For budding sweater makers, the Chelsea Circular Yoke Sweater is the ideal starting point. Tailored for first-time crochet sweater makers, this pattern demystifies the art of circular yoke sweaters. This sweater takes shape from the top down with a circular yoke. As you work this masterpiece, you’ll discover the delightful separation into body and sleeves. Get started on your sweater-making journey with our Chelsea Circular Yoke Crochet Sweater.

The sweater begins with neck ribbing stitches. The pattern continues by working in the ends of those ribbing rows. The sweater is worked from the top down in a circular yoke and then separated for body and sleeves, with body worked first and then each sleeve. You have the option to change colors for the bottom rounds of sleeve and body for a color blocked look.