This cropped colorblock crochet sweater features a stunning geometric star design in sage green, cream, and olive tones. The body uses basic single crochet with intarsia colorwork, while the sleeves showcase clean horizontal stripes. Here is the complete pattern to make your own.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (approximately 800 yards total):
– Color A (Sage Green): 300 yards
– Color B (Cream): 200 yards
– Color C (Olive): 300 yards
- 5.0mm (H/8) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge
16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. Check gauge before starting.
Finished Measurements
- Bust: 38 to 40 inches (size Medium)
- Length: 18 inches (cropped)
- Sleeve length: 22 inches
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- rep: repeat
Pattern Notes
This sweater is worked flat in panels, then seamed. The front panel uses intarsia colorwork to create the geometric star pattern. Carry yarn loosely across the back when changing colors, or use separate bobbins for each color section.
Back Panel
With Color A, ch 77.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (76 sts)
Rows 2 to 16: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (76 sts)
Change to Color C.
Rows 17 to 40: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (76 sts)
Armhole Shaping:
Row 41: Ch 1, turn, skip first 4 sts, sc across to last 4 sts, leave remaining unworked. (68 sts)
Rows 42 to 70: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (68 sts)
Fasten off.
Front Panel with Star Motif
With Color A, ch 77.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (76 sts)
Rows 2 to 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across in Color A.
Begin Colorwork (Row 9):
Work the following color sequence per row. Each number represents stitches in that color.
Row 9: 38A, 38C
Row 10: 36C, 4B, 36A
Row 11: 34A, 8B, 34C
Row 12: 32C, 12B, 32A
Row 13: 30A, 16B, 30C
Row 14: 28C, 20B, 28A
Row 15: 26A, 24B, 26C
Row 16: 24C, 28B, 24A
Row 17: Change lower sections to opposite colors. 22C, 32B, 22A
Row 18: 20A, 36B, 20C
Row 19: 18C, 40B, 18A
Row 20: 16A, 44B, 16C
Row 21: 14C, 22B, 4A, 22B, 14A
Row 22: 12A, 20B, 12C, 20B, 12C
Row 23: 10C, 18B, 20A, 18B, 10A
Row 24: 8A, 16B, 28C, 16B, 8C
Row 25: 6C, 14B, 36A, 14B, 6A
Row 26 to 40: Continue the diagonal lines outward, decreasing cream center and filling with sage and olive to complete the star shape. Maintain 76 sts.
Armhole Shaping:
Row 41: Ch 1, turn, skip first 4 sts, sc in colorwork pattern to last 4 sts, leave remaining unworked. (68 sts)
Rows 42 to 70: Continue in established colors, working remaining rows in Color A for upper left and Color C for upper right. (68 sts)
Fasten off.
Sleeves (Make 2)
With Color C, ch 37.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (36 sts)
Rows 2 to 10: Ch 1, turn, sc across in Color C.
Change to Color B.
Rows 11 to 18: Ch 1, turn, sc across in Color B.
Change to Color A.
Rows 19 to 28: Ch 1, turn, sc across in Color A.
Change to Color B.
Rows 29 to 36: Ch 1, turn, sc across in Color B.
Change to Color C.
Rows 37 to 46: Ch 1, turn, sc across in Color C.
Increase rows (throughout): Every 6th row, work 2 sc in first and last stitch to widen sleeve gradually. By Row 46, you should have approximately 52 sts.
Rows 47 to 80: Continue stripe pattern (alternating 8 to 10 row blocks of each color) until sleeve measures 22 inches or desired length.
Fasten off.
Ribbed Cuffs
With Color C, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (8 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc across.
Rows 3 to 36: Rep Row 2.
Sew short ends together to form a ring. Whipstitch to sleeve bottom.
Neckband
With Color A, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loops only across.
Rows 3 to 80: Rep Row 2 until band fits around neckline.
Sew short ends together.
Bottom Ribbing
With Color C, ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (10 sts)
Rows 2 to 152: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loops only across.
Join ends to form a ring.
Assembly
- Block all pieces to measurements.
- Seam front and back panels at shoulders, leaving center 8 inches open for neck.
- Attach sleeves to armholes, matching center of sleeve cap to shoulder seam.
- Seam sides and underarms in one continuous seam.
- Attach bottom ribbing to lower edge with whipstitch.
- Attach neckband to neckline opening.
Tips for Success
- Use stitch markers to track colorwork sections on the front panel.
- Block pieces before seaming for cleaner joins.
- For cleaner color changes, work the last yarn over of each stitch with the new color.
- Keep your tension consistent across all colors to prevent puckering.
Customization Ideas
- Add 10 stitches to foundation chain for each size up.
- Lengthen the body by adding rows before armhole shaping.
- Swap the earthy greens for jewel tones or neutrals.
This geometric sweater makes a statement piece for your handmade wardrobe. The colorblock design looks complex but relies on simple single crochet throughout. Take your time with the intarsia sections, and you will have a sweater worth showing off.