How to crochet a Modern, cozy Sweater with Texture
Ava is one of the few patterns I designed with this stitch. What a better way to give you options on different garments and accessories with variety of yarn sizes as well. Here are some of the already released patterns available to you. They all have video tutorials as well if you are a visual person. Scroll down to check them out
Ava sweater is perfect for colder weather, pair is with a coat, jeans booties and you are ready for a “girls night out” or a “date” in the winter. Feel confident and trendy with a sweater that will keep you cozy. Look at this texture!!! Heart emoji
It is a transitional piece. This oversized sweater goes well with a great length for leggings and sneakers for those times in the spring or fall when its neither too cold or warm. It is warm and gives a lots elegant texture with a comforting fit. Imagine binge watching your show with hot chocolate in your hands while feeling stylish in the comfort of your own home.
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The sweater uses worsted weight yarn, which is widely available and colors choice is endless. I used Lion Brand wool ease solid. It is wool acrylic blend which makes it easy to wash if you need to. Other Yarn substitute for the pattern are as follows Patons Canadiana, red Heart Soft. There are lots of options available and you can use what you have.
The panels are made top down. Back panels is made first then continue to the front panel by making one shoulder first, move on the second one, connect the sides and finish the panels. The bottom panels have a beautiful tapering with a short split. The length for the panels is the same for all the sizes but it is easy to modify the length to your preference.
I went with peasant sleeves to make it easier to pull them back if you ever need that. Are you ready for some fun?!!
MATERIALS
5mm hook
Yarn Needles
Scissors
Stitch markers
Worsted weight yarn. Wool Ease Solid.80% acrylic, 20% wool. 3oz/85g. 197yd/ 180m
GAUGE
16 sts and 9 rows =4X4 in/10cm
YARDAGE
850, 950, 1080, 1170, 1260, 1350, 1440m
930, 1040, 1181, 1280, 1378, 1476, 1575yd
SIZES : XS, S, M, L XL, 2XL, 3XL
FINISHED BUST: 34in(86) cm, 38(96.5), 42(106.5), 46(117), 54(137), 50(127) 59(147)
SLEEVE LENGTH : 14in(35.5)cm, 15 (38), 15(38), 15.5(39.37), 15.5(39.37), 16(40.64), 16(40.64)
Ava summer top
ABBREVIATION US TERMS
Hdc = half double crochet
Flo = front loop only
Blo= back loop only
Rep = repeat
Ch = chain
Hdc 2tog = half double crochet 2 together
Sk = skip
Sl st = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Sc = 2tog single crochet 2 together.
NOTES US TERMS
The pattern has approximately 4in (10cm) of positive ease.
Pattern is worked in panels top down them seamed together
The pattern comes in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.
It is worked in multiples of two.
Front panel is worked continuously from the back panel top down
Back panel
Ch 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118
Row 1: hdc in the second chain from the hook, hdc in each st to end of the row. Ch 2, turn. (68, 76, 84, 92,100,108,116) sts
Row 2: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn.
Rep Row 2 until rows 61, 61, 61, 61, 61, 61, 61.
Row 62: hdc in the first st, hdc blo/flo tog in the next 2 st, *hdc in the flo in the next st, hdc in the blo* rep for *to* until the last 3 sts. Hdc blo/flo tog. Hdc in the last st.ch2, turn
Row 63: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn
Row64: hdc in the first st, hdc blo/flo tog in the next 2 st, *hdc in the flo in the next st, hdc in the blo* rep for *to* until the last 3 sts. Hdc blo/flo tog. Hdc in the last st.ch 2, turn.
65: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn
NOTE: work front panel from the back panels so continue to the right shoulder.
FRONT PANEL
Right Shoulder
Row 1: Join yarn at the edge of the back panel on the right shoulder. Ch 2 and hdc in the next 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 38, 40 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st. Ch 2, turn. (22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 38, 36, 40) sts
Rep Row 2 until row 4 for all sizes. Cut Yarn and move to the other shoulder.
Left shoulder
Repeat instructions for right shoulder
Row 5: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. ch 26, 27, 28, 32, 36, 38, 36. Continue with stitch pattern when you get to the Right Shoulder.
Row 6: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn.
Rep Row 6 until rows 61, 61, 61, 61, 61.
Row 62: hdc in the first st, hdc blo/flo tog in the next 2 st, *hdc in the flo in the next st, hdc in the blo* rep for *to* until the last 3 sts. Hdc blo/flo tog. Hdc in the last st.ch2, turn
Row 63: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn
Row 64: hdc in the first st, hdc blo/flo tog in the next 2 st, *hdc in the flo in the next st, hdc in the blo* rep for *to* until the last 3 sts. Hdc blo/flo tog. Hdc in the last st.ch 2, turn.
Row 65: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Sleeve (Make 2)
Ch 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 82.
Row 1: hdc in the second chain from the hook, hdc in each st to end of the row. Ch 2, turn. (52, 54, 60, 64, 68, 72, 80) sts
Row 2: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn.
Rep Row 2 until rows 26, 27, 27, 28, 28, 30, 30. Ch 2, turn
Rows 27, 28, 28, 29, 29, 31, 31: Hdc 2 tog in the first 2 sts. Follow the pattern as before until the last 2 sts. 2hdc tog in the last sts.ch 2, turn,
Rows 28, 29, 29, 30, 30, 32, 32: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn.
Row 29, 31, 32, 32, 32, 34, 34: hdc 2tog the entire row. ch 1, turn.
Rows 29, 30, 30, 31, 31, 33, 33: sc in the first st. sc 2tog in the next 2 sts. Sc in each st until 3 last sts. Sc 2tog. Sc in the last st. ch 1, turn.
Rows 30, 31, 31, 32, 32, 34, 34: sc in each st across. Leave a long enough tail to seam the sleeve length and cut the yarn.
Seaming
Lay the panels flat. Mark the centre of the sleeve with a stich marker and align it to the centre of the 2 panels. Seam sleeve onto the body and, making sure you have the same number of stitches for both the panels.
Sides
Fold the sweater and at the shoulders and align the stitches. Using the long tail, seam the sleeve from the cuff towards the armpit and continue down to the curve for both panels.Repeat on the other side.
Neckline
Join yarn on one of the sides and ch 2. Hdc in each st around the neck line. Join the round with sl st, cut yarn and fasten off
FINISHNG
Weave in all the end and block your sweater.
