This Simple Striped Sweater is a men’s crochet sweater that’s perfect for beginning crocheters. It’s crocheted flat, in rows, and seamed together. It’s about as simple as it gets. This pattern includes 8 men’s sizes S – 5X.

Simple Striped Sweater is a beginner-friendly crochet pullover built on one stitch and a love of color. Worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed, this long, boxy top with a wide boat neck delivers a relaxed, modern silhouette that fits a broad range of bodies without complex shaping.

Construction and Technique

• Worked flat (in pieces), bottom up, then seamed at shoulders and sides
• Primary stitch: double crochet throughout; no advanced techniques required
• Stripe colorwork worked in simple row-by-row color changes, no floats or carries
• Wide boat neckline with no neck shaping needed
• Long rectangular body construction; shaping is minimal and approachable for a first garment

Materials

• Yarn: Lion Brand Jeans Colors, worsted weight cotton blend
• Hook: US 8.0 (5 mm)
• Gauge: 14 dc x 9 rows = 4 in, worked in double crochet
• Yardage: approximately 1,472 to 2,205 yards depending on size

Sizing

• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, and Men’s
• Designed for an oversized fit with positive ease
• Proportioned to suit standard, plus, and tall bodies

What’s Included

• Full written crochet pattern in English
• Photo tutorial support for key construction steps
• Yardage requirements listed by size

The stripe sequence is yours to own: mix two shades for a clean classic look, or layer three or four colors from the Jeans Colors range for something bolder. Because each stripe is its own color block, swapping the palette is as easy as swapping your yarn.

Whether this is your first sweater or your fiftieth, the Ravelry project page is a great place to share your color choices and find inspiration from other makers working the same pattern.