Pine Tree Crop Sweater Crochet Pattern: Colorwork Granny Square (PDF Pattern)

Crochet a cheerful, modern pine tree crop sweater starting from a center-out square motif, then finish with simple shoulder straps and side panels for width. Make both front and back patterned—or keep the back solid for quicker stitching. Written in clear U.S. terms with practical color-change tips and size-adjust notes.

You’ll make

Front & back square motif panels (same size; front can be colorwork tree)

Two shoulder straps (about 7 rows each)

Side panels to reach your target width

Optional ribbing for hem/armholes

What’s inside

Step-by-step round-by-round motif instructions (corner = 3 dc, ch-2, 3 dc; sides = 3 dc)

Color planning for the tree (green/white with red border rounds) + single-color option

Strap width/row counts, side-panel math, and assembly with slip-stitch seams

Fit tuning, blocking & yarn-economy tips, child-safe finishing notes

Skill level
Intermediate (magic ring, tidy color changes, 3-dc clusters, slip-stitch seaming, assembly)

Construction overview

Motif square to ~32 × 32 cm (work 40–50 cm if you want more coverage; you can then skip side panels)

Sample adds straps (~5 spaces wide, ~7 rows) and side panels to reach ~46.5–47 cm body width

Finish with gentle steam/block; optional BLO ribbing can be added at hem/armholes

Materials

Soft baby/acrylic yarn, light–medium weight:
• White: ~100 g ≈ 340 m (may need a touch extra)
• Green: ~60 g (from a 100 g ≈ 250 m ball)
• Red: ~120 g (from a 100 g ≈ 380 m ball)

3.5 mm hook, scissors, tapestry needle, tape measure, (optional) stitch markers

Time estimate
~1–2 hours per motif; 1–2 days for the sweater (varies by pace)

Format & Delivery
Digital PDF pattern only (no physical item). Instant download after purchase.