Pussy Cat Sweater
Made from worsted weight, the Pussy Cat Sweater is designed to keep you warm this winter, yet it has a flattering fit.
Finished Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- 800 (900, 1025, 1150, 1250, 1475, 1700, 1925) yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
- Size J-10 (6.0mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
Gauge Square: Closed shells. Ch 22. Row 1. 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * once. Row 2. Ch 3; turn. 2 dc in first sc, *sc in 3rd dc of first shell, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * once. 3 dc in t-ch. Row 3. Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across, ending with a sc in t-ch. Rows 4-7. Rep rows 2 & 3. Row 8. Rep row 2. Finish off. 3 shells and 8 rows = 4 inches
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. To avoid confusion, it may be helpful to circle the numbers corresponding to your size before beginning this project. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Front
Worked from hip to neckline.
Ch 58 (64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 100, 112).
Row 1 (RS). 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19) shells.
Row 2 (WS). Ch 3; turn. 2 dc in first sc, *sc in 3rd dc of first shell, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * to last shell. 3 dc in t-ch.
Row 3. Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across, ending with a sc in t-ch.
Rows 4-29 (4-31, 4-31, 4-33, 4-33, 4-35, 4-37, 4-39). Rep rows 2 & 3.
Row 30 (32, 32, 34, 34, 36, 38, 40). Turn. Sl st over first sc and 2 dc, ch 1, sc in next dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across, leaving rem 2 dc and sc un-worked. 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18) shells.
Row 31 (33, 33, 35, 35, 37, 39, 41). Rep row 2.
Left Neckline Shaping
Row 32 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42). Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6) times. 3 dc in next sc; leave rem shells un-worked. 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) whole shells and 1 half-shell.
Row 33 (35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 41, 43). Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across, ending with 3 dc in last sc.
Rows 34-37 (36-39, 36-39, 38-41, 38-41, 40-43, 42-45, 44-47). Rep previous row.
Row 38 (40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 48). Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across. Leave rem st un-worked. 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) whole shells.
Rows 39-42 (41-46, 41-46, 43-48, 43-48, 45-52, 47-54, 49-56). Rep rows 2 & 3; finish off.
Right Neckline Shaping
With WS facing, join yarn with sl st in 3rd (2nd, 3rd, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd) un-worked sc of row 32 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42).
Row 32 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42). Ch 3. 2 dc in same sc as joining, sc in 3rd dc of next shell, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across. 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) whole shells and 1 half-shell.
Row 33 (35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 41, 43). Ch 3; turn. 2 dc in first sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across.
Rows 34-37 (36-39, 36-39, 38-41, 38-41, 40-43, 42-45, 44-47). Rep previous row.
Row 38 (40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 48). Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across. Leave rem st un-worked. 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) whole shells.
Rows 39-42 (41-46, 41-46, 43-48, 43-48, 45-52, 47-54, 49-56). Rep rows 2 & 3.
Back
Worked from hip to neckline.
Ch 58 (64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 100, 112).
Rows 1-31 (1-33, 1-33, 1-35, 1-35, 1-37, 1-39, 1-41). Work same as for Front.
Row 32 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42). Ch 3; turn. 2 dc in first sc, *sc in 3rd dc of first shell, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * to last shell. 3 dc in t-ch.
Row 33 (35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 41, 43). Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across, ending with a sc in t-ch.
Rows 34-41 (36-45, 36-45, 38-47, 38-47, 40-51, 42-53, 44-55). Rep previous two rows.
Row 42 (46, 46, 48, 48, 52, 54, 56). Ch 3; turn. 2 dc in first sc, *sc in 3rd dc of first shell, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * to last shell. 3 dc in t-ch.
Finish off.
Sleeves – make 2.
Worked from bottom to shoulder.
Ch 46 (52, 52, 52, 58, 58, 64, 70).
Row 1. 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. 7 (8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) shells.
Row 2.Ch 3; turn. 2 dc in first sc, *sc in 3rd dc of first shell, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * across to last shell. 3 dc in t-ch.
Row 3.Ch 1; turn. Sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across, ending with a sc in t-ch.
Rows 4-19 (4-19, 4-19, 4-19, 4-19, 4-21, 4-21, 4-21). Rep rows 2 & 3.
Row 20 (20, 20, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22). Turn. Sl st over first sc and 2 dc, ch 1, sc in next dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell; rep from * across, leaving rem 2 dc and sc un-worked. 6 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) shells.
Rep last row until only 2 shells remain. Finish off.
Assembly
Sew shoulders, then pin sleeves into the armholes. Sew in place. Sew Front and Back pieces together at sides, continuing the seam to sew the side edges of the sleeves together.
Abbreviations
- ch (chain)
- dc (double crochet)
- mm (millimeter)
- rem (remaining)
- rep (repeat)
- RS (right side)
- sc (single crochet)
- sl st (slip stitch)
- st (stitch)
- t-ch (turning chain)
- WS (wrong side)
- yd (yard)
Size Chart
| Dimension | XS (0) | S (2/4) | M (6/8) | L (10/12) | XL (14/16) | 1X (18/20) | 2X (22/24) | 3X (26/28) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 31″ – 32″ | 33″ – 34″ | 35″ – 36″ | 37″ – 38″ | 39″ – 40″ | 41″ – 45″ | 46″ – 50″ | 51″ – 55″ |
| Waist | 23″ – 24″ | 25″ – 26″ | 27″ – 28″ | 29″ – 30″ | 31″ – 32″ | 33″ – 37″ | 38″ – 42″ | 43″ – 47″ |
