Level Up Your Wardrobe with this Two-Colour Crochet Sweater – Make Yours Today!

Crocheted in cozy aran weight yarn, my Aurora sweater pattern combines texture and colour for a modern, polished look.

The body is worked in the textured crunch stitch using the main colour, while the sleeves bring contrast with a half-double crochet design in a contrasting colour. The neck features a timeless ribbing, created with single crochet in the back loop, for a snug yet flexible fit.

My pattern includes the option of adding a ribbed hem in the contrast colour – perfect if you prefer a longer pullover.

Whether you’re lounging at home or heading out, my sweater offers the perfect balance of warmth and style.

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Designed with simplicity in mind, the Aurora sweater is constructed in four easy-to-manage pieces (front, back, and two sleeves), making it perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. With minimal shaping at the neckline and sleeves, the result is an effortlessly chic garment. Available in sizes S through 3X, you can create a garment that you’ll love to wear.

I hope you love the design of the contrast between the colours and the different stitches.  I’d love to know how you get on!  Pop a post in the Facebook group or leave a comment on the pin.

Happy Crocheting!

Why you’ll Love to Crochet my Aurora Sweater

Level

Easy

Supplies and Materials

• Aran weight yarn, total amounts; 1652, (1812, 2073, 2226, 2496, 2680) see measurements section for main colour and contrast colour
• 5mm /  H-8 crochet hook
• Tape Measure
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Yarn Choices

My original design was for one colour but after crocheting the sample, I thought why not mix it up and add in a bit of colour?  You can choose to work your sweater in one colour if that’s your preference!  I’ve worked out the yarn amounts for the two colours but also given you the total amount of yarn needed.

For my main colour I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in colour 237 and my contrast colour is Yarnsmiths Freespirit Aran in shade 1D011. 

These two yarns do have a different tension but because my pattern uses them in separate pieces with different stitches, the difference doesn’t matter.  In the gauge section below I’ve written the different gauges for Paintbox Yarns (crunch stitch) and Yarnsmiths (half double crochet).

You can use any aran weight yarn for my sweater pattern.  If you have substituted the yarn or your personal gauge doesn’t match, you can adjust your stitches using my stitch gauge converter.

Gauge

4in X 4in  /  10cm X 10cm

Crunch Stitch (front and back)  = 14 stitches and 14 rows

Half Double Crochet (sleeves) =  14 stitches and 11 rows

Glossary

Stitches

You will need to know how to work these stitches:

• Single Crochet (sc)
• Single Crochet Back Loop Only (scblo)
• Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)
• Slip Stitche (sl st)

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used in this pattern:

• Chain (ch)
• Stitch/es (st/s)
• Each (ea)
• Repeat (rep)
• Continue (cont)
• Between (bet)
• Right Side (RS)
• Wrong Side (WS)
• Main Colour (MC)
• Contrast Colour (CC)

Measurements

Sample is in size medium.

Yarn amounts in the table below are approximate.

Sizes use guidance from the Craft Yarn Council.

How the Sweater Pattern is Worked

My Aurora sweater is worked in 4 pieces – front, back and 2 sleeves.  This is a similar construction to my Mystic Garden jumper.

The body of the sweater is worked in the crunch stitch in the main colour.  This is an easy two-row repeat and is made up of half double crochet (hdc) alternating with slip stitch (sl st) across one row and half double crochet in the second row.  It gives a similar texture to the floret stitch (the floret uses double crochet which gives a larger nupp).  If you’ve worked my Clara long cardigan, you’ll know how substantial the fabric is.  Brilliant for keeping warm on colder days!

I used half double crochet for the sleeves.  This stitch works well with the contrasting colour and gives balance to the overall design.

Instructions also include the option of adding a ribbed hem (photo below). 

Measurements do include the ribbed hem so if you leave it off, your pullover length will be shorter by 2inches/5cm and you will need slightly less contrast colour yarn.

Construction

The image below shows the construction of the jumper:

1. The back is crocheted in the main colour in rows from the bottom.  There is no shaping.
2. Next, the front is crocheted in the main colour in rows, also from the bottom.  The neckline shaping decreases are achieved by single crochet 2 together.  First one side of the neckline shaping is worked and then the second.
3. The sleeves are crocheted from the shoulder to the cuff in the contrast colour.  Decreases are made by half double crochet 2 together.  A row of 2 single crochet stitches alternating with single crochet 2 together set up the sleeve for the ribbed cuff.  The ribbed cuff is worked in the main colour using single crochet back loop only.
4. The pieces are assembled by placing the front on top of the back with the wrong side facing outwards.  Shoulder seams are sewn before setting the sleeves in place (see separate image and instructions below).  This is followed by sewing the sleeve and side seams. To finish, the neck is ribbed.  Finally, if preferred, a ribbed hem is added to the sweater.  The ribbing is the same as the sleeve cuffs.

Setting the Sleeves in Place and Seams

After sewing the shoulder seam, lay out your sweater as in the image below. 

The middle of the top of the sleeve is centred to match the shoulder seam and pinned in place. 

Once the top of the sleeve is sewn to the shoulder, the sleeve is folded over with the wrong side facing outwards.  The seam is sewn from the cuff to underarm and carries on down the side seam to the hem.

Use the second image on the picture below to guide you.

Pattern Notes

• Pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• Sizes are written like this: S, (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X).
• Chain one does not count as a stitch.
• A repeated sequence of stitches is written between * for example: *hdc in next st, sl st in next st, * rep across.  You will work a half double crochet in the next stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch and repeat this across the row.
• If you prefer a larger sleeve (deeper armhole with more positive ease) my design allows for you to mix and match sizes for the sleeves. Follow instructions for the next size up.
• Weave in ends as you go.
• Read the pattern through before crocheting.

Aurora Crochet Sweater Instructions US Crochet Term

With a 5mm /  H-8 hook and MC

Back

Ch 65, (73, 79, 87, 97, 101)

Row 1 (RS): hdc in 3^rd ch from hook, hdc in ea ch across, ch1, turn (63, 71, 77, 85, 95, 99 hdc)

Row 2 (WS): hdc in base of ch1, sl st in next st, *hdc in next st, sl st in next st, * rep across, ch1, turn

Row 3: hdc in ea st across, ch1, turn

Row 4 – 73, (75, 77, 79, 81, 81) rep rows 2 and 3

Fasten off

Front

With a 5mm / H-8 hook and MC

Ch 65, (73, 79, 87, 97, 101)

Rep instructions from back to row 63, (65, 67, 69, 71, 71) placing the last loop on a st marker

Shaping Neck First Shoulder

Identify the middle stitch of the last row and place a st marker

Measure 7cm to the right and place a st marker

Measure 7cm to the left and place a st marker

Remove the middle st marker

The sts bet markers is the neckline

Pick up the loop from st marker of last row and keeping continuity of pattern:

Row 1: rep crunch st pattern to st before st marker, sc2tog, ch1, turn

Row 2: sc2tog, pattern across, ch1, turn

Row 3: pattern to last 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn

Row 4: rep row 2

Row 5 – 10: cont in st pattern without decreasing

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing shoulder seam

Shaping Neck Second Shoulder

Rejoin MC on WS at st marker

Row 1: sc2tog, rep pattern to end, ch1, turn

Row 2: pattern to last 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn

Row 3: sc2tog, rep pattern to end, ch1, turn

Row 4: rep row 2

Row 5 – 10: cont in pattern without decreasing

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing shoulder seam

Sleeves

(make 2)

With 5mm /  H-8 hook and CC

Ch 45, (48, 52, 57, 64, 69)

Row 1: hdc in 3^rd ch from hook, hdc in ea ch to end, ch1, turn

Row 2: hdc in ea st across, ch1, turn

Row 3 – 14, (13, 13, 12, 12, 12) rep row 2

Decreases for sleeve shaping

Next row: hdc2tog, hdc to end, ch1, turn

Next row: hdc2tog, hdc to end, ch1, turn

Next row: hdc in ea st across, ch1, turn

Rep above 3 rows for a total of 4, (5, 6, 7, 7) times

Cont to work hdc rows for a further 11, (9, 8, 6, 8, 8) rows

Setting up for ribbed cuff

*sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, * rep across, change to MC

Ribbed Cuff

Ch11

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, dc in ea ch to cuff edge, sl st in next 2 sts on cuff edge, turn

Row 2: scblo in ea st to last st, sc in last st, ch1, turn

Row 3: sc in 1^st st, scblo to cuff edge, sl st in next 2 sts on cuff edge, turn

Rep rows 2 and 3 to last st on cuff edge

Fasten off

Assembly

Use the image in how the pattern is worked to help you if needed

Shoulder Seam

Working on WS, place front on top of back and line up.  Sew from shoulder edge to neck edge

Lay sweater out flat as image in ‘setting the sleeves in place and seam’ section

Identify the middle st on the top of the sleeve and place a st marker.  Line up the st marker with the shoulder seam and pin sleeve in place.  Sew sleeve to shoulder

Fold sleeve with WS facing outwards

Sleeve and Side Seams

Sew sleeve from cuff to armhole and cont down side seam

Fasten off

Rep on the other side

Neck Ribbing

With 5mm / H-8 hook and CC

Rejoin yarn on RS at neck edge on shoulder seam

Ch6

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch to neck edge, sl st in next 3 sts on neck edge, turn

Row 2: scblo to last st, sc in last st, ch1, turn

Row 3: sc in 1^st st, scblo to neck edge, sl st in next 3 sts on neck edge, turn

Rep rows 2 and 3 around the neck of the sweater

Join with sl st using a loop on either side of the ribbing

Fasten off

Optional Ribbed Hem

With 5mm / H-8 hook and CC

Rejoin yarn on RS at side seam

Ch8

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch to hem edge, sl st in next 2 sts on hem edge, turn

Row 2: scblo to last st, sc in last st, ch1, turn

Row 3: sc in 1^st st, scblo to hem edge, sl st in next 2 sts on hem edge, turn

Rep rows 2 and 3 around the hem of the sweater

Join with sl st using a loop on either side of the ribbing

Fasten off

Congratulations!  Your sweater is finished and ready to be blocked and worn.

Copyright Notice

The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree.  This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.  You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make.  If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.

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