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Stylecraft Knit Me Crochet Me Pattern 10038: Two Easy Crochet Sweaters in DK Weight Yarn

Pattern 10038 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two easy crochet sweater designs — a Long Sweater and a Cropped Sweater — both worked in Stylecraft Knit Me, Crochet Me yarn. Rated as Easy and suitable for beginner crocheters, this pattern is an excellent introduction to garment construction in the round. Both designs are available in a generous size range, from 81/86 cm to 132/137 cm bust (approximately 32/34 to 52/54 inches), making them accessible and inclusive for a wide variety of body types.

Design One: The Long Sweater

The Long Sweater is a relaxed, full-length pullover with a comfortable, generous fit. Its actual finished measurements range from 92 cm to 140 cm across the bust, giving a pleasingly oversized silhouette. The full length of the garment measures between 60 cm and 73 cm (approximately 23¾ to 28¾ inches) depending on the size chosen, and the sleeve length is a consistent 46 to 48 cm (approximately 18 to 19 inches) across all sizes.

Construction Method

One of the most appealing features of this design is its top-down, seamless construction. The Long Sweater is worked in the round from the neck edge downward, beginning with a foundation chain that is joined into a ring using a slip stitch. The pattern notes helpfully acknowledge that beginners who find it tricky to avoid twisting their work may instead work initial rows flat before joining into rounds at the start of the yoke — a thoughtful concession that makes the pattern genuinely beginner-friendly.

• Foundation round: A chain of 96, 108, 108, 120, 120, or 120 stitches (depending on size) is made using a 4mm crochet hook, joined with a slip stitch to form the neckline ring.
• The garment is then built downward from this neckline, working continuously in the round to shape the yoke, body, and sleeves.
• This top-down, in-the-round method eliminates the need for complex seaming and allows the crocheter to try the garment on as they go — ideal for beginners learning garment shaping.

Stitches and Techniques

• Double crochet (dc) — the primary stitch used throughout the garment body
• Slip stitch (sl st) — used to join rounds and form the initial foundation ring
• Chain stitch (ch) — used for the foundation chain and turning/joining chains
• Working in the round (circular construction from the top down)
• Optional flat row construction at the yoke for beginners uncomfortable with joining in the round immediately

Design Two: The Cropped Sweater

The Cropped Sweater is a shorter, more contemporary take on the same easy crochet construction. Its full length ranges from 50 cm to 63 cm (approximately 19¾ to 24¾ inches) depending on size, making it a stylish option for those who prefer a cropped silhouette. Sleeve length mirrors that of the Long Sweater at 46 to 48 cm, and the same generous size range applies, from 81/86 cm to 132/137 cm bust.

Like the Long Sweater, the Cropped Sweater is designed to be approachable for beginner crocheters, sharing the same fundamental construction approach and stitch vocabulary. The two designs together offer excellent versatility within a single pattern purchase — one pattern PDF delivers two wearable, modern garments.

Stitches and Techniques

• Double crochet (dc) — the foundational stitch for the garment fabric
• Slip stitch (sl st) — for joining