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White Lace Sweater Pattern

White Lace Sweater Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This White Lace Sweater Pattern

This pattern creates a lacy white pullover sweater made from cotton-linen blend yarn with dramatic balloon sleeves and neat ribbing. The sweater is worked in panels: 2 front parts, 2 back parts and 2 sleeve parts and then assembled following the provided layout. Instructions include rounds for shaping, sleeve construction, ribbing around sleeves and bottom, and finishing edging for the neck.

White Lace Sweater Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The design is shown in size S (56 cm chest width) with adjustments given for XS, M, L and XL. Full stitch-by-stitch rounds for every piece are included so you can follow along precisely.

Why You'll Love This White Lace Sweater Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines delicate lace with a comfy, modern silhouette that is wearable every day. I enjoy how the balloon sleeves make a big style statement without complicated seaming. The construction in separate panels makes sizing adjustments straightforward and gives you control over fit. I also love that the pattern uses a cotton-linen blend for a breathable finish—perfect for transitional weather.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this sweater by changing yarn color; switching to soft pastels gives a romantic, feminine look.

I often make the sweater longer or shorter by adding or removing repeat rounds before the decrease section to adjust overall length.

I try different sleeve lengths — three-quarter or full balloon sleeves — by stopping the sleeve repeats earlier for a cropped cuff.

I sometimes use a lighter or heavier yarn and adjust hook size to create a drapier or chunkier textured version of the same design.

I add subtle embroidery along the neck or front panels to personalize the piece and bring out the lace details.

I like to swap the edging style: a picot, scallop or single crochet trim can change the finish and feel of the sweater.

I experiment with stripes or color blocks by changing colors at whole-round boundaries to keep the lace pattern consistent.

I recommend trying small beads in the puff clusters for an evening-ready sweater with a little sparkle.

I sometimes make a matching headband or scrunchie using the same ribbing stitch to create a coordinated set.

I advise blocking the finished panels before assembly to open the lace and get neat edges for seaming and a professional finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not leaving long yarn tails before finishing can make ends hard to hide during assembly; leave generous tails and weave them in as you sew to conceal them neatly. ✗ Skipping the gauge check may result in incorrect sizing and fit; measure your swatch (16 sts = 4" on 4.5mm) and change hook size if necessary to match the gauge. ✗ Joining and sewing on the wrong side or wrong edge can distort the look of the lace; follow the layout carefully and sew the front and back parts with single crochet on the indicated side. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches each round leads to mismatched shaping and incorrect decreases; count stitches after each decrease round and before proceeding to the next round. ✗ Working with inconsistent tension will change drape and chest width; maintain even tension throughout and check measurements as you go to ensure even sections.

White Lace Sweater Pattern

Make a romantic White Lace Sweater with airy lace panels and voluminous sleeves. This pattern guides you through front, back and sleeve pieces, plus ribbing and edging for a polished finish. You can customize colors, length, and sleeve style to make it your own. Perfect for beach days or layering on cool evenings.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for White Lace Sweater Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    CotLin YARN (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen)
  • 02
    Swan - 16 balls (main yarn used in project)
  • 03
    Total yardage: 1950-2000 yards (approx. 1800 m)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.5mm (#7)
  • 02
    Stitch markers
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Measuring tape
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Main parts :

Info :

There are instructions for front and back parts. Each one has 40 rounds. You can add extra 2 rounds for sizing up before decrease rounds.

— Front part :

Item Name (P1) :

Front part - 2 pieces.

Round 0 :

Crochet ch-43 + ch-3 (counts as 1st dc in the R1)

Round 1 :

R1: 43 dc in each st starting with the 4th st (44 st)

Round 2-23 :

R2-23: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 43 dc in each of st (44 st)

Round 24 :

R 24: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 41 dc (43 st)

Round 25 :

R 25: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 40 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (42 st)

Round 26 :

R 26: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 39 dc (41 st)

Round 27 :

R 27: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 38 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (40 st)

Round 28 :

R 28: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 37 dc (39 st)

Round 29 :

R 29: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 36 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (38 st)

Round 30 :

R 30: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 35 dc (37 st)

Round 31 :

R 31: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 34 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (36 st)

Round 32 :

R 32: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 33 dc (35 st)

Round 33 :

R 33: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 32 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (34 st)

Round 34 :

R 34: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 31 dc (33 st)

Round 35 :

R 35: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 30 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (32 st)

Round 36 :

R 36: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 29 dc (31 st)

Round 37 :

R 37: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 28 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (30 st)

Round 38 :

R 38: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 27 dc (29 st)

Round 39 :

R 39: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 26 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (28 st)

Round 40 :

R 40: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 25 dc (27 st), fasten off.

— Back part :

Item Name (P2) :

Back part - 2 pieces.

Round 0 :

Crochet ch-43 + ch-3 (counts as 1st dc in the R1)

Round 1 :

R1: 43 dc in each st starting with the 4th st, sl st to join (44 st)

Round 2-37 :

R2-37: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 43 dc in each of st (44 st)

Round 38 :

R 38: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 27 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec), sk the rest sts, turn (29 st)

Round 39 :

R 39: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), dc2tog (dec), 26 dc (28 st)

Round 40 :

R 40: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 25 dc in each of st, dc2tog (dec) (27 st), fasten off.

Info :

Sew together (follow the layout) 2 front parts with sc on the right side. The same way sew the back parts. Then sew the front part and the back part in the shoulder areas and underarms, leaving the opening for sleeves.

— Sleeves :

Item Name (P3) :

Crochet ch-108

Round 1 :

R1: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in in 4th st from the hook, 1 dc in each of next sts (108 st)

Round 2 :

R2: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), ch-1, sk 1 st, 1 dc, (ch-1, sk 1 st, 1 dc) repeat to the end of the round,(108 st)

Round 3 :

R3: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in each of next sts (108 st)

Round 4 :

R4: ch-1, 1 sc in the top of 3-ch of previous round, (ch-2, ck 2 sts, (1 dc, ch-2, 1dc) in next st, ch-2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st) repeat to the end.

Round 5 :

R5: ch-3 (counts as dc), 1 puff-cluster into each of the next top 2ch-sp = (3 puff sts in the 2-ch-sp bw 2 dc of the ark of the previous round), 1 dc in last st.

Info :

Note: see instructions for “Puff st” in Abbreviations (last page)

Round 6 :

R6: ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), (ch-1, sk puff st, 1 dc) repeat to the end.

Round 7 :

R7: the same as R-3

Info :

Repeat the Rounds R2-R7, finish with the R-39 .

Info :

Fold the sleeve as shown on the layout and sew together with single crochet on the wrong side.

— Ribbing on sleeves :

Info :

Work by the circle rounds, sl st to join at the end.

Round 1 :

R1: join the tread, ch3 (doesn't count as dc), (dc2tog in each 2 sts of previous round to decrease) repeat until the end of the round, sl st to join into the 3rd st of 3ch- at the beg.

Round 2 :

R2: Ch 3 (doesn't count as dc), (1 fpdc, 1 bpdc) repeat until the end of the row, sl st to join.

Round 3-4 :

R3 - R4: Do the same as R2.

Round 5 :

R5: Make edging - ((sc, ch3, sc) in the next st, sk 1 st) repeat to the end, fasten off.

— Join and finish :

Info :

Attach sleeves to the openings in the main part with sc on the wring side.

Info :

Make ribbing on the bottom of the sweater. Work by the circle.

Round 1 :

R1: join the tread, ch3 (doesn't count as dc), (dc2tog in each 2 sts of previous round to decrease, 2 dc in each of next sts) repeat until the end of the round, sl st to join into the 3rd st of 3ch- at the beg.

Round 2 :

R2: Ch 3 (doesn't count as dc), (1 fpdc, 1 bpdc) repeat until the end of the row, sl st to join.

Round 3-4 :

R3 - R4: Do the same as R2.

Info :

Make edging around the neck area as you did on the sleeve edges.

Info :

Weave the ends

Info :

Thank you for following my instructions. Please feel free to correct me so I could perform better next time and make current tutorial more easy to follow. I wish you enjoy working under this project.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew together 2 front parts with single crochet on the right side following the layout drawing, leaving shoulder and underarm openings.
  • Sew the 2 back parts together the same way you joined the front parts, then join front and back at shoulder areas and underarms leaving openings for sleeves.
  • Fold each sleeve lengthwise as shown on the layout and sew together with single crochet on the wrong side to create a tube.
  • Attach sleeves to the openings in the main body with single crochet on the wrong side, matching seams and easing fabric as needed.
  • Make ribbing around the bottom of the sweater by working in the round, then add edging around the neck and sleeve edges as instructed.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US terms; check the abbreviations table for stitch definitions and the Puff st explanation.
  • 💡Hide all ends before assembling parts and leave long tails to make weaving and hiding them easier during sewing.
  • 💡Follow the layout diagrams when joining parts and sew with single crochet on the side indicated to preserve the right-side appearance.
  • 💡Check gauge (16 sts = 4" on 4.5mm hook) before starting to ensure the finished measurements match the pattern.
  • 💡You can adjust sizing by adding or subtracting stitches as instructed for XS, M, L and XL before decrease rounds.

This White Lace Sweater Pattern blends delicate lacework with a comfortable, modern shape for everyday wear. Make it in white for a classic look or swap hues for seasonal style. The breathable cotton-linen yarn makes it perfect for layering at the beach or city strolls. 🧶👗

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The original size shown on the model is S with a chest width of approximately 56 cm when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarns but the final size and drape will change; match gauge or adjust hook size and stitch counts accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with double crochet, decreases, front/back post stitches and working in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience, customization and finishing work.