Super bulky and incredibly stylish – these words describe the Brooklyn Chunky Sweater best! If you are looking for a beginner-friendly but beautiful garment, you should definitely put this crochet pattern by Grace Forthefrills on your list. It comes in a cute boxy fit and fashionable balloon-styled sleeves. Crochet it in a versatile shade of grey or go for your favorite color!
What Skill Level Do I Need For This Sweater?
This sweater crochet pattern is perfect for first-time garment makers who would like to learn how to crochet a sweater. You will easily add this piece to your wardrobe by working it from the top down with a set of basic stitches. Using super bulky yarn, it’s a super quick project to complete, too!
How Much Yarn Will I Need?
The bigger the size of your crochet sweater, the more yarn you will need to complete it.
For this project, Grace recommends using super bulky yarn such as Lion Brand Heartland Thick & Quick, which comes in 125-yard (114 meters) balls. To make a garment in sizes XS, S, M, and L, you will need 5, 6, 6, or 7 skeins, respectively.
Video Tutorial for Brooklyn Chunky Sweater
You will crochet this sweater in the round and after the body is done, attach the yarn along the sleeve gap to work the sleeves. The garment is also finished with clean ribbed detailing at the hem and cuffs.
The designer offers an easy step-by-step video tutorial to follow along. Check it out below!
Can I Make This Crochet Sweater Longer?
If you are not a big fan of cropped sweaters, you can easily adjust the length of your piece to match your taste. This chunky crochet sweater is made from the top down, meaning you to make it as long as you need. Do add length to its body, simply work more rounds before moving on to do the ribbing section.
