Stripe a Pose Sweater
A sweater so stylish, it makes you want to stripe a pose!
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The Pattern
Introducing the Stripe a Pose Sweater—a fun, creative project that is the perfect mix of style and simplicity.
Crocheted with bulky-weight yarn and a large hook, this sweater works up at lightning speed, transforming stitches into a cozy, textural dream.
The two-color moss stitch creates a meditative rhythm, making this project as relaxing to make as it is stylish to wear. Its paneled construction makes for a straight-forward assembly process, while faux-knit edgings and ribbed accents add a touch of sophistication.
Perfect for adventurous beginners, this pattern invites you to unleash your creativity—pick your colors, grab your hook, and watch your next favorite sweater come to life!
MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 34.75 (39.5, 44, 48.5, 53.25) (57.75, 60, 64.5, 69.25) inches or 88 (100, 112, 123, 135) (147, 152, 164, 176) cm
The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.
This sweater is designed to be worn with 5 to 10 inches (12.5 to 25 cm) of positive ease around the bust.
All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.
DIFFICULTY
Advanced beginner
MATERIALS
Yarn: For a cozy sweater, stick with bulky weight yarn, ideally in wool or a similar animal fiber for warmth and softness. Wool’s elasticity and texture make it perfect for comfy, snuggly sweaters that retain their shape and provide excellent insulation. Choose highly contrasting colors for a bold, striking look, or go for closely related shades to create a subtle, blended effect.
The sample is shown in We Are Knitters The Petite Wool (100% wool; 153 yds / 140 m per 100 g ball) in “Natural” as the main color and “Ochre” as the contrast color.
Hooks: 7.0 mm (main gauge) hk, 5.0 mm (secondary) hk, or sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.
Notions: Scissors, darning needle, tape measure, 2 stitch markers.
YARDAGE
The approximate yardages are:
Main color: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10) skeins or 845 (905, 995, 1065, 1145) (1270, 1325, 1420, 1475) yds / 775 (830, 910, 975, 1045) (1160, 1210, 1300, 1350) m
Contrast color: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins or 430 (465, 530, 575, 610) (675, 705, 755, 785) yds / 395 (425, 485, 525, 560) (615, 645, 690, 720) m
These yardages are estimated.
Scroll down for the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers!
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Yarn Substitution Ideas
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A word from my testers
I loved this pattern and the sweater looks really good! I will make it again with other colors and yarns for sure! Thank youuuuuu!!
I absolutely love this sweater! It is so easy to wear, it is super comfortable and has a great fit. It works up super quick and the knit look edgings create a very polished look. My favorite part are the endless possibilities of color choice and color arrangement with this design.
Again, this was a breeze to make, so well written as I have found all your patterns and I can’t wait to make one for myself!
As usual, your pattern is so easy to follow and really works up fast. And I am always at awe of your designs. Every piece I have tested for you is different, not just in terms of stitches but also of construction. I will definitely make one more of this sweater in a different color. I am so happy to test for you again.
Tester lookbook
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Size 8, using 780 yds of The Fibre Co. Tundra as MC, and 720 yds of The Fibre Co. Tundra as CC
Hook size(s): 5.0 mm; 7.0 mm
Mods: I used 2 CCs for a 3-color repeat. On the sleeves this caused one of the CCs to be the final color in the repeat and I switched to the MC before beginning my edging.
Jenny (Olivethecreations on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 1000 yds of Lion Brand Heartland as MC, and 425 yds of Lion Brand Heartland as CC
Hook size(s): 5.0 mm; 7.0 mm
Mods: I only did an alternating SLST on the collar.
Keli (FlourishAndYarns on Ravelry)
Size 6, using 1020 yds of Yarn Bee Tender Touch as MC, and 675 yds of Yarn Bee Tender Touch as CC
Hook size(s): 5.5 mm; 6.5 mm
Mods: None.
Cyndi (socreative on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 820 yds of Cestari Kettledyed Goldenrod as MC, and 325 yds of Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca as CC
Hook size(s): 7.0 mm; 5.0 mm
Mods: I made the neck opening smaller per your suggestion in the pattern. I decreased an extra stitch every 4th stitch. I’m thinking I would do less next time, maybe 4-5 x in the round.
Pippa (Pippasmakes on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 745 yds of Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky in Vanilla Cream as MC, and 480 yds of Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky in Pale Lilac, Dusty Lilac and Pansy Purple as CC
Hook size(s): 6.5 mm; 5.0 mm
Mods: I made 12 body repeats and
12 arm length repeats.
Size 2, using 640 yds of Drops Air as MC, and 476 yds of Drops Air as CC
Hook size(s): 4.5 mm; 6.0 mm
Mods: I attempted to make the top fourth in a solid color and not striped. I carried out the top color block at the top of the sleeves also. I did utilize the tightening of the collar and love the way it fits!
Alexis (AlexisFabros on Ravelry)
Size 4, using 1280 yds of Local Yarn 16-Ply Bulky Milk Cotton as MC, and 790 yds of Local Yarn 16-Ply Bulky Milk Cotton as CC
Hook size(s): 5.0 mm; 7.0 mm
Mods: Changed the cuff yarn to CC instead of MC.
Size 4, using 832 yds of Stylecraft Chunky as MC, and 534 yds of Stylecraft Chunky as CC
Hook size(s): 6.5 mm; 5.0 mm
Mods: None.
Michelle (fxgrl605 on Ravelry)
Size 1, using 790 yds of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky in French Lilac as MC, and 475 yds of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky in Light Gray as CC
Hook size(s): 5.0 mm; 7.0 mm
Mods: I made the front and back panels longer by 2 repeats or 8 total rows.
Kimberli (penguinalley66 on Ravelry)
Size 5, using 445 yds of Premier Puzzle as MC, and 140 yds of Premier Puzzle Solids; White, Light Gray, Purple as CC
Hook size(s): 5.0 mm; 6.5.0 mm
Mods: I used 4 colors instead of 2.
Sara (@whiskeyintheyarn on Instagram)
Size 4, using 1065 yds of Lanar – Maxi Soft Cotton as MC, and 450 yds of Lanar – Maxi Soft Cotton as CC
Hook size(s): 7.0 mm
Mods: I left the cuffs and the hem without the ribbing part. I just made a round of SC in TLO of each YOSLST just to finished the edges.
Laura (@one_pinksunshine on Instagram)
Size 3, using 760 yds of Bc Garn Semilla Grosso as MC, and 722 yds of Bc Garn Semilla Grosso as CC
Hook size(s): 4.0 mm; 6.0 mm
Mods: I made 7 CHs instead of 9 CHs for the collar ribbing, and I did 2 SLST into the body instead of 3 SLST. For the arm and bottom ribbing, I alternated 1 SLST and 2 SLST into the body.
Tristyn (SilverSaire on Ravelry)
Size 7, using 1169 yds of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky as MC, and 755 yds of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky as CC
Hook size(s): 5.0 mm; 6.5 mm
Mods: I did add an extra 12 rows to both the front and back panels for a little extra length. I was going to add 14 since 14 for 4 in. is the gauge, and 4 in. would have been nice. However, I wanted to end on the same color repeat, so I stuck with 12. Also I used a 6.5 mm hook for the main fabric, but stayed with a 5 mm for the ribbing. The only other thing was what I mentioned already about using 2 slip stitches per row around the neck ribbing instead of 3.
Laura (Lccrochets on Ravelry)
Size 6, using 1156 yds of Berroco Vintage Chunky as MC, and 544 yds of Berroco Vintage Chunky as CC
Hook size(s): 5.0 mm; 6.5 mm
Mods: I omitted the ribbing on the hem.
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