Digital PDF Crochet Pattern – Not a finished sweater
Wrap yourself in comfort with the Cloudcrest Turtleneck Sweater, a soft and stylish crochet design that mimics the look of classic knitwear. This pattern is intentionally simple, beginner-friendly, and fully size-inclusive, allowing you to customize the fit according to your measurements for a flawless result every time.
Designed with a clean silhouette, tall fold-over turtleneck, and beautifully textured “yarn-over slip stitch” surface, this cozy piece works beautifully as a cropped sweater, standard length, or even a sweater dress—your choice.
✨ Key Features
🪄 Easy Construction: Worked in two identical flat panels, then seamed for a clean and effortless finish.
📐 Made to Measure: Based on your measurements for a perfect personalized fit in sizes XS–5X.
⏱️ Quick Project: Uses bulky (#5) yarn and a simple 2-row repeat for fast progress.
🧶 Knit-Look Texture: Created with the YOSlSt stitch for a smooth, modern surface.
🎥 Helpful Video Guide: Step-by-step YouTube tutorial available (timestamps included).
❄️ Ultra Cozy: Ideal for winter, made with chunky yarn and a tall ribbed turtleneck.
🧵 Materials Needed
Yarn: Bulky/Weight 5 yarn such as Durable Dare (100 g / 99 m) or any similar soft anti-pilling blend
Hook: 6.0 mm crochet hook (adjust up or down depending on drape preference)
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Sample: XS/S sweater used approx. 9.5 skeins (≈940 m) in Rose Blush
🔎 Construction Overview
Panels are worked sideways: the starting chain determines the final length.
A built-in ribbed hem is created using alternating sc and sl st rows.
Main body uses YOSlSt BLO for stretch and knit-like texture.
A small gap is left for the neckline before continuing across the full width.
Add a soft ribbed turtleneck after the shoulder seams.
Sleeves are simple rectangles worked in the same stitch pattern.
Finish by seaming shoulders, sleeves, and sides.
📩 Need Help?
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