What you'll need
| Size, in: | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 62 |
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Red Heart Fashion Soft - Grey Heather
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Product Description
This pattern is FREE on my blog, Moogly, or you can purchase the Ad Free PDF here!
The Saturday Sweater is the perfect crochet topper for the weekend - or any day! It's surprisingly fast, easy to crochet, and even easier to wear. And best of all, it comes in 8 sizes, and they are all free here on Moogly!
I wanted to make a crocheted t-shirt sweater. Something you can just throw on over a tank and leggings and go - or dress up with the right accessories! But it's simple enough to make that you can whip this up, even if this is your very first crocheted sweater.
The Saturday Sweater is made top down, so that you can totally adjust the length to suit your own frame and wardrobe. Be sure to read the instructions carefully - they tell you right when to try it on for a custom fit!
Video tutorial included!
Saturday Sweater by Moogly
Project Overview
The Saturday Sweater is a beginner-friendly crochet top designed by Tamara Kelly and published by Moogly in 2018. This crocheted t-shirt sweater is engineered for quick completion and everyday wearability, making it an ideal project for crafters new to garment construction. The design works equally well as a casual weekend layer over a tank and leggings or dressed up with coordinating accessories for more polished occasions.
Construction Method and Design Features
The Saturday Sweater is constructed using a top-down crochet method, which offers significant advantages for fit customization. Working from the top of the garment downward allows crafters to try on the piece as they progress and adjust the finished length to suit their individual frame and personal wardrobe needs. This approach eliminates much of the guesswork involved in garment sizing and makes the sweater adaptable across different body types and style preferences.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
While the pattern utilizes a stitch pattern worked in the round for the body, the exact stitch sequence is optimized for speed and beginner accessibility. The gauge is worked at 13 stitches by 7 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in pattern, providing a fabric with good drape and structure suitable for a wearable garment.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Saturday Sweater is designed to work with sport weight yarn (also known as Light/DK weight or UK 8 ply), which creates a fabric with excellent drape and breathability. The pattern was tested using Red Heart Fashion Soft, a 100% acrylic yarn available in 385-yard (352-meter) balls weighing 141 grams each. The colorway used in the photographed sample is Grey Heather.
Yarn yardage requirements vary by size:
- Small and Medium sizes: 700–900 yards (approximately 2 balls)
- Large through 3X sizes: 900–1100 yards (approximately 3 balls)
- 4X and 5X sizes: 1100–1200 yards (approximately 4 balls)
Tools Required
The pattern calls for a US K (6.5mm) crochet hook, which pairs with the sport weight yarn to achieve the specified gauge and fabric characteristics.
Size Range
The Saturday Sweater is available in six sizes with bust measurements ranging from 34 inches (Small) to 62 inches (5X), accommodating a wide spectrum of body types and fit preferences.
Why Choose This Pattern
The Saturday Sweater combines beginner-appropriate techniques with a practical, versatile garment that works for multiple occasions and seasons. Its top-down construction, adjustable length, and quick completion time make it an excellent choice for crafters building confidence in garment-making skills.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Moogly |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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