So, picture this: it’s Valentine’s Day, and I’m chilling with my crochet hook, thinking, “Why not whip up something sweet?” And bam! The idea for the Sweetheart Sweater hits me like a ton of yarn. I mean, who doesn’t love hearts, right? They’re not just for February; they’re an all-year-round kinda vibe. And let’s be real, I wanted to jazz up the crochet game a bit – no boring basic stitches here!

Alright, so let’s talk about this sweater. It’s got all the cozy vibes you need, with those adorable hearts sprinkled all over. Plus, we’ve got ribbed details on the cuffs and waist for that extra snug fit. It’s like wearing a warm hug, seriously!

Materials

…Yarn

A: DROPS LOVES YOU 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A (sport weight yarn), color 105 (sand), 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 10) skeins

B: NEW AREZZO (33% linen, 47% bamboo, 20% cotton), sport weight yarn, color 2122 (sand), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins

C: DROPS LOVES YOU 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A (sport weight yarn), color 108 (pink), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins

D: DROPS LOVES YOU 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight yarn), color 32 (pearl), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins

…Other
Hook: 3.5 and 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Size Chart (in centimeters)

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Chest/Bust: 73.5, 83.5, 94, 104, 114.25, 125
Back Waist Length: 42, 43, 43.5, 44.5, 45, 45.5
Cross Back (shoulder to shoulder): 36.25, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 44.5, 45.5
Armhole Depth: 16, 17, 18.25, 19.75, 21, 22.25
Upper Arm: 25, 26, 28, 30.5, 34.5, 39.5
Waist: 59.75, 65.5, 73.5, 84, 94, 104

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
chs = chains
cl = cluster stitch
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
hsc = herringbone single crochet
hsc blo = herringbone single crochet back loop only
yo = yarn over
sc = single crochet
sc blo = single crochet in the back loop only
sk = skip
sp = space
st = stitch
sts = stitches
sl st = slip stitch
sl sts = slip stitches

Notes

You’ll first make the front panel, back panel and sleeves, sew the shoulders together and then attach the sleeves.

You can easily adjust body and sleeve length, instructions are in the pattern.

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.

Work with a 4 mm hook unless it says otherwise.