, 153, 163, 173, 183) cm

Finished width (measured flat): 54 (59, 64, 69, 74, 76, 81, 86, 91) cm

Length (cropped): 40 (42, 45, 46, 50, 52, 55, 56, 56) cm

Length (long): 48 (50, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63, 64, 64) cm

Sleeve length: 42 (42, 42, 40, 40, 39, 39, 38, 38) cm

Sleeve width: 36 (39, 39, 41, 41, 44, 44, 46, 46) cm

MATERIALS
1. Yarn: Weight 6 Super Bulky Yarn | Hobbii Happy Place Apricity 65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool 50 grams / 120 meters in Deep Surf
-Cropped: 780 (870, 980, 1070, 1210, 1270, 1420, 1520, 1600) meters
-Long: 870 (980, 1140, 1240, 1420, 1520, 1700, 1830, 1930) meters
Yarn amounts are approximate. You may need more or less.
If you want to substitute this yarn, check out yarnsub.com. Make sure the yarn has a similar gauge.

1. 9 mm hook or any hook required to meet the gauge
2. Tape measure, stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, blocking kit (optional)

NOTE ON YARN: You’ll want to use a light airy Weight 6 Yarn similar to Apricity as it’s closer to a Weight 5 chunky yarn. If you don’t want to use a tubed yarn, you can size down and use Weight 5 yarn.

Copyright @ justtheworsted (Lindsey Muscarella) 2025. No part of this pattern may be reproduced or transmitted in any form. The pattern is for personal use only. No refunds for digital items.

photo credit: @chrisdacanha
model: @bybelter