Create the ultimate cozy with The Bliss Sweater, a boxy oversized crochet sweater with a generous and relaxed fit! The pattern is written in nine sizes, features super soft and squishy bulky yarn, and is a perfection of comfort and style. The definition of cozy comfort, this sweater will become that favorite lived-in garment you never want to take off!
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It’s the edge of winter . . .
. . . and the weather just doesn’t know what it wants to do! One day it is sweater and jeans weather and the next, we are all wearing T-shirts. Welcome to spring in North Carolina! And while I am turning my designer’s eye to lighter-weight spring projects and projecting to summer, I can still get a few more wears out of my favorite cold-weather garments. With this in mind, I have one more winter crochet make for you – The Bliss Sweater, an oversized crochet sweater made for lounging!
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The Ultimate in Comfort: An Oversized Crochet Sweater!
There is nothing better than a soft warm sweater when it’s cold outside, and that is exactly what you will find with The Bliss Sweater. I wanted to design an oversized crochet sweater with simple stitches for easy wearing comfort but was still stylish enough to wear out to dinner or the grocery store. Indeed, this sweater surpassed all my expectations! From the ribbing at the hemline and cuffs to the simple no-fuss neckline, this project works up quickly with bulky yarn and is easy to put together. The sweater is designed with 6-8 inches of positive ease, which allows you to decide if you want a more fitted or oversized look based on preference. I wanted my Bliss Sweater to be more slouchy so I opted for the extra-large size.
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Let’s Talk About Yarn . . .
Comparatively, my go-to yarn weight is DK weight for versatility and I haven’t designed much with bulky or jumbo yarn. However, I had my eye on Feels Like Bliss by Lion Brand for the longest time and I am really glad I decided to try it out. This yarn is a 100% nylon chainette-style yarn thus creating a light and airy feel that’s not common with bulkier weight yarns. The thin fuzzy strand woven in with the fibers is what makes this yarn so plush. The yarn can feel slippery on your crochet hook and it can be tricky to maintain your tension because the yarn is so stretchy, but it’s a dream to work with and the resulting drape of this oversized crochet sweeater is amazing!
Oversized Crochet Sweater – The Bliss Sweater
In conclusion, the Bliss Sweater will be that comfort garment that you wear over and over. You will never want to take it off once you have made it! Both the definition of cozy and comfort, it’s not too late in the season to get started on your version. I love mine and I am already planning to make another one for my daughter in another color. Get started today, and make sure to share your finished projects with me!
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The Bliss Sweater – Free Oversized Crochet Sweater Pattern
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS:
US Size K/10 6.50 mm crochet hook
US Size M 8.00 mm crochet hook
Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss (Weight: #5/Bulky 100% Nylon – 109 yards/100 meters, 3.5 ounces/100 grams)
- Slate – 10 (11, 12, 12, 13) (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins; approximately 1090 (1199, 1308, 1308, 1417) (1417, 1526, 1635, 1744) yards.
SIZES:
| FITS CHEST | FINISHED CHEST | FINISHED PANEL WIDTH (shoulder to shoulder) | LENGTH OF FRONT PANEL (including ribbed hem) | LENGTH OF BACK PANEL (including ribbed hem) | ARMHOLE DEPTH | SLEEVE LENGTH (including ribbing) | RIBBING HEIGHT (front/back panels and sleeve cuffs) | |
| XS | 28-30” | 36” | 18” | 19” | 21” | 6” | 17.25” | 3.5” |
| S | 32-34” | 40” | 20” | 20” | 22” | 6.5” | 18” | 3.5” |
| M | 36-38” | 44” | 22” | 21” | 23” | 7” | 18” | 3.5” |
| L | 40-42” | 48” | 24” | 21” | 23” | 7.5” | 18” | 3.5” |
| XL | 44-46” | 52” | 26” | 22” | 24” | 8” | 17.25” | 3.5” |
| 2X | 48-50” | 56” | 28” | 22” | 24” | 8.5” | 17.25” | 3.5” |
| 3X | 52-54” | 60” | 30” | 23” | 25” | 9” | 17.25” | 3.5” |
| 4X | 56-58” | 64” | 32” | 23” | 25” | 9.5” | 16.25” | 3.5” |
| 5X | 60-62” | 68” | 34” | 24” | 26” | 10” | 16.25” | 3.5” |
*FITS CHEST refers to the measurement of the intended wearer. FINISHED CHEST refers to the measurements of the finished garment.
*This oversized crochet sweater is intended to have an oversized and boxy fit with 6-8 inches of positive ease in the main panels of the sweater. The sweater can be customized in the length of the panels and sleeves.
The sweater pictured is a size X-Large and the model is 5’4” with a 38” bust.
GAUGE:
- Main stitch (extended single crochet using 8.0mm hook) – 10 stitches X 9 rows = 4 inches
- Ribbing (half double crochet in the back loop only using 6.5mm hook) – 10 hdc rows = 4 inches
Please make a gauge swatch that is larger than 4×4” and measure within that square to determine gauge. This is important if you are using the recommended yarn because the stretchy nature of Feels Like Bliss can affect your tension as you work. It is recommended to stop every few rows and measure your width to determine you are maintaining gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
esc – extended single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hdc BLO – half double crochet in back loop only
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
YO – yarn over
OVERALL PATTERN NOTES:
- Pattern is written in smallest size with larger sizes following in parentheses: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
- The sweater is worked in two panels for the main body that are then seamed together at the shoulders and sides. The neck opening is generous and can be adjusted for preference before moving on to the finishing collar. The front panel is shorter than the back panel for a high-low hemline, but length can be adjusted for preference.
- Work the panels from the bottom hem up using the smaller crochet hook to create the ribbed hem. Switching to the larger crochet hook, turn the ribbing horizontally to work stitches across the ends of the rows.
- Similarly, crochet the sleeves separately from the ribbed cuffs to the armholes in turned rows. The stitch count increases as indicated by two stitches and sleeves are then seamed onto the armholes.
- Ch 2 does NOT count as a stitch.
- There is no right side or wrong side to this sweater until after seaming is completed. All seaming is done from the wrong side. Place a stitch marker on the right side to help in determining the correct side for starting the collar.
- Finish your oversized crochet sweater with a simple two round collar created in rounds that do not turn.
- Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every row worked to better determine the last stitch for the next row.
Special Stitches
Extended Single Crochet (esc): Insert hook into intended stitch. YO, and pull up a loop (two loops on the hook). YO, pull through one loop, YO and pull through both loops.
MAIN PANELS OF THE SWEATER
Notes: Ribbing is crocheted first, and then turned horizontally to work extended single crochet stitches across the ends of the rows to continue the panels from the bottom up.
Back Panel
RIBBING
Foundation Row: With 6.5mm hook, ch 13.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. Turn. (12 hdc sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in both loops of first st. Hdc BLO in next st and each st across, ending with hdc in both loops of last st. Turn. (12 hdc sts)
Rows 3 – 45 (50, 55, 60, 65) (70, 75, 80, 85): Repeat Row 2. Do not fasten off, continue using the same working yarn from the ribbing and switch to the 8.00 mm crochet hook.
Continuing the Panel
Turn the ribbing horizontally to work stitches into the ends of the rows. With the 8.00 mm crochet hook, work approximately one extended single crochet stitch for every ribbing row.
Row 1: Ch 2, esc across the ends of the ribbing rows according to the instructions above. Turn. [45 (50, 55, 60, 65) (70, 75, 80, 85) esc sts]
Row 2: Ch 2, esc in first st and each st across. Turn. [45 (50, 55, 60, 65) (70, 75, 80, 85) esc sts]
Rows 3 – 39 (41, 43, 43, 46) (46, 48, 48, 50): Repeat Row 2 and fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Front Panel
Repeat back panel instructions for ribbing and panel until Row 35 (37, 39, 39, 42) (42, 44, 44, 46) is completed. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
The ribbing is created with the 6.5mm hook. 
Ribbing detail for hemline and sleeve cuffs. 
The ribbing is completed, and now you will switch to the 8.00mm hook to begin working the remainder of the panel. 
Beginning Row 1, work one extended single crochet stitch into the end of each ribbing row. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch worked. 
The first row is completed, you will have the same number of esc sts as hdc rows. 
The beginning of Row 2, you will work esc sts across and place a stitch marker in the first stitch worked. 
Completed front and back panels. 
Ribbing detail for the hemline.
SEAMING THE PANELS
Lay the back panel flat and position the front panel on top. There is no right side or wrong side to the panels, but now panel placement is the wrong side facing out for seaming purposes. Seam the sweater together with the wrong sides facing out, essentially working with the sweater inside out.
I recommend trying your sweater on after pinning the panels together to determine that the fit, length and neck opening are to your preference. Make your adjustments prior to seaming.
Line up the stitches across the top of the sweater and pin. Place the final stitch marker 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) (22, 24, 26, 28) stitches from each side so that it secures the front panel to the back panel. This creates a neck opening that can be adjusted for preference. Using the yarn tails, seam the shoulders. I used the whip stitch to seam the panels.
Line up the sides of the sweater and pin, leaving 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8) (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches for the armholes. The marker placed at the armpit can be adjusted once the sleeves are completed, and the above measurements are intended to be a placeholder and visual reference. You will not seam the sides of the panel at this point, the sides will be seamed when the sleeves are added.
SLEEVES (make 2)
- Sleeves are worked flat in turned rows from the wrist to the shoulder and then seamed onto the armholes. The cuffs are generously sized and meant to be worn beyond the wrist.
- The long yarn tail is used to secure the armpit and continue seaming down the inside of the sleeve to the cuffs.
- Rows will increase by 2 stitches as indicated in the chart below.
- If you are adding length to the sleeves, work the pattern as indicated until the last increase row and do not increase your stitch count for additional rows.
RIBBING
Foundation Row: With 6.5mm hook, ch 13.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. Turn. (12 hdc sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in both loops of first st. Hdc BLO in next st and each st across, ending with hdc in both loops of last st. Turn. (12 hdc sts)
Rows 3 – 16 (18, 19, 20, 22) (23, 24, 25, 26): Repeat Row 2. Do not fasten off, continue using the same working yarn from the ribbing and switch to the 8.00 mm crochet hook.
Continuing the Sleeve
Turn the ribbing horizontally to work stitches into the ends of the rows. With the 8.00 mm crochet hook, work approximately one extended single crochet stitch for every ribbing row.
Row 1: Ch 2, esc across the ends of the ribbing rows according to the instructions above. Turn. [16 (18, 19, 20, 22) (23, 24, 25, 26) esc sts]
Row 2 (increase row): Ch 2, 2 sc in first st. Esc in next st and each st across, ending with 2 sc in last st. Turn. [18 (20, 21, 22, 24) (25, 26, 27, 28) esc sts]
Row 3: Ch 2, esc in first st and each st across. Turn. [18 (20, 21, 22, 24) (25, 26, 27, 28) esc sts]
Rows 4 – 30 (33, 33, 33, 30) (30, 30, 28, 28): Work a Row 3 repeat or work an increase row (Row 2 repeat) as indicated below. Fasten sleeve off, leaving a yarn tail twice the length needed to seam the sleeve around the armhole and down the inside of the sleeve to the cuff.
INCREASE ROWS
| Size | Increase Row # | Increase Stitch Count | Size | Increase Row # | Increase Stitch Count | Size | Increase Row # | Increase Stitch Count | ||
| XS | 2 6 11 15 20 24 28 | 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 | S | 2 6 11 16 21 26 31 | 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 | M | 2 6 10 14 19 23 27 31 | 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 | ||
| L | 2 5 9 13 17 21 25 29 32 | 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 | XL | 2 5 8 11 15 19 22 26 29 | 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 | 2X | 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 | 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 | ||
| 3X | 2 4 7 10 13 16 18 21 24 26 28 | 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 | 4X | 2 4 7 10 12 14 17 20 22 24 26 | 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 | 5X | 2 4 7 10 12 14 16 19 21 23 25 27 | 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 |
Finished sleeves. 
Fold the sleeve and pin along the seam to create the inner arm. 
Details of the cuffs. 
Using the long yarn tail, seam the sleeve together along the inner arm. 
Pin the sleeves to the armholes. Join yarn at the armpit and seam around the armhole back to the armpit and down the side of the sweater.
Seaming the Sleeves to the Sweater
Repeat for both sleeves:
Lay the sleeves flat and fold the sleeve over to line up the rows. The wrong side is now facing up; pin the sleeve together down the inner seam to hold in place. Attach the sleeve to the armhole with stitch markers.
Using the long yarn tail and beginning at the armpit, seam the sleeves to the armhole. From the armpit, continue seaming down the inside of the sleeve to the cuff and fasten off.
Remaining Seaming
Join yarn at the armpit and seam down the pinned sides of the sweater to the top of the front panel hem. This leaves a split hemline where the front panel hem begins, but you can seam all the way down to the bottom of the hem if that is your preference.
FINISHING COLLAR DETAILS
- The collar is crocheted directly onto the neck opening by joining yarn at the specified stitch and working in rounds that do not turn. The total number of stitches worked for the first round is not important, as long as your stitches do not pucker or bunch.
- Make sure the neck opening is to your preference before beginning the collar.
- The final round of slip stitches will slightly tighten the collar and neck opening so that the weight of the sweater does not pull the collar out of shape. Keep even tension when working the slip stitches so as not to crochet this round too tightly.
Turn your sweater right side out. With the sweater lying flat and front panel facing up, join yarn at the RIGHT-SIDE seam where the panels join.
Round 1: Working along the front panel neck opening, ch 1 (does not count as a st). Sc into first st and into each st around front panel neck opening and back panel neck opening until back at first st worked. Sl st into first st worked, do not turn.
Round 2: Do not chain, sl st into next st and each st around back to first st of the round. Sl st into first st and fasten off.
Weave in all your ends!
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