Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern - Autumn Chill Sweater

SUPPLIES

Yarn: 

• Whims Merino Worsted (100g/120y) in Charcoal, 1400-3200 yards, 12-27 balls (see chart below) or similar worsted yarn
  

Hook:
Tunisian Crochet Hook Size J 6.00mm. For sizes above large (40-44”), you will need a hook with an extender cable.
Scissors
Tapestry Needle 

PATTERN DETAILS

Skill Level
Intermediate

Gauge
19 rows and 15 stitches = 4” worked in tfs.

Crochet Stitch Abbreviations

• ch - Chain
• ss - Slip Stitch
• sc - Single Crochet
• sc blo - Single Crochet Back Loop Only
• sk - Skip
• tfs - Tunisian Full Stitch

 Notes

• This sweater features a simple drop shoulder design and uses one of my favorite stitches - the Tunisian Full Stitch. You can see a video tutorial of this stitch here: https://youtu.be/-2YMk8NXpNs
• The sweater is worked in panels, then seamed. This video shows how to seam the pieces together: https://youtu.be/8kuw6MIxac4
• Finally, ribbing is added around the cuffs, bottom edge, and collar. For a video tutorial showing how to add ribbing, see this link: https://youtu.be/ZNNnMEABtXY
• The chart above shows how the measurements in this pattern compare to typical garment sizes for men and women, plus the approximate amount of yarn needed for each size. If you are between sizes, I recommend going up a size since Tunisian crochet does not have a lot of horizontal stretch and drop shoulder designs tend to fit better with a little extra ease.
• As written, the sweater has 2-5” of positive ease (the amount of ease increases with size to stay proportional). Measurements in the chart show the bust/chest circumference, not the finished sweater circumference.
• The pattern is based on chest/bust circumference and is suitable for any gender. I have also provided two arm length options for each size - longer (based on average men’s measurements), and shorter (based on average women’s measurements). The shorter arms also have slightly smaller wrists. Feel free to choose whichever version you’d like.
• The cuffs for this sweater are intentionally loose - if you prefer a tighter cuff, you can decrease the arms more drastically toward the cuff, decrease stitches when you work the ribbing to make the cuff tighter, or go down a hook size when working the cuff ribbing.
• The length of the pattern is based on average men’s measurements, so for women the length may be closer to tunic-length. Adjusting for length is very easy, though! Simply add or remove rows to the front and back body panel before you begin shaping for the neck. Make sure you adjust by the same number of rows for the front and back panels.
• Alternatively, when working the front panel, you can work regular tfs rows until your front panel is 4-5” shorter than your desired finished length. Note how many rows of tfs you did, then do the front panel collar shaping normally. The back panel will have four more rows of regular tfs before the collar shaping, since the collar is shallower in the back than in the front.
• Return passes are always worked as normal Tunisian return passes. To do this, ch1, then *yo and pull through two loops, repeat from * across. This is also shown in the tunisian full stitch video linked above.

• To make it easier to read, I’ve written instructions for each size separately. For assembly and ribbing, instructions are found at the end and are the same for all sizes. Clicking the size in the chart will take you to that pattern size. Enjoy!

28” - Front Panel

1. ch57, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (56 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 56sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (56sts)
3. repeat row 2 66 times (68 rows total, 56sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 25, normal return
5. tfs 22, normal return
6. tfs 20, normal return
7. tfs 18, normal return
8. tfs 17, normal return
9. tfs 16, normal return
10. tfs 15, normal return
11. tfs 14, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 6 middle stitches of row 68 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 25 stitches, normal return (25) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 22, normal return (22)
15. ss2, tfs 20, normal return (20)
16. ss2, tfs 18, normal return (18)
17. ss1, tfs 17, normal return (17)
18. ss1, tfs 16, normal return (16)
19. ss1, tfs 15, normal return (15)
20. ss1, tfs 14, normal return (14)
21. tfs 14, normal return (14)
22. repeat 21 once more (14)

28” - Back Panel

1. ch57, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (56 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 56sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (56sts)
3. repeat row 2 70 times (72 rows total, 56sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 20, normal return
5. tfs 18, normal return
6. tfs 16, normal return
7. tfs 15, normal return
8. tfs 14, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 16 middle stitches of row 72 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 20 stitches, normal return (20) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 18, normal return (18)
12. ss2, tfs 16, normal return (16)
13. ss1, tfs 15, normal return (15)
14. ss1, tfs 21, normal return (14)
15. tfs 14, normal return (14)

28” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)

 “Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 4th row to start, then every 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch61, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (60 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 60sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (60sts)
3. repeat row 2
4. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (59)
5. tfs across, normal return (59)
6. repeat row 5 twice
7. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (58)
8. tfs across, normal return (58)
9. repeat row 7 twice
10. repeat 4-9 three times more (52 sts).
11. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (51)
12. tfs across, normal return (51)
13. repeat 12 once (51)
14. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (50)
15. tfs across, normal return (50)
16. repeat 15 once (50)
17. repeat 10-16 until you have only 30 stitches remaining.

28” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 3rd or 4th row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch49, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (48 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 48sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (48sts)
3. repeat row 2
4. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (47)
5. tfs across, normal return (47)
6. repeat row 5 twice
7. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (46)
8. tfs across, normal return (46)
9. repeat row 8
10. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (45)
11. tfs across, normal return (45)
12. repeat row 11
13. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (44)
14. tfs across, normal return (44)
15. repeat row 14 twice
16. repeat 4-15 until you have only 26 stitches remaining, ending with a tfs across row. 

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

32” - Front Panel

1. ch65, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (64 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 64sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (64sts)
3. repeat row 2 75 times (77 rows total, 64sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 29, normal return
5. tfs 26, normal return
6. tfs 24, normal return
7. tfs 22, normal return
8. tfs 21, normal return
9. tfs 20, normal return
10. tfs 19, normal return
11. tfs 18, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 6 middle stitches of row 77 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 29 stitches, normal return (29) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 26, normal return (26)
15. ss2, tfs 24, normal return (24)
16. ss2, tfs 22, normal return (22)
17. ss1, tfs 21, normal return (21)
18. ss1, tfs 20, normal return (20)
19. ss1, tfs 19, normal return (19)
20. ss1, tfs 18, normal return (18)
21. tfs 18, normal return (18)
22. repeat 21 once more (18)

32” - Back Panel

1. ch65, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (64 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 64sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (64sts)
3. repeat row 2 79 times (81 rows total, 64sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 24, normal return
5. tfs 22, normal return
6. tfs 20, normal return
7. tfs 19, normal return
8. tfs 18, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 16 middle stitches of row 81 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 24 stitches, normal return (24) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 22, normal return (22)
12. ss2, tfs 20, normal return (20)
13. ss1, tfs 19, normal return (19)
14. ss1, tfs 18, normal return (18)
15. tfs 18, normal return (18)

32” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch64, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (63 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 63sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (63sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (62)
4. tfs across, normal return (62)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (61)
7. tfs across, normal return (61)
8. repeat row 7
9. repeat 3-8 until you have only 30 stitches remaining.

32” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch53, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (52 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 52sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (52sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (51)
4. tfs across, normal return (51)
5. repeat row 4
   
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (50)
7. tfs across, normal return (50)
8. repeat row 7
9. repeat 3-8 until you have only 26 stitches remaining.

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

36” - Front Panel

1. ch73, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (72 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 72sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (72sts)
3. repeat row 2 85 times (87 rows total, 72sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 32, normal return
5. tfs 29, normal return
6. tfs 27, normal return
7. tfs 25, normal return
8. tfs 24, normal return
9. tfs 23, normal return
10. tfs 22, normal return
11. tfs 21, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 8 middle stitches of row 87 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 32 stitches, normal return (32) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 29, normal return (29)
15. ss2, tfs 27, normal return (27)
16. ss2, tfs 25, normal return (25)
17. ss1, tfs 24, normal return (24)
18. ss1, tfs 23, normal return (23)
19. ss1, tfs 22, normal return (22)
20. ss1, tfs 21, normal return (21)
21. tfs 21, normal return (21)
22. repeat 21 once more (21)

36” - Back Panel

1. ch73, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (72 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 72sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (72sts)
3. repeat row 2 89 times (91 rows total, 72sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 27, normal return
5. tfs 25, normal return
6. tfs 23, normal return
7. tfs 22, normal return
8. tfs 21, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 18 middle stitches of row 91 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 27 stitches, normal return (27) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 25, normal return (25)
12. ss2, tfs 23, normal return (23)
13. ss1, tfs 22, normal return (22)
14. ss1, tfs 21, normal return (21)
15. tfs 21, normal return (21)

36” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch68, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (67 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 67sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (66sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (66)
4. tfs across, normal return (66)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (65)
7. tfs across, normal return (65)
8. repeat row 7
9. repeat 3-8 until you have only 33 stitches remaining.

36” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch57, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (56 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 56sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (56sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (55)
4. tfs across, normal return (55)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (54)
7. tfs across, normal return (54)
8. repeat row 7
9. repeat 3-8 until you have only 30 stitches remaining.

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

40” - Front Panel

1. ch81, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (80 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 80sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (80sts)
3. repeat row 2 95 times (97 rows total, 80sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 35, normal return
5. tfs 32, normal return
6. tfs 30, normal return
7. tfs 28, normal return
8. tfs 27, normal return
9. tfs 26, normal return
10. tfs 25, normal return
11. tfs 24, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 10 middle stitches of row 97 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 35 stitches, normal return (35) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 32, normal return (32)
15. ss2, tfs 30, normal return (30)
16. ss2, tfs 28, normal return (28)
17. ss1, tfs 27, normal return (27)
18. ss1, tfs 26, normal return (26)
19. ss1, tfs 25, normal return (25)
20. ss1, tfs 24, normal return (24)
21. tfs 24, normal return (24)
22. repeat 21 once more (24)

40” - Back Panel

1. ch81, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (80 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 80sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (80sts)
3. repeat row 2 99 times (101 rows total, 80sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 30, normal return
5. tfs 28, normal return
6. tfs 26, normal return
7. tfs 25, normal return
8. tfs 24, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 101 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 30 stitches, normal return (30) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 28, normal return (28)
12. ss2, tfs 26, normal return (26)
13. ss1, tfs 25, normal return (25)
14. ss1, tfs 24, normal return (24)
15. tfs 24, normal return (24)

40” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch72, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (71 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 71sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (71sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (70)
4. tfs across, normal return (70)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (69)
7. tfs across, normal return (69)
8. repeat row 7
9. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (68)
10. repeat 4-9 until you have only 38 stitches remaining, then repeat row 4 once more.

40” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch61, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (60 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 60sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (60sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (59)
4. tfs across, normal return (59)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (58)
7. tfs across, normal return (58)
8. repeat row 7
9. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (57)
10. repeat 4-9 until you have only 33 stitches remaining, then repeat row 4 once more.

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

44” - Front Panel

1. ch89, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (88 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 88sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (88sts)
3. repeat row 2 99 times (101 rows total, 88sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 39, normal return
5. tfs 36, normal return
6. tfs 34, normal return
7. tfs 32, normal return
8. tfs 31, normal return
9. tfs 30, normal return
10. tfs 29, normal return
11. tfs 28, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 10 middle stitches of row 101 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 39 stitches, normal return (39) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 36, normal return (36)
15. ss2, tfs 34, normal return (34)
16. ss2, tfs 32, normal return (32)
17. ss1, tfs 31, normal return (31)
18. ss1, tfs 30, normal return (30)
19. ss1, tfs 29, normal return (29)
20. ss1, tfs 28, normal return (28)
21. tfs 28, normal return (28)
22. repeat 21 once more (28)

44” - Back Panel

1. ch89, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (88 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 88sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (88sts)
3. repeat row 2 103 times (105 rows total, 80sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 34, normal return
5. tfs 32, normal return
6. tfs 30, normal return
7. tfs 29, normal return
8. tfs 28, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 105 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 34 stitches, normal return (34) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 32, normal return (32)
12. ss2, tfs 30, normal return (30)
13. ss1, tfs 29, normal return (29)
14. ss1, tfs 28, normal return (28)
15. tfs 28, normal return (28)

44” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd or 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch75, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (74 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 74sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (74sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (73)
4. tfs across, normal return (73)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (72)
7. tfs across, normal return (72)
8. repeat row 7
9. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (71)
10. tfs across, normal return (71)
11. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (70)
12. tfs across, normal return (70)
13. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (68)
14. repeat 4-13 until you have only 37 stitches remaining, then repeat row 4 once more.

44” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)

“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd or 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch64, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (63 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 63sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (63sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (62)
4. tfs across, normal return (62)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (61)
7. tfs across, normal return (61)
8. repeat row 7
9. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (60)
10. tfs across, normal return (60)
11. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (59)
12. tfs across, normal return (59)
13. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (58)
14. repeat 4-13 until you have only 33 stitches remaining, then repeat row 4 once more.

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

48” - Front Panel

1. ch97, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (96 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 96sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (96sts)
3. repeat row 2 109 times (111 rows total, 96sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 43, normal return
5. tfs 40, normal return
6. tfs 38, normal return
7. tfs 36, normal return
8. tfs 35, normal return
9. tfs 34, normal return
10. tfs 33, normal return
11. tfs 32, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 10 middle stitches of row 111 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 43 stitches, normal return (43) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 40, normal return (40)
15. ss2, tfs 38, normal return (38)
16. ss2, tfs 36, normal return (36)
17. ss1, tfs 35, normal return (35)
18. ss1, tfs 34, normal return (34)
19. ss1, tfs 33, normal return (33)
20. ss1, tfs 32, normal return (32)
21. tfs 32, normal return (32)
22. repeat 21 once more (32)

48” - Back Panel

1. ch97, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (96 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 96sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (96sts)
3. repeat row 2 113 times (115 rows total, 96sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 38, normal return
5. tfs 36, normal return
6. tfs 34, normal return
7. tfs 33, normal return
8. tfs 32, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 115 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 38 stitches, normal return (38) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 36, normal return (36)
12. ss2, tfs 34, normal return (34)
13. ss1, tfs 33, normal return (33)
14. ss1, tfs 32, normal return (32)
15. tfs 32, normal return (32)

48” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd or 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch79, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (78 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 78sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (78sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (77)
4. tfs across, normal return (77)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (76)
7. tfs across, normal return (76)
8. repeat row 7
9. repeat rows 3-8 six times more (64sts)
10. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (63)
11. tfs across, normal return (63)
12. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (62)
13. tfs across, normal return (62)
14. repeat 10-13 until you have only 38 stitches remaining

48” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)

“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch68, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (67 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 67sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (67sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (66)
4. tfs across, normal return (66)
5. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (65)
6. tfs across, normal return (65)
7. repeat 3-6 until you have only 33 stitches remaining

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

 52” - Front Panel

1. ch105, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (104 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 104sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (104sts)
3. repeat row 2 114 times (116 rows total, 104sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 47, normal return
5. tfs 44, normal return
6. tfs 42, normal return
7. tfs 40, normal return
8. tfs 39, normal return
9. tfs 38, normal return
10. tfs 37, normal return
11. tfs 36, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 10 middle stitches of row 116 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 47 stitches, normal return (47) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 44, normal return (44)
15. ss2, tfs 42, normal return (42)
16. ss2, tfs 40, normal return (40)
17. ss1, tfs 39, normal return (39)
18. ss1, tfs 38, normal return (38)
19. ss1, tfs 37, normal return (37)
20. ss1, tfs 36, normal return (36)
21. tfs 36, normal return (36)
22. repeat 21 once more (36)

52” - Back Panel

1. ch105, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (104 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 104sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (104sts)
3. repeat row 2 118times (120 rows total, 104sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 42, normal return
5. tfs 40, normal return
6. tfs 38, normal return
7. tfs 37, normal return
8. tfs 36, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 120 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 42 stitches, normal return (42) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 40, normal return (40)
12. ss2, tfs 38, normal return (38)
13. ss1, tfs 37, normal return (37)
14. ss1, tfs 36, normal return (36)
15. tfs 36, normal return (36)

52” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd or 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch83, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (82 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 82sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (82sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (81)
4. tfs across, normal return (81)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (80)
7. tfs across, normal return (80)
8. repeat row 7
9. repeat rows 3-8 six times more (68sts)
10. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (67)
11. tfs across, normal return (67)
12. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (66)
13. tfs across, normal return (66)
14. repeat 10-13 until you have only 41 stitches remaining

52” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)

“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch72, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (71 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 71sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (71sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (70)
4. tfs across, normal return (70)
5. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (69)
6. tfs across, normal return (69)
7. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (57)
8. repeat 4-7 until you have only 37 stitches remaining, then repeat row 4 once more.

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

56” - Front Panel

1. ch113, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (112 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 112sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (112sts)
3. repeat row 2 119 times (121 rows total, 112sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 51, normal return
5. tfs 48, normal return
6. tfs 46, normal return
7. tfs 44, normal return
8. tfs 43, normal return
9. tfs 42, normal return
10. tfs 41, normal return
11. tfs 40, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 10 middle stitches of row 121 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 51 stitches, normal return (51) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 48, normal return (48)
15. ss2, tfs 46, normal return (46)
16. ss2, tfs 44, normal return (44)
17. ss1, tfs 43, normal return (43)
18. ss1, tfs 42, normal return (42)
19. ss1, tfs 41, normal return (41)
20. ss1, tfs 40, normal return (40)
21. tfs 40, normal return (40)
22. repeat 21 once more (40)

56” - Back Panel

1. ch113, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (112 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 112sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (112sts)
3. repeat row 2 123 times (125 rows total, 112sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 46, normal return
5. tfs 44, normal return
6. tfs 42, normal return
7. tfs 41, normal return
8. tfs 40, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off.
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 125 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 46 stitches, normal return (46) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 44, normal return (44)
12. ss2, tfs 42, normal return (42)
13. ss1, tfs 41, normal return (41)
14. ss1, tfs 40, normal return (40)
15. tfs 40, normal return (40)

56” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd or 3rd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch87, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (86 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 86sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (86sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (85)
4. tfs across, normal return (85)
5. repeat row 4
6. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (84)
7. tfs across, normal return (84)
8. repeat row 7
9. repeat rows 3-8 two times more (80sts)
10. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (79)
11. tfs across, normal return (79)
12. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (78)
13. tfs across, normal return (78)
14. repeat 10-13 until you have only 41 stitches remaining

56” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 1-2 rows, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch75, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (74 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 74sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (74sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (73)
4. tfs across, normal return (73)
5. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (72)
6. tfs across, normal return (72)
7. repeat rows 3-6 14 times more (44sts)
8. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (43)
9. tfs to last two stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (42)
10. repeat 8-9 until you have only 37 stitches remaining.

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

 60” - Front Panel

1. ch121, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (120 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 120sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (120sts)
3. repeat row 2 119 times (121 rows total, 120sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 55, normal return
5. tfs 52, normal return
6. tfs 50, normal return
7. tfs 48, normal return
8. tfs 47, normal return
9. tfs 46, normal return
10. tfs 45, normal return
11. tfs 44, normal return
12. repeat row 11 twice more, tie off
    -other side of collar shaping-
13. skip right side of collar and 10 middle stitches of row 121 (the last full width row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 55 stitches, normal return (55) 
14. ss3 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 52, normal return (52)
15. ss2, tfs 50, normal return (50)
16. ss2, tfs 48, normal return (48)
17. ss1, tfs 47, normal return (47)
18. ss1, tfs 46, normal return (46)
19. ss1, tfs 45, normal return (45)
20. ss1, tfs 44, normal return (44)
21. tfs 44, normal return (44)
22. repeat 21 once more (44)

60” - Back Panel

1. ch121, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (120 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 120sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (120sts)
3. repeat row 2 123 times (125 rows total, 120sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 50, normal return
5. tfs 48, normal return
6. tfs 46, normal return
7. tfs 45, normal return
8. tfs 44, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 125 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 50 stitches, normal return (50) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 48, normal return (48)
12. ss2, tfs 46, normal return (46)
13. ss1, tfs 45, normal return (45)
14. ss1, tfs 44, normal return (44)
15. tfs 44, normal return (44)

60” - Arm - Longer (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 2nd row, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch90, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (89 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 89sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (89sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (88)
4. tfs across, normal return (88)
5. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (87)
6. tfs across, normal return (87)
7. repeat 3-6 until you have only 41 stitches remaining.

60” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 1-2 rows, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch79, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (78 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 78sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (78sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (77)
4. tfs across, normal return (77)
5. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (76)
6. tfs across, normal return (76)
7. repeat 3-6 once (74)
8. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (73)
9. tfs across, normal return (73)
10. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (72)
11. tfs across, normal return (72)
12. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (71)
13. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (70)
14. repeat 8-13 until you only have 37 stitches

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

64” - Front Panel

1. ch129, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (128 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 128sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (128sts)
3. repeat row 2 127 times (129 rows total, 128sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 54, normal return
5. tfs 52, normal return
6. tfs 50, normal return
7. tfs 49, normal return
8. tfs 48, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 127 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 54 stitches, normal return (54) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 52, normal return (52)
12. ss2, tfs 50, normal return (50)
13. ss1, tfs 49, normal return (49)
14. ss1, tfs 48, normal return (48)
15. tfs 48, normal return (48)

1. ch129, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (128 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 128sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (128sts)
3. repeat row 2 127 times (129 rows total, 128sts)
   -begin collar shaping-
4. tfs 54, normal return
5. tfs 52, normal return
6. tfs 50, normal return
7. tfs 49, normal return
8. tfs 48, normal return
9. repeat row 8 once more, tie off
   -other side of collar shaping-
10. skip right side of collar and 20 middle stitches of row 127 (the last full length row you completed), then join to next stitch, tfs across remaining 54 stitches, normal return (54) 
11. ss2 (do not count in stitch count), tfs 52, normal return (52)
12. ss2, tfs 50, normal return (50)
13. ss1, tfs 49, normal return (49)
14. ss1, tfs 48, normal return (48)
15. tfs 48, normal return (48)

“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 1-2 rows, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch94, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (93 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 93sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (93sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (92)
4. tfs across, normal return (92)
5. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (91)
6. tfs across, normal return (91)
7. repeat 3-6 19 times more (53)
8. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (52)
9. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (51)
10. repeat 8-9 until you have only 41 stitches remaining

64” - Arm - Shorter (Make 2)
“Longer” arm is based on average men’s measurements. “Shorter” arm is based on average women’s measurements.
For the arms, you will decrease 1 stitch every 1-2 rows, alternating whether that stitch is removed from the start of the row or the end of the row.

1. ch83, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and across (82 loops on hook), work return normally (foundation row 82sts)
2. tfs across, normal return (82sts)
3. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (81)
4. tfs across, normal return (81)
5. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (80)
6. tfs across, normal return (80)
7. sk first st, tfs across, normal return (79)
8. tfs to last 2 stitches, sk 1, work last stitch normally, normal return (78)
9. repeat 3-8 nine times more
10. repeat 7-8 until you have only 37 stitches remaining

Finishing
See the assembly and ribbing instructions at the end of this pattern!

Assembly and Ribbing
You can see a  video tutorial showing the sweater assembly steps here: https://youtu.be/8kuw6MIxac4

•  First, seam the top of the shoulders. The front and back panel should have the same number of stitches remaining at the top of the shoulders. You can lay the sweater flat with the insides down, or you can lay the back panel down with the inside facing down and then lay the top panel on top of it with the inside facing up (outsides together). Just make sure you sew it so the insides will be on the inside of your sweater when you’re done (see video)!
• Next, attach the arm to the shoulder. Lay the sweater body flat. Find the center of the wider edge of the arm, and align it with the top shoulder seam of the sweater body. Sew along the arm/body connection seam. Repeat for the other side.
• Now it’s time to close the sides and arms of the sweater. Starting at one cuff, seam the length of the arm closed. When you reach the sweater body, continue the seam all the way to the bottom of that side of the sweater. Repeat for the other side.

 Your seams are done!

Ribbing
You can see a video tutorial showing how to add ribbing here: https://youtu.be/ZNNnMEABtXY

Ribbing will be added to each cuff, the neckline, and the bottom edge of the sweater. In my sample, I made all of my ribbing the same width (approximately 2”), but you can certainly make yours longer if you’d like to - just increase the starting chain for your ribbing! I also switched to a regular crochet hook for the ribbing, as a tunisian hook is unnecessary and a little more unwieldy for this section. For a more snug fit, go down a hook size for cuff and neck ribbing.

Note: ch1 does not count as a stitch

1. Join your yarn to the cuff, preferably at a seam section to make the ribbing seam less visible. 
2. ch9
3. turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and back along chain toward sweater (8sc)
4. ss in each of the next two stitches of the sweater
5. ch1, turn
6. sc blo along ribbing (8sc) [Optional variation - for the last stitch, work through both loops instead of back loop only]
7. ch1, turn, sc blo along ribbing (8sc)
8. repeat steps 4-7 until you have worked around the cuff completely, then join to the first row of ribbing. 
9. Repeat for the other cuff, collar, and bottom edging.

Fasten off, weave your ends and you're done!

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