Lovely Lace Crochet Sweater

> **✨ THIS PATTERN UNLOCKS IN THE BRIANA K APP** > > Your purchase includes the printable PDF **and** the interactive version in the Briana K app. Check off every row, never lose your place, and plan your colors before you buy the yarn. > > **➜ [Open the Briana K app](https://stitch.brianakdesigns.com/)** ## ✿ No short rows, all the lace The Lovely Lace Crochet Sweater is a fitted, top down sweater with pretty lace details. It is made in one piece and in the round, and no, there are not any short rows. Because it is top down, you have total control over length. Want a crop top? Just crochet fewer single crochet rounds on the body. Shaping suggestions help you make it more form fitting, especially around the hips. **▶️ [Watch it come together on YouTube](https://youtu.be/LNkxSqQgD8U)** * * * ## ✨ What makes it work * **One piece, in the round.** Top down with no short rows. * **Customizable length.** Crop it or keep it long. * **Shaping suggestions.** For a more fitted look at the hips. * **Split single crochet help.** A [stitch tutorial](https://brianakdesigns.com/split-single-crochet-roundflat/) is available. * **You're not on your own.** Video tutorial and written pattern included. * * * ## ✂️ What you'll need * **Yarn:** [Heatherly Sport, WeCrochet](https://tidd.ly/4dnw6l3) (80% acrylic, 20% merino wool, 328 yds/100g) * **Yardage:** 1025 (1075, 1250, 1400, 1500) (1800, 2075, 2225, 2400) yds * **Hanks:** 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) * **Love a swap?** Cotton Kings (100% cotton, 875 yds/200g, sport; shown as the short sleeve version) · [Brava Sport, WeCrochet](https://tidd.ly/4yorUKy) · [Wool of the Andes Sport, WeCrochet](https://tidd.ly/4gYxKfx) · Upcycle Alpaca Blend Sport, WeCrochet · Galileo (50% merino wool, 50% viscose from bamboo) * **Hooks:** [E (3.5mm)](https://tidd.ly/4kMI2hE) for the neck ribbing · [G (4.0mm)](https://tidd.ly/4kMI2hE) for the rest of the sweater * **Tools:** [Removable Stitch Markers](https://tidd.ly/3ZI3HPz) · [Yarn Needle](https://tidd.ly/45xHojq) · [Scissors](https://tidd.ly/3T0N6Tn) · Winding Kit to Cake Yarn · [Blocking Mat](https://amzn.to/45GrGjk) · [Blocking Pins](https://amzn.to/3qh7vIS) * * * ## ✿ Sizes * **XS** (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) * **To fit chest:** 32 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)" * **Finished measurement:** 35 (37, 40, 44, 47) (52, 55, 59, 62)" * **Fit:** A fitted design. Actual measurements are in the schematic. * * * ## ⭐ Good to know * **Skill level:** [Intermediate](https://brianakdesigns.com/crochet-skill-levels/) * **Special stitch:** Split single crochet * **Gauge:** 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" x 4" in sc · [gauge help](https://brianakdesigns.com/what-is-crochet-gauge-and-how-to-fix-it/) * **Terms:** US crochet * * * ## ❤️ Show me your lace sweater! Tag **#brianakdesigns** so I can cheer you on. [brianakdesigns.com](https://brianakdesigns.com/) · [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQxiN8oT3NdwB40iamipSw) · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/brianakdesigns/) · [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrianaK/) · [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/brianaKdesigns/boards/) Cheers, Briana * * * © 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you're welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don't share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can't support modifications. [Privacy](https://brianakdesigns.com/privacy-policy/) · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie