If you love the houndstooth stitch but you are intimidated by all the loose ends when working with it, then this crochet houndstooth sweater is for you. It does not have multiple ends and you do not carry yarn when working. this means, less yarn and ease of work.
Sweaters are my favorite projects to work with. This however is a first in its category. It is the first sweater I’ve designed with not only a neck ribbing but double ribbed collar.
Understanding the Houndstooth Pattern.
Houndstooth is a distinctive two-color pattern characterized by its geometric, broken checks. This pattern has stood the test of time, gracing various fashion trends throughout history. Traditionally found in woven fabrics, houndstooth can be beautifully recreated through crochet stitches, resulting in a stunning textured design. Although traditionally it was just in black and white hues, the houndstooth stitch has evolved and we can see it several color blends.
If you would like to learn the stitch first before working on this crochet houndstooth sweater then check this crochet houndstooth stitch. However, if you decide to use one color of yarn, you will be making the griddle stitch.
One of the many reasons i love this crochet houndstooth sweater is the fact that it has two sides. You can choose to wear it on any side. You will find that one side is Color 1 dominant while the other is color 2 dominant. so the choice is yours.
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- THE PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN US TERMINOLOGY.
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner / intermediate
YARN WEIGHT: Light worsted
SIZES : XS – 2XL
SUPPLIES.
- YARN.
- You will need Light worsted yarn. I used milk cotton yarn in 2 colors: white (C1)& army green (C2). You can however substitute this with 24/7 cotton yarn or any light worsted yarn you have. Just make sure your gauge is correct before you start.
- The quantity given is an estimate and is in grams.
- 4.0 mm crochet hook, or any to obtain gauge.
- Pair of scissors
- At least 4 stitch markers
- Tape measure
- Yarn needle
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GAUGE
16sts & 14 rows measures 4”x4”(10cm x 10cm) in the houndstooth stitch pattern.
ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES UTILIZED
Ch – chain prev – previous
Dc – double crochet Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet nxt – next
blo – back loop only Pat – pattern
C1 – color 1 (white) C2 – color 2 (green)
Sc2tog – single crochet 2 together RS – right side
Dc2tog – double crochet 2 together WS – wrong side
Bfr – before pm – place marker
NOTES.
- Model wears medium size and is 5”6 tall
- Pictures used are for size M,
- Ch 1& ch 2 at the beginning of rounds do not count as a stitch.
- The sweater is made using 2 colors of yarn that are alternated in each round.
- Do not cut yarn at the end of the round. After working one round, drop the yarn you are using and pick the next yarn.
- Turn after every round.
- When it’s written *sc, dc, it means you sc in one stitch, then dc in the next stitch. When it’s written sc+dc, it means you place both a sc and a dc in the same stitch
- The dropped yarn should be on the WS of project at all times.
- If you are a more visual learner, you can skip to the last page for video tutorial.
Special Stitch Explanation.
Dc2tog. Yo, insert hook in next st, yo & pull through the st, yo& pull through the first 2 loops, insert hook in next st, yo & pull through, yo, pull through the first 2 loops, o, pull through the last 2 loops.
Sc2tog. Insert hook in next st yo, pull through, insert hook in next st, yo pull through. Yo pull through all the 3 loops.
Reverse sc: Insert hook in previous st, yo& pull through the st, yo & pull through the 2 loops on hook.
MEASUREMENTS
| Measurements in Inches” | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| To fit bust | 28-30 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 |
| Finished bust | 32 | 34 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 |
| Sleeve length from underarm | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Raglan length | 7.2 | 7.2 | 8 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Yarn needed (grams)approx (White/C1) | 235 | 258 | 283 | 317 | 345 | 389 |
| Yarn needed (grams)approx (green/C2) | 211 | 237 | 265 | 294 | 326 | 360 |
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Crochet houndstooth sweater Pattern.
Ribbed collar.
With C1,
Chain 15(15,17,17,19,19)
Row 1.
Skip 1 ch, sl st in the back bump of every ch to end of row. 14(14,16,16,18,18). Turn.
Row 2.
Ch1, sl st blo in each st to end of row. 14(14,16,16,18,18). Turn.
Repeat row 2 pattern until you have
114(120,126,138,150,162) rows.
Joining row ends.
Fold the panel in half and join the row ends together using sl st, then ch1 at the end.
After joining the sides together, flip it to the RS.
Creating the double collar.
Still on the RS, fold the longer ends to meet as shown below.
Sc along the edges of the rows, working on both sides of the longer ends, using the instructions below.
*Sc in 2 sts, sk nxt st, repeat from * to end of round, join with sl st to the first st, and pick the 2nd color.
Don’t Cut C1, just drop it.
You should have
76(80,84,92,100,108) sts.
Raglan/ Yoke.
Round 1.
Turn to WS,
With C2, ch1, sc in first st, dc in next stitch,*sc, dc. Rep from * to end of round. 76(80,84,92,100,108) sts. Turn.
Pick C1 from RS,
Pm on st number;
{13, 27, 51, 65} for XS
{13, 27, 53, 67} for S
{13, 29, 55, 71} for M.
{15, 31, 61, 77} for L
{17, 35, 67, 85} for XL
{19, 37, 73, 91} for 2XL
Note: all stitches with marker are single crochets
Round 2.{RS}
Ch2, dc same st, [*sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * to st bfr marker, {sc+dc} in the st bfr marker & st with marker, replace marker in the last dc]
rep pattern inside the brackets to the last st with marker, sc nxt st, *dc nxt st, sc nxt st, rep from * to end of round.
Slst in the first st, and Pick C2 . Turn.
Round 3.
Ch1, sc same st, dc nxt st, [*sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * to st with marker, {sc+dc} in st with marker & st after marker, replace marker in the last sc]
rep pattern inside the brackets to the last st after marker, *sc nxt st, dc nxt st,* rep from * to end of round.
Slst in the first st, and Pick C1 . Turn.
Ch2, dc same st, [*sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * to st bfr marker, {sc+dc} in st bfr marker & st with marker, replace marker in the last sc]
Tip: from round 4 to the end of the raglan, always place marker on the last sc of increases, in the row you’re working on.
Round 4.
rep pattern inside the brackets to the last st with marker, sc nxt st, *dc nxt st, sc nxt st, rep from * to end of round. Slst to join & pick C2
Round 5.
Ch1, sc same st, dc nxt st, [*sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * to st bfr marker, {sc+dc} in st bfr marker & st with marker, replace marker in the last sc]
rep pattern inside the brackets to the last st with marker, sc nxt st, *dc nxt st, sc nxt st, rep from * to last st, dc in the last st.
Rep round 4 & round 5 until you have
19, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 rounds
Or the raglan measures 7.2(7.2, 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10) inches
Last round of raglan shaping. RS
Ch 2,dc in first st, [*sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * to st after marker, sc in the st after marker,
Ch 3, skip the next sts and sc in the dc st before nxt marker]
Repeat the pattern within the brackets [ ] to end of next st markers, *sc nxt st, dc nxt st, continue with pat to end of round, ending with a sc. Slst to join & pick C2. Turn
End of raglan shaping and start of Body.
You should have (excluding the ch 3) 63 (65,69,77,83,91) sts for the front & back sides
47 (47,53,57,63,63) sts for the armhole
Body.
Round 1. (WS)
Ch1, sc in same st, [*dc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, rep from * to st before ch sts, dc in the st before the underarm chains, {sc, dc, sc}in the underarm chains]
Repeat the pattern within the brackets [ ] to the end of next underarm chain(s), *dc nxt st, sc nxt st, continue with pat to end of round, ending with a dc. Slst to join & pick C2.
132(136, 144, 160, 172, 188) sts. Turn
Round 2. (RS)
Ch2, dc in same st, sc in nxt st, dc in nxt st, rep from * to the last st, sc in last st, slst to join & pick C1. Turn
Round 3. (WS)
Ch 1, sc in same st, dc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, rep from * to the last st, dc in last st, slst to join & pick C1.
Rep round 2 & 3 of body until you have 38 rows of the body.
You can add more rows to make it longer or reduce the number of rows to make it shorter. Just ensure you end it on the RS{round 2 pattern}
You should have 58(58,60,62,64,66)rows.
Last row. (RS)
Ch1, *reverse sc in previous st, rep from * to end of round, ch1 & finish off.
Sleeves.
Attach yarn with a standing sc in the middle chain at the underarm ch 3 sts.
Round 1. RS
dc in next ch, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * to the next ch, dc in the ch, join with slst and pick next color.
52(,52,58,62,68,68) sts, Turn
Round 2. WS
Ch 2, dc in first st, *sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * until 1 st remain, sc in last st. join with slst and pick next color. 52(52,58,62,68,68) sts, Turn
Round 3.
Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc next st, sc next st, rep from * until 1 st remain, dc in last st. join with slst and pick next color. 52(52,58,62,68,68) sts, Turn
Round 4 (decrease)
Ch 1, sc in first st, dc2tog, *sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * until 2 sts remain, dc2tog, join with slst and pick next color. 50(50,56,60,66,66) sts, Turn
Round 5.
Rep round 2.
Round 6
Rep round 3.
Round 7
Rep round 5
Round 8.(decrease)
Ch 2, dc in first st, sc2tog, *dc nxt st, sc nxt st, rep from * until 2 sts remain, sc2tog, join with slst and pick next color. 48(48,54,58,64,64) sts, Turn
Round 9
Rep round 3
Round 10
Rep round 2
Round 11
Rep round 9
Round 12 to 19
Rep round 4 to 11
Round 20 to 24
Rep round 4 to round 8
Round 25
Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc next st, sc next st, rep from * until 1 st remain, dc in last st. join with slst and pick next color. 40(40,46,50,56,56) sts, Turn
Round 26.
Ch 2, dc in first st, *sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * until 1 st remain, sc in last st. join with slst and pick next color. 40(40,46,50,56,56)sts, Turn
Round 27
Repeat round 25
Round 28
Repeat round 26
Round 29
Repeat round 25
Round 30
Rep round 4
Round 31
Ch 2, dc in first st, *sc nxt st, dc nxt st, rep from * until 1 st remain, sc in last st. join with slst and pick next color. 38(38,44,48,54,54) sts, Turn
Round 32
Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc next st, sc next st, rep from * until 1 st remain, dc in last st. join with slst and pick next color. 38(38,44,48,54,54)sts, Turn
Round 33
Repeat round 31
Round 34
Repeat round 32
Round 35
Repeat round 31
Round 36.
Repeat round 8
Round 37 to 48
Repeat round 25 to 36
Round 49 to 60
Repeat round 25 to 36
Round 61
Repeat round 25
Round 62
Repeat round 26
Round 63
Repeat round 25
Round 64
Repeat round 26
Round 65
Repeat round 25
Tip: You can add more rows without decreases for more length.
Last round.
Ch 1, sc in previous st, continue with the reverse sc to end of round. Join to first st and fasten off.
Repeat the same steps for the other sleeve.
When you are through, ch 1, cut yarn and weave all ends.
Happy crocheting!.
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