The Midnight Star sweater, size M, worn with jeans. Computer-made preview, not a photo of a real one. Your sweater will look a little different with your yarn and tension.
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This crochet star sweater has a big star on the front and on the back: a cream star inside a gold star, on navy, worked in C2C (corner to corner) from a 25 x 25 box chart. The star has one point up toward the neck and two points down toward the hem.
The star panel is the same in every size. Navy bands on the sides and at the hem set the size, from XS to 2X, so you crochet one chart whatever your size. The sleeves are wide and striped, with open mesh bands in gold.
- Level
- Intermediate: C2C boxes with color changes, dc rows, seaming. Not a first project
- Time
- About 24 hours (XS) to 39 hours (2X), estimated, not timed
- Finished size
- Chest about 39 1/2 in (XS) to 59 1/2 in (2X), oversized, with about 9 1/2 in of ease (approximate)
- Yarn
- DK / light worsted weight (#3), 3 colors: Navy, Gold and Cream: about 1640 yd (XS) to 2840 yd (2X) in all, estimated
- Hook
- US G-6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- Suggested only, not swatched: 1 C2C box about 3/4 in square, and 16 dc and 8 rows = 4 in (10 cm). Make both swatches and adjust the hook.
- Chart
- Star panel 25 x 25 boxes, 49 C2C rows, the same for every size: Navy 440, Gold 128, Cream 57 boxes
How this pattern was checked
The 49 C2C rows were rebuilt into the chart by software, and every size was recounted: piece sizes, seams that meet, sleeve rows and yarn. This pattern has not been crocheted and swatched by a person before publication. Make the swatch first.
Abbreviations (US)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
sp = space
RS = right side (the outside)
C2C = corner to corner
Materials
DK / light worsted (#3) yarn in Navy, Gold and Cream: see your size above (estimates, about 15 % extra included). A soft acrylic, cotton blend or merino blend works.
US G-6 (4 mm) hook, yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, and small balls or bobbins for the star colors.
XS: to fit bust 28-30 in, finished chest about 39 1/2 in
- Yarn
- DK / light worsted weight (#3), Navy, Gold and Cream
- Hook
- US G-6 (4 mm)
- Yarn needed
- About 1640 yd in all (estimated, with a 15 % margin): Navy 1110 yd (7 skeins of 180 yd) · Gold 350 yd (2 skeins of 180 yd) · Cream 180 yd (1 skein of 180 yd)
- Finished size
- Chest about 39 1/2 in (100 cm), length about 21 1/4 in, armhole depth about 8 in, sleeve length about 16 in, sleeve width around about 16 in, neck opening about 10 1/4 in wide. Positive ease about 9 1/2 in over the largest bust of the range. Approximate.
- Counts
- Star panel 25 x 25 boxes (49 C2C rows) for every size. Side bands 1 row of 75 dc; hem band 5 rows of 79 sts; top row 79 sc = 19 + 41 (neck) + 19. Sleeves: 64 sts, 33 rows = armhole 32 + 32 sts. About 24 hours, estimated, not timed.
S: to fit bust 32-34 in, finished chest about 43 1/2 in
- Yarn
- DK / light worsted weight (#3), Navy, Gold and Cream
- Hook
- US G-6 (4 mm)
- Yarn needed
- About 1870 yd in all (estimated, with a 15 % margin): Navy 1320 yd (8 skeins of 180 yd) · Gold 360 yd (2 skeins of 180 yd) · Cream 190 yd (2 skeins of 180 yd)
- Finished size
- Chest about 43 1/2 in (110 cm), length about 22 1/4 in, armhole depth about 8 1/2 in, sleeve length about 16 1/2 in, sleeve width around about 17 in, neck opening about 10 3/4 in wide. Positive ease about 9 1/2 in over the largest bust of the range. Approximate.
- Counts
- Star panel 25 x 25 boxes (49 C2C rows) for every size. Side bands 3 rows of 75 dc; hem band 7 rows of 87 sts; top row 87 sc = 22 + 43 (neck) + 22. Sleeves: 68 sts, 34 rows = armhole 34 + 34 sts. About 27 hours, estimated, not timed.
M: to fit bust 36-38 in, finished chest about 47 1/2 in
- Yarn
- DK / light worsted weight (#3), Navy, Gold and Cream
- Hook
- US G-6 (4 mm)
- Yarn needed
- About 2110 yd in all (estimated, with a 15 % margin): Navy 1540 yd (9 skeins of 180 yd) · Gold 370 yd (3 skeins of 180 yd) · Cream 200 yd (2 skeins of 180 yd)
- Finished size
- Chest about 47 1/2 in (121 cm), length about 23 1/4 in, armhole depth about 9 in, sleeve length about 17 in, sleeve width around about 18 in, neck opening about 10 3/4 in wide. Positive ease about 9 1/2 in over the largest bust of the range. Approximate.
- Counts
- Star panel 25 x 25 boxes (49 C2C rows) for every size. Side bands 5 rows of 75 dc; hem band 9 rows of 95 sts; top row 95 sc = 26 + 43 (neck) + 26. Sleeves: 72 sts, 35 rows = armhole 36 + 36 sts. About 30 hours, estimated, not timed.
L: to fit bust 40-42 in, finished chest about 51 1/2 in
- Yarn
- DK / light worsted weight (#3), Navy, Gold and Cream
- Hook
- US G-6 (4 mm)
- Yarn needed
- About 2340 yd in all (estimated, with a 15 % margin): Navy 1750 yd (10 skeins of 180 yd) · Gold 390 yd (3 skeins of 180 yd) · Cream 200 yd (2 skeins of 180 yd)
- Finished size
- Chest about 51 1/2 in (131 cm), length about 24 1/4 in, armhole depth about 9 1/2 in, sleeve length about 17 in, sleeve width around about 19 in, neck opening about 11 1/4 in wide. Positive ease about 9 1/2 in over the largest bust of the range. Approximate.
- Counts
- Star panel 25 x 25 boxes (49 C2C rows) for every size. Side bands 7 rows of 75 dc; hem band 11 rows of 103 sts; top row 103 sc = 29 + 45 (neck) + 29. Sleeves: 76 sts, 35 rows = armhole 38 + 38 sts. About 33 hours, estimated, not timed.
XL: to fit bust 44-46 in, finished chest about 55 1/2 in
- Yarn
- DK / light worsted weight (#3), Navy, Gold and Cream
- Hook
- US G-6 (4 mm)
- Yarn needed
- About 2580 yd in all (estimated, with a 15 % margin): Navy 1960 yd (11 skeins of 180 yd) · Gold 410 yd (3 skeins of 180 yd) · Cream 210 yd (2 skeins of 180 yd)
- Finished size
- Chest about 55 1/2 in (141 cm), length about 25 1/4 in, armhole depth about 10 in, sleeve length about 17 1/2 in, sleeve width around about 20 in, neck opening about 11 1/4 in wide. Positive ease about 9 1/2 in over the largest bust of the range. Approximate.
- Counts
- Star panel 25 x 25 boxes (49 C2C rows) for every size. Side bands 9 rows of 75 dc; hem band 13 rows of 111 sts; top row 111 sc = 33 + 45 (neck) + 33. Sleeves: 80 sts, 36 rows = armhole 40 + 40 sts. About 36 hours, estimated, not timed.
2X: to fit bust 48-50 in, finished chest about 59 1/2 in
- Yarn
- DK / light worsted weight (#3), Navy, Gold and Cream
- Hook
- US G-6 (4 mm)
- Yarn needed
- About 2840 yd in all (estimated, with a 15 % margin): Navy 2190 yd (13 skeins of 180 yd) · Gold 430 yd (3 skeins of 180 yd) · Cream 220 yd (2 skeins of 180 yd)
- Finished size
- Chest about 59 1/2 in (151 cm), length about 26 1/4 in, armhole depth about 10 1/2 in, sleeve length about 17 1/2 in, sleeve width around about 21 in, neck opening about 11 3/4 in wide. Positive ease about 9 1/2 in over the largest bust of the range. Approximate.
- Counts
- Star panel 25 x 25 boxes (49 C2C rows) for every size. Side bands 11 rows of 75 dc; hem band 15 rows of 119 sts; top row 119 sc = 36 + 47 (neck) + 36. Sleeves: 84 sts, 36 rows = armhole 42 + 42 sts. About 39 hours, estimated, not timed.
Size table
| Measure | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit bust (in) | 28-30 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 |
| Finished chest (in) | 39 1/2 | 43 1/2 | 47 1/2 | 51 1/2 | 55 1/2 | 59 1/2 |
| Ease over largest bust (in) | 9 1/2 | 9 1/2 | 9 1/2 | 9 1/2 | 9 1/2 | 9 1/2 |
| Length (in) | 21 1/4 | 22 1/4 | 23 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 25 1/4 | 26 1/4 |
| Armhole depth (in) | 8 | 8 1/2 | 9 | 9 1/2 | 10 | 10 1/2 |
| Sleeve length (in) | 16 | 16 1/2 | 17 | 17 | 17 1/2 | 17 1/2 |
| Sleeve width around (in) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Neck opening (in) | 10 1/4 | 10 3/4 | 10 3/4 | 11 1/4 | 11 1/4 | 11 3/4 |
Finished measurements and stitch counts for every size, in inches. Approximate, from our suggested gauge: check them against your swatch. Scroll sideways on a phone.
Gauge and swatch
Make the swatches first
The box and the dc gauge are estimates. A box of about 3/4 in and 16 dc and 8 rows = 4 in give the sizes in the table.
Notes
US crochet terms: see the abbreviations above.
Sizes are written XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X). When only one number is given, it is the same for every size.
A box = ch 3 + 3 dc (a new box at the start of a row is made on a fresh ch 6 instead). Row 1 of the panel is the box in the bottom right corner of the chart. Colors are listed in the order you work them: even rows start on the right edge and end on the bottom edge, odd rows start on the bottom edge (later the left and top edges). Turn only once per row.
Right side (RS): the side of the star panel facing you when you work Row 1; mark it. The bands are worked with that side facing you on their Row 1.
The chart lines are counted from the top edge and are not the same as the C2C rows: the red numbers on the chart show where each diagonal row begins.
Ch 3 at the start of a dc row counts as a dc. Ch 1 at the start of a sc row does not count as a st.
How to make it
Choose your size
Pick the size whose finished chest is about 9 1/2 in more than your bust: this sweater is meant to be roomy.
Swatch
Make these first: a C2C square of 6 x 6 boxes in Navy (it should measure about 4 1/2 in), and 20 dc for 10 rows (about 5 x 5 in). If your box or your dc is bigger, use a smaller hook.
C2C swatchWork 6 x 6 boxes in C2C: rows 1 to 6 increase at both ends, rows 7 to 11 decrease at both ends.Stitch count: 36 boxes
Dc swatchCh 22, dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across; ch 3, turn, dc in each st for 9 more rows.Stitch count: 20 dc
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Star panel: front and back (make 2), 25 x 25 boxes
Colors are listed in the order you work them: even rows start on the right edge, odd rows start on the bottom edge. The right side (RS) of the panel is the side facing you when you work Row 1. Increase at the start: ch 6, turn, dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in the next 2 ch (a new first box). Decrease at the start: turn, sl st in each of the 3 dc of the box you just made, sl st into its ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp. Across the row: *sl st in the next ch-3 sp of the row below, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp; repeat from * to the end. Increase at the end: make the last box as usual. Decrease at the end: sl st into the last ch-3 sp and stop, no box there. Change color on the last pull-through of the last dc before the new color.
Row 1Ch 6, dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in the next 2 ch: 1 box. Color: 1 Navy.Stitch count: 1 box
Row 2Start: increase. Colors in working order: 2 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 2 boxes
Row 3Start: increase. Colors in working order: 3 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 3 boxes
Row 4Start: increase. Colors in working order: 4 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 4 boxes
Row 5Start: increase. Colors in working order: 5 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 5 boxes
Row 6Start: increase. Colors in working order: 6 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 6 boxes
Row 7Start: increase. Colors in working order: 7 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 7 boxes
Row 8Start: increase. Colors in working order: 5 Navy, 1 Gold, 2 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 8 boxes
Row 9Start: increase. Colors in working order: 3 Navy, 1 Gold, 5 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 9 boxes
Row 10Start: increase. Colors in working order: 6 Navy, 1 Gold, 3 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 10 boxes
Row 11Start: increase. Colors in working order: 3 Navy, 2 Gold, 6 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 11 boxes
Row 12Start: increase. Colors in working order: 6 Navy, 2 Gold, 4 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 12 boxes
Row 13Start: increase. Colors in working order: 4 Navy, 3 Gold, 6 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 13 boxes
Row 14Start: increase. Colors in working order: 6 Navy, 4 Gold, 4 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 14 boxes
Row 15Start: increase. Colors in working order: 5 Navy, 1 Gold, 1 Navy, 2 Gold, 6 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 15 boxes
Row 16Start: increase. Colors in working order: 7 Navy, 1 Gold, 2 Navy, 1 Gold, 5 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 16 boxes
Row 17Start: increase. Colors in working order: 5 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Cream, 1 Navy, 7 Gold, 1 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 17 boxes
Row 18Start: increase. Colors in working order: 2 Navy, 6 Gold, 1 Navy, 1 Cream, 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 6 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 18 boxes
Row 19Start: increase. Colors in working order: 5 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Navy, 2 Cream, 6 Gold, 3 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 19 boxes
Row 20Start: increase. Colors in working order: 4 Navy, 1 Gold, 4 Navy, 3 Cream, 4 Gold, 4 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 20 boxes
Row 21Start: increase. Colors in working order: 3 Navy, 4 Gold, 2 Navy, 5 Cream, 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 5 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 21 boxes
Row 22Start: increase. Colors in working order: 5 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Navy, 6 Cream, 2 Navy, 4 Gold, 2 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 22 boxes
Row 23Start: increase. Colors in working order: 3 Navy, 3 Gold, 1 Navy, 7 Cream, 1 Navy, 2 Gold, 6 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 23 boxes
Row 24Start: increase. Colors in working order: 7 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Navy, 6 Cream, 1 Navy, 2 Gold, 5 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 24 boxes
Row 25Start: increase. Colors in working order: 6 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Navy, 5 Cream, 1 Navy, 2 Gold, 8 Navy. End: increase.Stitch count: 25 boxes
Row 26Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 8 Navy, 1 Gold, 1 Navy, 5 Cream, 1 Navy, 2 Gold, 6 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 24 boxes
Row 27Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 6 Navy, 3 Gold, 5 Cream, 2 Gold, 7 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 23 boxes
Row 28Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 7 Navy, 1 Gold, 1 Navy, 4 Cream, 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 7 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 22 boxes
Row 29Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 6 Navy, 2 Gold, 2 Cream, 1 Navy, 2 Cream, 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 6 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 21 boxes
Row 30Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 5 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Cream, 3 Navy, 1 Cream, 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 6 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 20 boxes
Row 31Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 5 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Cream, 1 Navy, 2 Gold, 2 Navy, 1 Gold, 5 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 19 boxes
Row 32Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 4 Navy, 1 Gold, 1 Navy, 4 Gold, 2 Navy, 1 Gold, 5 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 18 boxes
Row 33Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 4 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Navy, 7 Gold, 3 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 17 boxes
Row 34Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 3 Navy, 3 Gold, 2 Navy, 2 Gold, 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 4 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 16 boxes
Row 35Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 3 Navy, 4 Gold, 4 Navy, 2 Gold, 2 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 15 boxes
Row 36Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 6 Navy, 3 Gold, 3 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 14 boxes
Row 37Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 2 Navy, 2 Gold, 9 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 13 boxes
Row 38Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 9 Navy, 1 Gold, 2 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 12 boxes
Row 39Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 1 Navy, 1 Gold, 9 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 11 boxes
Row 40Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 10 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 10 boxes
Row 41Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 9 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 9 boxes
Row 42Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 8 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 8 boxes
Row 43Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 7 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 7 boxes
Row 44Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 6 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 6 boxes
Row 45Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 5 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 5 boxes
Row 46Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 4 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 4 boxes
Row 47Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 3 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 3 boxes
Row 48Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 2 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 2 boxes
Row 49Start: decrease. Colors in working order: 1 Navy. End: decrease.Stitch count: 1 box
Side bands, hem band and top row (front and back)
Work these on both panels. The number of rows sets your size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X).
Side band, Row 1 (RS)First band, on the left edge as you look at the right side: with Navy, join the yarn at the top left corner. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), work 2 dc in the same box edge, then 3 dc in the edge of each of the next 24 boxes, down to the bottom left corner. Second band, on the right edge: join at the bottom right corner and work the same way up to the top right corner.Stitch count: 75 dc
Side band, next rowsCh 3 (counts as a dc), turn, dc in each st across. Work 1 (3, 5, 7, 9, 11) rows in all (Row 1 included), then fasten off.Stitch count: 75 dc
Hem band, Row 1 (RS)With Navy and the right side facing, join at the bottom left corner. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in the end of the first side band row, 2 dc in the end of each remaining row of that band, 3 dc in the edge of each of the 25 boxes, 2 dc in the end of each row of the other side band.Stitch count: 79 (87, 95, 103, 111, 119) dc
Hem band, next rowsCh 3, turn, dc in each st across. Work 4 (6, 8, 10, 12, 14) dc rows in all (Row 1 included).Stitch count: 79 (87, 95, 103, 111, 119) dc
Hem band, last rowChange to Gold on the last yarn over of the last dc row. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (an even number of dc rows comes before it, so this row is on the right side in every size). Fasten off.Stitch count: 79 (87, 95, 103, 111, 119) sc
Top row (shoulders and neck)With Navy and the right side facing, join at the top right corner. Ch 1, work the same way along the top edge: 2 sc in the end of each side band row, 3 sc in the edge of each box, 2 sc in each row end of the other band. Fasten off.Stitch count: 79 (87, 95, 103, 111, 119) sc
Sleeves (make 2)
Wide straight sleeves, worked flat from the cuff up, then sewn into a tube. There is no shaping: the cuff is as wide as the top of the sleeve, about 16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 21) in around.
FoundationWith Gold, ch 65 (69, 73, 77, 81, 85).Stitch count: 65 (69, 73, 77, 81, 85) ch
Row 1 (cuff)Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across.Stitch count: 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84) sc
Row 2 (cuff)Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.Stitch count: 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84) sc
Rows 3 to the endRepeat these 6 rows: dc in Navy, dc in Navy, dc in Navy, mesh in Gold, mesh in Gold, dc in Cream. Change color on the last yarn over of the last st of the row before, and cut the old color (it comes back on the other edge): every change leaves 2 ends to weave in. Dc row: ch 3 (counts as a dc), turn, dc in each st and in each ch-1 sp across. First mesh row (after a dc row): ch 3 (counts as a dc), turn, dc in the next st, *ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st; repeat from * to the end. Second mesh row (stacked on the first): ch 3 (counts as a dc), turn, *ch 1, skip the ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc; repeat from * until 1 st remains, dc in the top of the turning ch. Each ch 1 counts as a st, so the count does not change. Work 33 (34, 35, 35, 36, 36) rows in all (cuff rows included), then fasten off. The sleeve row table below gives the color and stitch of every row.Stitch count: 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84) sts
Assembly
Use Navy and a yarn needle. Whip stitch or mattress stitch through one st of each piece at a time.
ShouldersLay the front on the back, right sides together, top rows lined up. Sew 19 (22, 26, 29, 33, 36) sts together at each outer end of the top row; leave the middle 41 (43, 43, 45, 45, 47) sts open for the neck.
SleevesOpen the pieces flat. Mark the side edge 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) sts down from the top row on the front and on the back. Center the top of a sleeve on a shoulder seam and sew its 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84) sts to the 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84) sts between the two markers. Repeat on the other side.
Side and sleeve seamsFold the sweater at the shoulders, right sides together. Sew each side from the hem up to the marker, then the sleeve seam from the armhole to the cuff.
NeckWith Navy and the right side facing, join at a shoulder seam. Ch 1, sc in each of the 82 (86, 86, 90, 90, 94) open sts of the neck (front and back), sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.Stitch count: 82 (86, 86, 90, 90, 94) sc
Crochet star sweater chart and plans
Sleeve rows for every size
Show the row numbers
Sleeve rows, size XS (33 rows)
| Part | Rows | Color |
|---|---|---|
| sc | Rows 1-2 | Gold |
| dc | Rows 3-5 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 6-7 | Gold |
| dc | Row 8 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 9-11 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 12-13 | Gold |
| dc | Row 14 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 15-17 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 18-19 | Gold |
| dc | Row 20 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 21-23 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 24-25 | Gold |
| dc | Row 26 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 27-29 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 30-31 | Gold |
| dc | Row 32 | Cream |
| dc | Row 33 | Navy |
Sleeve rows, size S (34 rows)
| Part | Rows | Color |
|---|---|---|
| sc | Rows 1-2 | Gold |
| dc | Rows 3-5 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 6-7 | Gold |
| dc | Row 8 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 9-11 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 12-13 | Gold |
| dc | Row 14 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 15-17 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 18-19 | Gold |
| dc | Row 20 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 21-23 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 24-25 | Gold |
| dc | Row 26 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 27-29 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 30-31 | Gold |
| dc | Row 32 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 33-34 | Navy |
Sleeve rows, size M (35 rows)
| Part | Rows | Color |
|---|---|---|
| sc | Rows 1-2 | Gold |
| dc | Rows 3-5 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 6-7 | Gold |
| dc | Row 8 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 9-11 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 12-13 | Gold |
| dc | Row 14 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 15-17 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 18-19 | Gold |
| dc | Row 20 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 21-23 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 24-25 | Gold |
| dc | Row 26 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 27-29 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 30-31 | Gold |
| dc | Row 32 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 33-35 | Navy |
Sleeve rows, size L (35 rows)
| Part | Rows | Color |
|---|---|---|
| sc | Rows 1-2 | Gold |
| dc | Rows 3-5 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 6-7 | Gold |
| dc | Row 8 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 9-11 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 12-13 | Gold |
| dc | Row 14 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 15-17 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 18-19 | Gold |
| dc | Row 20 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 21-23 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 24-25 | Gold |
| dc | Row 26 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 27-29 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 30-31 | Gold |
| dc | Row 32 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 33-35 | Navy |
Sleeve rows, size XL (36 rows)
| Part | Rows | Color |
|---|---|---|
| sc | Rows 1-2 | Gold |
| dc | Rows 3-5 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 6-7 | Gold |
| dc | Row 8 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 9-11 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 12-13 | Gold |
| dc | Row 14 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 15-17 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 18-19 | Gold |
| dc | Row 20 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 21-23 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 24-25 | Gold |
| dc | Row 26 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 27-29 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 30-31 | Gold |
| dc | Row 32 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 33-35 | Navy |
| mesh | Row 36 | Gold |
Sleeve rows, size 2X (36 rows)
| Part | Rows | Color |
|---|---|---|
| sc | Rows 1-2 | Gold |
| dc | Rows 3-5 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 6-7 | Gold |
| dc | Row 8 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 9-11 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 12-13 | Gold |
| dc | Row 14 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 15-17 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 18-19 | Gold |
| dc | Row 20 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 21-23 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 24-25 | Gold |
| dc | Row 26 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 27-29 | Navy |
| mesh | Rows 30-31 | Gold |
| dc | Row 32 | Cream |
| dc | Rows 33-35 | Navy |
| mesh | Row 36 | Gold |
Finishing
Weave in all the ends along the same color on the wrong side. Wash and dry as the yarn label says, laying the sweater flat to shape the star.
Weave in and wash
Weave in every end on the wrong side, along a same-color area. Wash and dry the sweater as the yarn label says.
Tips
Count the boxes at the end of each C2C row: every written row gives the count.
Wind one small ball for each star area so the yarn does not travel far behind the work.
Put a marker in the first st of each band row.
Common mistakes
Turning twice at the start of a C2C row: the new first box ends up on the wrong side.
Skipping the 2 dc in each band row end along the hem: the hem pulls in.
Make it your own
Valentine star: Cherry Red for the navy, Pink for the gold and White for the cream.
Fourth of July star: keep the Navy, use Red for the gold and White for the cream.
Care
Follow the washing and drying instructions on your yarn label. Dry flat.
FAQ
Is this crochet star sweater beginner friendly?
It is an intermediate project: C2C boxes with color changes, rows of dc and seaming. If you have made one C2C blanket, you can make it.
How much yarn do I need?
About 1640 yd (XS) to 2840 yd (2X) of DK yarn in all, estimated. Your size card gives the yards for each color.
Does the star change size with the sweater size?
No. The star panel is the same in every size; the navy side and hem bands add the width and the length.
Can I use other colors?
Yes: the chart has 3 colors. Try Cherry Red, Pink and White for Valentine's Day, or Navy, Red and White for the Fourth of July.
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