The Kiel Rib Sweater is the perfect project for anyone who loves modern, minimalistic designs with a cozy fit. Featuring the beautiful Kiel Ribbing Stitch, this sweater is beginner-friendly and works up quickly. Even though it includes slip stitches, it works up surprisingly fast, and the finished fabric is absolutely worth the effort.

Need extra help? Check out my step-by-step youtube tutorial, which walks you through the pattern with tips and visuals for extra support!

⭐️ Free version is available in size S in my YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/mwTMYz3Uc9o

Materials

…Yarn
DROPS PARIS, 100% cotton, yarn group C, color 08 (dark purple)

…Other
4 mm hook
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

17 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Finished Measurements (in centimeters)

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Bust: 164, 171, 178, 185, 192, 199
Waist Circumference: 107, 114, 121, 128, 135, 142
Length: 39, 41, 44, 46, 48, 51
Cross back (shoulder to shoulder): 88, 92, 96, 100, 103, 107

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
hdc2tog = half doble crochet 2 stitches together
hdc blo = half double crochet back loop only
RS = right side
slst = slip stitch
slst2tog = slip stitch 2 stitches together
slst blo = slip stitch back loop only
st = stitch
sts = stitches
WS = wrong side

Notes

You’ll start by crocheting the front and back panels, joining them at the shoulders, adding the waistband and cuffs, finishing with sewing the sides of the panels and waistband together.

Ch 1 doesn’t count as a stitch.

Instructions for adjusting the length of the sweater can be found in the section for the waist.

Watch my YouTube tutorial for any uncertainties or for additional support.