Effortless Style: Your New Simple Crochet Sweater Pattern Free (The Polly Pullover!)

ByEmila Lorein

 This beginner-friendly design is a game-changer for anyone looking to create a unique garment without breaking the bank or contributing to yarn waste. Inspired by requests to create more stash-busting patterns, the Polly Pullover is designed to be made with your leftover scraps, making it a sustainable and cost-effective choice. Say goodbye to those half-used skeins gathering dust and hello to a beautiful, one-of-a-kind sweater!

Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for your next cozy and quick project, this simple crochet sweater pattern free is perfect. It’s highly customizable, allowing you to play with different yarn weights, fibers, and even hook sizes to achieve your desired look and feel. Let’s get started and turn those scraps into something spectacular!

Why You’ll Love This Simple Crochet Sweater Pattern (It’s a Scrap Buster!)

The Polly Pullover isn’t just a pattern; it’s a creative solution! I’ve made two versions – one with 100% acrylic scraps and another with leftover cotton yarn from projects like my popular Beginner-Friendly Daisy Flower Coasters. The beauty of this design lies in its versatility. You can literally use ANY type of yarn, mixing weights and fibers (acrylic, cotton, mohair, wool, etc.) to create a truly unique piece.

This approach offers incredible benefits:

  • Money-Saver: No need to buy new yarn!
  • Sustainable: Reduces waste by using what you already have.
  • Unique Garment: Each sweater will be genuinely one-of-a-kind.
  • Room for New Yarn: Clear out your stash to make space for exciting new acquisitions!

Customize Your Polly Pullover: Endless Possibilities!

This truly is a “choose-your-own-adventure” crochet pattern. You can:

  • Mix Yarn Weights & Fibers: Don’t be afraid to combine different types of yarn for a unique texture and color blend.
  • Adjust Hook Size: Size up or down to make your stitches looser and “mesh-like” or tighter, depending on your preference.
  • Experiment with Stitches: While I personally love the airy, effortless look of the Triple/Treble Crochet, you can easily adapt this pattern using Double Crochet or Single Crochet stitches, or even a mix!
  • Tailor the Size & Length: This pattern can be made in ANY size! Make it as big or as small, as long or as short as you desire. You can even make a short-sleeved version or a vest-type top by simply adjusting the number of rows.

Whether you prefer an oversized, comfy fit or a more fitted style, this simple crochet sweater pattern free gives you complete control.

Get Started: Materials & Abbreviations

Level: Easy

Materials Needed:

  • Scrap Yarn: The amount needed depends on your chosen yarn type/weight. For reference, my acrylic version used 400 grams of various 100% Acrylic Medium Weight/Worsted (4) yarns, and my cotton version used 365 grams of leftover 100% Cotton Medium Weight/Worsted (4) yarn. Feel free to mix brands!
  • 6.00mm Crochet Hook: Adjust this size up or down based on your desired fabric density.
  • Scissors
  • Darning Needle
  • Stitch Markers: (Optional, but highly recommended for beginners or if you easily lose your place.)

Stitches & Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

  • Ch: Chain
  • St(s): Stitch(es)
  • TC: Triple/Treble Crochet
  • Tc2tog: Triple Crochet Two Together

Pattern Notes:

  • This pattern can be made in ANY size. I will provide basic instructions for my size (S/M), with tips on how to adjust it to fit you perfectly. (I am typically a size small and made mine slightly oversized.)
  • Turning Ch 3 does NOT count as a stitch.
  • Number of stitches indicated between “<>”.

The Polly Pullover: Simple Crochet Sweater Pattern Free

This sweater is constructed from two identical panels (Front & Back) and two identical sleeves, which are then joined together.

Front Panel (Make 1)

Foundation Chain: Chain as long as you roughly want the drop of your shoulders to be. For my S/M size, I chained 48 + 3 (for the turning chain).

Row 1: Tc in the 4th ch from the hook, tc in the next 46 ch/however many ch you have until you have 1 ch left. (In the last ch, we will work a form of Tc2tog in the same ch AND also work a new color in for our color change). *In the last ch, yarn over twice, insert your hook, pick up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 more loops, yarn over twice and insert your hook back into the SAME ch, pick up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 more loops. With 3 loops left on your hook (if changing colors), pull new yarn through the last 3 loops. (The tc2tog just worked counts as 1 st) <48>

Tip! You will be repeating the tc2tog in the last st of EVERY ROW to help keep the edges of your panels more even and smooth. If working with multiple colors, crochet OVER your ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the end! I briefly show how I do it in my Video Tutorial on my YouTube channel if you’d like to see how to do it.

Row 2: Turn your work and Ch 3. Tc in each st until the end of the row (remembering to tc2tog in the last st and working your new color in before you finish the st off). <48>

Row 3-14/however long or short you want your sweater to be: Repeat rows 1-2. (Here is where you can play with the length you prefer. For my cotton version, I worked 14 rows, and for the acrylic version, I worked 16 rows.) <48>

Back Panel (Make 1)

Repeat the exact same process as you did for your Front Panel.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Foundation Chain: Chain as long as you roughly need for the circumference around your arm. For my S/M size, I chained 48 + 3, just as I did for my front and back panels.

Rows 1-18/however long or short you want your sleeves to be: Repeat the same process as you did for your front and back panels. (Yes, it’s possible to make a short-sleeved version or even a vest! For my cotton version, I worked 18 rows, and for my acrylic version, I worked 20 rows.)

Joining & Finishing Your Simple Crochet Sweater

Now, it’s time to bring all your beautiful pieces together! You can use whatever method you’d like to join your panels and sleeves. I personally single crocheted mine together, but you can also use a darning needle and thread/yarn for a seamless seam.

Weave in all your ends, and… YOU’RE FINISHED!

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