Best Easy Cropped Hexagon Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
Are you looking for the absolute best free pattern for a cropped hexagon sweater? You have come to the perfect place! We have found this top-rated, incredibly easy crochet design that is guaranteed to be a huge hit. Whether you want a quick weekend project or a beautiful handmade gift, this pattern is fun, straightforward, and looks absolutely stunning when finished. Grab your softest yarn and let’s get started on your new favorite project!
Supplies + Materials
Order an all-in-one kit from Lion Brand.
• Lion Brand Color Theory (Weight 4/medium, 246 yds, 3.5 oz, 100g) – 550 (570, 610, 630, 650, 730, 810, 840)g total
Color: Caper [619-173AE] – 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins
• Main Body: Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Ribbing: Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook or one size smaller than larger, main body hook used to achieve gauge
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Button for neckline (1.5” toggle button pictured)
• Blocking Board (optional)
• Steamer or iron with steam functionality
• T-pins for blocking
Measurements
When you meet the gauge listed below, here are the measurements you can expect your sweater to have.
| Size | Fits Actual Bust** | Sweater Length* | Chest Width* |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS/S | 31” | 17” | 19” |
| S/M | 35” | 17” | 21” |
| M/L | 39” | 19” | 23” |
| L/1X | 43” | 21” | 25” |
| 1X/2X | 47” | 21” | 27” |
| 2X/3X | 51” | 23” | 29” |
| 3X/4X | 55” | 25” | 31” |
| 4X/5X | 59” | 25” | 33” |
*Approximate measurements when laying flat
Finished sample pictured is a M/L on a model with a 39” bust.
** If between two sizes, size up or down based on how you’d like your sweater to fit. As written, it’s fairly loose. For a more fitted sweater, size down.
Gauge
4 granny clusters + 4 spaces = 4”
8 rounds/rows = just over 4” worked in double crochet granny pattern
Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
cluster – 3 double crochet in same space
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
slst – slip stitch
tch – turning chain
WS – wrong side
yo – yarn over
Skill Level
Difficulty level: ⅖ – Confident Advanced Beginner. You’ll practice working in the round, increasing in granny stitch, seaming and evaluating the fit of your sweater as you go.
Step-By-Step Video Tutorial:
The Ember Hoodie video below demonstrates the main concepts you’ll use to make your Moss Sweater.
Permissions + Copyright:
Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back this post. Do NOT use our photos as your own sales photos.
Overall Pattern Notes
- If you’re new to reading crochet patterns, check out more info here.
- Instructions are written with the stitch count for the smallest size first and each larger size following in parentheses, for example: XS/S (S/M, M/L, L/1X, 1X/2X, 2X/3X, 3X/4X and 4X/5X). It can be very helpful to highlight the numbers for your size before beginning the project. When only one number is given, it pertains to all sizes.
- Stitch counts at the end of each round are for given sizes.
- Chain 3 at beginning of round/row counts as 1 double crochet throughout pattern.
- Pattern is crocheted with larger hook unless otherwise mentioned.
