Fruit Motif Crochet Sweater Pattern

Fruit Motif Crochet Sweater Pattern

Introduction Add a playful twist to your handmade wardrobe with this colorful Fruit Motif Crochet Sweater! Decorated with bright cherries, lemons, and strawberries, this piece is cheerful, lightweight, and perfect for spring and summer. It’s an ideal beginner-friendly project with simple stitches an

Materials

  • Yarn: DK weight cotton or cotton blend yarn

    • Base: Cream – approx. 300–400g

    • Fruits: Red, green, yellow (small amounts of each)

  • Hook: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook

  • Tapestry Needle

  • Scissors

  • Measuring Tape

Gauge

  • 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 14 stitches x 8 rows in mesh stitch pattern

Finished Size

  • S, M, L, XL included

  • Bust: 85–110 cm

  • Length: 50–60 cm

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • CH – Chain

  • SC – Single Crochet

  • DC – Double Crochet

  • SL ST – Slip Stitch

  • REP – Repeat

  • SK – Skip

Instructions

Front & Back Panels (Make 2)

  1. CH a multiple of 4 + 2 (e.g., 70 CH for M)

  2. Row 1: DC in 6th CH from hook, CH 1, SK 1, DC, REP across

  3. Row 2–30: CH 4, DC in next DC, CH 1, REP

  4. Continue until desired length is reached

Sleeves (Make 2)

  1. CH 40–50, work same mesh pattern for 35–45cm

  2. Increase 2 stitches every 5 rows for tapered shape

  3. Finish with ribbed edging (SC or FPDC/BPDC combo)

Assembly

  1. Sew shoulder seams together

  2. Attach sleeves to panels

  3. Sew sleeve and side seams

  4. Add ribbed cuffs, neckline, and hem if desired

Fruit Appliqués

Cherries

  • CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH, join, fasten off (make 2 per set)

  • Embroider green stem and leaf using chain stitch

Strawberries

  • CH 2, 6 SC in ring, then increase to form round, finish top with green crown

  • Embroider white seed dots if desired

Lemons

  • Make yellow oval with increasing rows, add embroidered wedge lines with white yarn

Tip: Stitch fruit onto sweater after blocking, place them randomly or in pattern

Finishing Touches

  • Weave in all ends

  • Steam block gently

  • Reinforce appliqués with tight stitches

Customization Tips

  • Try watermelon, kiwi, or orange motifs

  • Use bold base colors like pink or lavender

  • Add front pocket with fruit design

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