Unleash your creativity this holiday season with my fun, free pattern for this miniature turtleneck crochet sweater ornament.
If you’re looking for a unique and personal touch to add to your Christmas decorations, look no further! These mini “ugly” sweaters are not only festive but also incredibly charming, making perfect motifs for your Christmas decorations.
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Beyond just ornaments, these whimsical sweaters can serve as gift tags or toppers, adding an extra layer of thoughtfulness to your presents. This pattern is even more appealing because it requires only a tiny amount of yarn, allowing you to bring your ideas to life at a minimal cost.
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About the Pattern
This pattern is worked from the ribbed turtleneck down, and the sleeves are added one at a time at the end. You’ll love how its construction mimics that of an sweater.
The project uses single crochet stitches in back and front loops for the neck, cuffs, and hem. For the body and sleeves, we use yarn under single crochet stitches. Then, you can embroider or add tiny beads and sequins to personalize your mini sweater.
Crochet Sweater Ornament Pattern
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Materials:
- Yarn, preferably fine (#2) or DK/Light Worsted (#3). I used approximately 50 yds (46 m) or Coboo by Lion Brand for the beige sweater.
- Crochet hook (I used a 2.75 mm/US C hook with DK yarn).
- 5 stitch markers. These will be helpful to keep track of the tiny stitches when increasing to create the shoulders.
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle. A smaller needle works best for this crochet sweater ornament.
- Embroidery floss or anything else you want to use to customize your sweaters, like decoration beads and sequins.
- Embroider needle
Pattern Highlights:
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
Level of difficulty: Intermediate.
Finished Project size: 3.5″ h x 2 1/4″ w (width measured across the chest), or 9 cm H x 6 cm W with Light Worsted (#3).
- Chain 1 at the beginning of each round in the neck ribbing doesn’t count as a stitch.
- The sleeves will each have their own round count.
- Use stitch markers throughout the pattern to help you keep track of stitch count and increases.
- Gauge is not crucial for this tiny crochet sweater. However, 15 sc sts x 15 rows equal 2” (5 cm) when you use Light Worsted (#3) yarn and the recommended hook size.
Instructions
Make adorable handmade holiday projects with this quick and easy mini ugly crochet sweater ornament free pattern.
Before you start: If you need help with stitch abbreviations, keep scrolling for the details at the end of this post.
Total Time: 1 hour
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Step 1: Neck Ribbing
Ch 16, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Rnd1: sc into the back bump of every ch around. [16]
Rnd2-4: (fpsc, bpsc) around, sl st to join, ch 1. [16]
Crochet to rnd 2 or 3 only if you want the neck shorter, then skip to the increasing section. Do not cut the yarn.
Tip: What about giving your mini crochet sweater ornament a seamless, clean finish? Then, once you reach the end of each round in the following steps (body and sleeves), don’t join it with a sl st. Simply keep going in continuous rounds. -
Step 2: Increase to Create the Shoulders
Tip: Stitch markers will be your best friends in this section. Place one in each increasing corner and at the beginning of each round, moving them up as you go.
Rnd5: *2 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, rep from the * 1 more time, 4 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 2 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 2 sc. [20 sc, 4 ch 1 sp]
Rnd6: 3 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 4 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 6 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 4 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 3 sc. [28 sc, 4 ch 1 sp]
Rnd7: 4 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 6 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 8 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 6 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 4 sc. [36 sc, 4 ch 1 sp]
Rnd8: 5 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 8 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 10 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 8 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 5 sc. [44 sc, 4 ch 1 sp]
Rnd9: 6 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 10 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 12 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 10 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, 6 sc. [52 sc, 4 ch 1 sp]
Do not cut the yarn. -
Step 3: Body
Next, divide the armholes for the sleeves and the body. Skip the shoulder stitches to make the body. When you finish the body, return to the armholes, attach the yarn, and crochet one sleeve at a time.
Rnd10: 7 sc, sc in next ch 1 sp, sk 12 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc 14, sc in next ch 1 sp, sk 12 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, 7 sc. [32]
Rnd10-20: sc around.[32]
Make the hem ribbing in the next two rounds. I’ve included written instructions above for the fpsc and bpsc stitches if you need them.
Rnd21-22: (fpsc, bpsc) around. [32]
FO. Cut the yarn. -
Step 4: Sleeves
Attach the yarn into the ch 1 sp in the armpit of any armholes.
Rnd1: sc in that ch 1 sp, 12 sc, sc in next ch 1 sp. [14]
Rnd2-7: sc around.[14]
Rnd8: (dec, 5 sc) 2x. [12]
Rnd9-10: (fpsc, bpsc) around. [12]
FO. Cut the yarn. Then use the above instructions to crochet the second sleeve.Next, pick the front of the crochet sweater ornament to add the final touches (it doesn’t matter which, as they are identical).
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Step 5: Embroider the Sweater
Although this step is optional, your creativity in customizing your crochet sweater ornament can run wild! I’m not providing specific instructions because this is an easy step for personalization. And you can complete it with simple embroidery stitching.
Embroidery techniques and tiny craft materials, such as cross stitches, sequins, and beads, are among the ideas for customizing mini crochet sweaters.
You can create names, name initials, Santa’s hats, snowflakes, Norwegian stars, mittens, reindeer, and more.
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Step 6: Attach a Hanging String
Attach a string to the inside of the neck ribbing and knot it to create a loop. You can use this loop to hang the mini crochet sweater ornament on your tree or your purse as a keychain. You can also use jute cords or craft strings from your craft drawers.
That’s it! Weave in, hide loose ends, and enjoy your new handmade little treasures.
Estimated Cost: 5.00 USD
Supply:
- Light Worsted/DK yarn
Tools:
- 2.75 mm/US C crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Materials: Embroidery floss (optional) Embroidery needle (optional)
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Abbreviations & Terms
- bpsc: back post single crochet
- ch(s): chain(s)
- dec: single crochet decreases or two single crochet together
- FO: Fasten Off or Finish Off
- fpsc: front post single crochet
- Rnd: round
- sc: yarn under single crochet (insert the hook in next st, yarn under, pull up a loop, yarn over, complete the stitch)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sk: skip
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
- ( ): repeat instructions within parenthesis as many times as directed
- [ ]: stitch count in a round
Special Stitch Explanation
These stitches will be used for the ribbing on your crochet sweater ornament’s neck, hem, and cuffs.
- Front Post Single Crochet (fpsc): insert the hook, front to back, into the next stitch. Then, bring the hook back to the front, wrapping it around the stitch’s post. Next, yarn over and pull up a loop. Complete the stitch as usual.
- Back Post Single Crochet (bpsc): insert the hook, back to front, into the next stitch (the stitch right before the next sc post). Then, bring the hook to the back, wrapping it around the stitch’s post. Next, yarn over and pull up a loop. Complete the stitch as usual.
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