Meet your new favorite cozy make — the Wheat Stitch Sweater! This stunning top-down crochet sweater combines effortless comfort, modern style, and my signature wheat stitch texture for a design that feels as good as it looks. (And - there’s no sewing required!)

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Construction of your new sweater begins with a ribbed neckline, which is worked in rows, then joined to form the foundation for crocheting in the round. From there, you’ll work the yoke, shaping it with smooth, consistent increases to contour beautifully around the shoulders and upper body using optional short rows.

(What’s a short row? Short rows are a clever technique that adds gentle shaping by working only partway across a row before turning. When added at the neckline, they slightly raise the back of the neck so the sweater fits more naturally and comfortably — mimicking the way our bodies are built (since our necks don’t sit perfectly flat!). If you prefer a simpler, boxier silhouette, you can skip the short rows for a straight, even neckline that’s clean and modern. This pattern includes directions for both styles!)

Once the yoke is complete, the stitches are divided to separate the sleeves from the body. The body is then crocheted downward to the hem ribbing, while the sleeves are completed individually and finished with ribbed cuffs for a clean, structured look.

Because this sweater is worked from the top down, you can try it on as you go — making it easy to customize the length, fit, and style to suit your unique wardrobe.

A video tutorial is included in the pattern.

CROCHET HOOK:
G (4.0mm) & G+/7 (4.5mm) - or size to meet gauge

NOTIONS:
Removable Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Scissors

YARN:
Berroco Vintage DK
52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 290yds/100g

OR

Malabrigo Arroyo
100% Superwash Merino Wool, 335yds/100g
Shown in 866 Arco Iris & 063 Natural

Yarn Quantities:
1200 (1350, 1500, 1650, 1800) (1950, 2100, 2250, 2400) yds
Quantities Using Two Colors
Ribbing & SC Rnds:
740 (830, 925, 1015, 1110) (1200, 1290, 1385, 1475) yds
Puff Stitch Rnds:
460 (520, 575, 635, 690) (750, 810, 865, 925) yds

Yarn Substitutions:
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash - 100% Superwash Merino Wool 136yds/50g

ABBREVIATIONS:
blo- back loop only
ch - chain
puff st - puff stitch
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
WS - wrong side

GAUGE:
16 sts and 15 rows = 4” in stitch pattern

Not sure what gauge is? Check out this blog post: What Is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

To fit approximate chest:
30 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)” finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with relaxed ease

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

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