Summer Lovin' Sweater Crochet Pattern

There is a particular kind of summer afternoon in Nova Scotia when the breeze off the water is just cool enough to make you reach for something light. That is exactly what I had in mind when I designed the Summer Lovin’ Sweater. It is open and airy enough to let the air move through, but with enough structure to feel like a proper garment.

I wanted something I could throw on over a swimsuit or a sundress and not have to think twice about. The silhouette is intentionally easy on the body, with sleeves that taper gently toward the wrist. This is the sweater you will reach for all summer long.

Ribbing

Using the 4.25mm hook, ch17

Row 1: Dc in 4th st from hook, dc in each ch across. (14)
Row 2: Ch3, working in blo, dc in each st across. (14)
Rows 3–35 (39, 43): Rep Row 2

Body

Change to 5.25mm hook

Row 1: Ch2, working along the side of ribbing, 2hdc in each row end across until 1 row end remains. Hdc in last row end. (69, 77, 85)

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn. Ch2, skip next st, sc in next, ch2, skip next st, dc in next, *ch 3, skip next 3 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, *1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, rep from * across, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Rows 5–21 (20, 19): Repeat the pattern of rows 3 and 4. Place st marker at each end of row 21 (20, 19) to mark for sleeves.

Row 22 (21, 20)–32: Repeat the pattern of rows 3 and 4. Fasten off.

Place stitch marker in 6th ch space from each end to mark neckline.

Repeat all steps to create back piece.

Work Seams

Place the front and back right sides together. Starting from the outside edge, work a slst through the tops of the dc and sc stitches and 2slst in each ch space across until you reach your stitch marker. Fasten off.

Work the side seams the same way, moving from the stitch marker down to the bottom edge of the ribbing. Fasten off.

Collar

Using 4.25mm hook, attach yarn with a slst on the inside of either of the shoulder seams.

Round 1: Ch3, 2dc in each ch space around. Slst into first dc to join.
Round 2: Ch1 (does not count as a stitch), dc in each st around. Slst into first dc to join.
Round 3: Ch2, hdc in each st around. Slst to first hdc to join.

Sleeves

Using 5.25mm hook, join yarn with slst at the sleeve stitch marker. Note – sleeves are worked in rows, not in the round.

Row 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, *1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, rep from * across, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 2: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 3: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, *1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, rep from * across, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 4: Ch2, dc in next double (first decrease), *ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across to last 2 dc, dc2tog. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, *1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, rep from * across, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Rows 7–15: Repeat rows 4–6.

Row 16: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 17: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, *1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, rep from * across, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Rows 18–31: Repeat rows 16 and 17. Fasten off.

Attach yarn with slst to the sleeve at the armpit, ch1, 2sc in each ch space of both sides to join. Fasten off.

Repeat all steps to create second sleeve.

Sleeve Trim

Switch to 4.25mm hook.

Round 1: Join yarn with slst to any chain space at the end of the sleeve. Ch3, 2dc in each ch space and dc in each dc and sc around. Slst to top of ch3 to join.
Round 2: Ch3, dc in each st around. Slst to top of ch3 to join.
Round 3: Ch2, hdc in each dc around. Slst to top of ch2 to join. Fasten off and repeat on other sleeve.

Weave in all ends.