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Welcome to Part 2 of the Spring Cellar Sweater crochet along! This oversized, breezy v-neck pullover is coming together beautifully, with its lightweight DK yarn and open weave making it perfect for layering in any season. Last time we made the back, and in this part, we’ll make the front! And we’ll keep things simple and fun as we continue step by step together!
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Presented as the May 2025 Crochet Along
Is 2025 turning out to be the year of the stitch along? It sure feels like it—we’re all craving a bit more connection and creativity these days. That’s why we’re taking it nice and easy with this CAL! This pattern has been professionally tech edited, and we’re creating step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through each part. And if you’ve stumbled upon this after the crochet along has wrapped up—lucky you! The full pattern is ready and waiting for you to dive in. Follow along at the links below!
Here is the 2025 Spring Cellar Sweater Crochet Along Schedule:
May 2 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 1
May 7 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 1 Video Tutorials
May 9 – THIS POST – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 2
May 13 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 2 Video Tutorials
May 16 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 3
May 21 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 3 Video Tutorials
May 23 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 4
May 30 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 4 Video Tutorials
Made in Bernat Softee Cotton, or Your Favorite DK Weight Yarn
The Spring Cellar Sweater is designed to be a go-to topper – one that fits with and over whatever else you’re wearing. You can pair it with everything from a maxi dress to jeans, and the oversize fit will guarantee style and comfort! I’ve included all the measurements in the Schematic below, so you can choose the perfect size for you.
To stitch this pullover, I used Bernat Softee Cotton in a warm red – and I’m thinking I need to make another! This is a 3/Light or DK weight yarn with a majority cotton content, making it perfect for year- round wear. The simple stitch pattern means is works up fast, with minimal concentration needed.
Whether you’re hunkered down during stormy weather or just looking for the perfect project for movie nights and weekend getaways, the Spring Cellar Sweater has you covered—literally. It’s cozy, breezy, and beginner-friendly, making it a great first garment or just a relaxing stitch-along for anyone.
Spring Cellar Sweater
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US-I, 5.5mm hook, Furls
1150 (1250, 1550, 1750) yds Bernat Softee Cotton (3/Light; 60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 120g / 4.2 oz, 232 m/ 254 yds) – (5 (5, 7, 7) balls
Colorway Shown: Warm Red
Gauge: 12 sts x 8 rows = 4”/10cm in main st pattern
Gauge Swatch Instructions: Work 16 FDC, then work Rows 2-12 of Back Body. Measure gauge in center of swatch, avoiding edges.
Sizes:
Small/Medium (Large/XL; 2X/3X; 4X/5X)
Sizing is based on the Craft Yarn Council Standards, size L/XL shown)
Schematic measurements (in inches)
A – Chest Circumference: 41.25 (49.25, 57.25, 65.25)
B – Cross Back (Shoulder to Shoulder): 18 (22, 26, 30)
C – Shoulder Width: 4.75 (6, 7.25, 9.25)
D – Back Neck Width: 8.75 (10, 11.25, 11.25)
E – Sleeve Length (including Cuff Ribbing): 21.25 (19.25, 20.25, 17.75)
F – Sleeve Circumference: 12.75 (14, 15.25, 16.75)
G – Armhole Depth: 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5)
H – Hem to Armhole Length (including Hem Ribbing): 8 (8, 9, 9)
I – Total Length (including Hem Ribbing): 19.25 (20.25, 22.25, 23.25)
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Spring Cellar Sweater Part 2 Tutorial – COMING May 13
Crochet Abbreviations
Back Loop Only –BLO
Foundation Double Crochet – FDC
Mattress Stitch Seaming
Standing Double Crochet Join – STDC
Standing Single Crochet Join – STSC
Special Stitch:
Slip Stitch 2 Together – slst2tog: insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, pull this loop through the other 2 loops on the hook.
NOTES:
If you prefer not to use Foundation Stitches, you can begin with a chain that you dc into for the first row. Make 2 chs more than the desired first row stitch count, then start the first row with a dc in the 4th chain from the hook. The 3 skipped chs will count as the first dc of the row.
If you prefer not to use the CSDC stitch, you can substitute a ch 3 (counts as first dc).
When instructed to work between stitches, you are not working into a stitch or into a chain space. Instead, insert your hook between the posts of the indicated stitches. The previous stitch is the one most recently skipped or worked into. The next stitch is the one you haven’t worked into or skipped yet.
The sleeves (not including the cuffs) are worked in turned rounds, so even-numbered rows will be worked from “inside” the sleeve. This is important to maintain the look of the stitches and to keep the joining seam under the arm straight.
Spring Cellar Sweater Part 2 Instructions
Front
Body
Rows 1-16 (16, 18, 18): Rep Rows 1-16 (16, 18, 18) of Back Body.
Right Front:
Row 1: Sl st in first 5 sts, CSDC in same st as last sl st, skip next 2 sts, *2 dc between previous and next st, skip next 2 sts; rep from * 11 (14, 17, 21) times more, dc between previous and next st, leave rem 31 (37, 43, 49) sts unworked, turn. (26 (32, 38, 44) sts)
Row 2: CSDC in first st, *skip next 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, skip next st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (25 (31, 37, 43) sts)
Row 3: CSDC in first st, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip next 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, skip next 2 sts, dc in last st, turn. (24 (30, 36, 42) sts)
Rows 4 – 13 (15, 17, 17): Rep Rows 2 and 3, ending after a rep of Row 3. (14 (18, 22, 28) sts)
Right Front Neckline
Row 1: (CSDC, dc) in first st, skip 2 sts, *2 dc between previous and next st, skip next 2 sts; rep from * until 1 st rem, 2 dc in last st, turn. (14 (18, 22, 28) sts)
Row 2: CSDC, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, skip next 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, sk next st, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 3 – 4 (4, 4, 6): [Rep Rows 1 and 2] 1 (1, 1, 2) time(s).
Left Front
Row 1: STDC in same sp as last dc of Row 1 of Right Front, skip next 2 sts, *2 dc between previous and next st, skip next 2 sts; rep from * until 5 sts rem, dc in next st, leave rem 4 sts unworked, turn. (26 (32, 38, 44) sts)
Row 2: (CSDC, dc) in first st, *skip next 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, skip next 2 sts, dc in last st, turn. (25 (31, 37, 43) sts)
Row 3: CSDC in first st, *skip next 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, skip next st, dc in last st, turn. (24 (30, 36, 42) sts)
Rows 4 – 13 (15, 17, 17): Rep Rows 2 and 3, ending after a rep of Row 3. (14 (18, 22, 28) sts)
Left Front Neckline
Row 1: (CSDC, dc) in first st, skip next 2 sts, *2 dc between previous and next st, skip next 2 sts; rep from * until 1 st rem, 2 dc in last st, turn. (14 (18, 22, 28) sts)
Row 2: CSDC, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip next 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, sk next st, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 3 – 4 (4, 4, 6): [Rep Rows 1 and 2] 1 (1, 1, 2) time(s).
Fasten off. Block Back and Front pieces before seaming.
Coming Up Next:
May 13 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 2 Video Tutorials
May 16 – Spring Cellar Sweater Part 3
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