Dune Sky Sweater

05/12/2026

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Materials

• 6.0 mm (J) crochet hook;

• Aussie 100% Australian Merino Yarn by Circulo in 6 colors (listed below);

• Yarn needle;

• Stitch markers;

• Scissors;

• Blocking mat & pins.

Colors

A: Saffron - 1325 (2 balls)

B: Evergreen - 2769 (1 ball)

C: Honey - 7132 (1 ball)

D: Super Black - 8289 (1 ball)

E: Pinoli - 7859 (1 ball)

F: Chocolate - 7382 (1 ball)

Gauge

14 sts x 11 rows for a 4 inch square

Measurements

Measurements will vary depending on how loose or tight you crochet and how much stretch you make when blocking. So a rough estimate of a finished sleeve is 16.5” in length (this can be shortened by eliminating rows in the repeat). One panel from top to bottom (before folding in half for assembly) is going to be roughly 34”- 40” long depending on the size you make.

Abbreviations

Ch - chain

St - stitch

Sc - single crochet

Dc - double crochet

BLO - back loop only

This sweater is meant to be a bit oversized. The model in the photo is 5’10” and is wearing a size small. The front and back of this garment look the same.

This sweater is constructed of two over the shoulder panels that are whip stitched together, leaving an opening for the neck and armholes. Then the sleeves are added, and lastly the bottom cuff and neckline border. 

Striped Panel - Make 2

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

With main color (color A) - Ch 115 (121, 127, 133, 139, 145, 151)

Row 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Change color. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 1 dc in the first st and in each st across. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 1 dc in the first st and in each st across. Change to main color. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: 1 sc in the first st and in each st across. Change color. Ch 3, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-4 for a total of 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) MORE times.

Once your panels are completed, I highly recommend blocking as this yarn has lots of stretch to it.

Sleeves - make 2

With main color: Ch 49 (51, 53, 55, 59, 63, 67)

Row 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Change color. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2: 1 dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 3: 1 dc in each st across. Change back to main color. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: 1 sc in each st across. Change color. Ch 2, turn.

Row 5: 1 dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 6: 1 dc in each st across. Change back to main color. Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: 1 sc in each st across. Change color. Ch 2, turn.

Row 8: 1 dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 9: 1 dc in each st across. Change back to main color. Ch 1, turn.

Row 10: 1 sc decrease over the first two sts, 1 sc in each st across until you have two sts remaining, 1 sc decrease over the last two sts. Change color. Ch 2, turn. (decrease row made)

*You will decrease every 6 rows from here on out*

Repeat Rows 5-10 six times. (if this feels too long - keep in mind you haven’t blocked yet - you can adjust the length).

Once you have your rows completed, fold your sleeve in half lengthwise and start whipstitching up the sides. It is best to use all the remaining ends from the rows to sew along where that specific color is, that way there is color cohesion on the seam.

Once your seam is sewn and ends are weaved in, I recommend blocking your sleeve. It definitely has room to stretch and grow.

Sleeve Cuff

With main color, attach yarn in any st along the bottom of the sleeve.

Round 1-2 (in BLO): Ch 2, 1 hdc dec over the first two sts, *1 hdc in the next 5 sts, 1 hdc dec over the next 2 sts,* repeat around. Hdc in any remaining sts. Join with a sl st to the first hdc.

Assembly 

After your panels are blocked and dried, fold your panels in half and sew up the side seams leaving an opening for your sleeves. You can use stitch markers to attach your sleeve so you know where to stop the side seam. Then sew up the front stopping at the neckline, and do the same for the back, stopping at neck line. I recommend sewing up to about 10” for both front and back. Then attach your sleeves using the whip stitch method.

Bottom Cuff

*Each round here, besides Round 1, is a decrease round. This adds a sinch to the bottom of the garment.

With main color, attach your yarn in any stitch along the bottom of your garment. Ch 2.

Round 1: 1 hdc evenly around the entire piece. Join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc.

Round 2-6 (in BLO): Ch 2, 1 hdc dec over the first two sts, *1 hdc in the next 5 sts, 1 hdc dec over the next two sts*, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc.

*Everyone will have a different stitch count here, this is fine and will not throw off the design. If you don't have exactly 5 sts at the end of each row - which you won’t - just finish off the row with what you do have and move on to the next row.

Finish off and weave in all ends.

Neckline Border

With main color, attach yarn in any stitch along the neckline. Ch 2.

Round 1: 1 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. Ch 1.

Round 2 (in BLO): 1 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st in the top of the first sc.

Finish off, weave in ends.

If you have any questions about this pattern, please email the designer at julie@handsofzeal.com

Designed by Hands of Zeal Crochet 

 Disclaimer: measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.

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