Cropped Hexagon Sweater – Free Crochet Pattern
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely stunning and wonderfully trendy pattern for you: the Cropped Crochet Hexagon Sweater! If you love crafting stylish, geometric garments that are perfect for modern layering and making a fashion statement, this gorgeous and totally unique sweater is going to be your next favorite make.
This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for updating your handmade wardrobe, allowing you to whip up beautiful and comfortable clothing using the magical hexagon construction technique. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, cropped fit, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the yarn used—swap out neutral tones for vibrant, bold hues to make your hexagons really pop! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautiful hexagon sweater creation!
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.
