–8 Free Patterns–
Crochet
Batwing Sweaters
Eight beautiful free patterns for easy crochet batwing sweaters, plus three of my favourite paid patterns.
Batwing Sleeve Sweaters are great for beginners to garment making as there are no underarm seams to worry about.
They are narrow at the wrist and wide at the arm opening, giving them a casual, loose and comfortable fit.
Free Patterns
Adelyn Crochet Batwing Sweater from Lulo Stitch Co
The Adelyn Sweater is a free pattern with a simple construction method. It’s made from two identical panels seamed at the shoulders and down the sides in the classic Dolman sleeve style. The double crochet moss stitch creates a herringbone look to the design and works up quickly.
SIZE: Nine sizes – XS through to 5XL – the circumference of the waistband ranges from 24″ to 50″ (61-127 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Softee Baby.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 650 to 1700 yards (594-1555 m) depending on the size.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, stitch markers, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
Batwing Lace Sweater from Moogly
This free batwing sweater pattern has an oversized fit and a lacy stitch detail on the sleeves. There are written instructions for this pattern and right-handed and left-handed video tutorials.
SIZE: Eight sizes – from XS to 5X – based on standards from the craft yarn council.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1090-1500 yards (997-1372 m). 5-8 100 g skeins in the main colour and one in a contrasting colour.
NOTIONS: 7 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Stash to Treasure Batwing Crochet Sweater Pattern from Dora Does
This free pattern was created to use up all your leftover yarn scraps. The sweater is crocheted in the half double crochet stitch with a half double crochet in the back loop ribbing.
SIZE: Seven sizes – from XS to 3X – to fit bust measurements from 30-53½” (76-136 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn. The sample pictured was made in cotton yarn, but any fibre can be used.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 450-680 g.
NOTIONS: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a tape measure.
Bissett from Rowan Yarns
Bissett is a free pattern for a batwing sweater with a mesh stitch design. It’s crocheted in a lace-weight yarn and has a beautiful drape. The pattern is in UK crochet terms.
SIZE: S, M, L, XL, and XXL. To fit bust measurements from 32″ to 50″ (81-127 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight yarn, e.g., Fine Silk from Rowan.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 2624-3936 yards (2399-3599 m).
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Batwing Sweater Crochet Pattern from By Katerina
This simple batwing sweater pattern is designed to be worked all in one piece. It has an oversized fit and three-quarter-length sleeves. The pattern includes details on adjusting the length.
SIZE: Eight sizes, from small to 5X large, the finished bust width ranges from 19½” to 33½” (50-85 cm)
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Scheepjes Stardust.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1476 to 2220 yards (1350-2030 m).
NOTIONS: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook, scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
Rainbow Batwing Sweater from Littlejohn’s Yarn
This free pattern is made from two identical panels crocheted in a simple 2-row repeat. It includes written instructions and a video tutorial.
SIZE: S/M/L/Xl/2XL. It’s easily customisable for larger sizes, too.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, scissors and a yarn needle.
Sunset Sweater from By Katerina
The sunset sweater is a free pattern suitable for beginner skill levels. It’s crocheted from cuff to cuff in one piece. It’s worked entirely in half double crochet except for the cuffs and hem, which are crocheted in single crochet in the back loop ribbing. There is also a video tutorial for this pattern.
SIZE: Eight sizes, from Small to 5XL.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Concept Yoga by Katia Yarns.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 9-17 50 g skeins.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Batwing Sweater from Crochet With Carrie
This easy batwing sweater pattern features an oversized fit, and ribbed hems and includes a step-by-step video tutorial. It uses alternating rows of basic double and half double crochet stitches with single crochet in the back loop ribbing. The ribbing is crocheted directly to the sweater.
SIZE: Six sizes – Small to 3XL. It fits bust measurements from 34″ to 54″ (86 cm to 137 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn. e.g., DROPS Karisma.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 550-650 g.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, stitch markers, scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.
Paid Patterns
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The Plume Sweater by One Dog Woof
(Paid Pattern)
The Plume Sweater is a paid pattern for a classic batwing crochet pullover worked in the moss stitch.
SIZE: XS to 5XL. The finished hip circumference measurements range from 33″ to 61″ (83.75 cm to 155 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1000-1550 yards (914-1417 cm).
NOTIONS: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) and 8 mm (L-11) crochet hooks, scissors, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, and a measuring tape.
The Cosmopolitan Sweater by Crochet Highway
(Paid Pattern)
The Cosmopolitan Sweater is crocheted in the beautifully textured alpine stitch. It’s an intermediate-level pattern.
SIZE: Nine sizes – from XS to 5X. The sizing is based on hip measurements and ranges from 36¼” to 65¾” (92 cm to 167 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1775-3175 yards (1623-2903 m).
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, a tape measure, scissors, a darning needle, stitch markers, and blocking supplies.
Imagination Batwing Crochet Jumper Pattern by The Missing Yarn
(Paid Pattern)
A paid pattern with big oversized batwing sleeves – written in UK crochet terms.
SIZE: S, M, L, and XL.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
You can find more crochet sweaters in this collection of crochet clothes patterns.
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