I have a great garment for you today, a crochet chunky sweater pattern, that is really quick and easy to make. Fun fact, in UK we call sweaters, jumpers, so this is a chunky jumper too!
This is a perfect beginners project using only basic stitches, and really quick.
chunky yarn = quick crochet
This jumper works up in no time, as the key to this design was the yarn, as it’s a super bulky weight yarn. And I adore super bulky yarn!
This design is written up for sizes XS through to 3XL.
How do you crochet a chunky sweater?
This chunky crochet sweater is really easy, I mean super easy, and perfect for beginners.
It’s made from a front and a back, which are crochet rectangles, and then the sleeves, which are also crochet rectangles.
So as long as you can work in crochet in straight lines you’ll easily be able to make this chunky sweater
Simple really!
What stitches do you need to know to crochet a chunky sweater?
My design as a I’ve said before, is super easy to crochet.
You’ll need to know
- How to make a slip knot
- How to Foundation Double Crochet
- Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet
- Double Crochet
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
There are actually 2 options for this sweater, as it was first released in Crochet Now Magazine as a heart jumper called “Loving the jumper” which you can read more about here.
Easy chunky crochet sweater pattern options
There are a few ways you can access and enjoy this crochet pattern for a Easy Chunky Sweater and help support my blog Off the Hook for You. If you buy the pattern you will get access to the Heart Motif chart too.
- You can find and use the Easy chunky sweater here on the blog that is supplemented with adverts.
- You can purchase, print and keep the 6 page advert-free pattern PDF below in both USA and UK terms
Get the crochet pattern on Etsy
Get the crochet pattern on LoveCrafts
How do you crochet a super bulky yarn sweater?
To crochet a super bulky yarn sweater, you’ll need some super bulky.
Did you know in the UK we call super bulky yarn, super chunky yarn too?
There are loads of different brands of Super bulky yarn.
For this design I used
But you could also use in USA based (as we all know shipping costs can be huge).
What can I crochet with chunky wool?
You can crochet so many things in chunky yarn, I love chunky yarn like my
40 minutes beginners beanie hat
Quick and easy crochet cowl pattern
And it doesn’t just have to be limited to crochet accessories……
See all my Super Bulky Yarn designs here>>>
Tips for crocheting with super bulky yarn
My number one tip for crocheting with super bulky yarn is to make sure you have a yarn needle that will fit the yarn for sewing in those ends.
I can not recommend these needles enough for Super bulky yarn. They are different to a usual yarn needle, in that they have a plastic loop where the eye of the needle is.
>>>Shop the Yarn needles here (UK)
>>>Shop the Yarn needles here (USA)
How do you crochet a comfy sweater?
This sweater is made using a 10mm hook, and a LOT of yarn, but that’s why it’s so quick!
This project is a yarn eater, I won’t lie, but it’s super warm and super cozy.
Sizing
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| To Fit Bust (cm) | 76 | 86 | 97 | 107 | 117 | 127 | 137 |
| Actual Bust (cm) | 81 | 91 | 102 | 112 | 122 | 132 | 142 |
| Length (cm) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
This sweater will stretch.
Expect this, so make a smaller size than stated. As a guide I wear a XL usually, but I’m wearing a M in the photos, but would probably have made L if making again.
You might also like my Easy Stripy Cardigan pattern>>>
Crochet Pattern Notes
Important Info
The jumper is made up of four separate rectangular pieces that are sewn together.
Sleeves are worked from shoulder to cuff.
Beginning 3 ch counts as a stitch throughout.
When Crocheting the front, if adding the heart motif – make sure the Contrast Colour is to the back when making the colour changes, this way the yarn won’t show
Other Crochet cardigan patterns
>>>Easy Textured short Sleeved Crochet Cardigan
You will need
Cygnet Seriously Chunky Metallics (Super Chunky; 48m per 100g ball; ; 100% premium acrylic)
- 14 (15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24) balls in Platinum (MC)
- 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, ) ball in Magnesium 266(CC)
- 10 mm hook (or hook needed to achieve correct tension)
- Scissors, Yarn needle
Tension
7st x 4.5 rows = 10 cm measured over tr (UK), DC (USA)
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US terms (Jump to the UK pattern here)
CC – Contrast colour
Ch – Chain
DC2Tog – Double crochet 2 together
FDC – Foundation double crochet
Pul – Pull through
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet
MC – Main Colour
Sk – Skip stitch
Sp (s) – space (s)
SS – Slip Stitch
St (s) – Stitch (es)
tr -treble crochet
Yrh– Yarn round hook
Special Stitches
FDC: 3 ch (counts as first DC), yrh, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, *yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 1 loop on hook (ch made), [yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook} twice (DC made)**, insert hook in last ch made; rep from * for number of sts required, ending last rep at **.
FPDC Front Post Double Crochet, work the treble around the post of the stitch inserting
hook from front to back to front again
BPDC Back Post Double Crochet, work the treble around
the post of the stitch inserting hook from back to front to back again.
DC Double crochet: yrh, Insert hook in next stitch, yrh, pul, yrh, pul through 2 loops, yrh, pull through 2 loops.
DC2tog: yrh, Insert hook in next stitch, yrh, pul, pul through 2 loops, Insert hook in next stitch yrh, pul, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh, pull through 3 loops.
Back (USA Terms)
Row 1: With MC, 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) FDC. Turn. [30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts]
Row 2: 3 ch, * FPDC, BPDC; rep from * to end. 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)
Row 3: 3 ch, * FPDC, BPDC; Rep from * to end. 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)
Row 4: 3 ch (counts as first DC), DC across. Turn
Rep row 4 for a further 26 rows. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Front
Make as Back, Chart for the heart included in the paid pattern.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Sleeves (make 2)
Row 1: With MC, 25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) FDC. Turn. [25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) sts]
Row 2-18: 3 ch, DC across. Turn. [25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) sts]
Sizes XS, M, XL and 3X ONLY
Row 19 : 3 ch, *1 2DCtog, 2 DC; rep from * to end. Turn. [19(-, 22, -, 25, – 28)sts]
Row 20-21: 3 ch, *FPDC, BPDC; rep from * to end. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Sizes S, L and 2X ONLY
Row 19 : 3 ch, 2DCtog, *2 DC, 2DCtog; rep from * to end. Turn. [-(20, -, 23, -, 26 -)sts]
Row 20-21: 3 ch, FPDC *BPDC, FPDC; rep from * to end. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Making up
Place Back over Front with RS facing in. Sew both shoulder seams, leaving 18 sts in the middle (or number of sts for width desired) for neck opening. Open jumper body with WS facing, sew sleeves to jumper across front and back matching top centre of sleeves to shoulder seam. Fold jumper at shoulder seams with WS facing out. Starting t the cuff, sew sleeves and side seams.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in UK terms
Ch – Chain
Ftr – Foundation treble crochet
Pul – Pull through
RtrB – Raised treble back
RtrF – Raised treble front
Sk – Skip stitch
Sp (s) – space (s)
SS – Slip Stitch
St (s) – Stitch (es)
tr -treble crochet
Tr2tog – Treble 2 together
Yrh– Yarn round hook
Special Stitches
Ftr: 3 ch (counts as first tr), yrh, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, *yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 1 loop on hook (ch made), [yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook} twice (tr made)**, insert hook in last ch made; rep from * for number of sts required, ending last rep at **.
RtrF Raised treble Front, work the treble around the post of the stitch inserting
hook from front to back to front again
RtrB Raised treble Back, work the treble around
the post of the stitch inserting hook from back to front to back again.
Treble crochet: yrh, Insert hook in next stitch, yrh, pul, yrh, pul through 2 loops, yrh, pull through 2 loops.
Tr2tog: yrh, Insert hook in next stitch, yrh, pul, pul through 2 loops, Insert hook in next stitch yrh, pul, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh, pull through 3 loops.
Back (UK Terms)
Row 1: With MC, 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) ftr. Turn. [30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts]
Row 2: 3 ch, * RtrF, RtrB; rep from * to end. 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)
Row 3: 3 ch, * RtrF, RtrB; Rep from * to end. 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)
Row 4: 3 ch (counts as first tr), tr across. Turn
Rep row 4 for a further 26 rows. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Front
Make as Back in adding the heart, Heart chart included in the paid pattern.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Sleeves (make 2)
Row 1: With MC, 25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) ftr. Turn. [25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) sts]
Row 2-18: 3 ch, tr across. Turn. [25 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) sts]
Sizes XS, M, XL and 3X ONLY
Row 19 : 3 ch, *1 tr2tog, 2 tr; rep from * to end. Turn. [19(-, 22, -, 25, – 28)sts]
Row 20-21: 3 ch, *1 RtrF, 1 RtrB; rep from * to end. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Sizes S, L and 2X ONLY
Row 19 : 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, *2 tr, 1tr2tog; rep from * to end. Turn. [-(20, -, 23, -, 26 -)sts]
Row 20-21: 3 ch, 1 RtrF *1 RtrB, 1RtrF; rep from * to end. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Making up
Place Back over Front with RS facing in. Sew both shoulder seams, leaving 18 sts in the middle (or number of sts for width desired) for neck opening. Open jumper body with WS facing, sew sleeves to jumper across front and back matching top centre of sleeves to shoulder seam. Fold jumper at shoulder seams with WS facing out. Starting t the cuff, sew sleeves and side seams.
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