Crochet Colorblocked Sweater by Marly Bird

Intermediate | 41 min

Taught by Marly Bird

First time sweater makers, have no fear! If you’ve mastered the basics of crochet and are excited to move on to garment stitching, the Colorblocked Pullover is an ideal introduction. Marly Bird, proud Red Heart spokesperson, walks you through the four pieces of construction: front, back, and two sleeves. Stitched up in a cozy, washable merino, this yarn comes in 24 shades. Switching colors is easier than it looks, lending a pop of visual interest to an otherwise basic garment, and slip stitches make for swift seaming.

Learn how to:

Work a Foundation Double Crochet (fdc)
Work a Front Post Single Crochet (fpsc)
Seam with slip stitches
Change colors of yarn

Chapters

Colorblocked Sweater
Overview00:57
Materials00:42
Foundation and stitch pattern15:13
Shoulder and neck shaping06:33
Sleeves and seaming18:06

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird yarn in two colors: Main color (A) - Velvet: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) balls or 525 (575, 600, 650, 700) yards; Contrasting color (B) - Green Tea: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls or 350 (375, 400, 475, 500) yards
Crochet hook in size J/10mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Scissors
Yarn needle
Split stitch markers
What You'll Get:
A series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to crochet the Colorblocked Pullover
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list and downloadable PDF pattern
Step-by-step instructions by expert instructor Marly Bird
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students