Easy Game Day Crochet Sweater Pattern

Game Day Crochet Sweater Pattern

The Game Day Crochet Sweater Pattern is the perfect project for anyone looking to showcase their team spirit while crafting a cozy garment. Made with self-striping yarn and a simple yet engaging stitch pattern, this sweater is designed for comfort and style, ideal for cheering on your favorite team during game days!

Materials Needed

this Pattern

• Yarn:
  • RED HEART® Team Spirit™ (self-striping yarn, Red/White):
    • 2 skeins for sizes small
    • 3 skeins for medium
    • 4 skeins for large
    • 5 skeins for extra large
• Crochet Hook:
  • Susan Bates® crochet hook: 6.5 mm [US K-10½]
• Notions:
  • Yarn needle

Special Stitch Used

• sc2tog (decrease):
  • Insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw yarn through st (repeat twice), yarn over again and draw yarn through 3 loops on hook.

Stitch Patterns

Stitch Pattern A (worked on an even number of sts)

1. Ch an odd number of sts.
2. Set up row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.
3. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
4. Repeat Row 1 for the pattern.

Stitch Pattern B (worked on an odd number of sts)

1. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across, turn.
3. Repeat Rows 1–2 for the pattern.

Pattern Instructions

BACK

1. Ch 31 (35, 39, 43).
2. Set up row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn – 30 (34, 38, 42) sts.
3. Work in Stitch Pattern A until back measures 8 (9½, 11, 13½)” (20.5 [24, 28, 34.5] cm) from beginning.
4. Place markers at each end of last row for sleeve placement.
5. Continue in Pattern until Back measures 13½ (15½, 17½, 20½)” (34.5 [39.5, 44.5, 52] cm) from beginning.
6. Fasten off.

FRONT

1. Work as for Back until Front measures 11½ (13½, 15½, 18½)” (29 [34.5, 39.5, 47] cm) from beginning.

First Shoulder

1. Row 1: Work in Stitch Pattern A across first 8 (10, 12, 14) sts, slip st in next st, turn.
2. Row 2: Skip first slip st, slip st in each of next 2 sts, work in Row 1 of Stitch Pattern B across first 7 (9, 11, 13) sts, turn – 7 (9, 11, 13) sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, work in Row 2 of Stitch Pattern B across next 7 (9, 11, 13) sts, turn.
4. Work even in Pattern Stitch B on 7 (9, 11, 13) sts until front measures the same as finished Back.
5. Fasten off, leaving a sewing length.

Second Shoulder

1. Row 1: Skip next 12 sts to the left of the last st made in Row 1 of First Shoulder, join yarn with a slip st in next st, ch 1, skip first st, work in Stitch Pattern A across last 8 (10, 12, 14) sts, turn – 8 (10, 12, 14) sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * 3 (4, 5, 6) times, slip st in next st, turn – 7 (9, 11, 13) sts.
3. Row 3: Skip first slip st, slip st in next sc, work in Pattern Stitch B across 7 (9, 11, 13) sts, turn.
4. Starting with Row 2 of pattern, work even in Pattern Stitch B on 7 (9, 11, 13) sts until front measures the same as finished Back.
5. Fasten off, leaving a sewing length.
6. With wrong sides facing, slip st shoulders together.

FIRST SLEEVE

1. Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st at marker on right side of Front, ch 1, work 28 (30, 32, 34) sc evenly spaced across edge to other sleeve marker, turn.
2. Rows 2–5: Work in Pattern Stitch A.
3. Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts (decrease), *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts, turn – 26 (28, 30, 32) sts.
4. Rows 7–9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), sc in next dc, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across, turn.
5. Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts (decrease), *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts, turn – 24 (26, 28, 30) sts.
6. Rows 11–13: Work even in Pattern Stitch A.
7. Maintaining patterns, decrease 1 st at each end of next row and every 4th row thereafter until 18 (20, 20, 20) sts remain.
8. Work even in pattern until sleeve measures 8 (10, 12, 14)” (20.5 [25.5, 30.5, 35.5] cm) from top.
9. Fasten off.

SECOND SLEEVE

1. Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st at marker on right side of Back, work same as First Sleeve.

FINISHING

1. Sew side and Sleeve seams.

Neck Edging

1. Round 1: With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st to right shoulder seam, ch 1, work 40 sc evenly spaced around neck opening; join with a slip st in first sc.
2. Rounds 2–3: Ch 1, working in back loop only, sc in each st around; join with a slip st in first sc.
3. Fasten off.

Finally, don’t forget to weave in all the ends for a polished finish. This Game Day Crochet Sweater Pattern not only keeps you warm but also shows off your team colors beautifully. Happy crocheting!