How to crochet a sweater start to finish

Published on September 8, 2026 by Wan from KnitcroAddict

Learn how to crochet this beautiful bead stitch sweater by KnitcroAddict from start to finish! Perfect for pairing with jeans, or slinging over a dress for instant effortless dress-down style, made by yours truly. All you need to do is gather some simple crochet supplies, pick your fave worsted yarn and follow the steps in our video crochet tutorial, to make your very own!

Bead Stitch Crochet Sweater

Downloadable PDF, English

In this tutorial you'll learn how to make four separate pieces, the front and back panels as well as both sleeves, which will then be stitched together to make your very own brilliant bobbly sweater.

KnitcroAddict bead sweater crochet pattern

Worsted yarn of your choice!
5mm crochet hook
6mm crochet hook
KnitPro Waves Crochet Hook
Pony Gold Eye Sewing Needles
Scissors
Clover Locking Stitch Markers

Worsted yarns we think you'll love!

Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash

Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool

Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted

Shop the Crochet Bead Jumper Pattern

About the Author

Wan from KnitcroAddict

My name is Wan, and I’m the designer behind KnitcroAddict. I’ve been in love with crochet and knitting for most of my adult life, and I’m here to share that love with the online world. I learned to crochet from my mom, originally making crocheted handbags. I quickly became obsessed and began teaching myself everything I could about crochet from every online resource I could find. I hope you all enjoy these projects as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing them with you all!

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